Dr. Chad Eby, saxophonist, composer and professor in the Miles Davis Jazz Studies program at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG), has come a long ways since picking up the sax as a child in Newhall, Iowa. Chad’s latest release is a disc inspired by writings of the great storyteller, Shel Silverstein. He …
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Culture Crawl 201 “Murder on the Lincoln Highway”
Former Cedar Rapids Gazette reporter Dale Kueter has written a murder mystery that takes place in 1950s Cedar Rapids. It’s based on an actual place, the Motel Sepia, which was run by local civil rights pioneer Cecil Reed. In Dale’s story, the Chicago mob shatters the Motel’s attempt to peacefully integrate whites and blacks in …
Culture Crawl 200 “Plenty to Do Besides Football”
The 200th edition of the Cultural Crawl video series features Nick Kaeding from the Iowa City-Coralville Convention & Visitors Bureau, who is a board member of the Iowa Cultural Corridor Alliance (ICCA). Nick invites everyone to ICCA’s annual “Celebration of the Arts” on Nov. 15, and also runs down the list of some fun weekend …
Culture Crawl 199 “Renaissance Man”
Victoria Price, daughter of film legend Victor Price, talks to Denny Lynch, host of KCCK’s movie review show “Talking Pictures,” about Vincent Price’s career, and how he found joy in performing, meeting fans, and showing her how to scramble eggs. Price appears Wednesday, October 19 at the Collins Road Theatre for a screening of the …
The Silence is Deafening
Yeah, we’re off the air. You know how we always say “you need to give during the Fund Drive, or this might go away?” Looks like it finally happened! Just joking. It doesn’t actually have anything to do with the pledge drive, and we’re working on getting the transmitter repaired. In the meantime, listen online. …
Culture Crawl 198 “The Blood Will Spill”
The Iowa City Community Theatre brings the “Dracula” to the stage Oct. 21-30. This adaptation is very true to the suspense and mystery of the original tale, perfect for those raised on “True Blood” and other modern takes on Bram Stoker’s story, looking to experience the original source material. Information and tickets at www.iowacitycommunitytheatre.com.
KCCK On Demand
If you’ve ever missed a favorite show on KCCK, or want to go back and listen to one again, you can now hear Iowa’s Jazz Station on YOUR schedule. In partnership with Radio Free America, KCCK’s entire broadcast schedule is now being archived online, and you can hear a show for two full weeks after …
This Week’s Shows: Week of October 17 – 23
Short List with Bob Naujoks Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturday at 7 AM The Short List: International Jazz Stars (Humphrey Lyttelton) The Short List survey of international jazz stars from the past and present continues with the revered English …