The Eastern Iowa Brass Band is a part of a musical tradition that goes back to British mines and factories in the 19th Century. Steve Schomburg tells Dennis about one characteristic unique to Brass Bands that requires a little extra work from tubas and other low brass. The band will perform a concert entitled “Horizons” …
Short List with host Bob Naujoks Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturdays at 7 AM Vocal Short List 16: June Richmond Singer June Richmond’s career may have been relatively obscure, but she holds a unique place in history. Richmond was the first African-American singer to hold a regular gig with a …
Dawn Jones from the Iowa Cultural Corridor Alliance (ICCA) is in to run down the list of upcoming events for the weekend. If cabin fever is striking, there’s loads of theatre, music, and dance events to keep you and the family entertained. Find out more at www.culturalcorridor.org
Tiffany Johnson from Pyramid Theatre in Des Moines is the guest director for “How I Learned What I Learned” at Riverside Theatre. From the late August Wilson, one of America’s greatest playwrights and creator of the Pulitzer-Prize winning Fences and The Piano Lesson, How I Learned… is the autobiographical story of Wilson’s journey as a struggling …
Thirteen of the Corridor’s top jazz bands perform in their only joint concert of the year to celebrate the release of The Corridor Jazz Project Volume XI. Admission is $12! Two Sessions, 5:30 and 7:30pm. Come for one or both sessions. Buy advance tickets at in the KCCK store. 5:30 Session Marion (Nolan Schroeder-sax) Mt. …
Christopher’s Very Happy.Band will perform at First Friday Jazz at the Opus Concert Cafe Friday, March 1, at 5 p.m. The first set will be broadcast live on KCCK. The First Friday Jazz Series features an eclectic mix of jazz, Latin, contemporary music and more in an intimate, upscale environment. For a $12 cover, enjoy …
Short List with host Bob Naujoks Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturdays at 7 AM Vocal Short List 16: Mabel Mercer Cabaret chanteuse Mabel Mercer – a cult figure in America – enjoyed a great career in Europe before the Second World War. She came to the United States in 1938 …
Robert Espe, saxophone, guests with the Cedar Rapids Washington Revolutionists on “Come Rain or Come Shine” in today’s featured Corridor Jazz Recording Video. The Revs are directed by Joel Nagel. As you enjoy the tune, how about a shout-out to all the students who not only play in the band, but swim, wrestle, play basketball, …
