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Culture Crawl 910 “Purdie-fied”
April 12, 2024 14:49 - 14 minutes - 20.8 MBThe Awful Purdies, an all-female group that performs acoustic and bluegrass-tinged songs, performs at CSPS Hall in Cedar Rapids on April 27th. Sarah Cram Driscoll talks about the band’s history, as well as their most recent album “The Great Unraveling.” Tickets for the CSPS show at www.cspshall.org. Find the Awful Purdies online at www.awfulpurdies.com/ and … Continue reading The post Culture Crawl 910 “Purdie-fied” appeared first on Jazz 88.3 KCCK.
Culture Crawl 909 “Ooh, I Hope I Get to Portray You Someday”
April 11, 2024 21:26 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBJonesy McElroy & Deb Kennedy with TKM Productions are in the studio ahead of the Iowa premier screening of “Stages” an original miniseries about theatre written and directed by Jonesy. Episode one introduces characters in a village of passionate theatrical enthusiasts. PG-13 rating. Stick around for a talkback after the screening with McElroy and cast … Continue reading The post Culture Crawl 909 “Ooh, I Hope I Get to Portray You Someday” appeared first on Jazz 88.3 KCCK.
Culture Crawl 908 “When She Picks Up The Wand, Look Out!”
April 09, 2024 14:38 - 10 minutes - 15.3 MBCulture Crawl 908 “When She Picks Up The Wand, Look Out!” Clear Creek-Amana High School presents “The Wizard of Oz” April 11-13. Cast members Sydney Emmel, Lily Schloss, and Evan Streit talk about seeing the movie and other stage productions, and how their take on the classic will bring some new and different things to … Continue reading The post Culture Crawl 908 “When She Picks Up The Wand, Look Out!” appeared first on Jazz 88.3 KCCK.
Culture Crawl 907 “That’s Why they Call It FOLK Music”
April 08, 2024 19:37 - 18 minutes - 18.6 MBSinger and songwriter Martha Redbone has had the opportunity to work with talents as diverse as Junie Morrison of Parliament and The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band’s John McEuen. The Englert and Natural Talent Music present her on April 11. Martha and Natural Talent honcho Creighton Gaynor are our guests. Learn more about Martha at wwwmartharedbone.com. … Continue reading The post Culture Crawl 907 “That’s Why they Call It FOLK Music” appeared first on Jazz 88.3 KCCK.
Culture Crawl 906 “And The Mighty Wurlitzer, Too!”
April 01, 2024 22:31 - 12 minutes - 27.6 MBCulture Crawl 906 “And The Mighty Wurlitzer, Too!” The Cedar Rapids Community Orchestra celebrates its 10th anniversary with a special concert April 7 at 3pm in the Paramount Theatre. It will be a bittersweet event, as this will also be director Ghyas Zeidieh’s final concert at the helm. Ghyas will go out with a bang, … Continue reading The post Culture Crawl 906 “And The Mighty Wurlitzer, Too!” appeared first on Jazz 88.3 KCCK.
Culture Crawl 905 “Just Send a Resume to Warner Bros”
March 29, 2024 19:13 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBEric Freese & Scott Chrisman with The Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival are on air to talk everything film. The festival takes place April 5 through 7 at the Collins Road Theatres and will feature 57 films of varying genres and types. For more information visit www.crifm.org. Subscribe to The Culture Crawl at www.kcck.org/culture or … Continue reading The post Culture Crawl 905 “Just Send a Resume to Warner Bros” appeared first on Jazz 88.3 KCCK.
Culture Crawl 904 “Afro-Caribbean Accordion Music”
March 27, 2024 17:33 - 13 minutes - 20.8 MBThe Swampland Jewels release their first album on April 5 with a concert at The Black Angel in Iowa City. They’ll be at Old Neighborhood Pub in Cedar Rapids on April 20, with a raft gigs this spring and summer. Get an album preview on Bandcamp and get more details at www.theswamplandjewels.com. Subscribe to The … Continue reading The post Culture Crawl 904 “Afro-Caribbean Accordion Music” appeared first on Jazz 88.3 KCCK.
