Ghanian drummer and composer Paa Kow chats with Dennis over the phone ahead of another “One World” music series concerts put on by Natural Talent Music. It’s 7:30pm Sat, Aug 9 at The James Theater. Paa Kow will have an 8 piece band performing a fusion of jazz and afro-pop. Parranderos Latin Combo will also …
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Culture Crawl 1093 “Back Into the Elements”
It’s week 7 of the Cedar Rapids Muni Band season and Steve Shanley is here with the details. The band will be in Ellis Park on Wed, Jul 16, and in Bever Park on Sun, Jul 20. Music begins at 7:30pm. Shanley is also at KCCK’s Jazz Band Camp this week with performances on Fri, …
Culture Crawl 1092 “The Birds Are Not Afraid”
Rick Treiber, founder and board member at Green Castle Aero Club, is in the studio ahead of a series of outdoor concerts being held at the airport. Kevin B. F. Burt on Sat Jul 12, Tanya English Band on Sat Aug 9 & Vandello on Sat Sep 13. Concerts are 6:30-9:30pm, bring a blanket/picnic/lawn chair, …
Culture Crawl 1091 “Climate-Controlled Confines”
It’s indoor week for the CR Muni Band and Steve Shanley is back with the rundown. A double header on Wednesday, Jul 9 with the New Horizons Band at the newly renovated Marion High School Auditorium starts at 6:30 PM and the Sunday, Jul 13 concert will be held at Kirkwood’s Ballantyne Auditorium at 7:30 …
Culture Crawl 1090 “Jazz-Centered Things”
Jazz musicians Matt Landon and Emma Reynolds have been busy at work organizing the return of the Burlington Jazz Festival. It’s July 25 & 26 nestled across a handful of downtown venues (within walking distance). A Trivia Night Fundraiser will be hosted Monday, July 19, 7-9pm at the Art Center of Burlington. All festival performances …
Culture Crawl 1089 “My Morse is a Little Rusty”
Steve Shanley, director of the Cedar Rapids Municipal Band, is back with the patriotic lineup for week five of the band’s season. Pieces being performed include the world premiere of a long lost Cedar Rapids march, a sweet Neil Diamond tune, and a new military services medley including the Space Force Theme. Join the Muni …
Culture Crawl 1088 “Becoming The Elder Tree”
Summer is a great time to visit Prairiewoods Retreat Center in Hiawatha. The Center offers a variety of programs that range from yoga to cooking to a Day of Self-Renewal. Or leave your phone in the car and just explore their trails. Find out more at www.prairiewoods.org. Subscribe to The Culture Crawl at kcck.org/culture or …
Culture Crawl 1087 “Because of Tax Evasion”
Week 4 of the Cedar Rapids Municipal Season features guest vocalist Kelsey Madsen, a tribute to past director Morgan Jones, and a John Phillips Sousa march that is rarely played for a unique reason. 7:30pm June 25 at Johnson School and June 29 at Ellis Park. If you can’t attend in person, watch the livestream …