Hey, Jazz fans! Be sure to tune in this week as we celebrate the birthdays of singers Bessie Smith and Madeleine Peyroux, bassists Gene Cherico and Richard Davis, trombonist Bennie Green, composer Henry Mancini, flutist Herbie Mann, saxman Leo Parker, drummer Danny Gottlieb and more. We’ll also mark the recording anniversaries of Stan Getz’ “Stan …
Singer, composer and pianist Rachel Eckroth performs in concert with the Kirkwood Jazz Ensemble and CR Jazz big band Saturday, April 13 at 7:30 in Ballantyne Auditorium. Kirkwood Jazz Director Blake Shaw and Rachel talk with Dennis Green about composing, performing, and working with young people.
The Awful Purdies, an all-female group that performs acoustic and bluegrass-tinged songs, performs at CSPS Hall in Cedar Rapids on April 27th. Sarah Cram Driscoll talks about the band’s history, as well as their most recent album “The Great Unraveling.” Tickets for the CSPS show at www.cspshall.org. Find the Awful Purdies online at www.awfulpurdies.com/ and …
John and Producer Noah give the background on Big Mo’s “Sponsors de Faux,” like Mary’s Hand Battered Catfish, Shorty’s Adult Diapers, and Big Furry Shaving Products. Hear the real-life stories and people behind John’s favorite comedy bits!
Jonesy McElroy & Deb Kennedy with TKM Productions are in the studio ahead of the Iowa premier screening of “Stages” an original miniseries about theatre written and directed by Jonesy. Episode one introduces characters in a village of passionate theatrical enthusiasts. PG-13 rating. Stick around for a talkback after the screening with McElroy and cast …
John and Producer Noah are joined by a special guest, drummer Tim Crumley. Tim was one of John’s first students as a young music teacher in Butler County, Iowa. The drummer has gone on to be one of the Midwest’s first call musicians, performing in dozens of top groups, including Gabriel Espinoza’s Ashanti, Teh Eddie …
Investigators are still interviewing the crew of the ship that crashed into a Baltimore bridge last month…a bill that would make it easier for teachers to carry firearms in schools continues to work its way through the Iowa legislature.
Big Mo Pod Show 001 – “Dinaflow” It’s here! The first episode of The Big Mo Pod Show, with John Heim and producer Noah. They’ll do a deep dive into some songs from a recent edition of ‘da Friday Blues. This week’s show delves into some selections from March 22, 2024 with songs from Mike …