Culture Crawl 903 “Everyone Else Had Memories”
March 25, 2024 17:39 - 13 minutes - 14.6 MBAt 79, Erika Schwartz is one of the youngest Holocaust survivors. Her memories are those of the lasting PTSD her mother suffered due to their imprisonment and post-war life under Communist role in Hungary. Erika didn’t really come to terms with why she struggled with self-esteem and finding meaning in her life until middle age. … Continue reading The post Culture Crawl 903 “Everyone Else Had Memories” appeared first on Jazz 88.3 KCCK.
Culture Crawl 902 “Violas On Fire”
March 22, 2024 21:30 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MBMiera Kim and Carey Bostian from Red Cedar Chamber Music are here today talking about their current concert series, “Old Friends.” The program features a core ensemble of violin, viola, and cello with Miera’s old friend, violist Choong-Jin Chong, featured as a guest. The big concluding concert of this program is March 30, 7pm at … Continue reading The post Culture Crawl 902 “Violas On Fire” appeared first on Jazz 88.3 KCCK.
Culture Crawl 901 “There is Only Zuill”
March 22, 2024 21:24 - 8 minutes - 8.11 MBTim Hankewich is back to talk shop ahead of Orchestra Iowa’s upcoming Masterworks show, “Silent Woods” featuring renowned cellist Zuill Bailey. A program in the making for the past four years, “Silent Woods” will take you on a journey with works from Dvorak, including his famous Cello Concerto, and Shostakovich. Saturday 3/23, 7:30pm at Paramount … Continue reading The post Culture Crawl 901 “There is Only Zuill” appeared first on Jazz 88.3 KCCK.
Culture Crawl 900 “Watercolors Are Always A Challenge”
March 14, 2024 17:03 - 8 minutes - 8.07 MBGilded Pear Gallery in Cedar Rapids is home to some exciting exhibitions for the next couple months, one of which features Julia Kottal and her exploration of color through abstract oil landscapes and watercolor. Gilded Pear manager, Lauren Tucci, invites everyone to a reception celebrating current exhibitions on Friday, March 15, 4:30-7:30pm. Julia’s exhibition, “The … Continue reading The post Culture Crawl 900 “Watercolors Are Always A Challenge” appeared first on Jazz 88.3 KCCK.
Culture Crawl 899 “Every Voice Matters”
March 11, 2024 15:39 - 8 minutes - 13.1 MBThe Cedar Rapids Concert Chorale performs John Rutter’s “Requiem” March 16 at 2:30pm at St. Paul’s Methodist Church in Cedar Rapids. Chorale director Gerry Kreitzer talks about his personal history with this piece and about Rutter’s landmark impact on choral music. The Cedar Rapids Concert Chorale is open to any interested singer. More information about … Continue reading The post Culture Crawl 899 “Every Voice Matters” appeared first on Jazz 88.3 KCCK.
Culture Crawl 898 “The Magic is in the Edit”
March 08, 2024 17:09 - 13 minutes - 19.3 MBIowa BIG and Nexus Entertainment present The 5-Minute Film Festival March 16 at CSPS Hall. Iowa BIG offers high school students project-based learning opportunities with local companies and organizations. For the 5-Minute Film Fest, students coordinated entries, set up marketing and promotion, and will take the lead in running the event. More information about the … Continue reading The post Culture Crawl 898 “The Magic is in the Edit” appeared first on Jazz 88.3 KCCK.
Culture Crawl 897 “Carol With Cabbages”
March 07, 2024 18:29 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBCedar Rapids Museum of Art exhibitions, “Land/scape: Climate, the Environment and Beyond” and “Ravenous: Food in Art” are up and running for a couple more months and curator Julia Jessen is here to spill the bowls of fruit. In an effort to bring art and the museum directly to your home, exhibits will be available … Continue reading The post Culture Crawl 897 “Carol With Cabbages” appeared first on Jazz 88.3 KCCK.
Culture Crawl 896 “Magic and Wrestling-Who Knew?”
