Patriotic week continues on this year for a second round as the Cedar Rapids Municipal Band celebrates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Steve Shanley says that concert goers can expect to hear patriotic pieces outside of the standards including an accompanied reading of the Declaration of Independence. The Wednesday (7/8) concert will …
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This Week’s Shows July 6 – July 12
Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) Mondays at 6:00pm Miles and Gil Tune in as host Craig Kessler presents a special live Monday night edition of Jazz Corner of the World. Craig offers up a deep listen to the classic collaborations of Miles Davis and Gil Evans. Wednesday Night Special …
Culture Crawl 1226 “Riche Havens Stayed at Our House”
Big news… KCCK has a new host for the Friday Night Blues! Ed English, blues bassist and Beaker Brothers band member, will be joining the team and airing his first live show, “Big Shoes Friday Blues,” on July 10. Ed is thrilled to start this new venture as he continues the tradition of Big Mo …
Culture Crawl 1225 “Dried Cod Boxes”
Sean Ulmer and Julia Jessen from the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art are in the studio to chat about this summer at CRMA. The 17th annual Free Summer Admission program is underway through August 30 and two new summer exhibitions are up on display. “Out of the Box: The Art of Peter Stamats and Bill …
KCCK’s Featured Album for July 2026
The KCCK Featured Album for July is the debut release from “The Breaks.” The new powerhouse trio of three modern soul-jazz groove masters includes Robert Walter of the Greyboy All Stars, Stanton Moore of Galactic and Eddie Roberts of the New Mastersounds. Rooted in late-’60s organ trios and hard-hitting boogaloo, The Breaks pushes the sound …
Culture Crawl 1224 “Half the Concert is Already Done”
It’s Muni Band week five and Steve Shanley is in the studio ahead of the upcoming fan-favorite patriotic concerts featuring special guests, the Cedar Rapids Concert Chorale. Concerts start at 7:30pm on Wednesday, July 1 at Guthridge Park and Sunday, July 5 at Bever Park. Weather updates and more information at crmuniband.org & the CR …
This Week’s Shows June 29 – July 5
Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) Mondays at 6:00pm A Listen to Ken McIntyre Craig presents a deep listen to material recorded by reedman Ken McIntyre with Eric Dolphy. We’ll also hear standout charts from McIntyre’s own releases on Steeplechase, Prestige, and other record labels. Wednesday Night Special Wednesdays at …
Culture Crawl 1223 “Ham-Fisted”
Another Cedar Valley Amateur Radio Field Day is coming up June 27-28 and Dave Watson is in the studio with all the details. The event will be held on the North East Corner of C Avenue and Collins Road in Cedar Rapids. Anyone and everyone is welcome to attend to learn more about Amateur Radio. …