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It’s the Weekender, where we present music and event offerings in our reader regions we’re particularly hyped for. CSPS Hall in Cedar Rapids hosts “Heads of State,” a showcase of Eastern Iowa musicians done up cabaret style. Gabe’s in Iowa City sees the next entry in the Englert’s “Track Zero” series with the Chicago bass DJ Seth David and opening lineup of local Iowa City DJ’s. And in Des Moines join performers Eden Draconis and Celtic Honey at xBk Live for a Pokémon-themed birthday burlesque show featuring local and out of town performers. Check the rest for more!
The Weekender is sponsored by:
COMING UP
Iowa City
Kickstand presents Willis with special guests Brave Baby
Iowa City | Gabe’s | Thurs, Mar. 6, 7 p.m.
Kickstand hits up Gabe’s on their “Take Me Back To Summertime” Tour.
Track Zero presents Seth David
Iowa City | Gabe’s | Fri, Mar. 7, 9 p.m.
The bass DJ rocks Gabe’s with an opening lineup of IC Dj’s courtesy of Oh My God Am I In Public Right Now!?
The Weekender is sponsored by:
28 Days Later, Soulcage, Worst Impressions and Dirty Blonde
Iowa City | Gabe’s | Sat, Mar. 8, 8 p.m.
The indie-rock outfit, 28 Days Later is joined by other Iowa acts for an all-local lineup.
Cedar Rapids
Ryanhood
Cedar Rapids| CSPS Hall | Thurs, Mar. 6, 7 p.m.
Acoustic-duo Ryanhood were named ‘Best Group/Duo’ in the International Acoustic Music Awards.
A Legendary Night of Czech & Slovak Rock Music with Petr Janda
Cedar Rapids | National Czech & Slovak Museum | Fri, Mar. 7, 7 p.m.
Petr Janda has been a pioneering force in Czech and Slovak rock music as the leader of Olympic, one of the most iconic rock bands in Central Europe.
Heads of State Vol 2
Cedar Rapids | CSPS Hall | Sat, Mar. 8, 7 p.m.
Heads of State highlights and showcases local talent in cabaret style fashion. Vol 2 features: Layton White, Lincoln Ginsberg, Daren Barker, and Dillion Rairdin.
Des Moines
Pokemon Burlesque Birthday Show
Des Moines | xBk Live | Fri, Mar. 7, 8 p.m.
Join Eden Draconis and Celtic Honey for a Pokémon themed birthday burlesque show featuring local and out of town performances.
Quad Cities
Finom w/ Brother Bird
Davenport | Raccoon Motel | Sat, Mar. 8, 7 p.m.
Co-fronted by Sima Cunningham and Macie Stewart, and formerly known as Ohmme, Finom are a Chicago rock duo dubbed “the band at the heart of Chicago’s music community.”
OUTLETProgramme Presents: Hearsay w/ Tea? Yes. Yay!
Rock Island | Rozz-Tox | Fri, Mar. 7, 7 p.m.
Hearsay explores improvised soundscapes that bounce off of free jazz and textural noise music to land on a kind of wild and bounding avant-groove music.
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