November 14, 2025 Music
MidCoast LIVE! presents Amber “Flutienastiness” Underwood
On the next MidCoast LIVE on Friday, November 14, at 12:00 Noon, we welcome Amber Underwood a Jazz Flutist, Bandleader, Educator Composer, Performing Artist & Musical Ambassador. She is widely known by her stage name Flutienastiness. Based in Kansas City, Amber’s distinctive sound fuses the soul of R&B;, the edge of neo-soul, and the sophistication of jazz, creating a sonic experience that is both modern and timeless. Joining Amber LIVE in our 90.1 FM Studios are: Desmond Mason on keyboards, Lauren Williams on bass, and Jay Standley on drums. Amber holds a Bachelor of Music in Flute Performance from Wichita State University, a Master of Arts in Arts Administration & Music Business from the University of Missouri–Kansas City Conservatory, and a Master of Education in Teaching Music from Pittsburg State University. In addition to performing, Amber is an influential educator and arts leader. She serves as Applied Flute Professor at Kansas City Kansas Community College and Band & Orchestra Director at Central Middle School (KCPS). Amber has become a powerhouse on regional and national stages, opening for and performing alongside celebrated artists including Lalah Hathaway, Eric Benét, Chante Moore, Kirk Whalum, and others. Amber "Flutienastiness" Underwood & The Soul Patrol play Vine Street Brewing Company, 2010 Vine Street Building 2A, KCMO on Friday, November 14, 2025 at 7:00pm, as part of the Groove Room Jazz Series at Vine Street Brewing Co.
Read MoreSeptember 19, 2025 Music
MidCoast LIVE! presents the Extemporaneous Music and Arts Society
On the next MidCoast LIVE on Friday, September 19, at 12:00 Noon, we welcome the Extemporaneous Music and Arts Society who will play a 60-minute concert LIVE in our KKFI 90.1 FM Studios! Mark welcomes members of the Extemporaneous Music and Arts Society: Evan Verploegh (co-founder), Shanté Clair, Aaron Osborne, and Brook Knoll who will play live! EMAS was founded in 2021 and is a free improvisation/contemporary music and arts collective & ensemble based in Kansas City. The mission of the group is to help grow and facilitate an improvised/experimental arts scene in Kansas City through performances, a record label, and multidisciplinary collaborations. More info at www.emaskansascity.com
Read MoreSeptember 5, 2025 Music
MidCoast LIVE with Truck Noises
MidCoast LIVE presents Truck Noises with KACY BARTA & TAY CASTILLO.
Local comedy group Truck Noises will return to the Bird Comedy Theater for Trucktoberfest, a comedy beer festival, promising to showcase the cultural splendor of Truckovia– A country that does not exist.
Read MoreAugust 1, 2025 Music
MidCoast LIVE presents Marmoppes
On the next MidCoast LIVE on Friday, August 1, at 12:00 Noon, we welcome Marmoppes who will play a 60-minute concert LIVE in our KKFI 90.1 FM Studios! Since the Spring of 2024 Marmoppes have released five new singles. 4x10 = 75 – June 25 / "Nos" - March 23, 2025 (Big Nip Records) / "Gyatt Time" - Sept. 20, 2024 / "Yr Chemical" - April 28, 2024 / “Butterfly" - March 17, 2024 / "Cerulean Blue Truffle Pig" - September 5, 2023. Originally formed on Groundhog Day, the band includes: Simon Huntley on drums; J. Ashley Miller: on vocals, guitar & bass; Alyssa Murray on synths & keyboards; and Ernest Melton on saxophone.
Read MoreJune 6, 2025 Music
MidCoast LIVE! presents Land Lion!
On the next MidCoast LIVE on Friday, June 6, at 12:00 Noon, we welcome Land Lion who will play a 60-minute concert LIVE in our KKFI 90.1 FM Studios! Ben Wendt and company, including Matt Jack on drums, share the band's original songs that evoke both introspection and celebration, inviting listeners into a world of personal storytelling and wide-reaching soundscapes. For fans of Bruce Springsteen, Bleachers, and The Muppets, Land Lion is a dynamic project blending indie rock, arena rock, folk, and Americana, known for its heartfelt lyrics and vibrant instrumentation. Their music effortlessly weaves intricate melodies and powerful rhythms. Last year Land Lion released three singles: "Ribs" on January 26, 2024, "Honey Do" on June 9, 2024, and "Townie Song" on July 25, 2024. Land Lion's debut album "Hymns For End Times" drops Fall 2025.
