Mason Jennings is scheduled to take the stage at the Englert for a solo performance Saturday at 8 p.m. Having been recording for over a decade-and-a-half now, Jennings has toured the US extensively, but has always felt most at home in the Midwest. He currently lives in Minneapolis, and is no stranger to Iowa City. […]
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On The Beat: Live music highlights for October 2-15
The first half of October brings a wide variety of music to Iowa City and Cedar Rapids. Standing out are two duos and two full fledged bands: We have a pair of songwriting ladies from opposite ends of the world.
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DTCV cancel Iowa City show after tour van is totaled
DTCV announced Sunday that an unfortunate “deer encounter” has forced the group to cancel the rest of their US tour, including a scheduled performance on October 1 at The Mill in Iowa City. The collision totaled the group’s touring van, though DTCV’s update suggests that the tour’s cancellation is the result of injuries sustained in […]
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Show preview: Kick off October with some Dawes at the Englert Theatre
This Tuesday sees the return of Dawes to Iowa City, this time entertaining the Englert on October 1 at 8 p.m. The easy-going folk rockers look to play favorites…
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Six Reasons To Check Out Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. At Gabe’s
Detroit electro-pop duo Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr., comprised of Josh Epstein and Daniel Zott, is set to perform tonight at Gabe’s and if you’re still deciding your plans for the evening, here are six reasons you may want to consider catching this show. 1. Dale Earnhardt Jr. is an actual fan of the band’s music […]
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Photos: Titus Andronicus and Lost Boy at Gabe’s
Titus Andronicus, Lost Boy and The Olympics stopped by Gabe’s last weekend for an intense night of punk rock and general rabble-rousing. Below you’ll find photos featuring Lost Boy and Titus Andronicus, specifically (a scheduling conflict led me to miss The Olympics’ set, unfortunately). Lost Boy offered up solid guitar-driven punk, while Titus Andronicus played […]
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Wednesday at Gabe’s: The return of Viva L’American Death Ray Music
After fifteen years, and six full-length albums, Viva L’American Death Ray Music (aka VLADRM), has cultivated a sound that defies expectation. VLADRM engages…
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On the Beat: God-Des & She to perform at the Iowa Women’s Music Festival
During my last winter trip to Austin I was hanging out at a bar with my mom waiting to see New Orleans’ Queen of Bounce Big Freedia perform (all of the best stories…
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On the Beat: Kepi Ghoulie to headline a night of pop-punk Tuesday at Gabe’s
While punk has evolved into a genre that encompasses diverse and, oftentimes contradictory, styles and ideals, I’ve always been partial toward the bands that fall…
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Photos: It’s not a show, it’s a party with Andrew W.K.
Andrew W.K. brought The Party Messiah Tour to Iowa City’s very own Blue Moose Tap House Thursday with support from Quad City pop punkers Straight Up. W.K. worked his way through many of his party classics like “Its time to party,” “Ready to die,” “I get wet” and of course “Party Hard.” With only a […]
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Titus Andronicus to perform at Gabe’s Saturday
This Saturday, indie punk rock veterans Titus Andronicus are set to return to Iowa City for a show at Gabe’s along with Lost Boy and The Olympics. Known for their stirring live shows including extended renditions of already lengthy rock ‘n roll songs, the show kicks off at 10 p.m. and promises to go well into the night.
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Photos: Off With Their Heads, Against Me! at the Blue Moose Tap House
Hop Along, Off With Their Heads and Against Me! were in town Wednesday and put on an excellent show at the Blue Moose Tap House. If you weren’t there, you…
