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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'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. -
Music is at the heart of the queer community. Whether it’s empowering ballads, punchy protest songs or pop bangers at a drag show, queer music has fluorished alongside the modern gay liberation movement. Here are 10 LGBTQ anthems to play loud and proud during June and all year long. -
Des Moines band Lady Revel is playing an album release show for their new LP Slow Burn at xBk Live this Friday, May 30. IPR’s Cece Mitchell spoke with vocalists Jasey Rebarcak and Sara Wodka about the creative process behind the record. -
Emily Kempf and Jason Balla of Dehd spoke with IPR’s Cece Mitchell before their show at Gabe’s Iowa City about the creation of their latest album, reflections on their careers and the reasons why Kempf returned to the Chicago DIY music scene.
