The Main Squeeze Gabe’s — Thursday, Nov. 5 at 8:30 p.m. Exuding the best elements of soul, funk and rock n’ roll, The Main Squeeze performs tonight at Gabe’s at 8 p.m. Originally from Bloomington, Indiana, the five-piece band makes its home in Chicago’s thriving live music scene. The group has become a staple on […]
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Saint Motel tour stops in Iowa City
Saint Motel Gabe’s — Saturday, Oct. 17 at 10 p.m. Saint Motel, an indie-pop band based out of Los Angeles, performs at Gabe’s this Saturday. Their hit single, “My Type” has been at the top of US and UK charts and possibly on your TV screen, as it was part of the FIFA ’15 video […]
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Interview: Kyle Shutt of alt-rock band The Sword on the adrenaline rush of performing
The Sword Gabe’s — Thursday, Oct. 15 at 7:30 p.m. Some critics have compared hard rock band The Sword’s sound to the Metallica’s heavier metal. Listening to their first few albums’ catchy guitar riffs, it’s easy to see (er, see…) why. In fact, the band has toured with Metallica in the past; however, guitarist Kyle […]
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Wake The Sun brings their blues & rock to Gabe’s
Wake The Sun, a four member blues-rock band from New York is performing tonight at Gabe’s at 9 PM. Their stop in Iowa City is one of may as they crisscross the country promoting their new self-titled EP. What makes your sound and music different from other rock bands? Our music is heavily groove focused. […]
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Girls Rock! benefit to raise funds, melt faces this Friday at Gabe’s
Gabe’s is set to host a benefit concert for Girls Rock! this Friday at 6 p.m. The event, dubbed Girls Rock Benefit Explosion, will feature six rock bands…
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mewithoutYou heads to Gabe’s this Saturday
Five-piece experimental rock group mewithoutYou will perform at Gabe’s this Saturday in support of their upcoming album release…
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Bare your soul with Jerry Joseph and The Jackmormons tonight at Gabe’s
Known for both his passion towards spiritual and political issues, as well as with his strong grasp of songwriting, Jerry Joseph is a musical force backed…
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Riverside Jam brings a day of music, art and awareness to City Park
Riverside Jam returns for its fourth year this Sunday, May 10, with a day of musical performances and art exhibits at City Park’s Riverside Festival Stage.
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Speedy Ortiz plays Gabe’s this weekend
Frequently compared to bands like Pavement and Dinosaur Jr., it’s fitting that Speedy Ortiz is performing this Sunday at Gabe’s, the go-to spot in Iowa City for all indie rock acts during the ’90s. The band will no doubt evoke…
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Former ‘Jackass’ star Preston Lacy vies to be President with stand-up comedy tour
With election season right around the corner, Iowa City has an unexpected candidate coming to town. Comedian and faux-presidential contender Preston Lacy…
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Get loud with Jucifer at Gabe’s
When I was a child, the heaviest and loudest thing I had ever experienced was a 4th of July show put on by the Air Force. That was until I saw Jucifer at Gabe’s this fall. Jucifer, a wife and husband doom-metal duo that travels the world playing shows, returns tonight to Gabe’s and on first listen, they may sound like a bunch 747s in a blender. But that description belies the complexity of the band. Jucifer’s music ranges from songs like “Amplifier,” smacking of the alternative rock of Eight Arms To Hold You era of Veruca Salt, to the ambient soundscapes featured on on their latest release, За Волгой для нас земли нет (“Beyond the Volga There is No Land”).
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Quirky troubadour Jonathan Richman returns to IC with drummer Tommy Larkins
Punk forefather Jonathan Richman returns to Iowa City to perform alongside drummer Tommy Larkins at Gabe’s on Sunday. Playing a relaxed acoustic set…
