CULTURE MYTH - Day 2: Omaha

Written by Chad Taylor. Originally appeared on the Culture Myth website on March 19, 2016.

JAZZMAN JOE VIDEOS: The Central Iowa Wind Ensemble at The Scottish Rite Consistory in Des Moines on Mar 4, 2018

"The Central Iowa Wind Ensemble is an adult symphonic band with musicians drawn from the greater Des Moines area. The ensemble was founded in 2002 by a group of central Iowa music educators under the leadership of Dr. Evan Feldman, who led the group until 2005. To this day, the ensemble maintains a strong contingent of educators, but membership has expanded to include musicians from a wide variety of musical backgrounds and occupations. The Central Iowa Wind Ensemble is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization registered as a corporation the State of Iowa.

"The Central Iowa Wind Ensemble is a charitable fine arts organization dedicated to providing opportunities for listening to, and participating in, outstanding performances of wind band music. We do this by assembling musicians of advanced proficiency, performing concerts throughout the community, and reaching out to young and/or disadvantaged audiences."
- from The Central Iowa Wind Ensemble's home page

"Band Interests - Serve as a cultural resource by providing outstanding performances of quality wind music. - Provide an opportunity for its volunteer members to participate in a cultural service organization. - Provide an opportunity for musical expression and growth among musicians of advanced proficiency. - Continue the community concert band tradition as an important part of America's musical heritage."
- from The Central Iowa Wind Ensemble's Facebook page

From Jazzman Joe on video one's YouTube page: "THE CENTRAL IOWA WIND ENSEMBLE PRESENTED THEIR WINTER CONCERT AT SCOTTISH RITE CONSISTORY IN DESMOINES 3/4/18. GUEST VOCALISTS INCLUDED TAYLOR ANNE WEAVER 'OVER THE RAINBOW' & FRED GAZZO, 'EMBRACEABLE YOU & MOON RIVER'"

From Jazzman Joe on video two's YouTube page: "FINALE THEME FROM LAWRENCE OF ARABIA, 'ADVENTURES ON EARTH'... PLEASE NOTE *** MISSED 2# DUE TO A TECHNICAL PROBLEM."

YOUR OWN PRIVATE IOWA - Episode 24: Jared Miller

Jared Miller, former guitarist in Audio Spaghetti joined me in the studio for a great chat about recording in Johnny Cash's studio, our mutual love of Half Japanese, goth girls and body oil, and his beautifully well used guitar! I had a blast getting to know Jared and listening to his "Doom Country"

This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm All Recordings done in the Studio at [88.5 KURE Ames Alternative]


More episodes of Your Own Private Iowa:
http://iowamusicshowcase.blogspot.com/search/label/YOUR%20OWN%20PRIVATE%20IOWA

More IMSC posts featuring interviews:
http://iowamusicshowcase.blogspot.com/search/label/interviews

More IMSC posts featuring alternative music:
http://iowamusicshowcase.blogspot.com/search/label/altenative%20musics

PLAYLISTS: We're Back!

Well, yours truly, Dan OlderMusicGeek, had to take a few weeks off to get some things in my life back in proper order, leaving me no time for Iowa Music Showcase.

But we're back now! And to celebrate, I created a playlist of songs from Iowa artists about coming back and returning, or just doing something again.

Again, as with most of our Spotify playlists, these songs are in no particular order and are best listened to in shuffle play.

More IMSC posts featuring playlists:
http://iowamusicshowcase.blogspot.com/search/label/playlists

More IMSC posts featuring Spotify:
http://iowamusicshowcase.blogspot.com/search/label/Spotify

YOUR OWN PRIVATE IOWA - Episode 18: Mississippi Jake

Last Thursday, I sat down with Mississippi Jake. Who is actually from Missouri! We had a great talk about his punk rock and southern gospel roots, he told some very personal and heartfelt stories and played us some fantastic accoustic jams. It was really nice getting to know Jake better, and learning about his songwritting style.

This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm All Recordings done in the Studio at [88.5 KURE Ames Alternative]

More episodes of Your Own Private Iowa:
http://iowamusicshowcase.blogspot.com/search/label/YOUR%20OWN%20PRIVATE%20IOWA

More IMSC posts featuring interviews:
http://iowamusicshowcase.blogspot.com/search/label/interviews

More IMSC posts featuring folk music:
http://iowamusicshowcase.blogspot.com/search/label/folk%20music