On Cloud Nine with Beach Bunny

April 12, 2022

Beach Bunny had had their first performance of their tour at the Englert Theatre. The theater quickly filled with excited young bodies thrilled to see Beach Bunny live.

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Beach Bunny preforming at the Englert Theater

Tré Burt Finds the Sweetness in Misery at Mission Creek Festival

April 11, 2022

By Jaden Amjadi

With just a tiny guitar (a gift from a friend, he said) and a harmonica, Burt played through tunes from his most recent album You, Yeah, You and others in his intimate set.

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OHMME brings jams and harmonies to Mission Creek

April 11, 2022

By Elisabeth Oster

OHMME rocked Trumpet Blossom’s intimate stage during a series of lowkey Mission Creek Festival Saturday shows.

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Peel Dream Magazine floods Trumpet Blossom with synth escapism at Mission Creek

April 11, 2022

By Elisabeth Oster

Peel Dream Magazine kicked off a trio of free Mission Creek Festival shows on Saturday with airy shoegaze fit for Trumpet Blossom’s sun-drenched café.

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Tempers Brings the Vibes to Mission Creek Festival

April 8, 2022

By Jaden Amjadi

Tempers puts on a great show, inspiring chill dance moves and moments of high transcendence.

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Mission Creek Preview: Soccer Mommy

April 4, 2022

By Nick Layeux

Soccer Mommy returns to the Englert Theatre this weekend as an established indie rock artist whose sound recalls the 90’s and 00’s guitar dominated rock-era, this time as Mission Creek’s headliner.

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Mission Creek Preview: Peel Dream Magazine dreamily lands in Iowa City

April 4, 2022

By Elisabeth Oster

Peel Dream Magazine will perform April 9th at Trumpet Blossom Cafe as a part of Mission Creek Festival.

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Mission Creek Preview: OHMME harmonizes as a dynamic duo

April 4, 2022

By Elisabeth Oster

OHMME will perform April 9th at Trumpet Blossom Cafe as a part of Mission Creek Festival.

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Mission Creek Preview: Tré Burt

April 3, 2022

By Jaden Amjadi

Tré Burt gives listeners the authentic folk blues the way it was meant to be played. He brings a poetic flair and passion to his storytelling that makes him unique in contemporary alt-country and indie folk.

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Mission Creek Preview: Haley Heynderickx

April 3, 2022

By Jaden Amjadi

In a sea of indie folk songwriters, Heynderickx’ intricate guitar and emotionally raw vocal performances make her stand out.

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mission creek

On Cloud Nine with Beach Bunny

Tré Burt Finds the Sweetness in Misery at Mission Creek Festival

OHMME brings jams and harmonies to Mission Creek

Peel Dream Magazine floods Trumpet Blossom with synth escapism at Mission Creek

Tempers Brings the Vibes to Mission Creek Festival

Mission Creek Preview: Soccer Mommy

Mission Creek Preview: Peel Dream Magazine dreamily lands in Iowa City

Mission Creek Preview: OHMME harmonizes as a dynamic duo

Mission Creek Preview: Tré Burt

Mission Creek Preview: Haley Heynderickx

Review: Twin River Revivalist at Elray’s November 1st

Democrats Tour Campus to Connect with Youth Voters, KRUI Talks with Clara Reynen

Iowa City Passes (LOST) Sales Tax

Never Let It Rest: Bears stun Packers 22-16 in overtime thriller

Wish It Was Colder: Bears cruise past Browns, 31-3

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