Following a hiatus — and after being resuscitated by a new organizer — the annual Old Thrashers event returns, bringing four bands from the 1980s underground scene to Iowa City this Saturday, June 24 at the Trumpet Blossom Cafe to benefit United Action for Youth (UAY).
Iowa City Live Music Events
Interview: Rapper Psalm One emphasizes healing through art, giving back ahead of Witching Hour show
Psalm One The Mill — Friday, Nov. 4 to 10:30 p.m. Rapper Psalm One released The Death of Frequent Flyer in 2006 on Rhymesayers, the label she was on at […]
Photos: Christopher the Conquered closes out the Friday Night Concert Series
The Iowa City Summer of the Arts Friday Night Concert Series that has captivated audiences on the Ped Mall all season long ended in grand fashion on Friday, Sept. 2 […]
Just announced: Sacramento hip hop duo Blackalicious to land at Gabe’s Iowa City
Blackalicious Gabe’s — Wednesday, Sep. 28 at 7 p.m. Sacramento, CA, hip hop superstars Blackalicious announced today on their Facebook page that they’d be bringing their brief fall tour to […]
Iowa City to SXSW and back again: A chat with everyone’s favorite hatman, Curt Oren
Curt Oren & Nora Petran, w/ They Say the Wind Made Them Crazy and the Oren & Hurlin Duo Trumpet Blossom Cafe — Friday, Aug. 5 at 8 p.m. Musician […]
Don’t feel so all alone — head to BobFest at Uptown Bill’s!
BobFest Uptown Bill’s — Saturday, May 28 at 7 p.m. American folk music legend Bob Dylan turned 75 this year and Uptown Bill’s is ready to celebrate. Uptown Bill’s Coffee […]
Rapper Lil Debbie treats Iowa City with a performance at the Blue Moose
Internet rap fixture Lil Debbie performs at the Blue Moose Tap House on Friday. The first place most of us probably saw Lil Debbie was…

