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This Week’s Shows March 31 thru April 6

Jazz Corner of the World  (Encore) Mondays at 6:00pm Happy Birthday Tete Montoliu Craig celebrates the birthday anniversary of pianist Vicenc Montoliu I Massana, aka “Tete” Montoliu, born in Catalonia, Spain in 1933 and with us until August of 1997. Craig plays a number of absolutely wonderful solo and group recordings from this master of …

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Big Mo Pod Show 056 – “Creatures Of Habit”

On this week’s tour of Friday night blues John and Noah discuss a mixture of new blues tunes and old Chicago classics and discuss the culture around music along the way! Tune in to learn more! Songs featured in the episode:  Bruce Katz – “Take The Green Line”  GA-20 – “Stranger Blues”  Slim Harpo – …

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Culture Crawl 1046 “Reel Job”

Scott Chrisman & Eric Freesem are in the studio ahead of the Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival coming up April 4-6 at the Collins Road Theatres. There’s something for everyone, so head over to their website (crifm.org) and check out the festival schedule and film synopses.  For tickets and more info visit crifm.org.  Subscribe to …

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Culture Crawl 1045 “Docking Station in the Brain”

As the grounds of the Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center begin to come to life, Leslie Schwarting and the staff at Prairiewoods prepare for their 24th annual event, “Spirituality in the 21st Century.” This year’s event, “The Awakened Brain: The New Science of Spirituality & Our Quest for an Inspired Life,” will focus on mental health …

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This Week’s Shows March 24 thru March 30

Jazz Corner of the World  (Encore) Mondays at 6:00pm Happy 85th Birthday Lew Tabackin Craig spins from recording dates led by Lewis Barry “Lew” Tabackin, and from many sideman dates with top-notch jazz artists. We’ll also hear big band releases with his 95-year-old wife, pianist and bandleader, Toshiko Akiyoshi.             …

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Big Mo Podshow 055 – “Fairly Fabulous”

This week we have another dissection of blues tracks from your hosts at the Singing Cowboys Studios! This episode features discussions on the unique ways various blues artists sing and play their instruments, listen in to learn their ways! Songs featured in the episode:  Albert Collins – “Don’t Lose Your Cool”  Eden Brent – “Getaway …

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Culture Crawl 1044 “The Boys Took the Credit”

Kirkwood Community College presents “Silent Sky” by Lauren Gunderson, a five person play that explores the life of hearing impaired female astronomer Henrietta Leavitt as she defies odds in the early 1900s. In the studio to talk about the show are cast members Madeline O’Donnell (Henrietta Leavitt), Reuben Thomas (Margaret Leavitt), and Lyova Merkle (Peter …

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2025 Corridor Jazz Guest DJs

Students from area high school jazz programs join KCCK in studio to talk music and play some of their favorite jazz songs  To hear the shows, click the listen link below or subscribe to the KCCK Specials podcast channel. Here is the schedule: March 31 – Xavier (Cate Brown, Aaron Stadelmann, Sophia Mittlestat) Listen April …

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