Big Mo Pod Show 036 – “Novella”

On this week’s episode of the Big Mo Pod Show John and Noah discuss some dulcet blues tones from this Friday’s blues show! As always the selection of tracks features a garden variety of blues genres across different eras, tune in to hear them all! Songs featured in the episode: 

  1. Shaun Murphy – “High Price To Pay” 
  2. Gator Nate – “Treeshade” 
  3. Reverend Gary Davis – “Devil’s Dream” 
  4. Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne – “Tanqueray” 
  5. Shemekia Copeland – “Tough Mother” 

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Culture Crawl 995 “Groove-itas”

“In the Garden of Hope” is the title of the Nov. 10 concert by Family Folk Machine, Iowa City’s multi-generational choir. The program will consist of a variety of songs, several written by members of the Family Folk Machine, on an environmental theme.

3pm Nov. 10 at the Englert Theatre. Free admission, donations accepted. Learn more at www.familyfolkmachine.org.

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New Music Monday for November 11, 2024

Listen to this week’s playlist on YouTube and Spotify 
Trombonist Steve Davis was still in his late teens when he first shared the stage with trumpet master Eddie Henderson. At the end of the set, Henderson encouraged Davis, telling him “Man, you’re going to be a star one day.” Indeed, Davis is now revered as one of the leading trombone voices in modern jazz, featured on more than 100 recordings with such legends as Freddie Hubbard, Chick Corea, Horace Silver and Art Blakey. For his new live album, “We See,” he’s assembled an all-star sextet including Henderson, Ralph Moore, Renee Rosnes and Lewis Nash.

Saxophonist Diego Rivera expands the diaspora of jazz through his musical celebration of the multi-cultural traditions and observances of Dia de los Muertos with his creation of the “Ofrenda.” This thoughtful program of new compositions, enhanced by the inclusion of special guest trumpet virtuoso Terell Stafford, showcase Rivera’s passionate and joyful saxophone playing. The session is further enriched by the solid groove and harmonic synergy of pianist Art Hirahara, bassist Boris Kozlov, and drummer Rudy Royston.

                                                             

Also this week, Israeli-born bassist and composer Avishai Cohen showcases his multifaceted talents alongside a stellar ensemble of some of the brightest young talents from the new jazz scene on “Brightlight”; Ryan Keberle & Catharsis are joined by special guest reedman Scott Robinson on “Music is Connection”; and singer Jane Monheit brings new energy to the Songbook and far beyond with her thirteenth album and first self-titled release.

 

KCCK and Career Pathways

 

 

 

 

 

 

KCCK General Manager Dennis Green has been presenting to 6th and 7th graders about KCCK and the career of radio, as a part of Career Pathways with the Workplace Learning Connection. As a group activity, students recorded the audio to a TV commercial.  Page down to hear and see the work of students from Centerpoint-Urbana, Springville, St. Joseph, Home Schoolers, Taft, Franklin, and McKinley or watch on the KCCK YouTube Channel.

Thanks to Summer of the Arts for allowing us to use their video for the project!

Franklin

McKinley

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Culture Crawl 994 “So Many Hats”

 

“North By Northwest meets The Holy Grail” is how Erin Mills and Jaret Morlan describe “The 39 Steps,” a riotous comedy based on the Alfred Hitchcock movie.

But to say the script takes liberties with the source material is just where things start. Most of the four cast members play multiple parts, with quick changes, goofy accents, and oh, so many hats the rule of the day.

Nov. 8-10 and 15-17 at the James Theater in Iowa City. Tickets and more info at www.iowacitycommunitytheatre.org.

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Talking Pictures 11-6-24

“Joker: Folie a Deux” (2024) and Conclave” (2024) with Hollis Monroe, Phil Brown and Monica Schmidt.

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Culture Crawl 993 “Bless Our White People Hearts”

 

Patrick Du Laney directs “The Thanksgiving Play” at Theatre Cedar Rapids, one of the most-produced plays in the country right now. It’s the story of some high school teachers charged with writing a play that celebrates the Thanksgiving story but is culturally sensitive. The result is anything but, when they bring in a Native American actor who blows up all their preconceived notions and plans!

Running Nov. 7 – Dec. 1 on the There Cedar Rapids Grandon stage. Tickets at www.theatrecr.org.

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Clean Up Your Act – 11-6-24

A Colorado man makes Adirondack chairs out of used skis, keeping thousands of skis out of landfills.

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