As we approach 2015, we want to take a moment to personally thank all those who helped keep the music streaming in 2014.  First, we would like to thank all of our Performing Artists who have shared their original music with our station.  We are in awe of all the talented singer/songwriters currently streaming on the Cafe and those who performed this year in our Concert Series.

Second, we want to recognise a small group of individuals who tirelessly work in the background for KC Cafe.  We want to thank our Board of Directors which includes: John Dutton (President), Larry Garrett (Vice President), Victor James Dougherty (Secretary), and Beth Coleman (Treasurer).  Their contributions over the last six months have greatly improved our processes.

Next, we want to thank our Underwriters, KC Cafe Menu Favorites, and Community Partnerships.  Their financial and professional support helped pay for all our operational costs in 2014, as well as, allowed us to expand our reach and participate in regional folk festivals in new and exciting ways. These individuals and businesses include:

• Gusto Coffee Shop – Steve & Emily Hula
• The Fig Tree Café and Bakery – Robyn Altoom
• Jeanette Lundgren – Mother Hen Promotions
• Sally Smith –  Whistle Stop Antiques
• Folk Alliance International 2014
• Folk Alliance Region Midwest 2014
• Doug Adamz
• Roger Street Friedman
• Chappell & Dave Holt
• The Enzymes with The Active Ingredients
• John Batdorf
• John Zipperer
• Lucy Billings
• Kerry Patrick Clark
• Hilary Scott
• Carey Appel
• The Keller sisters
• Susie Glaze and the Hilonesome Band
• Folk Alliance Far West  2014
• Kansas City Songwriter’s Circle
• Vicki Leighty – Lydaco Music
• Kasey Dawn Rausch

Our Concert Series Hosts were amazing in 2014. Our generous Concert Series Hosts brought together their friends and excellent food to experience KC Cafe Performing Artists from all over the United States.  A huge THANK You to the following 2014 Concert Series Hosts who welcomed KC Cafe Radio into their homes and businesses.  We are truly grateful for your partnership and everyone can relive each live performance in our live music archives here.  The list of 2014 Concert Series Hosts include:

• Matt & Kathleen Coleman
• Kathy & Jerry Forste
• Sally Smith – Whistle Stop Antiques
• Cyd’s Art, Antiques. & Fair Trade
• Mark & Beth Coleman
• Cathy & Stan Unruh
• John Dutton & Olin Durham
• Sara Currin & Sacred Spirals KC
• PT’s at the Crossroads
• St. Garabed’s Church

Last but not least, we want to thank the listeners and fans of original music!  Since we began our journey in 2008 so much has changed.  Yet as things have changed our  mission has remained constant, to provide you the listener with the World Finest Original Music on the planet!  So as we close out another broadcast year we are excited to enter into 2015 with high hopes to increase our reach, expand our services to artists, and acquire new listeners looking for original music.

May 2015 be merry and bright for you and yours and may you have a blessed holiday season for the rest of 2014.

Happy Holidays from KC Cafe Radio – John, Kathy, and Kathleen