Although most people know Mickey Hart as one member of the “Rhythm Devils” percussion section of the Grateful Dead (along with Bill Kreutzmann), he has had a notable solo music career with an astonishing 14 releases to his name. In addition to a prolific musical career, he has a passion for ethnomusicology which has led […]
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Gogol Bordello is in town and tickets are still available
Despite what you may have heard, tonight’s Gogol Bordello show at the Blue Moose Tap House is not sold out. Best of all, there couldn’t be a better day for Gogol Bordello to be coming into town. In Iowa City, August 1 typically means dedicating the bulk of your day to a monotonous, grinding session […]
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Singer-songwriter Don McLean of ‘American Pie’ fame to play the Englert on Saturday
Famed American (pie) songwriter Don McLean is set to perform at the Englert Theatre Saturday night at 8 p.m. Though you might only be familiar…
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Get nerdy with MC Chris this Saturday at Gabe’s
Chris returns to Iowa City Saturday as part of the “Revenge of the Nerd Tour: 2,” joined by openers Dr. Awkward, Jesse Dangerously and Tribe One. His shows are generally a mix of live music punctuated by comedic interludes.
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Interview: Jacob Merritt of Healing Power – July 27 show at Codfish Hollow
A few years ago, Cincinnati band Pomegranates (now Healing Power) played a memorable set upstairs at the Blue Moose Tap House. They were opening up…
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Photos: Supersonic Piss goes out with a bang
A small, sweaty basement seems like the most appropriate place to give Supersonic Piss a proper sendoff. Last night, the group was joined by Iowa City’s own Stiff Ride, along with touring bands Death Drive and Stillsuit from Oakland, California. I missed Stiff Ride’s set, mostly because of my own impatience. Death Drive and Stillsuit […]
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Englert Theatre announces Blues Traveler will be coming to Iowa City in August
The Englert Theatre announced today that Blues Traveler will be heading to Iowa City for a show on August 28. The group’s Grammy Award-winning album…
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Photos: No Coast plays penultimate show with Christopher The Conquered and H.D. Harmsen
No Coast played their second-to-last show at The Mill last night. They were joined by Christopher The Conquered and H.D. Harmsen, who are out on tour together…
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Merchandise to headline Wet Hair’s farewell show this Tuesday at Gabe’s
If there’s one universal statement that could be made about local music, it’s “Never say never.” With that being said, you’ll never get a chance to see Wet Hair again…
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Swans bringing 30-year legacy to Blue Moose Tap House on Monday
Iowa City has a long history of hosting rare, legendary shows and the Swans gig on Monday will most certainly be another notch on the post. Michael Gira and…
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Gabe’s patio to host free ‘very special’ performance prior to Run the Jewels show
This Thursday’s Killer Mike and El-P show at Gabe’s is one of those “get there early” events. The doors will be packed, true, but the real reason you’ll want to show up…
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Bob Log III will drink booze off of your body if you are into that
We’ve talked a lot about the Run The Jewels show going on at Gabe’s. Killer Mike sharing the stage with El-p? Despot and Kool A.D. opening, with Iowa City’s…
