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Culture Crawl 569 “Had to Teach the Boys the Blues”
Miera Kim and Carey Bostian of Red Cedar Chamber Music continue their in-home concerts with “All in the Family.” Performing once again with their sons Oliver and Adrian, who are both accomplished high school musicians, Carey and Miera say the program will be fun variety in a variety of styles, from an early Baroque piece …
Culture Crawl 567 “Counts as School in Our House”
Family Folk Machine, Iowa City’s intergenerational folk choir, is rescheduling their spring concert for fall. And while they are unable to meet in person, have hosted a “virtual open mic” for their members, continue to hold their songwriting classes, and more. For more information or to get involved, visit www.familyfolkmachinge.org.
Chris Merz – While We Wait
Chris Merz, Director of Jazz Studies at the University of Northern Iowa, has just released the second Christopher’s Very Happy. Band. collection, “While We Wait.” Dennis Green talked with Chris about the new project, how he is handling his teaching duties during social distancing, and also some thoughts about Lee Konitz, who recently passed away. …
Corridor Jazz Guest DJs – Mt. Vernon
The underclassman speak for the Mt. Vernon Swingin’ STANGS! Aden Grudzinski and Trystan Lashley are both first-year members of the band and are working hard to be future leaders. Trystan plays tuba, and has a feature in the band’s tune on this year’s Corridor Jazz Project CD. Playlist: “Bessie’s Blues” – John Coltrane “Midnight Blue” – …
Corridor Jazz Guest DJs On The Air (remotely)
Students from area high school jazz programs join Dennis Green remotely to talk about music, and play some of their favorite songs. Each show will air twice at 4pm most weekdays during April. If you miss a show, click the listen link below or subscribe to the KCCK Specials podcast channel. Here is the schedule: …
Corridor Jazz Guest DJs – Lisbon
Emma Bock and Renae Hasselbusch have been friends since they were little, and are finishing up their senior year at Lisbon. And they independently decided to attend Iowa State and major in Biology, so they’ll continue to be classmates in college! The Lisbon Jazz Band has had a great year under first-year director Joseph Arch, …
Culture Crawl 564 “Virtual Walk-Through”
Gilded Pear Gallery isn’t letting the pandemic keep them from opening a new exhibition. John Beckelman’s show “Stillness and Occurrence” begins April 17th and runs through May 30. The gallery’s traditional opening reception has been moved to a closing event, scheduled for May 22. The show combines John’s paintings and unfired clay work, and you …
Corridor Jazz Guest DJs – Jefferson
Maddie Miller and Shannon Morgan miss a lot about band while they’re on “pandemic break” but it’s possible that getting to school for a 6:50am jazz band rehearsal isn’t one of them. Fortunately, their guest DJ show did not require them to get up that early! They picked several charts that they played in band …