Cece Mitchell
Studio One HostExpertise: Music! Picking and presenting the music you've loved and will love, interviewing music-makers and discovering hidden gems in the Iowa music scene
Education: University of Northern Iowa
Favorite Iowa Destination: American Gothic House
Experience:
- Has curated and hosted AAA programming and live performances on Studio One, bringing new artists and old favorites to Iowans' homes since 2019
- Has interviewed national and local musicians including Japanese Breakfast and Houndmouth, among others
- Received a 2024 first place PMJA Visual Storytelling award for <i>All Access: IPR's Music Magazine</i>
- Received the 2020 ICMA Best Review 1st Place Award from the Iowa Newspaper Association
My Favorite Stories
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On Sunday, March 3, Iowa’s finest roots musicians are gathering at the historic Phillips Auditorium in Fort Dodge for a concert benefitting Byron’s, a legendary independent dive bar that hosts music in downtown Pomeroy. -
On Thursday, May 23, the Department of Justice sued Ticketmaster and its parent company, Live Nation Entertainment. Live Nation has recently acquired a significant stake in live events in Iowa. -
It's festival season and Iowa music and culture fans are in the festival mood! It's natural to focus on the big fests first, but there are also many smaller — and just as worthy — festivals being held throughout the state. If you missed 80/35 or can't attend Hinterland - or even if you're going to both - there's more festival fun to be had in Iowa! -
The first annual The Middle of NOWhere Festival will be held this July 20 at the Cellar Winery just outside of Madrid. The new rural art and music festival features six music performances and over 50 artists and vendors. The festival is free to the public. -
This up-and-coming central Iowa festival features headliners Umphrey’s McGee, Railroad Earth, Yonder Mountain String Band and Sierra Hull as part of its 2024 lineup.
My Latest Stories
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On Saturday, Aug. 23, Studio One will present a local music stage at Ingersoll LIVE, a free, family-friendly block party in the heart of Des Moines. IPR’s Cece Mitchell spoke with Lauren Kollauf, executive director of the organization behind the event, The Avenues of Ingersoll & Grand. -
Phil Maass is a two-time Iowa Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee who has recorded a plethora of Iowa music over the last thirty years with KUNI and Iowa Public Radio. -
Al Schares has entered retirement after over 35 years of service to KUNI and IPR. -
'Always Here: A Compilation of Sounds from Iowa' is a brand new compilation album featuring 19 transgender and nonbinary artists from Iowa, with all proceeds benefiting the Iowa Trans Mutual Aid Fund. -
Des Moines’ Allegra Hernandez just released the music video for their new song, “In My Heart.” Animated by Hannah Williams, this video captures the essence of Hernandez’s personal evolution, just in time for Pride Month. Studio One has the privilege of premiering the video to the world.
