Web Address For Yvonne Kupka Medical Fund

Hey All!
The proper web address for the Yvonne Kupka medical fund is:
www.yvonnekupka.com

Yvonne Kupka Medical Fund

TO ALL OF MY FUSIONFUNKATEER!
Yvonne Kupka,wife of barisaxophonist,composer president of Strokeland Records and one of the founding members of the legendary group The Tower Of Power,is on the donor list for a new liver.
There are various parts of her treament are not covered by her health insurance,so a fund has been set up to help defray the costs.
I urge you to support Yvonne and the Kupka family in this time of need.
You can go to the link http://yvonnekupka.com/ to get more information.

Funkadelic - A Joyful Process

Did I could leave this one out?

Kool & The Gang - Who's Gonna Take The Weight

Well,ain't no point in callin' myself THE FUSIONFUNKMEISTER if I ain't gonna make it stink!
Watcha Thank?

Your FUSIONFUNKMEISTER!

Tuesday Midday Medley 11-9-10

HEY ALL YOU FUSIONFUNKATEERS!
On the next Tuesday Midday Medley,I'll have a conversation with bass player Mark Egan.
I'll have more of the live fusion album "Alivemuthaforya".
Tune in,tell a friend!

THE FUSIONFUNKMEISTER !

Tuesday Midday Medley 11-2-10

HEY ALL YOU FUSIONFUNKATEERS!
On the next Tuesday Midday Medley,this week's guest will be trumpeter,composer,arranger,producer and former member of the Tower Of Power,
Greg Adams!! I'll also play a track or two from his East Bay Soul CD.
I'll also play a track from the compilation CD from some of the greatest funk bands in K.C. history!
There will be more music from Fourplay,John McLaughlin,Lenny White,Anthony Jackson and FINALLY,after a search of more than 25 years,I'll have a track or two from what
THE FUSIONFUNKMEISTER considers THE GREATEST LIVE PERFORMANCE BY THE GREATEST FUSION ENSEMBLE IN FUSION HISTORY! "ALIVEMUTHAFORYA",recorded by the CBS Allstars.
That's right,Billy Cobham (drums),Tom Scott (saxes,lyricon)Alphonso Johnson (bass),Steve Khan (guitar) and Mark Soskin (keyboards).
You can't miss this one!
Tune in! Tell a friend!

THE FUSIONFUNKMEISTER

Tuesday Midday Medley 10-26-10

HEY ALL YOU FUSIONFUNKATEERS!
On the next Tuesday Midday Medley,my guest will be percussionist,composer,producer and veteran session man Harvey Mason,who also happens to be one the founding members of the group
Fourplay.
We'll talk about his career and Fourplay's upcoming brand new CD
"Let's Touch The Sky".
I'll also be playing some of that old school Funk,but this time,with a more local flavor,thanks to my friends from last week's show!I'll play a different song from the local Funk book each week!
Tune in,tell a friend,and enjoy!

Your FUSIONFUNKMEISTER!

Tuesday Midday Medley 10-19-10

Hey all!
Man,trying to catch my breath! Don 't know if I'll be able to sleep tonight!
Did this one without a script,as usual!
Phones didn't want to sync up with the system,so I had to put Scooter on speaker phone and put a mike up to it! But it worked!
Fun show!
I do want to thank Lonnie McFadden,Phil Dixon,George Robinson,Jeff Jones,Crayge Linsey,Ricky Anderson,Tom Pender,The brothers from Unidos,Earl Gant,the one and only Alonzo "Scooter Powell,and everybody else whose names I can't remember because I just woke up who made music history bringing the Funk!
I also want to remember the local funksters who could not be there for the show who had to work,because you made life a lot easier to bear,with the beat!
This show was also dedicated to the memory of Steven L.Harvey,Forest Anderson,James McReynolds,Greg Lee and Michael Gregory,the real spirits of the local Funk scene!
Thank you all for giving me an opportunity to play with you,and thank you for making the Tuesday Midday Medley the main domain of THE FUSIONFUNKMIESTER!