March 01, 2024 20:01 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBHistory of magic meets professional wrestling in Jackson Green’s upcoming magic show, put on by Deb Kennedy’s TKM Theatrical Productions, March 15, 7pm @ Amana Performing Arts Center. Bring the whole family for a night that will surely blue thunder bomb your mind. Tickets and more info at www.tkmtheatricalproductions.com Subscribe to The Culture Crawl at … Continue reading The post Culture Crawl 896 “Magic and Wrestling-Who Knew?” appeared first on Jazz 88.3 KCCK.
Culture Crawl 894 “Can I Bring My Kazoo?”
February 27, 2024 16:00 - 10 minutes - 9.93 MBJessica Altfillisch, executive director of Cedar Rapids’ Harmony School of Music, is back again to announce an exciting line up for this year’s Community Music Day. An instrument petting zoo, a music and mental health panel with music therapists from the University of Iowa, and an epic mixed ensemble performance of “Ode to Joy” led … Continue reading The post Culture Crawl 894 “Can I Bring My Kazoo?” appeared first on Jazz 88.3 KCCK.
Culture Crawl 893 “I Drive on Her Street”
February 22, 2024 20:34 - 10 minutes - 11.1 MBWith Black History Month coming to a close and Women’s History Month fresh on the horizon, Karen F. Williams’ play, adapted & directed by Kevvin L. Taylor, “Black Women Walking,” seems the most appropriate segue. First time producers LaNisha Cassell and Jed Peterson are here with all the details. The show is March 2 @ … Continue reading The post Culture Crawl 893 “I Drive on Her Street” appeared first on Jazz 88.3 KCCK.
Culture Crawl 892 “He Had Stinky Feet”
February 22, 2024 02:55 - 31.6 MB VideoRiverside Theatre’s Curtis M. Jackson and Adam Night continue celebrations of Black History Month this February with their production of Katori Hall’s, “The Mountaintop,” a play reimagining the night before Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination. Opening night is Friday, 2/23 @ 7:30pm. For more show dates and tickets visit www.riversidetheatre.org. Subscribe to The Culture Crawl … Continue reading The post Culture Crawl 892 “He Had Stinky Feet” appeared first on Jazz 88.3 KCCK.
Culture Crawl 891 “Couple of Balding Men Bi****ng at Each Other”
February 01, 2024 19:48 - 231 MB VideoBrian Tanner, Scot Hughes and Josh Sazon are excited to bring the 1925 Scopes “Monkey” Trial back to life with Iowa City Community Theatre’s upcoming production of “Inherit The Wind.” The show is Feb. 2-3 & 9-10 at 7:30pm and Feb. 4 & 11 at 2pm. For tickets and more info visit www.iowacitycommunitytheatre.org. Subscribe to … Continue reading The post Culture Crawl 891 “Couple of Balding Men Bi****ng at Each Other” appeared first on Jazz 88.3 KCCK.
Culture Crawl 890 “Original Mature Groovers”
January 30, 2024 16:14 - 14 minutes - 435 MB VideoThe Iowa City Senior Center presents the “From Africa to Black Iowans, the inaugural Black History Ball, Saturday, Feb. 3. There will be an African art exhibit, tasty food, your favorite libations and a jazz quartet led by the University of Iowa’s Curtis Taylor and William Menefield. Advance tickets at this Eventbrite link.. Learn more … Continue reading The post Culture Crawl 890 “Original Mature Groovers” appeared first on Jazz 88.3 KCCK.
Culture Crawl 888 “The Most Terrifying Experience”
January 17, 2024 20:48 - 11 minutes - 334 MB Video“What The Constitution Means To Me” begins with playwright Heidi Schreck’s memories of participating in the American Legion Oratorical contest, and ends up… well, going in some directions you wouldn’t expect given the relatively ordinary play title. This Iowa premiere will be performed at the James Theater in Iowa City Jan. 19-21, and 26-18, moving … Continue reading The post Culture Crawl 888 “The Most Terrifying Experience” appeared first on Jazz 88.3 KCCK.
Culture Crawl 889 “Two Guys in a Cubicle”
January 16, 2024 04:44 - 471 MB VideoIowa City’s Riverside Theatre is bringing Iowa alum Samuel D. Hunter back to his roots with their production of his play, “A Case for the Existence of God” and director Adam Knight is in the studio to tell us all about it. Running Jan 19-Feb 4. Tickets at www.riversidetheatre.org. Subscribe to The Culture Crawl at … Continue reading The post Culture Crawl 889 “Two Guys in a Cubicle” appeared first on Jazz 88.3 KCCK.
