Damsel (Netflix 2024), Obliterated (Netflix 2023) and a wrap-up of the 2024 Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival with Hollis Monroe, Phil Brown and Scott Chrisman.
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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 Zito, Alan Toussaint, and a song that reminds John of his good friend and legendary Cedar Rapids musician John Shultz whenever he plays it.
Songs featured in the episode:
Listen to ‘da Friday Blues with Big Mo each week at 6pm, and catch the podcast for a behind the scenes look at the show!
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The Arizona Supreme Court has put a strict 1864 abortion law into effect…Governor Reynolds signs a law tightening oversight on foreign ownership of Iowa farmland.
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Culture Crawl 908 “When She Picks Up The Wand, Look Out!”
Clear Creek-Amana High School presents “The Wizard of Oz” April 11-13. Cast members Sydney Emmel, Lily Schloss, and Evan Streit talk about seeing the movie and other stage productions, and how their take on the classic will bring some new and different things to the stage.
Tickets available at www.ccaschools.org. Subscribe to The Culture Crawl at www.kcck.org/culture or search “Culture Crawl” in your favorite podcast player. Listen Live at 10:30am most weekdays on Iowa’s Jazz station. 88.3 FM or www.kcck.org/listen.
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Trump releases a policy statement on abortion…Biden proposes a new student loan debt relief plan…the Cedar Rapids Kernels open their home season tonight.
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Singer and songwriter Martha Redbone has had the opportunity to work with talents as diverse as Junie Morrison of Parliament and The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band’s John McEuen. The Englert and Natural Talent Music present her on April 11.
Martha and Natural Talent honcho Creighton Gaynor are our guests. Learn more about Martha at wwwmartharedbone.com. Follow Natural Talent Music on their Instagram and Facebook pages.
Subscribe to The Culture Crawl at www.kcck.org/culture or search “Culture Crawl” in your favorite podcast player. Listen Live at 10:30am most weekdays on Iowa’s Jazz station. 88.3 FM or www.kcck.org/listen.
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Israel withdraws some of its troops – temporarily – from a southern Gaza city…the Iowa women fall short in the NCAA championship game.
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Jazz Corner of the World Encore with host Craig Kessler
Mondays at 6:00pm
Acoustic Jazz Piano Jamboree
Join Craig as he begins his “April Acoustic Jazz Piano Jamboree” with a listen to the best of Bill Evans on the Verve record label.
The Wednesday Night Special
Wednesdays at 6:00pm
Jazz Under the Stars Student Openers
We continue our Jazz Appreciation Month spotlight of the best and brightest student jazz makers. This week, we feature some of the exciting young talent who opened our Jazz Under the Stars concerts. Tune in for Yesternite, the 5K Quintet, Nexxus Brass, and the Harlan Jazz Combo (shown here)!
Jazz Night in America with host Christian McBride
Thursdays at 11:00pm
Jazz Master Gary Bartz
2024 NEA Jazz Master Gary Bartz shares stories from his sixty-plus-year career, covering everything from bebop to hip-hop. We’ll hear a heartfelt conversation between the legendary saxophonist and host Christian McBride.
Jazz Corner of the World with host Craig Kessler
Saturdays from 12 noon to 4:00pm
Acoustic Jazz Piano Jamboree, Part 2
Craig celebrates Red Garland by spinning pieces that feature him as a leader, and also as an important sideman with John Coltrane, Miles Davis, and many others.
KCCK’s Midnight CD
Every Night at Midnight
Each night, KCCK lets you hear a new CD played start-to-finish.
Old Souls by Neal Alger on Monday; Top Dog by Snorre Kirk on Tuesday; Compassion by Vijay Iyer on Wednesday; The Sky Will Still Be There Tomorrow by Charles Lloyd on Thursday; Stone Cold Hand by Sean Riley & the Water on Friday; The Piles High Club by Chief Keegan on Saturday; But Who’s Gonna Play the Melody? by Christian McBride & Edgar Meyer on Sunday.
