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Culture Crawl 908 “When She Picks Up The Wand, Look Out!”
Culture 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 …
Culture Crawl 907 “That’s Why they Call It FOLK Music”
Singer 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. …
Guest Djs 2024 – Williamsburg
Williamsburg Jazz Outlet came into The Corridor Jazz Project for the first time in 2024 Laura Carrico and Cady Campbell talk about the experience, including what it was like to solo on the recording and perform at the Paramount Theatre! Cady and Laura’s playlist: Joseph M. Pisano & Grove City College Jazz Ensemble – Phat …
Culture Crawl 906 “And The Mighty Wurlitzer, Too!”
Culture 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, …
Guest Djs 2024 – Marion
Ethan Johnson, Aaron Piper, and Ash Wasek talk about some of their jazz heroes and play a wide variety of jazz, both old and new during their guest DJ hour. Ethan, Aaron, and Ash’s playlist: Benny Carter & His Orchestra – Jump Call Kamasi Washington – Clair de Lune Terry Gibbs Dream Band – Tico …
2024 Guest Djs – Xavier
It’s been a good year for Xavier Jazz Band One. They placed first at the Liberty Festival, which got them a wild-card bid into the Iowa Jazz Championships. Meredith Beer, David Huiskamp, and Noah Upah break it all down, as well as telling the story of JBO’s “fruity” mascot. Meredith, David, and Noah’s playlist: Doc …
Guest Djs 2024-Prairie
It’s a sax section takeover from Prairie Jazz Band One, with front line seniors Sophia Johnson, Riley Kruse, and Carlie Robertson. JBO is celebrating just the sixth time in school history they’ll be competing at Jazz Championships. Sophia, Riley, and Carlie’s playlist: Ella Fitzgerald, Mack the Knife Count Basie & His Orchestra, I Left My …
Guest Djs 2024 – West
Sean Kearney, Oliver Miller, and Genna Ray brought a great hour of music with them, along with some stories about other activities, new director Mr. Zeglis, and their former director (and Corridor Jazz Guest Artist) Rich Medd. Sean, Oliver, and Genna’s Playlist: King Curtis – A Whiter Shade of Pale Huntertones – Togo (Live) Gordon …