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KCCK’s Featured Album for August 2024

The KCCK Featured Album for August is “Dream Tracks” by guitarist and songwriter Craig Erickson. The Cedar Rapids native has drawn from many sources and his own intense life experiences over the years to forge a unique and inspirational sound that runs the gamut from blues and rock to funk and fusion. The new recording is a departure of sorts, tapping into a cinematic contemporary jazz vein that showcases the melodic, emotional and uniquely soulful guitar playing that he has honed for decades. Purchase

Kirkwood Board of Trustees to meet August 8, 2024

The regular meeting of the Kirkwood Board of Trustees will take place August 8, 2024. Time, place, and meeting agenda can be found at this link.

Culture Crawl 949 “His Inner Mary Martin”

Kicking off their ’24-’25 season, Iowa City Community Theatre presents Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “A Grand Night for Singing,” with shows August 9 and 10 at 7:30pm and August 11 at 2pm at The Englert Theatre. Wes Habley and Josh Sazon are in the studio to tell us all about it.

For tickets visit www.englert.org.

For more information visit www.iowacitycommunitytheatre.org.

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Culture Crawl 948 “Soul & Roll”

Dr. Z’s Experiment is a band that’s been around since the founders were Kirkwood students more than 20 years ago. Wonderful Smiths came together more recently, during the pandemic lockdown.

The two bands, along with Dave Helmer, come together for a show Aug. 2 at Wildwood BBQ and Saloon. You’ll get to hear music from upcoming recordings as well as a surprise or two. Tickets at wildwoodsaloon.com.

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Talking Pictures 7-31-24

“Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1” (2024) and “Angel and the Badman” (1947) with Hollis Monroe, Phil Brown and Ron Adkins.

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Culture Crawl 947 “Making Up”

Hard to believe, but the final week of the Municipal season is here. Steve will take the opportunity to make up some selections not played because concerts were canceled, including the James Bond and Moana medleys.

Special guests are Miera Kim & Carey Bostian of Red Cedar Chamber Music, who will team up with their longtime collaborator, principal clarinetist Christine Bellomy, on a newly arranged piece by Red Cedar’s composer-in-residence, Michael Kimber. And an anime medley!

July 31 at Noelridge Park, Aug. 4 at Bever Park. All shows at 7:30pm. Livestream at facebook.com/crmuniband. More information at crmuniband.org.

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Jazz Under The Stars 2024

Iowa’s Jazz Station reunites two groups of college chums, makes the invisible visible, and revisits the great jazz organ trios during KCCK’s Jazz Under The Stars, August 1, 8, 15, and 22 at Noelridge Park in Cedar Rapids.

All concerts begin at 6:30pm at Noelridge Park, and are broadcast live on 88.3 KCCK.

Meet The Artists

August 1
- BYOBrass
- Young Artists: The Sam Ross Quartet
August 8
- The Invisible Band
- Young Artists: Next Gen Jazz Collective
- KCCK Album and CD Sale
August 15
- Group X
- Young Artists: Murphy Fisher Quartet
August 22
- Trio Grismore
- Young Artists: Ship of Fools

In case of inclement weather, listen to KCCK for cancellation or rain/heat location info. At 88.3 FM, online at www.kcck.org or follow @jazz883kcck on Instagram or Facebook.

Food and refreshments will be available for purchase at the concerts. Attendees are also invited to bring lawn chairs, blankets and their own picnic if they wish.