Rhythm and Ribs Festival

HEY ALL YOU FUSIONFUNKATEERS!
The 2010 Rhythm and Ribs Blues and Jazz Festival was FAN-TA-STIC!
Here's to all the performers,vendors,volunteers and festival goers.
I mean the music was as great as the FOOD!
I also want to thank all the face book fans and other listeners of the Tuesday Midday Medley,who came by the KKFI booth to say hi!

THE FUSIONFUNKMIESTER

Rhythm and Ribs Festival

HEY ALL YOU FUSIONFUNKATEERS!
Saturday October 9,2010,I'll be manning a booth for 90.1 FM KKFI at the 2010 Rhythm and Ribs Jazz and Blues Festival.Gates open at 11:00 am.Come by,say hi,and enjoy the festival!!!!!
THE FUSIONFUNKMEISTER
P.S.
Don't forget to tune in tomorrow to the TUESDAY MIDDAY MEDLEY!!!

Tuesday Midday Medley 10-5-10

HEY ALL YOU FUSIONFUNKATEERS!
On Tuesday's Midday Medley,I'll have a conversation with harpist,composer and generally a tremendous human being Andreas Vollenweider.
I'll also be playing some old/new Carlos Santana,more from Stanley Clarke,Jeff Lorber,John McLaughlin,Anthony Jackson,Lenny White and all your favorite Fusion and Funk!
Tune in at 90.1 FM KKFI or stream us on the web at www.kkfi.org!
You can follow me on Facebook and/or you can come on back to Fusion Funk Radio to leave your questions or comments!

THE FUSIONFUNKMEISTER

KKFI Pledge Drive

Hey all you FUSIONFUNKATEERS!
Next week on the Tuesday Midday Medley,we will be in the middle of KKFI's Fall Pledge Drive.
Our goal $80,000.00.
For more info,go to my facebook page.
I still want you to support the effort below,the Virtual Birthday Party.
Be sure and show your support!

THE FUSIONFUNKMEISTER

A SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM ONE MY LISTENERS!

Sylvia Murdock DelaCerna September 18 at 10:49pm Reply
Hi Robert & Barry,

Hope you are well! Please see below. Friends and sorority sisters of Sharon are hosting a virtual birthday celebration to assist her. I'm getting this out to as many people as possible and those of you in the media are welcomed to and we are grateful for any plugs you can give about her situation. Barry, Sharon has family in Kansas City. Thank you so much!!!!

Much Love,

Sylvia


Sharon's Linesisters and friends are hosting a virtual celebration in an effort to raise money to assist her.

As you know, Sharon has been suffering from sarcoidosis since 1992, and has had two strokes within the past two years while raising her 14-year-old son, Jordan,

Sharon's birthday is October 2nd. Her Linesisters (Indomitable 21 sorors of Alpha Chapter) are honoring her with a virtual birthday celebration. Let's show Sharon how much we love her by sending her birthday greetings, messages of encouragement, etc. via the link below:

http://www.celebratingsharon.myevent.com/

This Week On The Tuesday Midday Medley:

THIS IS THE FUSIONFUNKMEISTER!!!!!
I have to apologize for not posting this earlier,but I did something I don't normally do.
This week,YOU were the special guest!!!
I encouraged you to call in to the show with your atta boys,questions,criticisms and requests.
To those of you who called,I thank you,I appreciate you.
Keep up the calls,and log in to this any of my postings.
Today's playlist is on KKFI's website,under Program Schedule.Click on to Midday Medley under Tuesday.You'll see the name of my show.Then scroll down and you'll find out what I played!

THE FUSIONFUNKMEISTER

This Week On The Tuesday Midday Medley:

HEY ALL YOU FUSIONFUNKATEERS!
This Tuesday morning on the Tuesday Midday Medley,I'll have a live phone interview with, are you ready for this,
Yo Mama's Big Fat Booty Band!
This six piece Jam Band out of Ashville,North Carolina will be performing live in Lawerence,Kansas,and in Springfield,Missouri this week,so tune in to find out the dates and show times.
I'll also play some of their tunes.
There might be a few other surprises,so Tune at the time listed!

