KCCK General Manager Dennis Green has been presenting to 6th and 7th graders about KCCK and the career of radio, as a part of Career Pathways with the Workplace Learning Connection. As a group activity, students recorded the audio to a TV commercial. Page down to hear and see the work of students from Mt. …
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Culture Crawl 1129 “Never Read the Comments”
At first glance, “Eureka Day,” a comedy about parents at a day school faced with a mumps epidemic, appears to be a tale of political correctness taken to the extreme, with cliché characters. But after a few minutes, you realize it’s a show full of. heart that takes you in unexpected directions that is funny …
Culture Crawl 1128 “Many Years When We Weren’t Very Good”
River Glen is an Iowa native who has been a professional musician for nearly his entire life, having grown up in a family band. Today, he lives full-time on the road, performing solo shows all over the country. When he comes home to Iowa, he plays with a group of friends and collaborators. This will …
Big Mo Pod Show 080 – “The Dark Side of Legacy”
With another week passing by another episode of the pod show comes by! This week’s show includes discissions on a multitude of artists across blues history and the impact their legacies have had on future generations, both good and bad. Tune in to learn more! Songs featured in the episode: Samantha Fish – “Dead Armadillo” …
Culture Crawl 1127 “Music Bends Time”
Nneena Freelon, 7X Grammy nominee, author, and podcaster (to name a few) chats with Dennis over zoom ahead of the release of her new book, “Beneath the Skin of Sorrow: Improvisations on Loss.” The book comes after her latest album release, “Beneath the Skin,” and offers intimate insights and guidance on navigating grief in the …
Off To A Good Start
Thanks to everyone who has donated during our Fall Fund Drive. More than 800 donors have helped raise nearly $150,000! That’s a KCCK fund drive record, and means that we can put $50,000 towards filling the budget gap created by the elimination of federal funding. A special welcome to more than 100 new members, another …
Culture Crawl 1126 “They Need to Just Play”
Kirkwood band director, Chris Navarette, is in the studio as the jazz band gears up for a joint concert with a few CR Opera vocalists for a free-to-the public jazz concert. It’s Kirkwood Jazz at The Yard, Wed, Oct. 15, 6pm at Kingston Yard in Cedar Rapids (between Pickle Palace and Big Grove). More info …
Culture Crawl 1124 “You’re Going To Have A Split Mind”
Leroy Troy is an old-time banjo specialist whose first music experience came from watching country legends like Roy Acuff and Bill Monroe at jam sessions in his home town in Tennessee. He’s gone on to perform on Her Haw, at the Grand Ole Opry, and tour all over the country. He was named National Old-Time …