Grupo Fantasma will be appearing at the Mill this coming Wednesday Night, and if you have any love at all for the dance music of Latin America, you are commanded to attend. With members from all over the Southlands (from Texas to Nicaragua), Grupo Fantasma fuse musical styles from all over the Hispanic New World, […]
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Illinois John Fever on Little Village Live (VIDEO)
Iowa City’s Illinois John Fever dropped by Little Village Live this week for an hour of foot-tapping music and some great discussion on the recently passed panhandling ordinance. Be sure to check out the following clips of the local trio getting their music on. Want to hear all of that witty banter and panhandling ordinance […]
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The Killer Apps on Little Village Live (VIDEO)
Loren Glass and Kembrew McLeod–both University of Iowa Professors–dropped by Little Village Live on Wednesday to give us a little taste of their all-mobile phone cover band, The Killer Apps. Known by their stage names, Dr. G and RoboProfessor, Loren and Kembrew had more than just music to share with us, however. Their interest in […]
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Friday Night Video Dump: The Shondes, Adobanga and The Mayflies
Brooklyn’s The Shondes shacked up at The Blue Moose Tap House Friday to kick off an excellent weekend for Iowa City’s music enthusiasts. Though we struggle to recall any Iowa City weekend that hasn’t oozed countless of watts of live music bliss, the East coast foursome got things started properly by launching into full set […]
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Recap: Canja Rave and Jaiguru at Gabe's (VIDEO)
Rock Island’s Jaiguru (pictured above) dropped by Gabe’s in Iowa City Wednesday to put on a little show, finishing off with an impressive cover of the Beatles’ “Abbey Road.” Given that their name is an homage to the Beatles in itself, it seemed an appropriate finale before Brazil’s Canja Rave took the stage. Take a […]
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Friday Night: Shondes & Adobanga @ The Blue Moose
As Josh Carrollhach mentioned in the comments on the Weekender: “Don't forget Brooklyn's Shondes with Adobanga at the Blue Moose. Opening is Katie Roche and The Horse Will Drive Us Home.” I did a quick listen to The Shondes and they play serious rock with a violin. Sounds like fun! And they’re an attractive group […]
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Show Review: Local Natives/Suckers – The Mill, 5/18/10
The Local Natives/Suckers tour is one of indie rock’s big draws right now, with sold out shows in cities from New York to Los Angeles. Both bands are riding a wave of accolades and glowing reviews. The Local Natives have been praised by scenesters and squares alike (Pitchfork loves the band; so do NPR and […]
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Show Review: Local Natives/Suckers – The Mill, 5/18/10
The Local Natives/Suckers tour is one of indie rock’s big draws right now, with sold out shows in cities from New York to Los Angeles. Both bands are riding a wave of accolades and glowing reviews. The Local Natives have been praised by scenesters and squares alike (Pitchfork loves the band; so do NPR and […]
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Preview: Canja Rave and Jaiguru at Gabe's – 5/19
It’s summer in Iowa City! The boundary between weekday and weekend are now blurred, so why not get your live music fix tonight by checking out Brazil’s Canja Rave at Gabe’s? Similar to The Strokes, Canja Rave carry a nice vintage tone–muddy distortion included–paired with unique vocals that offer a little taste of their Brazilian […]
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Murder by Death Live at Gabe's (VIDEO)
With their unique brand of eerie southern American rock in tow, Murder by Death dropped by Gabe’s Saturday to put on an exceptional show before heading off to Chicago. Playing in tandem with Indiana’s finest were Linfinity and Ha Ha Tonka, so be sure to check out our video coverage of these talented openers if […]
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Local Natives with Suckers: The Mill, 5/18
This Tuesday night at the Mill, The Local Natives and Suckers, two bands on Frenchkiss Records, split the bill. LA’s Local Natives are touring in support of 2010’s Gorilla Manor, 12 upbeat indie gems bursting with incantatory vocal harmonies and propellant drums. Sonically, the band can look through both ends of binoculars: often, they’ll use […]
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Linfinity and Ha Ha Tonka Live at Gabe's (VIDEO)
We’re only a day and a half out from the Linfinity, Ha Ha Tonka and Murder by Death show at Gabe’s, and we imagine some of you may still be recovering. Those of you lucky enough to make it out–and judging from the size of the crowd, most of you did–were treated to a four […]