THE FUSIONFUNKMEISTER!!!!!!

The Use Of The "N" Word

Hey All You Fusionfunkateers!
With all of the contraversy surrounding Dr.Laura Schlessinger for her use of the "N" word,Do you think that a music D.J. playing a song with the word is inviting any cotraversy?
I happen to think that if it's done by artists,it's less offensive because the word is not directed at anyone.
I am thinking about playing a song by Sly and The Family Stone called "Don't Call Me Nigger Whitey".
Do you think I'd be creating a firestorm by doing so?
Tell me what you think.

The Fusionfunkmeister

Barry Talks To Alonzo Scooter Powell

Alonzo Scooter Powell

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Conversation with Noel Webb

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Conversation with

Jerry Lopez of Santa Fe and The Fat City Horns

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Conversation with Jean Luc Ponty

Jean Luc Ponty

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Conversation with John Mclaughlin

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Conversation with John Mclaughlin

John Mclaughlin

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Conversation with

Paul Deloria of Hard Logic

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Conversation with

Gail Jhonson

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Emilio Castillo of Tower of Power

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George Duke

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Vernon Black

Vernon Black

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Vernon Black

Talking to

Vernon Black

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Vernon Black

Conversation with

Bruce Conte

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Bruce Conte

Conversations

The Fusionfunkmeister chats with Alphonso Johnson,Carlos Santana and Larry Graham.
1.Larry Graham

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2.Alphonso Johnson

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3.Carlos Santana

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Power& Light or Just White Power

Hoey All You Fusionfunkateers!
It's come to my attention that there are some Old School Concerts being held on Sunday afternoons at The Power and Light District Downtown,and many of my listeners have commented that the sound system used leaves a lot to be desired.
It seems that the concerts are targeting the black community,which has had a difficult time with the Cordish Company,the one contracted to run the various venues at the Power and Light.The same company that has had a very discriminatory policy concerning their "Dress Code",and their inconsistent enforcement of that Code.
It seems as a result of the inconsistent enforcement,it has been reported that at least two discrimination lawsuits have been filed against Cordish and the Power and Light District.
The City's Human Relations Department has sent investagators and observers to various restaurants and bars,only to find out that the allegations were true.
In an effort to improve its image with black community,there have been a series of concerts,with black artists,with mixed results,based on news reports and other sources.
In 2009,it was reported that rapper DJ Jazzy Jeff experienced problems with the sound quality.Well,it's been stated by many concert goers that the problem persists.
It's been reported to me that many of this summer's events have been too loud,that the sound may be fine for a rock act,but not for R&B acts.
Many concert goers have expressed getting back of the hand service while attending these concerts at Power and Light.
The real question is,why bother? Sure you want to go and see and hear your favorite acts.Many of you no only want to relive past times and share those memories with your friends and loved ones,but is it worth it to go in the hot weather,only to not only have your hearing threatened,but to see your favorite artistic legend disrespected this way?Isn't it about time that this community lets the City know that our tax dollars should be taken more seriously,just as serious as the tax dollars that come from North of the River?
Maybe we should let the Power and Light or the White Power district or whatever,know that we have the ability to cut off their little fountain of tax money if they insist on coming here to K.C.,and getting this welfare check that we help pay for,that if you insist on disrepecting us,and our artists who are well respected around the globe,and in many cases more respected around the globe than they are here in the U.S.,that if we have to stop patronizing the Power and Light District,as it seems that's what you want anyway,that we'll also see to it that we cut off your funds,that we have the voting power to elect people to the City Council and as Mayor who will cut off your access to our tax money?Or will you continue to put up with this nonsense?
There was a time when the City Parks and Recreation Dept.used to put on these kinds of Venues at various City parks.What's wrong with that?
Give me your thoughts.
The Fusionfunkmeister

