I walked into the Blue Moose on Monday toward the end of Sandman’s set, listening to him close with what sounded like a prayer before prefacing the onset of Aesop Rock, whom he compared to Mozart as the pinnacle of creativity in the twenty-first century. Although I had never attended a rap performance before, I […]
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Aesop Rock takes the stage at Blue Moose Jan. 9
Aesop Rock Blue Moose Tap House — Monday, Jan. 9 at 7 p.m. San Francisco-based rapper, producer Aesop Rock takes the stage on Monday, Jan. 9 at Blue Moose Tap House. Tickets are $18-20. Known for his high production, dark humor and sobering vulnerability, Aesop Rock’s flow and lyrical prowess guarantee a show that will […]
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Water is Life benefit at Blue Moose to support Standing Rock water protectors
Water is Life Hip Hop #nodapl Benefit Blue Moose Tap House — Saturday, Dec. 3 at 6 & 10 p.m. Indigenous Iowa is presenting another event in support of Standing Rock this weekend in Iowa City, following their co-production at The Mill two weeks ago and a Trumpet Blossom event in October. The event tonight, […]
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The intersection of burlesque and feminism
Heartland Bombshells Blue Moose Tap House — Friday, Sept. 30; doors at 8 p.m. Burlesque has exploded nationwide in recent years, and styles run the gamut from revival of classic teases like the fan dance to edgy, performance arty acts with political punch. Iowa is no exception to this trend, and has even hosted the Iowa […]
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Photos: Astronautalis and Oxymorrons at Blue Moose Tap House
It was a Monday after a crazy weekend in Iowa City and the turnout wasn’t great at the Blue Moose. Only a handful of people showed up to see Astronautalis and Oxymorrons, but those people got one hell of a show. When alternative hip hop five-piece Oxymorrons took the stage everyone was seated or standing […]
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Auralie Wilde brings burlesque back to Iowa City
The Heartland Bombshells Blue Moose Tap House — Friday, Sept. 30; doors at 8 p.m. The Honeymoon Tour Gabe’s — Wednesday, Oct. 5; doors at 8 p.m. The Heartland Bombshells take it off in their debut performance September 30 at the Blue Moose. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door. The group is […]
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Photos: Greensky Bluegrass at Blue Moose Tap House
The Blue Moose Tap House was alive with whoops, whistles and dancing Thursday night. Michigan five-piece Greensky Bluegrass got the devoted crowd moving with their jam band approach to bluegrass sounds, delivered through a rock ‘n’ roll stage show. Atlanta-based indie folk act Cicada Rhythm started off the night, quickly captivating the rowdy crowd’s attention. […]
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Election season miracle? Insane Clown Posse to perform in Iowa City this fall
Yes. It’s happening. Insane Clown Posse will perform at Iowa City’s Blue Moose Tap House on Friday, Oct. 28 at 5:30 p.m. Tickets will go on sale July 8. The Detroit-based rappers are heading to Iowa City to round out the second leg of their Riddle Box Tour, the group announced today to throngs of […]
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Sage Francis an exciting late addition to the Mission Creek lineup
Sage Francis with AWTHNTKTS Blue Moose Tap House — Thu., Apr. 7 at 9 p.m. Rapper and spoken word artist Sage Francis played Iowa City last summer, to a packed house at Gabe’s, and Mission Creek is bringing him back this year to perform at Blue Moose Tap House. Francis slides into the spot recently […]
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Rapper Vince Staples returns to Iowa City
Vince Staples Blue Moose Tap House — Monday, Mar. 7 at 6:30 p.m. “What is the ‘little village?’ ” Vince Staples asks. We’ve only just begun our interview, and he’s beaten me out the gate with the first question. He seems a bit trepidatious and, once I’ve fumbled through an awkward answer about the song […]
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Yo, IC! Where the party at? Your 2015 guide to New Year’s Eve in Iowa City
New Year’s Eve is just around the corner… and you’re still looking for plans? Well, look no further: Paris Je T’aime FilmScene — 4 p.m. $22 Bonne année! Join your fellow Francophiles for the third-annual Parisian NYE celebration at FilmScene. Countdown en français with champagne, pâtisserie and a livestream from the Eiffel Tower, followed by […]
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Album Review: Mick Jenkins’ ‘Wave[s]’ gives teeth to revolutionary love
Mick Jenkins Blue Moose Tap House — Sunday, Oct. 4 at 9 p.m. Chicago emcee Mick Jenkins is everything rap needs in a spiritually ailing world. His latest release, Wave[s] is perhaps less socially inclined than his earlier mixtape (The Water[s]) but Jenkins still strikes prophetic notes throughout the twenty-eight minute tracklist — sparse in […]
