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KKFI is proud to present “MidCoast Live!” celebrating local and regional artists from Kansas City and the surrounding area. Each week, a rotating crew of KKFI programmers will present different artists coming to you live from our studio. These programmers will tap into Kansas City’s diverse and culturally expansive music and arts scene. Hear from artists you have never heard of before! This is KKFI doing what it does best: giving back to the community!
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I have long believed in community radio. It is the purest form of radio-grassroots and locally based. Community radio is all about people with a deep knowledge and passion for music being given the freedom to express themselves on the air. I program for people with wide, eclectic tastes who like to explore the musical realms.
Diana Linn, a member of the Americana Music Association and Folk Alliance International, hopes to expand the listening base for KKFI by highlighting this treasure trove of music that she feels is severely under-represented by corporate radio.
Roger Wilder, The Jazz Geek, is the host of KKFI’s Jazz Afternoon on Fridays. He plays new releases, classic jazz, local jazz, and birthdays of jazz artists. Mr. Wilder is an adjunct jazz professor at the University of Missouri in Kansas City.
Maria Vasquez Boyd is a writer, painter, illustrator, radio producer and a founding member of the Latino Writers Collective.
Mark has volunteered at KKFI 90.1 FM since 2001. He served as Secretary on KKFI's Board of Directors from 2004 to 2009. Mark also served as Host, Writer and Producer of The Tenth Voice from 2001 through 2009.
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[addtoany]June 7, 2024 Music
MidCoast LIVE! with Mary Silwance an First Poet Laureate of Kansas City, MO Melissa Ferrer Civil
MidCoast LIVE!, Friday, June 6, 2024, noon – 1pm, on 90.1fm KKFI Kansas City Community Radio, streaming live www.kkfi.org
KKFI is proud to present “MidCoast Live!” celebrating local and regional artists from Kansas City and the surrounding area. Each week, a rotating crew of KKFI programmers will present different artists coming to you live from our studio. These programmers will tap into Kansas City’s diverse and culturally expansive music and arts scene. Hear from artists you have never heard of before! This is KKFI doing what it does best: giving back to the community!
Producer/host Maria Vasquez Boyd welcomes writers/poets Mary Silwance and Melissa Ferrer Civil
Read MoreMay 17, 2024 Music
MidCoast LIVE! presents True Lions
On the next MidCoast LIVE! we present True Lions!!! “Al” Hawkins & Fritz Hutchison are both multi-instrumentalists, musical teachers, and musical collaborators who released their EP, COLD GRAVY BOWL on Friday, March 1, 2024, through Manor Records.
Read MoreMay 3, 2024 Music
MidCoast LIVE! Maria Vasquez Boyd
Host/producer welcomes guest co-host Consuelo Cruz Deputy Director with Belger Arts and Resident artists; Joel Pisowicz, Gina Pisto, Logan Reynolds, and Heidi Schultz.
Read MoreMarch 29, 2024 Music
MidCoast LIVE! presents Rural Grit All Stars: Mark Smeltzer, Kristopher Bruders & Cody Wyoming
Host Mark Manning welcomes Rural Grit All Stars: Mark Smeltzer, Kristopher Bruders & Cody Wyoming who will play a live concert in our 90.1 FM studios.
Mark Smeltzer is a singer, songwriter, band leader, life-partner, and father. Mark is a principal musician of Rural Grit and the Rural Grit Happy Hour Mondays at The Brick, one of Kansas City longest running weekly live musical shows. Mark has also been part of the Kansas City based bands: Columbo, Trouble In Mind, E.I.O. with Amy Farrand, and Dually Jukes. Mark Smeltzer is also one half of Freight Train Rabbit Killer with Kristopher Bruders.
Kristopher Bruders is a singer, songwriter, band leader, husband, father and event organizer. Many Kansas City music fans know Kristopher Bruders for his work with band, Cadillac Flambé with vocalist and keyboardist, Havilah Bruders. Kristopher Bruders has also released music as a solo artist and with his newer bands Copper Threading and Gascan. Kristopher Bruders is also one half of Freight Train Rabbit Killer with Mark Smeltzer. Freight Train Rabbit Killer released their album, HAMMER OF JUDGEMENT on April 30, 2022 on vinyl from Haymaker Records.
