Episodes

  • Culture Crawl 1087 “Because of Tax Evasion”

    Culture Crawl 1087 “Because of Tax Evasion”
    Jun 23 2025
    Week 4 of the Cedar Rapids Municipal Season features guest vocalist Kelsey Madsen, a tribute to past director Morgan Jones, and a John Phillips Sousa march that is rarely played for a unique reason. 7:30pm June 25 at Johnson School and June 29 at Ellis Park. If you can’t attend in person, watch the livestream …

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    12 mins
  • Culture Crawl 1086 “No One Will Be Tied To Railroad Tracks”

    Culture Crawl 1086 “No One Will Be Tied To Railroad Tracks”
    Jun 19 2025
    Robin Crow from Playtime Poppy Children’s Theatre is in the studio ahead of this year’s Summer Theatre Adventure, “Rascals Under The Big Top.” Kids aged 9-14 spend the week learning their roles at the new Eastern Iowa Arts Academy and put on a performance at the end of the week. It’s Jun 23-27 with the …

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    8 mins
  • Culture Crawl 1085 “Musicians Don’t Want To Mess With All That”

    Culture Crawl 1085 “Musicians Don’t Want To Mess With All That”
    Jun 18 2025
    Creighton Gaynor is in the studio ahead of the first concert in the One World Music Series put on by his organization, Natural Talent Music. Playing this show is Irish band Blame Not the Bard and Mediterranean fusion band KERAK. The show is Fri Jun 27, 7:30 PM at The James Theater in Iowa City. …

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    12 mins
  • Culture Crawl 1084 “Double Header”

    Culture Crawl 1084 “Double Header”
    Jun 16 2025
    The CR Municipal Band is headed into week three of their summer season and director Steve Shanley is back in the studio with the line up. Wed Jun 18: McGrath Amphitheater with Iowa Brass starting at 7 PM and CRMB at 8 PM. Sun Jun 22: Bever Park with Iowa Brass starting at 7 PM …

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    7 mins
  • Culture Crawl 1083 “Sister Rosetta Tharp Is My Queen”

    Culture Crawl 1083 “Sister Rosetta Tharp Is My Queen”
    Jun 15 2025
    Guitarist Molly Miller joins us today ahead of upcoming gig at The Ideal Theater & Bar in Cedar Rapids with her trio (Andre de Santanna on bass and Tamir Barzilay on drums). It’s June 19 (Juneteenth!) starting at 7:30 PM with local musician Nassor Cooper opening. To purchase tickets visit idealtheaterandbar.com. For more info about …

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    11 mins