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.
Luke Combs came to Ames, Iowa with his My Kinda Saturday Night Tour on April 11th, 2026
Evan Honer brings his It’s A Long Road Tour to The Vic Theatre in Chicago with support form Michal Leah on March 20th, 2026
Logan Melia talks with Frank Turner at The Salt Shed about his ever growing library and guessing his most played songs before show 3,134
The Lemonheads return with their first album in 19 years to Chicago’s Thalia Hall, with support from Erin Rae.
Portland indie-pop duo Joseph made their way to The Englert Theatre as they tour their new record “Closer to Happy”
KRUI reviews eight local acts from Gabe’s St. Patrick’s Day show.
The next Track Zero concert review, with Kassa Overall, Jack Lion, and Tahjia Brantley. Hear about their music and poetry along with their connection to jazz and percussion.
The first concert of the Track Zero series from The Englert displays perfectly the goal of this initiative: the perfect blend of our talented music scene with touring exponents that inspire those locally and continue to make strides internationally.
After releasing a critically acclaimed album and playing to crowds at Coachella, Soul Glo finds the next step of their career not in the festival scene, but rather a small dive bar in Iowa City.
A review of Sudan Archives’ performance on April 7th at The Englert Theatre.
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An evening at Public Space One in Iowa City.
