To the KCCK Family:
Because that’s what we are. The musicians, teachers, students, donors, and music fans who make up KCCK’s constituency are a family. We celebrate together when times are good. And we grieve with each other during tough times.
The current crisis hits our community particularly hard, as the venues whose music and theatre shows sustain us are closed. Musicians and performers have seen their income disappear overnight. And many of us are in high-risk categories, torn between our instinct to stay safe and our desire to support our community.
Remember that many artists have CDs and merchandise for sale on their websites. Buy or download their music since you can’t get to a show. If someone has a Patreon or GoFundMe, please support it. Musicians, if you’re streaming a performance, whether it’s from a venue or your living room, let us know. KCCK’s Concert Calendar is available for you to post virtual or streaming events. We’ll help get the word out over the air and online.
In times like these, KCCK offers a respite, an island of normality in this turbulent sea of crises. Which is not to say we’re ignoring the public health emergency. We’ve added updates throughout the day to keep you up to date on the fast-moving developments related to COVID-19, in addition to our regular newscasts.
But our primary purpose is to be here with you and for you, to be a calm, friendly voice to keep you company and to listen with you to our favorite music.
Please feel free to reach out to us by phone, email, or social media anytime. And we look forward to a time when we can celebrate our love for art and music together once again. In the meantime, stay safe and healthy, from all of us here at Iowa’s Jazz Station.