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Monday, March 28
Gabe’s | 7:00 p.m. Doors | $12, $10 in advance
Rubblebucket
Afro-beat pop with plenty of brass to boot. Rubblebucket returns to Iowa City after a recent successful performance at The Yacht Club.
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Featuring:
Birds and Batteries
The Wandering Bears
Blue moose | 6:00 p.m. Doors | $15, $12 in advance
British Sea Power
Alt-pop group British Sea Power kicks the festival off. Check them out, and see if you can’t catch Rubblebucket at Gabe’s before calling it a night.
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Featuring:
A Classic Education
Tuesday, March 29
Englert | 7:00 p.m. Doors | $22.50, $20 in advance
Railroad Earth
Consider kicking off day two of the Mission Creek Festival with folk rock heavyweights Railroad Earth, hailing from Stillwater, New Jersey.
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Brighton, MA
The Mill | 7:00 p.m. Doors | Free
Colour Revolt
Indie rockers Colour Revolt kick things off at The Mill, but not before Mission Creek alumni Caroline Smith and the Goodnight Sleeps hit the stage.
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Featuring:
Ravens & Chimes
Caroline Smith & The Goodnight Sleeps
Public Space One | 9:00 p.m. Doors | Free
Lipstick Homicide
They’re loud, they’re punk, but most of all, they’re fun. Attend this show, and you will have fun. It’s very simple.
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Featuring:
Tit Patrol
The Good Habits
White Lightning Wherehouse | 9:00 p.m. Doors | $6
Zomes
Zomes headlines the first night of White Lightning Wherehouse festivities. Show up early to catch Iowa City’s own Psychedelic noise-magician Alex Body.
Featuring:
Skull Defekts with Daniel Higgs
Alex Body
Joe Pavillion
Yacht Club | 9:00 p.m. Doors
Flight School
There’s really no going wrong with a Yacht Club dance party. Chicago’s Willy Joy will be taking the helm as chief DJ.
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Willy Joy
Wednesday, March 30
Blue Moose | 9:00 p.m. Doors | $6
Blizzard at Sea
Day three of Mission Creek and still haven’t had your face melted? Check post-metal trio Blizzard at Sea at The Blue Moose to get it done.
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Featuring:
Native
Mondo Drag
The Freemasons
Englert | 7:00 p.m. Doors | $35
Jeff Tweedy
One of the many Mission Creek shows that may be classified as “epic.” It goes without saying, but Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy is a must-see.
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Featuring:
Snowblink
Gabe’s | 9:00 p.m. Doors | $6
Utopia Park
Utopia Park’s catchy brand of fast-paced trance makes for an excellent reason to end your night at Gabe’s.
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Featuring:
Binary Marketing Show
Ex Action Model
Dugoutcanoe
The Mill | 5:00 p.m. Doors | Free
Sound Opinions
Head to The Mill early for some spirited discussion on all things music with Sound Opinions hosts Greg Kot and Jim DeRegotis.
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Featuring:
Greg Kot
Jim DeRegotis
The Mill | 8:00 p.m. Doors | $10, $8 in advance
Nathaniel Rateliff
Rateliff’s piercing folk rock melodies grace The Mill Wednesday, and with these openers, you’re sure to get your money’s worth.
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Featuring:
Peter Wolf Crier
Christopher the Conquered
White Lightning Wherehouse | 9:00 p.m. Doors | $8
Mountains
The drone experts known as Mountains headline an ambient-packed night at The Wherehouse.
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Featuring:
David Daniell
Lwa
Cocoon
Yacht Club | 8:00 p.m. Doors | $8, $6 in advance
Or, The Whale
Step one: Post a Craigslist ad seeking individuals wishing to join an Americana/folk rock band. Step two: Profit? It worked for San Francisco’s Or, The Whale.
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Featuring:
Chamberlin
Kerosene Circuit
Thursday, March 31
Blue Moose | 9:00 p.m. Doors | $8
Les Dames du Burlesque & IC Kings
Iowa City’s own Burlesque troupe makes another Mission Creek Appearance, backed by two of our favorite local rock groups.
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Featuring:
HOTT
Liberty Leg
The Mill | 8:00 p.m. Doors | $25, $20 in advance
Mirror/Dash (Thurston Moore & Kim Gordon of Sonic Youth)
If you’re not the kind to purchase tickets in advance, this show may be a good time to start.