Culture Crawl 887 “The Caitlin Clark of Jazz”
January 12, 2024 17:48 - 43.3 MB VideoMike Conrad, founder and director of The Iowa Jazz Composers Orchestra, talks about some of his experiences as a renowned composer and gets us excited for upcoming IJCO gig at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts on Jan 21 at 2pm. Tickets at www.coralvillearts.org. More info on the band at www.iowajazzcomposersorchestra.com. Subscribe to … Continue reading The post Culture Crawl 887 “The Caitlin Clark of Jazz” appeared first on Jazz 88.3 KCCK.
Culture Crawl 886 “Even Michael Bolton Recorded It”
January 11, 2024 00:20 - 274 MB VideoIt’s time for another night at the opera with the Cedar Rapids Opera’s upcoming production of Giacomo Puccini’s Tosca. Cast members Chaz’men Williams-Ali, Maria Natale, and Norman Garrett share insight to Puccini’s dramatic work and spoiler alert, you’re going to want to stay for Act II. Shows are Friday, January 19 at 7:30pm and Sunday, … Continue reading The post Culture Crawl 886 “Even Michael Bolton Recorded It” appeared first on Jazz 88.3 KCCK.
Culture Crawl 885 “Musical Friendship”
January 08, 2024 19:58 - 9 minutes - 459 MB Video“Charlie and the Wolf” is an opera for young people commissioned by Cedar Rapids Opera. Bored middle schooler Logan dozes off, only to have Wolfgang Mozart and Charlie Parker appear to teach her about music and friendship. Cast members Brittany Graham, Evan J. Nelson, Lindsay Paradise, and Rene Vazquez will bring this fanciful tale to … Continue reading The post Culture Crawl 885 “Musical Friendship” appeared first on Jazz 88.3 KCCK.
Culture Crawl 884 “Here’s The Weird Thing We’re Doing This Year”
December 08, 2023 15:24 - 10 minutes - 305 MB VideoCulture Crawl 884 “Here’s The Weird Thing We’re Doing This Year” After inviting the Iowa Women’s Jazz Orchestra to be Iowa Orchestra’s special guest for this year’s Holiday Spectacular, Tim Hankewich discovered that there are HARDLY ANY existing charts for symphony orchestra and jazz big band. Fortunately, the Orchestra has a secret weapon: Arranger Steve … Continue reading The post Culture Crawl 884 “Here’s The Weird Thing We’re Doing This Year” appeared first on Jazz 88.3 KCCK.
Culture Crawl 796 “300 Shows and Counting”
February 27, 2023 22:01 - 10 minutes - 302 MB VideoCameron Sullenberger, pianist, singer, director, and co-founder of Revival Theatre Company, left a gaping hole in the arts community when he passed away a few weeks ago. His co-founder, Brian Glick reflects on the memory of his friend, before we talk about Revival’s upcoming show, “Million Dollar Quartet.” The musical tells the true story of … Continue reading The post Culture Crawl 796 “300 Shows and Counting” appeared first on Jazz 88.3 KCCK.
Culture Crawl 795 “Now, With Vocal Jazz”
February 21, 2023 14:57 - 14 minutes - 421 MB VideoThe Coe Jazz Summit has added a Vocal Jazz division for 2023, under the direction of Coe’s new Vocal Music professor, Luke Lovegood. Jazz Summit is already one of the biggest clinic/competitions in the state, with nearly 100 jazz bands from middle through high school. Steve Shanley says guests for the finale instrumental concert on … Continue reading The post Culture Crawl 795 “Now, With Vocal Jazz” appeared first on Jazz 88.3 KCCK.
Culture Crawl 794 “Can We Do This Every Weekend?”
