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Newspaper Page TextWHAT’S PLAYING AROUND THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST 17 SOUND CHECK A musical hybrid AUGUST 25�SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 Introducing Maddie Ford and KC Kunkle’s Alka Mahdi starts at 7 p.m. in the back court- yard. Both Kunkle and Ford grew up in Union County and have long histories of studying and performing music. So far the new duo has played a show in Baker City, and performed in Riverside Park on Aug. 19. “We’re just getting started,” Ford said. To learn more about the band, see their schedule, or book a show, visit their Facebook page. Courtesy of Alka Mahdi Alka Mahdi, the duo of Maddie Ford and KC Kunkle, play Friday, Aug. 27, at Side A Brewing, 1219 Washington Ave. in La Grande. By Lisa Britton Go! Magazine L A GRANDE — Maddie Ford and KC Kunkle have been the duo Alka Mahdi for only six months, but Kunkle has been working on their sound for years. Six years, actually. “I couldn’t get the sound I wanted until this year,” Kunkle said. SIDE A-LLEY CONCERT Featuring Maddie Ford and KC Kunkle as Alka Mahdi 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 27 Side A Brewing 1219 Washington Ave. La Grande That’s when he got the Akai Force, a machine that allows him to create arrangements with electronic instrument sounds that he then pairs with a live performance. “Imagine a hybrid of DJ and live music,” he said. “It’s still com- plicated, but simpler than it was.” During a show, he’s in charge of the electronic portion, while also playing a guitar and key- board. That’s why he brought in Ford. “I couldn’t do all this and sing,” he said. “I needed a lead vocal- ist.” Alka Mahdi is a cover band. “We have some mash-ups, Ford said. “Music that makes everyone happy.” Alka Mahdi will play a free set Friday, Aug. 27, as part of the Side A-lley concert series at Side A Brewing, 1219 Washing- ton Ave. in La Grande. The show SMOKING AND VAPING ARE EXPENSIVE. QUITTING IS FREE. 1-800-QUIT-NOW or QUITNOW.NET/OREGON UPGRADE 215 Elm Street La Grande • (541) 963-5440 northwestfurnitureandmattress.com