KRUI news staffers interview former Minister for the Environment of Chile, UI alum and former KRUI Music Director Marcelo Mena. In this interview, they cover climate policy, the economics of climate change and KRUI.

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KRUI’s own Ben Handler shot this amazing video of the Iowa City band No Coast after their performance during the 2013 Mission Creek Festival. Watch this group perform “Dreams of ’68” in a fluorescent-lit Iowa City alleyway!

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You can see Paperback Rhino in action this Friday, November 30th at 10 PM in the IMU Main Lounge, where they will open for acclaimed, nationally-touring improv troupe Upright Citizens Brigade (whose former members include the likes of Amy Poehler and Doug Benson).

Want more Paperback Rhino in your life?  Check out their Facebook page to stay updated on all of their comedic endeavors.

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On Saturday, September 15, the living legend Dino Mannone stopped by KRUI to perform.

Don’t forget about his show on Wednesday at 10 PM at Public Space One. The performance will feature the budding sensation Max and Kendall After Dark as an opening act, along with the Italian Futurist Robot Sextet. Admission is free, and, as per Dino’s request, “respectable threads” are preferred.

Listen to Dino sing “Rose Marie” live at KRUI:

[audio: http://krui.fm/assets/music/Rose%20Marie.m4a]

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On Saturday, September 1 the Heligoats squeezed in a visit to the KRUI studios after recording a Daytrotter session and before their show at Gabe’s. The Washington-based group has a forthcoming album, due out the end of October 2012.

Full interview audio:

[audio:http://krui.fm/assets/music/The%20Heligoats.mp3]

Check out The Heligoats’ video for “Fishsticks”, a KRUI favorite:

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On Saturday, March 31, 2012, The Antlers came to the KRUI Mission Creek Lounge at Public Space One for an interview with SCOPE Radio DJ Emily Kane and KRUI Music Director Max Johnson. The group talked about their musical transition from Hospice to Burst Apart, future plans, and more.

Listen to The Antlers interview at the KRUI Mission Creek Lounge:
[audio:http://krui.fm/assets/music/the%20antlers.mp3]

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The founder of the original Mission Creek Festival in California, Jeff Ray, joined us at the KRUI Mission Creek Lounge in Public Space One for an interview on Saturday March 31, 2012. He discussed the origins of the original Mission Creek Festival, his connections to the Iowa City festival, and more!

Listen to KRUI’s interview with Jeff Ray here:
[audio:http://krui.fm/assets/music/jeff%20ray.mp3]

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Christopher the Conquered stopped by the KRUI Mission Creek Lounge in Public Space One on Thursday, March 29. He performed and was interviewed by music director Max Johnson before playing at the Blue Moose Tap House later that night with Weed Wolf, Leslie & The Ly’s, and Kimya Dawson.

Listen to Christopher the Conquered perform live in the KRUI Mission Creek Lounge here:
[audio:http://krui.fm/assets/music/christopher%20the%20conquered.mp3]

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Ames, Iowa native and Mumfords’ front man Nate Logsdon joined in the fun at the KRUI Mission Creek Lounge in Public Space One on Thursday, March 29, 2012. Mumfords performed that night at the Yacht Club along with The Olympics, Sudden & Subtle, and Oberhofer.

Listen to Nate Logsdon perform live in the KRUI Mission Creek Lounge here:
[audio:http://krui.fm/assets/music/nate%20logsdon.mp3]

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