Dreamer and The Hoping Machine is a new group formed from the rhythm section that accompanies the Family Folk Machine choir. The members also direct and contribute to much of the group’s original music. In fact, part of the reason for the group’s formation was that they wanted some of the original Family Folk Machine …
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Culture Crawl 1170 “Jimmy, Come Down Here!”
Miera Kim and Carey Bostian celebrate a decade at the helm of Red Cedar Chamber Music with “Return to Roots,” a concert that takes Red Cedar back to the days when it was a duo. Miera and Carey will be traveling all around the area for a variety of rural outreach shows, culminating in the …
Culture Crawl 1169 “Write Down Those Gems”
Culture Crawl 1169 “Write Down Those Gems” The Kirkwood Vocal Jazz Festival not only welcomes more than a dozen groups to campus Feb. 19 & 20, but also will feature the farewell tour of the legendary New York Voices, who will also hold a clinic with each group. Daytime shows are free, and the New …
Culture Crawl 1168 “Vinyl from the 80s”
UNI celebrates 75 years of jazz at the university with an exciting lineup for the annual Tallcorn Jazz Festival. Festival committee member Eric Torneten has the details. It’s Thursday 2/19 & Friday 2/20 at the University of Northern Iowa. The Thursday night concert features UNI Jazz Bands One & Two with drummer Matt Wilson at …
Culture Crawl 1167 “I Am The Light”
Musician, author, and vocal empowerment guide, Mary Jane Knight, is in the studio ahead of the release of her new book of poetry, “The Light Between the Lines.” A book presentation and mini concert will be held at Prairie Lights Books in Iowa City on Sun, Feb 15 at 3pm and a longer, intimate concert …
Culture Crawl 1166 “The Crawfish Plays All The Instruments”
Nate Basinger with Swampland Jewels is in the studio ahead of the band’s upcoming Carnival 2026 tour. The schedule for this Mardi Gras/Carnival celebratory tour is as follows: 2/13/26: RIBCO, Rock Island IL 2/14/26: Club 76 The Lodge, North Liberty IA 2/17/26: Wildwood Saloon, Iowa City IA 2/22/26: Old Neighborhood Pub, Cedar Rapids IA For …
Culture Crawl 1165 “The Odd Couple in a Retirement Home”
Trent Yoder and Michelle Payne Hinz are in the studio ahead of the IC Community Theatre production of “Ripcord” by David Lindsay-Abaire. It’s Feb 13-14 & 20-21 at 7:30pm and Feb 15 & 22 at 2pm at The James Theater in Iowa City. For tickets and more info visit iowacitycommunitytheatre.org & thejamesic.com. Subscribe to The …
Culture Crawl 1164 “You Think Your Mailbox is Full”
Harrison March is in the studio today with information on upcoming programs and events at Heritage Agency on Aging as well as an overview of the non-profit’s mission and services offered. Mark your calendar for the Corridor Conference on Aging coming up May 20. For more info visit heritageaaa.org. For more info about the conference …