New opera, “Fierce,” is coming to Hancher Auditorium and William Menefield and Andre Perry are in the studio with exciting insights ahead of the Iowa premiere of this landmark production. Friday and Saturday, April 26 & 27, 7:30pm at Hancher Auditorium. For tickets and more information visit www.hancher.uiowa.edu Subscribe to The Culture Crawl at www.kcck.org/culture …
John and producer Noah discuss a smattering of songs from the April 19th, 2024 show, with songs from Kenney Neal, The Derek Trucks Band, and many more! Learn a little about each artist and why John decided to play their tracks on this week’s episode! Songs featured in the episode: Ronnie Baker Brooks – “Twine …
Israel fires missiles into Iran…Republicans in Des Moines are proposing more tax cuts.
Tim Hankewich pops in the studio ahead of the upcoming Orchestra Iowa Masterworks V: Essential Earth featuring Richard Scofano. Concerts will be Saturday 4/20, 7:30pm at Paramount Theatre and Sunday 4/21, 2pm at Coralville Center for the Performing Arts. The maestro also plans to reveal the orchestra’s next season! Tickets at www.artsiowa.com or www.orchestraiowa.org Subscribe …
Emma Oberg represents the Clear Creek-Amana Jazz Ensemble with an hour full of conversation about music and school with KCCK’s Ron Adkins. Including the unique origin story of the band’s 2024 song, “Soul Bagel.” Emma’s Playlist: Thad Jones/Mel Lewis – Greetings and Salutations Hank Jones – Subtle Rebuttal (feat. Benny Golson, Bob Brookmeyer, Frank Wess, …
The Senate dismisses impeachment charges against the Homeland Security Secretary…a bill headed to Gov. Reynolds would overhaul state standards for teaching reading, math, science and social studies in Iowa schools.
The US Senate has received articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas…the Iowa legislature has advanced legislation that would eliminate scores of state boards and commissions.
Bobby Dunn and Lizzy Belyeu represent the Centerpoint-Urbana Jazz Band with an hour of stories and music from their successful year. Bobby and Lizzy’s Playlist: Count Basie and His Orchestra – The Wiggle Walk Count Basie and His Orchestra – Vine Street Rumble Ella Fitzgerald – I Got Rhythm (feat. Nelson Riddle Orchestra) Kristofer Maddigan …
