In the late 60s and early 70s, what we now call progressive rock or album rock got its first exposure to much of the country, not on FM radio, but on an AM station out of Little Rock, Arkansas. DJ Clyde Clifford played underground rock & roll on a late-night show that could be heard …
Welcome back to the show! This episode features the usual mix of old and new blues that you’ve come to expect from the pod show, along with varied discussions of blues artists, blues history, and what makes a blues song! Songs featured in the episode: Luther Dickinson & Datrian Johnson – “Sitting on Top of …
Kirkwood’s director of instrumental music, Chris Navarette, is back with a line up of upcoming concerts for Kirkwood band ensembles. First up is a combined concert with the Kirkwood Big Band and Jazz Fusion ensembles on Thursday, Nov. 13 at 7:30pm. Then, on Sunday, Nov. 16 at 2pm, a combined concert with the Kirkwood Groove …
Family Folk Machine returns with their upcoming fall concert, “Dreaming Iowa,” Sun, Nov. 9, 3pm at the Englert Theatre in Iowa City. Board members Jean Littlejohn and Alma Drake are in the studio with the details. Admission is free and open to the public. For more info visit familyfolkmachine.org. Subscribe to The Culture Crawl at …
TKM Productions Presents, “The BACHELORETTE PARTY (Girls Weekend 2)”by Karen Shaeffer, Nov. 7-9 at The Amana Performing Arts Center. TKM’s Deb Kennedy (playing Meg), Scot Hughes (Sheriff Tom Lane), and Lisa Margolin (Carol) are in the studio with the details on this farce-filled play. Tickets and more info at tkmtheatricalproductions.com. Subscribe to The Culture Crawl …
Upon hearing about the loss of KCCK’s federal funding, American Federation of Musicians Local 450 in Iowa City offered to host a fundraiser for KCCK’s music education programs, so that students wouldn’t lose out from the loss. “Union Blues” will feature performances from Dave Zollo and The Body Electric and Homebrewed at Wildwood BBQ and …
The regular meeting of the Kirkwood Board of Trustees will take place November 13, 2025. Time, place, and meeting agenda can be found at this link.
The KCCK Featured Album for November is “for Dinah” by Ledisi. This deeply personal tribute from the Grammy-winning vocalist commemorates the centennial of the birth of the legendary singer Dinah Washington. Produced and arranged by Christian McBride, the album blends Ledisi’s signature soul with Ms. Washington’s bold spirit, reclaiming space for a pioneer who made …
