Giving Tree Theater’s Jamie Henley is in the studio as “The Second-to-Last Chance Ladies League” by Jones Hope Wooten comes to a close. The last few shows are Aug 29 & 30 at 7:30pm and Aug 31 at 2pm. For tickets and more info visit givingtreetheater.com. Subscribe to The Culture Crawl at kcck.org/culture or search …
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This Week’s Shows August 25 thru August 31
Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) Mondays at 6:00pm Terje Rypdal Turns 78 Craig spins a variety of dazzling work from this Norwegian guitarist and composer. We’ll hear material mostly from the famed ECM Records label. Wednesday Night Special Wednesdays at 6:00pm Soul Sacrifice at First Friday Jazz …
Culture Crawl 1107 “Flashback Fanfares”
It’s the final week of KCCK’s Jazz Under the Stars concerts and Steve Shanley is back to direct the reunited Al Naylor’s I-380 Express Big Band. Young artist group, Go Benesh Quartet, will start things off at 6:30pm with Al Naylor’s I-380 Express following. It’s Jazz Under the Stars, the fourth and final week of …
This Week’s Shows August 18 thru August 24
Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) Mondays at 6:00pm Mal Waldron’s Birthday Anniversary Craig presents an exciting range of material from pianist Mal Waldron’s stunning career. We’ll hear Mal as a leader of his own groups, as well as a side man with a long list of well-known artists like John Coltrane, Gene Ammons, Teddy Charles, …
Big Mo Pod Show 073 – “Spiritual IV”
Welcome back to the pod show folks! After a brief break your hosts are back to provide another thorough dissection of some blues classics both new and old! Songs featured in the episode: Elmore James – “Talk To Me Baby” Buddy Guy – “Been There Done That” The vaughan Brothers – “Brothers” Sugaray Rayford – …
Culture Crawl 1106 “He Called Everyone Daddy-o”
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 …
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, …