Homecoming is finally upon us! To celebrate, the University of Iowa is hosting events all throughout the week, culminating with a parade, coronation and concert set for Friday, Oct. 10 — the day before Iowa takes on Indiana. The homecoming parade — a fixture in downtown Iowa City for decades — kicks off on Friday […]
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Just announced: LV presents a free performance by Hoba Hoba Spirit tonight at Gabe’s
How’s this for late notice? Tonight at Gabe’s at 8 p.m., Little Village presents a free performance by Hoba Hoba Spirit on the downstairs stage. LV Editor Arashdeep Singh describes Hoba Hoba Spirit as “Morroco’s answer to the Clash.” The group is coming off a Friday performance at CSPS Hall in Cedar Rapids. The free […]
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Hip-hop artist Astronautalis joins singer-songwriter Sarah Jaffe this Saturday at the Blue Moose Tap House
Known for his witty freestyling abilities and synth-heavy beats, Minneapolis rapper Astronautalis has garnered praise for his memorable, lively shows, and this…
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Video: Tatsuya Nakatani performs at PS1
Video by Jon Graf Experimental percussionist Tatsuya Nakatani stopped by Public Space One yesterday for a special performance of improvised music involving two local musicians, saxophonist Curt Oren and percussionist David Hurlin. Watch the above clip to see the frenzied climax to the evening’s performance, which includes footage of Nakatani’s signature percussive technique where he […]
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Did you know? New York’s Frankie Cosmos is playing a free show Thursday at Gabe’s
Thursday night at Gabe’s is going to be a cool, lo-fi affair, with Frankie Cosmos and Porches hitting the downstairs stage for a free show. Their first…
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Iowa Women’s Music Festival set for Saturday at the Johnson County Fairgrounds
Celebrating its 21st year, the Iowa Women’s Music Festival will be returning to the Johnson County Fairgrounds on Saturday, Sept. 27 from 12-6 p.m…
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Dinner and a show: Tatsuya Nakatani is going to play drums and cook food at PS1 this Wednesday
Nothing goes together like drums and japanese cooking (I think?), and Public Space One will be offering both this Wednesday night, when experimental…
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Indie-folk legend Mark Kozelek is playing a solo set tonight at the Englert Theatre
Tonight at the Englert Theatre, indie legend Mark Kozelek will be playing a rare solo set. Kozelek has been getting some attention for his somewhat ornery…
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Japanese pop-punkers Shonen Knife to play their 1001st show tonight at The Mill
Naoko Yamano, the vocalist, guitarist and founder of Shonen Knife, has guided her musical vision under one basic tenet: Rock and roll is best when it’s fun. Across 20…
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For Today return to the Blue Moose Tap House
With the recent breakup of Underoath, the crazy legal fallout of As I Lay Dying and Demon Hunter’s transition to alternative metal, it’s safe to say that Christian metalcore needed a savior. And fans of the genre may have found just that savior in For Today, which is quickly becoming one of the hottest bands in Christian metalcore.
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The Black Lips and the Almighty Defenders: Resurrecting rock and roll
This Tuesday, Sept. 16, The Black Lips and The King Khan & BBQ Show will perform at The Blue Moose Tap House. In 2009, the bands combined their…
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Into the black: The Black Dahlia Murder swing into Gabe’s this Wednesday
The Black Dahlia Murder perform this Wednesday at Gabe’s, and although mid-week might not be the ideal time to catch a high-energy heavy metal concert…
