Nneena Freelon, 7X Grammy nominee, author, and podcaster (to name a few) chats with Dennis over zoom ahead of the release of her new book, “Beneath the Skin of Sorrow: Improvisations on Loss.” The book comes after her latest album release, “Beneath the Skin,” and offers intimate insights and guidance on navigating grief in the …
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Off To A Good Start
Thanks to everyone who has donated during our Fall Fund Drive. More than 800 donors have helped raise nearly $150,000! That’s a KCCK fund drive record, and means that we can put $50,000 towards filling the budget gap created by the elimination of federal funding. A special welcome to more than 100 new members, another …
Culture Crawl 1126 “They Need to Just Play”
Kirkwood band director, Chris Navarette, is in the studio as the jazz band gears up for a joint concert with a few CR Opera vocalists for a free-to-the public jazz concert. It’s Kirkwood Jazz at The Yard, Wed, Oct. 15, 6pm at Kingston Yard in Cedar Rapids (between Pickle Palace and Big Grove). More info …
Culture Crawl 1124 “You’re Going To Have A Split Mind”
Leroy Troy is an old-time banjo specialist whose first music experience came from watching country legends like Roy Acuff and Bill Monroe at jam sessions in his home town in Tennessee. He’s gone on to perform on Her Haw, at the Grand Ole Opry, and tour all over the country. He was named National Old-Time …
Big Mo Pod Show 079 – “Across The Blues Universe”
Welcome to another pod show! This week’s selection of tracks features several classic artists from the very roots of the blues as well as a few newer ones, spanning the entire breadth of blues history. Songs featured in the episode: Tab Benoit – “I Hear Thunder” Shemekia Copeland – “Wine O’Clock” Lightnin Hopkins – “Mojo …
Culture Crawl 1124 “Oh Goody, Treacle!
Playtime Poppy kicks off its 74th season with “Alice in Wonderland” at Jefferson High School October 17—18. Joe link, theatre director at Jefferson and established playwright in the area, has adapted this classic tale to tell a more immersive story and engage the audience. Shows are Thursday 10/16 at 5pm, Friday 10/17 at 5pm & …
Culture Crawl 1123 “Chamber-y”
Tim Hankewich is in the studio ahead of Orchestra Iowa’s “Masterworks II” featuring pianist and Iowa City native, Conor Hanick. Concerts are Sat, Oct. 11, 7:30pm at Paramount Theatre in Cedar Rapids (with insights occurring 45 minutes prior at 6:45pm) & Sun, Oct. 12, 2pm at Voxman Concert Hall (with insights occurring an hour prior …
Culture Crawl 1122 “Hoping Everyone Does Well”
Seth Hoffman is in the studio ahead of the 2025 Metro Marching Band Classic coming up Mon, Oct 13, 6pm at Linn-Mar Stadium in Cedar Rapids. This is a great opportunity to see all of the metro area high school marching band shows as well as the University of Iowa Hawkeye Marching Band. Tickets are …