February 16, 2023 16:31 - 12 minutes - 362 MB VideoHarmony School of Music offers music classes to students as young as 3rd grade, focusing particularly on kids who may not otherwise have a chance to learn and play music. Harmony is organizing a full day of music on March 4 at the Cedar Rapids Downtown Library. Harmony director Jessica Altfillisch says there will be … Continue reading The post Culture Crawl 794 “Can We Do This Every Weekend?” appeared first on Jazz 88.3 KCCK.
Culture Crawl 793 “Not A Museum Piece”
February 16, 2023 15:39 - 11 minutes - 269 MB VideoOrchestra Iowa’s landmark 100th season continues Feb. 17 & 18 with “American Dreams,” a show designed by Tim Hankewich specifically to showcase pieces of music inspired by the American styles of Broadway, movies, and even bluegrass and funk. Special guests will be the Grammy-award winning Harlem Quartet, and the program will also include the world … Continue reading The post Culture Crawl 793 “Not A Museum Piece” appeared first on Jazz 88.3 KCCK.
Culture Crawl 792 “The Grilled Cheese are VERY Popular”
February 15, 2023 15:39 - 7 minutes - 375 MB VideoUNI’s music fraternity Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia takes on the huge task of putting on the Tallcorn Jazz Festival, one of the region’s biggest jazz festivals. Johnny Hartliep competed at Tallcorn as a Cedar Falls High student, and says that his experience then was one of the things that drew him to UNI. The public … Continue reading The post Culture Crawl 792 “The Grilled Cheese are VERY Popular” appeared first on Jazz 88.3 KCCK.
Culture Crawl 791 “You Know It’s Serious When There’s More Than One Accordion”
February 14, 2023 14:47 - 7 minutes - 383 MB VideoThe Dandelion Stompers bring back their Fat Tuesday party for Mardi Gras this year, February 21 at Wildwood Saloon in Iowa City. Also performing will be the Swampland Jewels. The show begins at 7pm, but come at 6:30 for a swing dancing lesson with Five Seasons Swing. Tickets at www.wildwoodsaloon.com. Visit the Dandelion Stompers on … Continue reading The post Culture Crawl 791 “You Know It’s Serious When There’s More Than One Accordion” appeared first on Jazz 88.3 KCCK.
Culture Crawl 790 “Fighting With The Painting”
February 10, 2023 14:30 - 15 minutes - 465 MB VideoArtists Jack Hayes and Sam Weis have a combined show of their paintings in the Marvin Cone Gallery in Sinclair Auditorium at Coe College through March 9. Sam, whose friends and fans know has a peripatetic career, also has some paintings on display in the lobby of PCI, as well as a novel coming out, … Continue reading The post Culture Crawl 790 “Fighting With The Painting” appeared first on Jazz 88.3 KCCK.
Culture Crawl 789 “Andy Can’t Screw Up”
February 08, 2023 20:34 - 9 minutes - 287 MB VideoThe next event in Orchestra Iowa’s historic Centennial season is “Best of The Beatles,” featuring Classical Mystery Tour, who portray each of the unique eras of The Fab Four. It’s the third time the group has performed with Orchestra Iowa, and it’s always one of the most popular shows. The Orchestra functions truly as the … Continue reading The post Culture Crawl 789 “Andy Can’t Screw Up” appeared first on Jazz 88.3 KCCK.
Culture Crawl 788 “Seinfeld-ish Rhythm”
February 07, 2023 14:51 - 9 minutes - 463 MB VideoTKM Theatrical Productions, the performing troupe founded by long-time Corridor favorites Deb Kennedy and Tom Milligan, present “The Love List,” Feb. 10-11 at the recently-reopened Amana Performing Arts Center. Clark Skaggs plays Bill, whose friend Leon gives him a form to fill out, listing the quality’s of Bill’s perfect woman. Chaos ensues when a woman … Continue reading The post Culture Crawl 788 “Seinfeld-ish Rhythm” appeared first on Jazz 88.3 KCCK.
Culture Crawl 787 “More a Concert than a Meeting”
February 02, 2023 21:03 - 38.6 MBThe Linn County Blues Society (LCBS) regular meetings have been on a bit of a pandemic pause, even though the organization itself has continued to be active, producing events like last summer’s Bourbon & Blues. Blues fans are invited to join the club for some fun on Feb. 6 at Checkers Tavern in Cedar Rapids. … Continue reading The post Culture Crawl 787 “More a Concert than a Meeting” appeared first on Jazz 88.3 KCCK.