Tuesday Midday Medley

HEY ALL YOU FUSIONFUNKSTEERS!
Saxman Azar Lawerence will be my guest on Tuesday's show!
Brother Lawerence has played with everyone from Miles Davis to Earth,Wind and Fire,so the brother
knows the full spectrum.
Check it Out!
The Fusionfunkmeister

Tuesday Midday Medley

HEY ALL YOU FUSIONFUNKATEERS!
On the Tuesday Midday Medley,I'll have keyboardist,songwriter,vocalist and much sought after producer Joel Gaines as my guest.I'll plenty of new music as well.
Today's show will have more of a Jazz flavor,but I'll stick as much funk in as I can.
Let me know how you liked the show.Tell a friend to tune in as well.
That's the Tuesday Midday Medley,Tuesday Mornings at 10:00 AM CST,at 90.1 FM KKFI or www.kkfi.org!
The Fusionfunkmeister

Piracy

HEY ALL YOU FUSIONFUNKATEERS!
I've had several of ask me to hook you up with a copy of the music in my playlist on the Tuesday Midday Medley.
Maybe you work at a bank as a teller.Let me ask you,just because someone else is willing to risk their job,or jail time,do you think you'd embezzle some of that money just because a long time friend asked you to,as a favor?
Will that friend bail you out of jail,pay the retainer for a lawyer to represent you in court,testify on your behalf,help you keep your job?
If the answer to all of those questions is No,then you won't be surprised when your request for me to "burn you one" is denied will you?
It's simple:I don't do piracy!I'm an ex-musician,but still a musician at heart!
You might get pissed at me and want to have me taken off the air in retaliation,but at least I won't have to face a judge in criminal and civil,bacause I tried to save our "friendship"!So I say a "friend"won't ask me to break the law and take money out of an artist's pocket!

Tuesday Midday Medley

HEY ALL YOU FUSIONFUNKATEERS!
On the Tuesday edition of the Midday Medley,I'll have chat with bassist extraordinaire Victor Wooten.Notice I'm got a lot of bass players?
Well,next week,you'll see the pattern and why.
I'll also play some new music from Eclectia,Azar Lawerence,Lee Ritenour and many others.
Tune in to 90.1 FM KKFI or www.kkfi.org.
The Fusionfunkmeister

Today's Show

HEY,ALL YOU FUSIONFUNKATEERS!
I'm sorry I didn't warn you about today's show,but never fear,in the near future, I will upload my interviews with Carlos Santana and Verdine White!
My playlist for today's show is available at the kkfi.org website.
Next week I'll air the interview with Victor Wooten.
Oh yeah,you can hear a podcast of the interview I did on Noel's show,ExpandMusic with Noel Webb,at Blogtalkradio.com.
The Fusionfunkmeister

Wednesday Night Interview

Hey All You Fusionfunkateers!
Wednesday Night,I'll be a guest on Jazz/Fusion Violinist Noel Webb's program on Blogtalk Radio.
The name of the show is ExpandMusic with Noel Webb.
We'll be discussing my radio show the Tuesday Midday Medley,some of the people I've interviewed,and we'll see where else the conversation takes us.
You'll also have an opporunity to call in with any questions or comments you may have!
The phone number to this show is (646)378-0677.
The show is set to air on the internet at 9:00 PM Central Time and 7:00 PM Pacific Time.
Tune in on the web and give us a call!
The Fusionfunkmeister

Next Week's Show

Hey All You Fusionfunkateer!
Next week on the Tuesday Midday Medley,I'll have an interview I did with a legendary blast from the past! MANDRILL!
Remember them?
Yes,Louis and Rick "Doc" Wilson decided to have a chat with the ol' Fusionfunkmeister for a few!
Be sure and tune in! 90.1 FM KKFI or www.kkfi.org,Tuesday morning at 10:00 AM CST!
The Fusionfunkmeister