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Featuring:
Chris Corsano
Stare Case
Public Space One | 9:30 p.m. Doors | Free
Slut River
Easy on your wallet and good for your ears, consider ending your night at Public Space One with some great, free and local live music.
Featuring:
Winters Ruby
Horse or Cycle
Yacht Club | 9:00 p.m. Doors | $12, $10 in advance
Das Racist
The Yacht Club has you covered with a super solid dose of Hip Hop. Come nod your head with New York’s latest internet phenoms.
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Featuring:
The Hood Internet
RichRok
Friday, April 1
Blue Moose | 8:00 p.m. Doors | $6
The Poison Control Center
Hailing from Ames, Iowa, The Poison Control Center bring their alt-rock stylings to The Blue Moose Tap House.
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Featuring:
Birth Rites
Land of Blood and Sunshine
Mumfords
Englert | 6:00 p.m. Doors | $25, $20 in advance
John Waters
Yes, that John Waters. We can’t think of a better way to begin your Friday night than with this film legend.
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The Mill | 7:00 p.m. Doors | $12, $10 in advance
Here We Go Magic
Fast-paced with beautiful harmonization, New York, New York’s Here We Go Magic is bringing the goods. Not convinced? Check this out.
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Featuring:
Dark Dark Dark
Pillars & Tongues
Skye Carrasco
Public Space One | 8:00 p.m. Doors | Free
The Olympics
Another night, another awesome free show at Public Space One. Get your keyboard fix with The Olympics.
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Featuring:
Brass Bed
The Wheelers
Smokestack and the Foothill Fury
White Lightning Wherehouse | 9:00 PM Doors | $12, $10 with 2 Canned Goods
Rave and Dance Party
Dance the night away at White Lightning with Radiohiro, Leon J, and 6 more DJs. The party’s starts at 9 and doesn’t end until sunrise.
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DJ KO
Yacht Club | 9:00 p.m. Doors | $18, $15 in advance
High and Lonesome
High and Lonesome may be one of the most anticipated performances of the festival. Strongly consider ending your night at The Yacht Club.
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Featuring:
Shame Train
Saturday, April 2
Blue Moose | 6:30 p.m. Doors | $35, $30 in advance
Guided By Voices
GBV is back, and we couldn’t be happier. Start your Saturday by checking out one of America’s finest indie rock bands (while you still can).
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Times New Viking
First Methodist | 7:00 p.m. Doors | $20
Devotchka
Get ready for a once-in-an-Iowa-City-lifetime kind of show as the Gypsy band Devotchka takes the stage (pulpit?) of First Methodist.
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Featuring:
Scotland Yard Gospel Choir
Gabe’s | 9:00 p.m. Doors | $15, $12 in advance
Ana Sia
Take a generous helping of electronica with a dash of dubstep, and you have yourself an Ana Sia. Heavy beats on your brain? Gabe’s has you covered.
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White Lightning Wherehouse | 10:00 p.m. Doors | $5
Meth and Goats
Consider ending your night at The White Lighting Wherehouse where indie rockers Meth and Goats are set to play late into the night.
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Featuring:
Mayor Daley
CaCaw
Yacht Club | 9:00 p.m. Doors | $8
Dennis McMurrin
As many know, nobody shreds a guitar quite like Dennis “Daddy-O” McMurrin. See for yourself by heading down to The Yacht Club.
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Featuring:
The Ragbirds
Sunday, April 3
White Lightning Wherehouse | 12:00 p.m. Doors | Free
Punk Brunch
An early affair, Punk Brunch will feature a potluck, a record swap, a kraft fair and live performances. It will be a nice start to Sunday.
Featuring:
Solid Attitude
T’Bone
The Mill | 7:00 p.m. Doors | $8, $6 in advance
Kurt Vile and the Violators
Touting a unique brand of psychedelic pop, KV & The Violators are set to put a perfect cap on your weekend.
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Featuring:
Brooks Strause and the Gory Details
The Lonelyhearts
Paleo
Monday, April 4
The Mill | 7:00 p.m. Doors | $10, $8 in advance
Wye Oak
The festival’s end has arrived, but that doesn’t mean it can’t go out with a bang. Come down to the Mill for one last hurrah.
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Featuring:
Callers
Dewi Sant
