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 …
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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 …
This Week’s Shows August 4 thru August 10
Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) Mondays at 6:00pm Steeplechase Records, Part Seven Craig presents another terrific sampling of jazz from this remarkable Danish record label. Founded by Nils Winther, there are over 1,000 top-notch releases from some of the biggest names in jazz. We’ll hear from artists Frank Foster, Hal Galper, Larry Schneider, Dexter …
Big Mo Pod Show 072 – “The Yellow Butane Curse”
Welcome back folks! On this week’s episode we take another look at some of Friday night’s tracks and discuss the artists and culture behind each one, as well as discussing some of the superstitious traditions that permeate the blues! Songs featured in the episode: Kentucky Headhunters – “Stumblin” Damon Fowler – “Fast Driving Woman” Devon …
Kirkwood Board of Trustees to meet August 14, 2025
The regular meeting of the Kirkwood Board of Trustees will take place August 14, 2025. Time, place, and meeting agenda can be found at this link.
KCCK’s Featured Album for August 2025
The KCCK Featured Album for August is “We Insist 2025” from Terri Lyne Carrington and Christie Dashiell. When Max Roach’s “We Insist” album was released in 1960, it was a statement of protest and aspirations, representing African American and African history. The reimagined update is a perfect work of protest for our current moment. It’s …
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 …