This weekend, the one and only Jefferson Starship will be taking off at the Englert Theatre! This legendary band has stood the test of time and continues to tour today, but how is it possible they’re still here after 50 years?
Hancher Auditorium will be hosting the 3rd annual Infinite Dream Festival this week from September 17 through September 20th. From the heart of the festival at Hancher, it branches all across Iowa City to The James Theater, The Old Capitol Museum, and many more locations. Here is your guide to the festival.
The Englert Theatre’s inaugural Iowa City Songwriters Festival began September 4th with a beautiful intimate set at The Black Angel, featuring local artists Aaron Longoria (of Early Girl), Sophie Mitchell, and Penny Peach.
Douglass Park will once again be hosting Riot Fest from September 19-21. The largest independent festival in the US, Riot Fest has been a haven for diverse music, great food, and a unique community that can only be cultivated by lineups including anyone from The Beach Boys to “Weird Al” Yankovic.
As the final seconds drained away at Kinnick Stadium, Kirk Ferentz was doused in orange Gatorade and handed his place in history. With win No. 206, Ferentz passed Woody Hayes to become the winningest coach in Big Ten history, his understated Midwestern legacy built less on titles than on the thousands of players who call him their coach.
The Hawkeyes fell three points short in Ames, trapped in the same box they’ve always played in. Cautious routes and a passing game that refuses to breathe. Even glimpses of promise, like Gronowski’s 22-yard completion, couldn’t break them free from their rectangle of comfort.
Check out what the Diamond Rugs show was like at Mission Creek!
KRUI’s Natalie Himmel gives a review and picks her favorite lyrics from Damien Rice’s new album, My Favourite Faded Fantasy.
Immerse yourself in quality Swedish pop through Svalkar Vinden
This week’s Track of the Week is “Left Hand Free” by Alt-J
Check out this rave review of The Kooks’ latest album, Listen.
William Fitzsimmons at the Englert turned out to be one interesting show.
Literature lovers everywhere tingle when they hear the word Lit Crawl, make no exception for Iowa City’s reader savy inhabitants.
Check out how Bon Iver’s band member Sean Carey takes the spot light at The Mill for Mission Creek Festival 2014
Check out this mellow Track of the Week here.
Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings electrified the Englert Wednesday night, get the first hand emotional experience from KRUI’s very own Natalie Himmel.
“Give The People What They Want”, has more character and emotional value than ever before.
