Seattle based drone metal band sunn O))) performed at Iowa City’s Englert Theater last week, April 18th.
During the new Stop/Time Festival on April 4th, I had the pleasure of attending a reading by acclaimed poet Danez Smith at the Englert Theatre.
Continuing to find inspiration in Iowa City’s arts community. KRUI’s Tarik took a little day trip to Hancher’s new Stop/Time Festival, losing himself in two incredible performances from Evicshen and Sharp Pins.
Logan Melia sits down with Eve 6 at Innings Festival in Tempe, Arizona. Eve 6 took some time after their slot to discuss their early days playing gigs at small cafes all the way to a racetrack.
Luke Combs came to Ames, Iowa with his My Kinda Saturday Night Tour on April 11th, 2026
After listening to a lot of jazz over the past week, culminating in an amazing performance by renowned trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire and the PUBLIQuartet last Friday at the Stop/Time Festival presented by Hancher Auditorium, I’ve come to the conclusion that most jazz isn’t meant for an audience at all.
Dan Bascaljon hosts an awesome and rather enlightening workshop on the utilization of space in our creative work, as part of the Witching Hour Festival. (Image via Witching Hour)
Read about Here Lies Man’s performance at Gabe’s on the first night of Witching Hour here. (Image via: loudersound.com)
The first thing I noticed about Julie Byrne was how much she smiles. Listening to her music, one would assume the singer and guitar player would be as downcast as her ballads. However, watching her bound up onto the stage with a giant smile over her face, I realized that was not the case. Julie Byrne’s show exuded joy and was a wonderful experience. Opening with one of her most popular songs, “Sleepwalker”, Byrne’s show helped me find the joy in her music. Each of her songs seemed livelier and genuinely happier live, as she exuded a calming euphoria. She … Continued
Commanders infectious rock sound busted down the door at Gabe’s on the first night of the Witching Hour festival at Gabe’s. Featured image via author.
Read about Damani Phillips hosting Witch Note: An After-Hours Jazz Jam Session at The Mill (image via Elizabeth Morrissey)
Puddles the Clown took the stage at the historic Englert Theater last night in a truly astonishing fashion.(Image Via http://postmodernjukebox.com)
Squirrel Flower takes the stage at The Mill for Witching Hour 2018. (Image via Little Village Magazine)
Read about which Witching Hour events KRUI’s online content staff is most excited to review here! (Image via: Little Village Magazine)
Recently I got the chance to talk to Bill Mackay and discuss his recent album, career, and influences (Cover Photo by Maren Celest)
Halloween jams and hidden gems. (Image via: Urban Outfitters)