Culture Crawl 750 “Everything is True and Some of it Happened”
August 26, 2022 17:20 - 12 minutes - 382 MB VideoPlaywright and actress Megan Gogerty is back with a hilarious new show. “Chipmunk’d” opens Sept. 9 at Riverside Theatre in Iowa City. After Megan’s character (not coincidentally named Megan Gogerty) is bitten by a chipmunk, she and her family encounter an increasingly alarming chain of disasters. Megan says the play is at its heart, a … Continue reading The post Culture Crawl 750 “Everything is True and Some of it Happened” appeared first on Jazz 88.3 KCCK.
Culture Crawl 749 “Every Song is a Banger”
August 19, 2022 15:29 - 24 minutes - 287 MB VideoBlake Shaw is one of Iowa’s first-call bassists, as well as a singer, arranger and composer. He fell in love with the bass when his jazz band director asked him to switch from trombone. He went on to study at Kirkwood, finally receiving his Masters at the University of Iowa. Pretty good for a musician … Continue reading The post Culture Crawl 749 “Every Song is a Banger” appeared first on Jazz 88.3 KCCK.
Culture Crawl 748 “3 Years In The Making”
August 12, 2022 13:45 - 13 minutes - 392 MB VideoWe’ve been trying to present the Iowa Women’s Jazz Orchestra since 2020, and fingers crossed, the third time will be the charm on Aug. 18. After years of being the only, or one of very few women in college and professional jazz bands, IWJO Directors Toni LeFebvre and Kelli Swehla formed this group to provide … Continue reading The post Culture Crawl 748 “3 Years In The Making” appeared first on Jazz 88.3 KCCK.
Culture Crawl 747 “Good Roots Music and Good Music Roots”
August 11, 2022 16:45 - 8 minutes - 257 MB VideoFor decades, the Linn County Blues Society has presented a big summer Blues concert, spotlighting the best local and national talent. Beginning this year, the celebration becomes “Bourbon & Blues,” August 20 at McGrath Amphitheatre. The party begins with Iowa legends Molly Nova & The Hawk, featuring Bryce Janey, and also features Danielle Nicole from … Continue reading The post Culture Crawl 747 “Good Roots Music and Good Music Roots” appeared first on Jazz 88.3 KCCK.
Culture Crawl 746 “Instead of Disassembling The Engine”
August 05, 2022 14:20 - 12 minutes - 354 MB VideoSome years ago, Iowa City singer Betsy Hickok was looking for a guitarist to collaborate with. Some friends connected her with Central Iowa musician Ron Roberts (an acoustical researcher at ISU by day). To say the two hit it off is a bit of an understatement, since soon thereafter they were married! The two lived … Continue reading The post Culture Crawl 746 “Instead of Disassembling The Engine” appeared first on Jazz 88.3 KCCK.
Culture Crawl 745 “What That Treadmill Says About You”
August 03, 2022 16:08 - 14 minutes - 430 MB VideoJill Van Brussel is a costume designer and Theatre professor, currently teaching at Colorado Mesa University, whose cabaret show “Why Do I Own A Thong? (And Other Existential Questions),” examines her life (and all of our lives) through our clothing choices. Jill is a longtime friend of long-time Eastern Iowa performers and producers Patrick Du … Continue reading The post Culture Crawl 745 “What That Treadmill Says About You” appeared first on Jazz 88.3 KCCK.
Culture Crawl 744 “Marking Time”
August 02, 2022 14:27 - 10 minutes - 313 MB VideoCedar Rapids has a rich history in Drum Corps. The Emerald Knights competed and performed for decades, and Slayton Thompson’s Grant Wood Drum & Bugle Corps marched in two presidential Inauguration parades. The tradition continues today with the Tournament of Drums festival, Aug. 5 at Kingston Stadium, when drum corps from around the country and … Continue reading The post Culture Crawl 744 “Marking Time” appeared first on Jazz 88.3 KCCK.
