Family Folk Machine’s fall concert is entitled “Rising Like A Flame,” and will be performed twice! Nov. 8 at the Englert and Nov. 15 in Grinnell. The concert will feature songs about resilience and the things that give us strength. It will also debut a new wrinkle, a student band accompanying the youth choir! The …
Every month, KCCK calls your attention to a new release we think is especially noteworthy. The KCCK Featured Album for November is “25 Years of Phatness” from Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band. The album celebrates a quarter century of the intricate ensemble composing and arranging, serious grooves, ridiculous chops, burning solos, and the humor and …
Now in its second year, the Corridor Combo Festival is the only jazz event organized and produced by students, led by Linn-Mar senior Everett Sams. Combos from Linn Linn-Mar, Xavier, Cedar Rapids Washington, City High, Coe, and UNI will perform. Sunday, Nov. 8, 4pm at eh Our Concert Cafe. Tickets are just $5 and available …
Wednesday Night Special Wednesdays at 6:00pm IWJO Sextet at First Friday The Iowa Women’s Jazz Orchestra Sextet, a small group ensemble of the larger Orchestra, includes some of the most sought after musicians in Iowa. This incredible six-piece delivers great music from across the jazz spectrum, including many originals. Jazz …
Doug Gabriel is a Cedar Rapids -area native and Linn-Mar graduate who has become one of the most awarded performers in Branson, performing hundreds of shows each year. He’s bringing the “Doug Gabriel Ultimate Variety Show” to the Amana Center for the Performing Arts for three shows Nov. 7-8, presented by TKM Theatrical Productions. Doug …
Kirkwood Fine Arts presents the musical “Pippin” Oct. 30-Nov. 7. Known for signature songs “Magic To Do” and “Corner of the Sky,” director Emma Kostiv says this version of the script leans into a Circus theme, so except lots of color, juggling, and magic. The cast is anchored by Jeffrey Harrington and Eloise Prince, each …
Kevin Burt headlines the American Federation of Music Local 450’s fundraiser for KCCK’s Music education programs, “Re-Union Blues” on Nov. 1 at Wildwood Saloon in Iowa City. Pete Damiano’s band Homebrewed will performer as well. Homebrewed often performs at fundraisers for important causes and will be honored by the Association of Fundraising Professionals for their …
Wednesday Night Special Wednesdays at 6:00pm IWJO Sextet at First Friday The Iowa Women’s Jazz Orchestra Sextet, a small group ensemble of the larger Orchestra, includes some of the most sought after musicians in Iowa. This incredible six-piece delivers great music from across the jazz spectrum, including many originals. Jazz …
