Mission Creek is gaining a reputation for opening on a high note — last year’s strange and wonderful Pocahaunted show at Gabe’s was an unexpected festival highlight. This year’s first-round lineup looks to be no exception, featuring an act I’ve become particularly excited about…
March 2011
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American Reason Web Exclusive: 3/24/11
This week on the American Reason Web Exclusive we discussed a fix to military spending in the budget and the Supreme Court case J.D.B. v. North Carolina.
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Iowa City Weekender: March 24-26
Mission Creek is on the horizon, but don’t sleep on this weekend. It’s going to be an active one for sure.
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Show Photos: Vagabonds, Ernie Hendrickson, Cory Chisel @ the Mill – 3/18IS
Local darlings and lullaby gurus, the Vagabonds, played for us last Friday. There are few bands that can hush the din of a bar on a weekend, but they do that pretty well. They have beautiful voices that capture peoples’ attention even when they sing quiet. They are also talented musicians. Among the three ladies, […]
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Show Photos: NERV, Los Voltage, Holy Sheet, Wild Child @ the Wherehouse – 3/15
Another Wherehouse show, another great line up. A little loud, a little weird, way good with front men flying everywhere!. NERV and Los Voltage are both locally grown bands, while Holy Sheet hails from Providence and Wild Child from Minneapolis. They all performed short, wild sets, so this was a night for those who like […]
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Englert Live 3/19/2011 — Live Recordings
Last Saturday Night was another in the “Intimate At The Englert” performance series, and I was on hand to record the proceedings. Phil Ochs started the event with some solo electric guitar. His finger-picking was transmuted by pedals into a shimmering haze of guitar sound. As int the work of Rhys Chatham, the harmonics and […]
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Little Village Podcasts
Broadcasting live on KRUI 89.7 FM, Little Village Live is a semi-weekly radio program showcasing live performances by both local and national music artists. It’s part Q&A, part live performance and a whole lot of fun. The best part? All are welcome to watch the broadcast live and in person at Public Space One, select Wednesdays at 5:00 p.m., so come on down and kick it with the Little Village crew.
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The Fire of the Legendary Roots Crew
Since the beginning of hip-hop, the genre has changed, the industry transforms constantly, and The Roots have followed right along with the evolution of its medium. One thing I could not shake after their performance at the Iowa Memorial Union (IMU) it is the idea of change, as in growth or learning, yet not one sidestep from…
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American Reason on KRUI: 3/20/11
This week on American Reason we discussed US involvement in the no fly zone in Libya and advertising, corruption and religion in DC.
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Show Preview: The Dead's Kreutzmann Brings Cajun Jams With 7 Walkers at Englert on 3/24
In November, 2010 Grateful Dead drummer and founding member Bill Kreutzmann- who reportedly never missed any of those over-2300 shows- released the debut album for his latest project 7 Walkers which will be performing in Iowa City at The Englert on Thursday.
7 Walkers will be performing at The Englert Theatre in Iowa City at 8PM on Thursday night. It is General Admission. Tickets are $25 and $20 for students.
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American Reason Web Exclusive: 3/18/11
This week on the American Reason Web Exclusive we discussed federal funding for NPR and we revisit Peter King’s hearings. We also have special guest host Sharon Benzoni.
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M.C. Ginsberg Presents: Drawer 13
Wear your support for the arts in Iowa City – shop Drawer 13 at M.C. Ginsberg Jewelers. With the purchase of this hand-crafted artisanal jewelry, you contribute to the writers and artists of Little Village magazine. LETTERS Say it in a Letter These custom letter pendants from M.C. Ginsberg are another great way to show […]