Read MoreApril 18, 2025 Music
MidCoast LIVE! presents ALBER!
MidCoast LIVE! presents ALBER! on Friday, April 18, 2025. 12:00 Noon to 1:00 PM, Hosted by Mark Manning. ALBER will take over our 90.1 FM studios for a 60-minute concert. // Albert Racanati who records as ALBER, is a genre-bending musician originally from Bari, Italy, now established in Kansas City. He learned to play his first notes on the trumpet at age 11. At 14 Alberto enrolled in the Bari Conservatory to pursue his performance degree in the academy, while living a parallel musical existence in the rich musical underground in Southern Italy, playing drums & trumpet in multiple bands. In 2011 his studies took him to the National Music Academy in Gdansk, Poland. In 2014 Alberto moved to the United States to work as a Graduate Assistant at Western Illinois University in Macomb, Illinois. In 2016 Alberto moved to Kansas City to pursue a Doctoral Degree at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, where he became enamored with the local music scene. Alberto’s first self-titled album was released in 2020, followed by significant live performing presence in 2021 in Kansas and Missouri. His second album Journey, was released in 2021. In 2023 Alberto was awarded the ArtsKC Inspiration Grant for his multimedia installation “Born at Sea”, a project centered on the idyllic sea scenery of his hometown, debuting in 2024. He also became a Charlotte Street Foundation Studio Resident. In 2024 Alber released his third full length album Lento and toured the East Coast and Southern Italy.
Read MoreApril 4, 2025 Music
MidCoast LIVE with Malek Azrael & The Vibez
MidCoast LIVE!, Friday, April 4, 2025, 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!
Malek Azrael and the Vibez, a band committed to redefining the landscape of music through a Black lens. Malek Azrael is a Kansas City-based singer, songwriter, and producer whose music effortlessly blends elements of Indie Rock and R&B Pop.
Read MoreFebruary 14, 2025 Music
MidCoast LIVE! presents Run With It
On the next MidCoast LIVE on Friday, February 14, 2025 at 12:00 Noon, Run With It take over our KKFI 90.1 FM studios for a 60-minute concert. Run With It rocks the stage with: Miguel Antonio on lead vocals & guitar, Daniel Cole on drums & percussion, Paul Seiz on keyboards, Cody Ryan Stapleton on lead guitar; and Matt Muckenthaler on bass guitar. One of the hardest working bands in Kansas City, for nearly a decade, Run With It has been touring across the country, from college campus showcases to corporate galas. Their high-octane performances leave an indelible mark. // Run With It released their recent singles: "Ghost Like You" on September 13, 2024; "Nightwatch" on August 21, 2024; and "It's Not Over (feat. The Royal Chief) on April 10, 2024. More info at: linktr.ee/runwithitband
Read MoreDecember 6, 2024 Music
Jelly Rose performs LIVE in the KKFI Studios
Jelly Rose is a singer/songwriter/musician and performer from Kansas. She and her six-piece band play original songs that seamlessly infuse sounds and textures from rock, pop, r&b, gospel, country, and jazz. Jelly Rose's earliest influences came from the church, pastored by her grandfather. Her father and mother were the leaders of the music department. One of her four brothers played the drums, another the sound technician and the last two would assist in whatever capacity needed. That same core group remains the backbone of Jelly Rose.
ListenNovember 29, 2024 Music
MidCoast LIVE! presents Christena Graves
Coming up on MidCoast LIVE! on November 29, 2024, Noon to 1:00pm, on KKFI 90.1 FM we present Christena Graves! Acclaimed singer songwriter, Christena Graves who grew up in western Michigan, and after leaving to attend college in Missouri, she met her husband Brandon and joined the band Waterdeep as the keyboard player. After touring for several years, she stepped away from the band to raise their children. Once the kids were old enough, Christena and Brandon decided to form a new project. In mid 2020 Greg Lafollette, a long time musical friend, moved back to Kansas City from Nashville where he had built a successful career as an artist and producer. Greg offered his help to record a collections of songs that have become her album, Finding My Footing, her first full length solo album since 1996 and her first as a band leader. Since the album Christena has released several singles. Christena Graves released the single “One Good Thing” on February 24, 2024 one of WMM's 50 Favorite Singles of 2024. Christena Graves plays Replay Lounge on Friday, November 29, 2024 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm with Flash Floods. More info at: www.christenagravesmusic.com
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