Many people don’t know that in addition to being one of Iowa’s most popular jazz performers, Eddie Piccard also drives a bus for College Community Schools. One of the many students he’s struck up a friendship with is Riley Kruse, who rode Eddie’s bus from the time he was in elementary school. Riley’s mom has …
With another episode done John and Noah are back on track, covering this past Friday’s Big Mo show! Our intrepid blues brothers dive right into another selection of tracks, from drinking music to gospel, they cover it all. Songs featured in the episode: Buddy Rich – “Rotten Kid” Mitch Kashmar ft Junior Watson, Fred Kaplan, …
The boys are back with another episode! This time John and Noah play a little catch up by covering a selection of songs from John’s September 13th show, covering each with care as they always do. Songs featured in the episode: Fats Domino – “One For The Highway” Albert Collins – “Meltdown” Dumpstaphunk – “In …
Shade of Blue is back with Dave Rosazza and Saul Lubaroff in the studio ahead of the yearly reunion of the band. This year features “The Boys” of Shade of Blue featuring Anthony Hendricks on vocals. You can find them at Wildwood in Iowa Cit on Friday, September 27 from 8-11pm and the next day …
It’s a big September for the National Check & Slovak Museum and Library (NCSML). Next week, two presidents come to town for the dedication of the Czech Village Clock Tower, which will house one of just eight Orloj in the world, modeled after the original astronomical clock in Prague. But this Friday, it’s the Museum’s …
Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) Mondays at 6:00pm Jazz in Movie Soundtracks Craig spins a number of jazz recordings featured in some wonderful film soundtracks down through the years. We’ll hear from Duke Ellington, Miles Davis, Bud Shank, Neil Hefti, Sonny Rollins, Shorty Rogers, and many others. Wednesday …
Des Moines-based NOLA Jazz Band celebrates its tenth anniversary in 2024. Since its inception, the band has paid tribute not only to their roots in Dixieland jazz, but also to the New Orleans sounds of today. The band is finishing up a new album, taken from an IowaPBS special a few months ago, and …
Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center has been “a place of peace and transformation” in Cedar Rapids since the ‘90s. Director Leslie Wright is in the studio today to chat about the various events and programs being offered for individuals and groups and to encourage a visit to the peaceful grounds. Enjoy a walk along a hiking …
