Cece Mitchell
Music ProducerExpertise: 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 All Access: IPR's Music Magazine
- 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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IPR’s Cece Mitchell documented her experience at Girls Rock! Des Moines' annual We Rock music retreat, an adult version of their youth camp. -
Iowa’s music scene is more diverse than we often recognize. IPR’s Cece Mitchell talked with five trans and nonbinary Iowa artists about how their gender identity plays into their music. -
Des Moines shoegaze outfit Holding Hour played their debut album release show Saturday, Feb. 22 at xBk Live. IPR’s Cece Mitchell spoke with the duo about their very first public performance and the work that went into creating that experience, as well as their debut full-length record Parallel Lines. -
East Coast fan favorites Guster stopped by Hoyt Sherman Place in Des Moines in early February on their “We Also Have Eras” tour. IPR’s Cece Mitchell spoke with the four-piece about their quirky shows, passion projects and favorite musical moments. -
Last weekend, Des Moines dynamo Ramona and the Sometimes hosted the third installment of Cupid’s Lounge, an amorous extravaganza complete with skits and serenades. Backed by the Lovin’ Forkful, a local supergroup assembled for the event, Cupid’s Lounge had its packed audience singing along to love songs across several genres.