Last Week's Playlist

Hey All You Fusionfunkateers!
I'm sorry that last week's playlist for my show The Tuesday Midday Medley was not listed.I did post it, but well,you know how technology goes sometimes!
I do have the playlist from this past Tuesday's show,so go to www.kkfi.org to see it!
The Fusionfunkmeister

KKFI Pledge Drive

To my listeners:
I just want to thank my listeners for making the KKFI Spring/Summer Pledge Drive a sucess! You found my show,donated and that has happened for the first time.That says something positive about you.
It says that you care about community radio,and that you love fusion and old school funk!You truly lifted my spirits to an even higher level,and you make doing the Tuesday Midday Medley just that much more worth while!
Again,thank you,thank you,thank you!
Fonk On!
The Fusionfunkmiester

Smooth Jazz

Hey All You Fusion Funkateers!
This is the Fusion Funkmeister to talk to you about "Smooth Jazz"
All this categorization of music is real sickening.
Too many phenomenal musicians are lumped into that category,when in fact,we don't see them for what they really are:artists who have the amazing ability to capture human interaction on the planet in all its glory and beauty,pain,hope and sometimes failure,as well a host of other scenarios.
One of our Masters of American Music,Duke Ellington is quoted as having said,"There are only two kinds of Music,Good and Bad".It sounds to me that only the listener can determine what music falls into which category.
Well I have my own thoughts on what is "Smooth Jazz".I express that with the selections I choose to play on the Tuesday Midday Medley,on 90.1 FM KKFI.Tune in Tuesday and tell me what you think!

The Search For New Interviews

Hey All You Fusionfonksters!
The Fusionfunkmeister is truly on the prowl for more interviews for the radio show Tuesday Midday Medley.
If you know of any new fusion artists or legendary funk artists and band,make your suggestions by posting a comment or two right here.
You can also let me know what you think about the playlist on the radio program. Let's face it.All I want to do is Fonk all over the place!
The Fusionfunkmeister

More Music

Hey all you fusionfunkamaniacs!
Just picked up some new/old tracks for the Tuesday Midday Medley!
Don't be surprised if you hear some Mandrill,Donald Byrd and some more Funkadelic!
I'm tryin' my best to make your speakers stink with raw energy!
Stay tuned and tell me what you think!
The Fusionfunkmeister

Keys To The Fusionfunkdom Amendment

Ohyeah,
If you go to www.fusionfunkmeister.blogspot.com in order to see this page or post a comment.
Those are the real Keys To The Fusionfunkdom!
The Fusionfunkmeister

Keys To The Fusionfunkdom

Hey,All You Fusionfonksters!
You can give me your thoughts on that Santa Fe And The Fat City Horns,as well as the Jeff Lorber,Musique Noire'and the Cosmopolitics that I played last Tuesday.No doubt you'll hear some more of them as time goes on.
This coming Tuesday, I'll have Jerry Viviano,one the organizers of the Italian Festival,and on a live phone chat,I'll have sax man Joseph Vincelli,who will be the featured performer at Italian Festival.We'll have all the info that you'll need to go and have a good time at the festival.
Be Sure to tune in Tuesday morning for the Midday Medley,90.1 FM KKFI,or stream the show on the web at www.kkfi.org.
See Ya!
The Fusionfunkmeister

Fusion Funk Radio: KKFI Playlist 5/18/10

Fusion Funk Radio: KKFI Playlist 5/18/10 . www.kkfi.org

KKFI Playlist 5/18/10

Hey Yall!
My playlist for today will be posted at this site no later than 3:00 PM CST today.
You can sign-in and give ideas for tunes,give an opinion about that day's show or whatever.
I'll give a shoutout to who people who click to this website,as well as my callers to the show (816)931-5534)during the show.
Tune in to 90.1 FM KKFI or stream the show on the web at www.kkfi.org!
Barry,your Fusionfunkmiester

Barry Jackson Interviews Doc Kupka 07-2009

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