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Culture Crawl 1140 “My Memory’s a Little Foggy”
In the late 60s and early 70s, what we now call progressive rock or album rock got its first exposure to much of the country, not on FM radio, but on an AM station out of Little Rock, Arkansas. DJ Clyde Clifford played underground rock & roll on a late-night show that could be heard …
Culture Crawl 1136 “Music From The College of Dentistry”
Upon hearing about the loss of KCCK’s federal funding, American Federation of Musicians Local 450 in Iowa City offered to host a fundraiser for KCCK’s music education programs, so that students wouldn’t lose out from the loss. “Union Blues” will feature performances from Dave Zollo and The Body Electric and Homebrewed at Wildwood BBQ and …
Union Blues Raises Funds for Education
Tickets: $13.06 General Admission / $40.85 Two Tickets & Reserved Table Seating For Tickets visit: https://www.wildwoodsaloon.com/ Musicians come together to support music education! KCCK and American Federation of Musicians Local 450 present David Zollo & The Body Electric and Homebrewed in “Union Blues,” a concert to raise funds for KCCK’s Jazz Education programs. There will …
Culture Crawl 1129 “Never Read the Comments”
At first glance, “Eureka Day,” a comedy about parents at a day school faced with a mumps epidemic, appears to be a tale of political correctness taken to the extreme, with cliché characters. But after a few minutes, you realize it’s a show full of. heart that takes you in unexpected directions that is funny …
Culture Crawl 1128 “Many Years When We Weren’t Very Good”
River Glen is an Iowa native who has been a professional musician for nearly his entire life, having grown up in a family band. Today, he lives full-time on the road, performing solo shows all over the country. When he comes home to Iowa, he plays with a group of friends and collaborators. This will …
Off To A Good Start
Thanks to everyone who has donated during our Fall Fund Drive. More than 800 donors have helped raise nearly $150,000! That’s a KCCK fund drive record, and means that we can put $50,000 towards filling the budget gap created by the elimination of federal funding. A special welcome to more than 100 new members, another …
Culture Crawl 1124 “You’re Going To Have A Split Mind”
Leroy Troy is an old-time banjo specialist whose first music experience came from watching country legends like Roy Acuff and Bill Monroe at jam sessions in his home town in Tennessee. He’s gone on to perform on Her Haw, at the Grand Ole Opry, and tour all over the country. He was named National Old-Time …
Where The Rubber Hits The Road
You’ve heard a lot from us over the past few months about federal funding and the budget gap KCCK now has after the elimination of CPB. We’re so grateful for the response of our community. At Jazz Under the Stars, gifts were four times our normal average! If you have made an extra donation in …