Culture Crawl 743 “I Saved Too Many Things”
August 01, 2022 14:25 - 7 minutes - 367 MB VideoThe final week of Cedar Rapids Municipal Band concerts is jam-packed, says director Steve Shanley. Including Leonard Bernstein’s famous Overture to “Candide,” a solo from Young Artist Isabella Anderson, a tribute to Muni Band member and legendary Cedar Rapids music teacher Luman Colton, conducted by his daughter Christie, and another guest conductor, UI doctoral student … Continue reading The post Culture Crawl 743 “I Saved Too Many Things” appeared first on Jazz 88.3 KCCK.
Culture Crawl 741 “Picks Up the Phone for Lynne & Teddy”
July 26, 2022 17:29 - 13 minutes - 403 MB VideoSinger Lynne Rothrock met guitarist Paul Binkley when she lived in Nashville. He has toured with the band Alabama, and writes the orchestrations for Alabama shows with orchestra. (The Teddy in the show title is Alabama’s Teddy Gentry) Paul joins Lynne for an all-new show featuring the music of singer-songwriter Nanci Griffith, as well as … Continue reading The post Culture Crawl 741 “Picks Up the Phone for Lynne & Teddy” appeared first on Jazz 88.3 KCCK.
Culture Crawl 740 “Excited… And A Little Terrified”
July 25, 2022 19:05 - 7 minutes - 380 MB VideoWeek 8 of the Cedar Rapids Municipal Band season will divide the band into a Woodwind Choir and a Brass Choir, each giving its own program. Leslie Fleer will direct the woodwinds, and Steve the brass. The program will include Mozart, Queen, and the “Quidditch” theme by John Williams from the Harry Potter films, which … Continue reading The post Culture Crawl 740 “Excited… And A Little Terrified” appeared first on Jazz 88.3 KCCK.
Culture Crawl 739 “Facebook Will Allow You To Watch Live”
July 18, 2022 20:55 - 6 minutes - 356 MB VideoWhen Steve Shanley played in the Cedar Rapids Municipal band, he often wondered why the band members weren’t featured more as soloists. Now that he is the director, he sets aside one concert every year to showcase members of the band. This week, Christine Bellomy, clarinet; Caleb Lambert, euphonium, and Thiago Ancelmo, clarinet; will all … Continue reading The post Culture Crawl 739 “Facebook Will Allow You To Watch Live” appeared first on Jazz 88.3 KCCK.
Culture Crawl 738 “What Would Zappa Do?”
July 13, 2022 13:39 - 16 minutes - 190 MB VideoPoet Cecile Goding first heard her words set to music for a class at the Iowa Writers Workshop. This led her to the idea of creating a new opera inspired by the E.M. Forster short story, “The Machine Stops,” whose setting is a world where people never meet physically, but create relationships through the screen … Continue reading The post Culture Crawl 738 “What Would Zappa Do?” appeared first on Jazz 88.3 KCCK.
Culture Crawl 737 “Calypso & Disco”
July 12, 2022 18:50 - 7 minutes - 374 MB VideoPercussionist Creighton Gaynor has been a part of the Corridor music scene for some years, in bands such as OSG and The Fez, as well as his own group, Jumbies. Jumbies plays in the “Soca” style, short for “Soul Calypso.” Soca originated in Trinidad-Tobago, and fuses traditional Caribbean Calypso with seventies Disco. Jumbies will join … Continue reading The post Culture Crawl 737 “Calypso & Disco” appeared first on Jazz 88.3 KCCK.
Culture Crawl 736 “Juggler’s Equivalent to ‘Play Misty’”
July 11, 2022 20:43 - 5 minutes - 255 MB VideoCulture Crawl 736 “Juggler’s Equivalent to ‘Play Misty’” Juggler Benjamin Domask-Ruh and Luke Lovegood, new Director of Choral Activities at Coe College, join the Cedar Rapids Municipal band this week. Luke Sings “Bring Him Home” and . Benjamin surprised Steve Shanley a bit, when the internationally award-winning juggler saw Leonard Bernstein’s “Slava” on the program … Continue reading The post Culture Crawl 736 “Juggler’s Equivalent to ‘Play Misty’” appeared first on Jazz 88.3 KCCK.