Welcome back folks! On this week’s episode we take another look at some of Friday night’s tracks and discuss the artists and culture behind each one, as well as discussing some of the superstitious traditions that permeate the blues! Songs featured in the episode: Kentucky Headhunters – “Stumblin” Damon Fowler – “Fast Driving Woman” Devon …
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Kirkwood Board of Trustees to meet August 14, 2025
The regular meeting of the Kirkwood Board of Trustees will take place August 14, 2025. Time, place, and meeting agenda can be found at this link.
KCCK’s Featured Album for August 2025
The KCCK Featured Album for August is “We Insist 2025” from Terri Lyne Carrington and Christie Dashiell. When Max Roach’s “We Insist” album was released in 1960, it was a statement of protest and aspirations, representing African American and African history. The reimagined update is a perfect work of protest for our current moment. It’s …
Culture Crawl 1100 “Iowa Will Be Waltzing”
Tim Daugherty is in the studio ahead of week one of KCCK’s Jazz Under the Stars outdoor concert series. Tim is reuniting with band Daugherty, Davis, & McPartland and the young artists opener will be the Griffin Bieber Quartet. It’s Thurs, Aug 7, 6:30pm at Noelridge Park. For more info visit kcck.org/juts. Subscribe to The …
Culture Crawl 1099 “Hey, I Need The Music”
Steve Shanley returns for the ninth and final week of the Cedar Rapids Municipal Band season with concerts on Wed, Jul 30 at Hughes Park & Sun, Aug 3 at Bever Park. Both concerts are 7:30-8:30pm. Bring a lawn chair and a blanket and settle in for an exciting conclusion to this year’s CR Muni …
Culture Crawl 1098 “How Did You Get These Paintings to Glow?”
Artist and author Tara Moorman returns to the KCCK studio after nearly eight years as her exhibition collection, “Letters to my Ancestors,” has become available for viewers to see in a new light. Manager of the newly renovated Mercy Gift Shop, Sarah Wick, joins in on the fun too in this collaborative effort to bring …
This Week’s Shows July 28 thru August 3
Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) Mondays at 6:00pm Happy Birthday Kenny Burrell! Craig celebrates Kenny Burrell’s 94th birthday with an exciting overview of this all-time great guitarist’s career, from the years 1951 up to his latest. Wednesday Night Special Wednesdays at 6:00pm Trio Grismore at Jazz Under …
Program Changes
Thanks to everyone who has called, emailed, or made a gift to support KCCK in the wake of the federal funding cuts. We’ve had a tremendous response in new donors, additional gifts, as well as new and increased sustainers. But $150,000 is a large amount to make up. Local programs, local announcers, and jazz education …