It’s an afternoon of great food and great music at the Ox Yoke Inn at the Gospel Brunch, opening April 2. Deborah Kennedy and Ian Zahren talk about putting this original show together, which mixes old gospel tunes and hymns with new music. And they just might accidentally let slip their favorite musical mashup from …
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Culture Crawl 238 “Not Just Tutus, Tiaras, & Nutcrackers”
Orchestra Iowa continues its season showcasing the music of American composers with two ballets by Aaron Copland, whose synthesis of African-American rhythms, cowboy folk, and classical forms has influenced music for over a century. The Orchestra joins with Ballet Quad Cities to perform “Rodeo” and “Billy The Kid” March 25 & 26 at the Paramount, …
Culture Crawl 237 “Just Keep Singing”
Chorale Midwest was formed 20 years ago by a group of choir alums who wanted to keep performing post-school. KCCK’s Bob Stewart is a charter member. Today, the Chorale has grown to include a main ensemble, a women’s chorus, a vocal jazz group, and also features a soloist spotlight series. Upcoming events include: March 13 …
Culture Crawl 236 “He’ll Have to Re-explain Everything These Two Rubes Said.”
Orchestra Iowa welcomes jazz legend Branford Marsalis to the Creative Corridor March 10 and 11 for two concerts, Friday at Hancher and Saturday at the Paramount. In between, there will be a free Q&A session with Branford, March 11 at 10am in the Opus Concert Cafe. Airing just before Branford himself stops by the KCCK …
New Music Monday for March 6, 2017
Listen to this week’s playlist on YouTube and Spotify. A native of Geneseo, Illinois, Jim Buennig is a saxophonist now based in Iowa City. He received a Bachelor of Music degree in Jazz Studies from Western Illinois University and is currently completing a Master of Arts degree in Jazz Studies at the University of Iowa, …
Culture Crawl 235 “Like a Cole Porter Greatest Hits Album”
Evan Hilsabeck and Josh Holmes direct the Iowa City Community Theatre production of “Anything Goes,” March 3-12 in Iowa City. The score is rich with hit after hit from the legendary Cole Porter, including “I Get a Kick out of You,” You’re the Top,” It’s De-Lovely,” and the title song. The story, a madcap shipboard …
Culture Crawl 234 “The First Sign of Spring”
for many is “Prairie Preview,” a free event presented by the Bur Oak Land Trust of Johnson County, March 9 at 6:30 pm. You can browse a variety of exhibits on the theme of nature and conservation, and hear a talk by UI professor Steve Hendryx called “Wild Bees of Iowa: Hidden Diversity in the …
Culture Crawl 233 “Musical Omnivores”
Jeff Collier, CEO of Orchestra Iowa, stops by to talk about “Faithfully,” A symphonic tribute to the music of Journey, FEb. 25 & 26. Jeff says that while accompanying “pop” music may not be the most challenging thing a classically-trained musician will do, many symphony players enjoy a variety of music. They enjoyed these tunes …