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.
Logan Melia talks about Six Foot Blonde’s headlining gig at Lincoln Hall on January 9th, 2026 with support form Pretoria and Violet Crime
Elizabeth Moen graced us with her presence during this year’s Mission Creek Festival! (photo via Far Out Midwest)
This is a promo for Gordi’s performance at Mission Creek Music Festival in Iowa City (Image via Gordimusic)!
Preview of folk singer-songwriter S. Carey at Mission Creek Festival 2018. (Image via: Youtube)
Read about one of the acts coming to the Mission Creek Festival April 3rd-April 8th here! (Image via: bellaunion.com)
Read more about Buffy Sainte-Marie, her activism, and her album “It’s My Way!” here! (Image via: Amazon)
Read about Marianne Faithfull’s album “Broken English” here! (Image via Wax Vinyl Records)
A look back at Bon Iver’s landmark album “For Emma, Forever Ago,” and the impact it has had. The album is getting a vinyl reissue for its 10th anniversary, along with an exclusive live concert of the album in Milwaukee in February 2018.
Image VIA: Youtube
Read about Emmylou Harris and her album “Wrecking Ball” here!
Image via: Amazon
Johnny Cash was well known for his incredible voice and outlaw image, but did you know he was an outspoken advocate for the rights of prisoners? (image via New York Daily News)
Marisa Anderson performed at the Trumpet Blossom Cafe with Sarah Louise and Liv Carrow for Mission Creek. Read about it here! (Image via: marisaandersonmusic.com)