Cody Wyoming is a musician, singer, composer, band leader, actor, director, record producer and performer who has been a part of Kansas City's Music and Entertainment community since the mid 1990s. He has performed in, and directed several local theater productions, but is mostly known for having played in well over two dozen bands over the last three decades, including: The Philistines, the Pedaljets, The Guillotine Choir, WYCO, The Afterparty and The Cody Wyoming Deal.
Read MoreMarch 15, 2024 Music
MidCoast LIVE with Logan Black, Sarah Crawford, and Shelley Verden
MidCoast LIVE!, Friday, March 15, 2024, noon – 1pm, on 90.1fm KKFI Kansas City Community Radio, streaming live www.kkfi.org
KKFI is proud to present “MidCoast Live!” celebrating local and regional artists from Kansas City and the surrounding area. Each week, a rotating crew of KKFI programmers will present different artists coming to you live from our studio. These programmers will tap into Kansas City’s diverse and culturally expansive music and arts scene. Hear from artists you have never heard of before! This is KKFI doing what it does best: giving back to the community!
This week’s producer/host, Maria Vasquez Boyd welcomes director Logan Black, director Sarah Crawford, also actor, singer, and songwriter Shelley Verden.
Read MoreFebruary 9, 2024 Music
MidCoast LIVE! presents IVORY BLUE
On the next MidCoast LIVE, Friday, February 9, 2024 at 12:00 Noon, we present IVORY BLUE who will play a 60-minute Concert LIVE in our 90.1 FM Studios! IVORY BLUE released their second full length album, STARLIT LOVE CHILD, on November 17, 2023. The 10-track album was in the top five of Wednesday MidDay Medley's 120 Best Recordings of 2023, and in the "Best of" lists at 90.9 The Bridge and other radio stations around the world. For STARLIT LOVE CHILD, IVORY BLUE served as songwriter, producer, and vocalist. IVORY BLUE lights up the airwaves once again with her latest rock pop song “Howl” set for release on February 16, 2024.
Read MoreFebruary 2, 2024 Music
MidCoast LIVE!
MidCoast Live! with Michelle l. Hill is Friday, February 2, 2024, noon to 1pm, LIVE on 90.1fm KKFI. Hosted by Maria Vasquez Boyd welcomes Michell Hill Owner/Founder of The Black Sunflower.
Produced by The Black Sunflower, Rhythmic Clash brings together four unique and passionate bands who will light up the stage for this anticipated competition. Aster, Frankie Shorez and Mercy Fire, Legerdemain and Talking Backwards are coming prepared to show Kansas City the range of our local talent. Enjoy a jam-packed night of Rock, R&B, Classical, Indie Rock, Blues, Jazz, Funk, and Soul.
Read MoreFebruary 2, 2024 Music
MidCoast LIVE! with Michelle L. Hill founder/owner The Black Sunflower
MidCoast LIVE! with Michelle L. Hill founder/owner of The Black Sunflower
Friday, February 2, 2024
12:00 Noon to 1:00 PM
LIVE on 90.1 FM KKFI
Hosted by Maria Vasquez Boyd
Produced by The Black Sunflower, Rhythmic Clash brings together four unique and passionate bands who will light up the stage for this anticipated competition. Aster, Frankie Shorez and Mercy Fire, Legerdemain and Talking Backwards are coming prepared to show Kansas City the range of our local talent. Enjoy a jam-packed night of Rock, R&B, Classical, Indie Rock, Blues, Jazz, Funk, and Soul.
Read MoreJanuary 5, 2024 Music
MidCoast LIVE! with Calvin Arsenia
MidCoast LIVE! with Calvin Arsenia is Friday, January 5, 2023, 12:00 Noon to 1:00 PM, LIVE on 90.1 FM KKFI. Hosted by Mark Manning who welcomes acclaimed singer songwriter and musician Calvin Arsenia who will play a 60 minute concert LIVE in our 90.1 FM Studios! Calvin Arsenia is the author of EVERY GOOD BOY DOES FINE, a collection of Poetry & Prose published on October 5, 2021, by Andrews McMeel Universal. Calvin was voted KC’s Best Musician in The Pitch 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023. He has been featured in Billboard, NPR.org. Calvin Arsenia Scott is the recipient of the 2022 Charlotte Street Foundation Generative Performing Artist Award Calvin Arsenia released his new album Paradise on June 23, 2023. The 14 track album is available through www.calvinarsenia.com
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