Gabe’s will be holding a free benefit show for area resident Frank Romero this Saturday. Because, clearly, the most efficient way to raise funds is through…
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Five reasons to check out Datsik at The Blue Moose Tap House this Thursday
Datsik’s “Most Wanted Tour” will be making a stop in Iowa City this Thursday at the Blue Moose Tap House. Want a few reasons to go? Here are five…
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Show Review: James Blake lights up the stage at the Englert Theatre
Unlike some other concert-going experiences, I thought I had a pretty good idea of what I was getting into Saturday at the Englert. Outside of my…
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James Blake to make his mark in Iowa City this Saturday
Arguably one of the most anticipated events of Iowa City’s fall music calendar has finally arrived, as critically-hailed British singer-songwriter James Blake is set to play the Englert this Saturday at 8 p.m. — a show co-presented by Iowa City’s SCOPE Productions.
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On the Beat: Live music picks for mid-November
This month, Iowa City gets visits from an indie rock institution, a soulful British man and a band of misfits from Memphis led by a charismatic man who may or may not be allergic to pants. If the suggestion of a pants allergy can’t get you to read on, I need you to check your […]
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Leslie is back and her gold pants are shinier than ever
Leslie Hall of Leslie and the Lys is back on the scene (gem sweater scene) with a new music video to tease her upcoming remix album due out this December. The album, titled Songs In The Key of Gold, is a collaboration between Hall and producer Titus Jones.
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Teaadora wraps up Flat Black Studio session, plays the Trumpet Blossom Friday
The Trumpet Blossom Cafe is hosting a very special free show with Mission Creek Artist in Residence Teaadora Friday. A soft-spoken singer with an ethereal voice…
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A Pretty Lights Music original: Michal Menert to play Saturday at Gabe’s
This Saturday, electronic music producer Michal Menert is set to fill Gabe’s with his signature blend of airy and melodic tunes. A veteran of the now-booming electronic…
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Mission Creek vets Brighton MA return to IC Saturday
Brighton MA will head to Iowa City this Saturday for a show alongside Simpleton and City Folk at the Yacht Club. The group has passed through Iowa City a few times previous and are official veterans of the Mission Creek Festival, but even longtime fans have something new to look forward to this weekend.
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Portland and IC join forces Thursday at the Yacht Club
The Quick & Easy Boys are an addictive power pop trio based out of Portland, Oregon, which is terribly far away. Fortunately, the group will be visiting Iowa City on Thursday, November 7 to put on a show alongside Little Legend and Robby Schiller at the Yacht Club (considerably closer).
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Tonight at the Trumpet Blossom Cafe: CAVE, Chandeliers and Vietcong Man Son
Chicago psych-folk rockers CAVE will be performing at Trumpet Blossom tonight at 9 p.m. CAVE is currently touring in support of their recently-released instrumental…
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Acoustic Guillotine to host record release party at the Trumpet Blossom Cafe Saturday
Any Acoustic Guillotine show is worth attending strictly for their unique brand of stripped down metal. Billy Mackenzie’s trademark giant bass cabinet and Pete…
