Lookin’ to get down, but not sure where to go this weekend? It’s OK; happens to the best of us. Don’t let Monday find you with no great stories to share. Little Village has the lowdown on this weekend’s can’t-miss shows.

Marbin will perform in Marion tonight. — video still

Friday

Music in the MUD: Marbin

Famous Mockingbird — Friday, June 22 at 8 p.m.; tickets $20

Check out these progressive jazz rockers out of Chicago, with Israeli roots.

Rad Enhancer w/ Plagued Insanity, Duchess, Acoustic Guillotine

Gabe’s — Friday, June 22 at 9 p.m.; tickets $7

Seminal Iowa City thrash two-piece Acoustic Guillotine welcomes acts from Cedar Rapids and the Twin Cities.

King Of The Tramps

Big Grove Brewery & Taproom — Friday, June 22 at 9 p.m.; Free

Get another dose of that whiskey gospel.

Saturday

Good Morning Midnight w/ Babydoll, Father Christmas, Nalani Proctor

Gabe’s — Saturday, June 23 at 5 p.m.; free

Part of Gabe’s Free Show Series.

Flint Eastwood w/ Sister Wife and more

Downtown Block Party — Saturday, June 23 at 6 p.m.; Free

In between rounds of sand volleyball and giant Jenga, make your way to the stage to catch Detroit’s Flint Eastwood.

CRST Concerts at the Creek: Andy Frasco & the U.N. w/ Strays

Indian Creek Nature Center — Saturday, June 23 at 6:30 p.m.; tickets $18-23

Popular “party blues” act Andy Frasco returns to the Indian Creek Nature Center

The Host Country w/ Courtney Krause & Chad Lehr

Dick’s Tap and Shake Room — Saturday, June 23 at 9:30 p.m.; tickets $8-10

The Host Country brings their pop-infused folk rock down from Cedar Falls.

Genevieve Trainor lives in Iowa City, Iowa. Passions include heavy music, hoppy beer, and hidden rooms.

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