It’s blues week at KCCK’s third Jazz Under the Stars concert of the season and joining Dennis in the studio are musicians Dan Johnson, Kevin Burt, and Griffin Shroyer. Griffin’s young artists group, 10th Street Rapids, kicks things off and a massive Kings of ‘da Blues jam session will follow. It’s also the annual KCCK …
Category: Culture Crawl
Culture Crawl 1105 “What A Strange Ballet”
Today on the Culture Crawl two longtime friends of the station are in the studio ahead of the upcoming album release of Carol Montag’s “Strange Ballet.” Carol and Dan Towey, the studio engineer for the album, share insights into this multi-year project inspired by the events of the devastating Derecho that struck the Cedar Rapids …
Culture Crawl 1104 “And Then I Saw Him In A Marvel Movie”
Josh Sazon returns to the station as the Iowa City Community Theatre gets ready for opening night of Neil Simon’s “Barefoot in the Park.” The play’s two leads, Melissa Kaska (Corie) and Ethan Rogers (Paul) join Josh to talk about this classic, witty production. Performances at The James Theater, August 22-23 and 29-30 at 7:30pm, …
Culture Crawl 1102 “Salsafied”
The next installment of Natural Talent Music’s “One World Fest” concert series featuring Paa Kow (Afro-Fusion) and Parranderos Latin Combo is coming up Sat, Aug 9, 7:30pm at The James Theater. Calling in over zoom is Natural Talent Music’s Creighton Gaynor and Parranderos percussionist, Ryan Mullin. For tickets visit thejamesic.com. For more info visit naturaltalentmusic.com …
Culture Crawl 1103 “Horns Hitting and Kicking Behind You”
The second week of KCCK’s 50th Anniversary Jazz Under the Stars concerts is upon us with “Funk Legends,” a double header concert featuring Funk Daddies and Funk Stop. Musicians Ken Duncan (Funk Daddies), John Reasoner (Funk Daddies/Funk Stop), and Bob Manson (Funk Stop) are in the studio to talk everything Funk before taking the stage. …
Culture Crawl 1101 “Remembered it from Barbershop Choir”
Deb Kennedy, Layton White, and Jeff Roush are in the studio ahead of TKM Productions upcoming show, “Pump Boys & Dinettes” Aug 22-24, Fri & Sat at 7:30pm and Sun at 3pm at The Amana Performing Arts Center. This country-western musical heavily features the musicians and is an all-around crowd-pleasing show. For tickets and more …
Culture Crawl 1100 “Iowa Will Be Waltzing”
Tim Daugherty is in the studio ahead of week one of KCCK’s Jazz Under the Stars outdoor concert series. Tim is reuniting with band Daugherty, Davis, & McPartland and the young artists opener will be the Griffin Bieber Quartet. It’s Thurs, Aug 7, 6:30pm at Noelridge Park. For more info visit kcck.org/juts. Subscribe to The …
Culture Crawl 1099 “Hey, I Need The Music”
Steve Shanley returns for the ninth and final week of the Cedar Rapids Municipal Band season with concerts on Wed, Jul 30 at Hughes Park & Sun, Aug 3 at Bever Park. Both concerts are 7:30-8:30pm. Bring a lawn chair and a blanket and settle in for an exciting conclusion to this year’s CR Muni …