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The Mountain Goats’ John Darnielle reminisces ahead of his return to Iowa

When the Mountain Goats play at the Englert Theatre on Mon., Sept. 26 (tickets $22-25) and at Codfish Hollow Barnstormers on Mon., Oct. 3 ($25-30), it may feel familiar to singer songwriter John Darnielle. It’s been almost twenty-five years since […]

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Blair Christian of ‘Wild N’ Out’ performs comedy at Gabe’s

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Blair Christian, a member of MTV’s revived Wild ’N Out comedy series, headlines a showcase of comedy and hip hop at Gabe’s this Saturday at 9 p.m. Though she’s worked successfully in the entertainment industry for years as a dancer and choreographer, Christian began performing stand-up comedy in 2012. Christian has done well for herself in the mean time, most recently being cast in the sixth season of Wild ‘N Out, where she has had a chance to regularly show off her improv and comedy chops. […]

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Alvvays brings top-notch indie pop to the Blue Moose

Canadian indie pop band Alvvays make their Iowa City debut Friday at the Blue Moose Tap House. Alvvays (pronounced “always”) has been one of the more notable bands to emerge in 2014, and for good reason. Their self-titled breakout album is a brisk yet captivating 30 minutes, chock full of fuzzy guitars and tight hooks. […]

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