By Kendall McCabe
Broke college students rejoice, for Friday brings a bundle of fantastic free shows!
The Wheelers, The Western Front, and Complexes will perform for free at Joe’s Place, 5 PM.
WindFarm, Taser Island/Radius, Centaur Noir, and Candy Breaks will also play for free at the upstairs of the Deadwood, also at 5 PM.
This week’s series of free Public Space One shows also comes to an end with Gardens & Villa and Golden Birds at 6 PM for free.
SHOW DETAILS
- What: David Cross with Jon Benjamin, Jon Glaser, & Mary Lynn Rajskub
- Where: The Englert Theatre
- Time: 7 PM
- Cost: SOLD OUT
William Elliot Whitmore, Justin Townes Earle, and Grand Tetons at the Blue Moose Tap House also sold out. Whitmore, an Iowa native and local favorite, will bring down the house with his folky crooning, but the powerhouse Justin Townes Earle and the superb Iowa City folk/rock band Grand Tetons should not be missed, either.
Recommended Track: “Bury Your Burdens In the Ground” by William Elliot Whitmore
SHOW DETAILS
- What: William Elliot Whitmore, Justin Townes Earle, Grand Tetons
- Where: The Blue Moose Tap House
- Time: 9 PM
- Cost: SOLD OUT
Sharon Van Etten, Bowerbirds, The Lonelyhearts, and Alexis Stevens at The Mill is sure to be a big draw. Sharon’s album Tramp, which was released last month, is steeped in self-awareness. She’s direct about her vulnerability (which was so very evident on her previous releases) in a way that makes her seem fearless and open.
Recommended Track: “We Are Fine” by Sharon Van Etten
SHOW DETAILS
- What: Sharon Van Etten, Bowerbirds, The Lonelyhearts, Alexis Stevens
- Where: The Mill
- Time: 8 PM
- Cost: $15 Advance / $18 Door
Lulacruza, The Miles Kean Epictet, and Lady Espina will also play the Yacht Club. Those interested in South American music will enjoy Lulacruza, a Colombian band that combines found sounds and other modern electronic sounds with traditional music.
SHOW DETAILS
- What: Lulacruza, The Miles Kean Epictet, and Lady Espina will
- Where: Yacht Club
- Time: 9 PM
- Cost: $8-10