In another weekly installment of the Big Mo Pod Show Noah and John both enjoy and discuss some select tracks from Friday’s show. They take a particular interest in the different influences blues artists draw from, and delve a little into the artistic process of finding and building upon one’s influences as a creator. Songs …
Classmates turned collaborators Akwi Nji and L.D. Kidd have teamed up to breathe new life into “enuf,” a poetry album released last year by Akwi. This one of a kind live performance will feature vocalist Alicia Strong and percussionist EJ Swavv, as well as Akwi and L.D., as they invite you to explore what it …
This week the Cedar Rapids Municipal Band features its Horn section, performing a piece that Steve Shanley describes as “flashy” to highlight a section of the band that doesn’t always get an opportunity to shine. Also on the program is young artist competition winner Emma Bennett performing the Artie Shaw Concerto for Clarinet, and music …
Jazz Corner of the World with host Craig Kessler Mondays at 6:00pm Italy’s Horo Records Craig introduces us to Horo Records, the highly-respected Italian jazz label. We’ll hear a variety of spins from the 1970s, from Gil Evans, Sun Ra, Sam Rivers, Ran Blake, Lee Konitz, Martial Solal, Billy Harper, and others. …
This week’s episode features a mix of new and familiar artists, many of which having certain rock and roll flair that inspired some rocks artists who just so happened to be inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame. Noah and John discuss both these artists and their influence on rock and roll, to …
Cedar Rapids Opera is bringing back popular modern opera, Too Many Sopranos, and here to tell us a little more about it is Katie Stuelke, Jeffry Goldberg, and Gwen Sell. Originally commissioned for the CR Opera, Too Many Sopranos will be celebrating its 150th production right back where it all started. Shows are Thursday, June …
Riverside Theatre’s Kathleen Johnson, Elliott Bales and Max Cline are in today ahead of the kick off of Riverside’s 2024 Free Summer Shakespeare series. This year’s show is Julius Caesar, but if you were envisioning togas and grape leaves, think again. The production will be set in 1930s Italy which will make the famous story …
Week 2 of the Cedar Rapids Municipal Band season features drummer Josh Duffee from the Quad Cities. Josh was the final student and friend of Moline native and legendary jazz drummer Louie Bellson. Josh will perform on Louie’s famous kit. In honor of Josh and Louie, Steve Shanley promise a jazz-influenced program, including Bellson’s …
