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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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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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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Don’t miss: Iowa City Brewfest kicks off Saturday at the Northside Oktoberfest
(photo by David Brown) The 17th annual Iowa City Brewfest will take place this Saturday, September 28, from 1-5 p.m. at the 2013 Northside Oktoberfest…
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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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Future Rock are performing at Gabe’s tonight and you should probably go see them
There are a few guys from Chicago who call themselves Future Rock, they put on incredible live shows and you should probably go see them at Gabe’s tonight…
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The anatomy of a tailgate
It’s 7 a.m. and everyone around you is wearing costumes and face paint. Air horns, vuvuzelas and stereo equipment bungee-corded onto coolers appear out of nowhere. A ping pong ball lands at your feet and someone offers you a can of beer. This might be your heaven or hell—either way this is the Iowa City […]
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The art of partying: An interview with Andrew W.K.
There’s a moment in a recent Andrew W.K. interview with WatchMojo where the rocker — famed for his high-energy stage presence — is asked if he ever plans on slowing down. Without missing a beat, W.K. launches into an endearing sort of non-answer about how he “should still be going strong” into his 80s. It’s almost quaint—the kind of answer you might expect from a musician whose party reputation precedes him. It’s not until he starts talking about aging-yet-active musicians like 77-year-old Lee “Scratch” Perry that it starts to sink in: W.K. has spent a lot of time thinking about this particular question, and he’s dead serious.
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Show Preview: Mission Creek darlings DTCV (Détective) returning to Iowa City
Fullerton, California label Burger Records is mostly known for bands that are young, dumb and full of raw, energetic rock and roll music. Just check out…
