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Culture Crawl 1038 “The Perspective of the Fence”
Under the direction of Dr. Gerry Kreitzer, the Cedar Rapids Concert Chorale has been preparing for their upcoming performance of the Grammy-nominated three-part Oratorio by Craig Hella Johnson, Considering Matthew Shepard. The music celebrates and honors the life and legacy of Matthew Shepard, a young gay man who was brutally attacked and murdered in 1998. …
This Week’s Shows March 10 thru March 16
Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) Mondays at 6:00pm Mose Allison, Part 3 Craig continues his 4-part chronological series on the artistry of legendary pianist, poet, singer, and composer Mose Allison. We’ll listen to selections from his final three Atlantic releases, his two albums for Elektra Records, the first few Blue Note releases, and a …
Big Mo Pod Show 053 – “Blues Across Generations”
On this week’s broadcast from the Singing Cowboys Studio we had a mix of tunes from different generations of blues artists, each with their own distinctive flair. See what John and his twenty something sidekick producer Noah think of each by listening in! Songs featured in the episode: Eugene Hideaway Bridges – “Rise Above It” …
Culture Crawl 1037 “I Can’t Believe It’s Just Your 2 Instruments!”
Miera Kim & Carey Bostian with Red Cedar Chamber Music have been busy this year with their violin and cello concert program, Cultural Passport. This program highlights folk music representing cultures from around the world and covers a range of compositional styles. Upcoming performances for the public will be Saturday 3/8, 12pm at Marion Library, …
Culture Crawl 1036 “I Could Be Singing About Road Construction”
A.J. Plummer & Jason Wright in the studio today ahead of their upcoming cabaret show at Opus Concert Café, In My Imagination, Friday 3/14 and Saturday 3/15 at 7:30pm. The space is tight and tickets will go fast! Tickets and more info can be found at artsiowa.com. Subscribe to The Culture Crawl at kcck.org/culture or …
Culture Crawl 1035 “Madness, Chainsaws, and Acorns”
Kirsten Brooks and Franco Machado-Pesce are in the studio amidst Riverside Theatre’s production of “Native Gardens” by Karen Zacharías, directed by Kirsten Brooks. This immersive play deals with property lines, feuding neighbors, and… acorns? The show is open through March 16. Get your tickets now at riversidetheatre.org. Subscribe to The Culture Crawl at kcck.org/culture or …
This Week In Jazz March 2 thru March 8
Hey, Jazz fans! Be sure to tune in this week as we celebrate the birthdays of bassists Alcide “Slow Drag” Pavageau, Red Callender, Pierre Michelot, Jimmy Garrison and Rocco Prestia, reedmen Barney Bigard and Ricky Ford, trumpeters Howard McGhee and Bobby Shew, guitarist Wes Montgomery, singer Carol Sloane and more. We’ll also mark the recording …