KCCK’S Talking Pictures- Movie Rules! When you go to a movie and pay money to experience it, you expect certain things to be true to ensure your enjoyment of the show. They boil down to two simple ideas: You want to be able to see the image and to hear the sound without distractions. We …
Short List with Bob Naujoks Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturday at 7 AM The Short List: International Jazz Stars (Michael Gibbs) English arranger and composer Michael Gibbs was born in Rhodesia, now Zimbabwe, but educated in England. He was on track to be a scientist, but his friends liked jazz. When …
Pianist Laura Caviani stopped by KCCK to play some of her music and talk a little about her career. Laura is a Twin Cities-based jazz player, composer, and arranger, whose most recent CD is a holiday collection “Holly, Jolly, and Jazzy.” She plays two carols for us, and one original, inspired by the Nutcracker’s Russian …
It doesn’t matter how “O Holy Night” you’re feeling, when Ron DeWitte finishes a guitar solo, you want to shot “YEAH!” Lynne Rothrock admits sometimes that’s her. Lynne’s Christmas show is in its 14th year and features her husband Ron, Julia West, Greg Kanz, and Dave Ollinger in the band, and special guests Cathy Koebrick …
Only seven tickets remain for this weekend’s final shows of “Little Women” at Giving Tree Theater in Marion. Director Hollie Ternary talks about the challenges and rewards of guiding a group of 21st Century teens through this Civil War period piece. Giving Tree co-founder Heather Akers explains the concept behind Giving Tree, and previews upcoming …
You’re not going to want to miss a very special holiday treat Thursday, December 8 at 7:30 PM! Big Mo will be bringing his tuba and playing some holiday tunes live in the studio!
Short List with Bob Naujoks Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturday at 7 AM The Short List: International Jazz Stars (Jan Garbarek) This week it is off to the frozen north in Europe and the cool music of saxophonist Jan Garbarek. His mixture of Norwegian folk music, Indian harmonies and edgy avant-garde …
15 years, a 14-piece orchestra, 8 singer-dancers, 10 shows in 9 cities, and a brand new Holiday CD. Iowa’s Own Pianist and Steinway artist Jim McDonough, is in the midst of his annual “Holiday Grande” tour. It’s an original holiday show that is touring Iowa through Dec. 18. Local shows include Anamosa and Monticello Dec. …
