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
Read all about Purcha$e’s visit at The Iowa City Yacht Club here (Image via Mission Creek)!
Horse Feathers puts on a great show at The Mill on Thursday night, on Day 2 of the Mission Creek Festival (Image via Noise for the Needy)!
There was no better Valentine’s date than seeing The Second City roll through Iowa City with their political satire, sketch comedy, and improvisational comedy prompted by the none other than the show-goers. Image via: facebook.com
Read about Karen Meat’s Witching Hour Festival performance here! (Image via Mary Mathis)
Iowa City native, Bridget Kearny, with Paul Cary and Elizabeth Moen at The Mill. [image via Mission Creek]
G Jones brought the bass to the Blue Moose Tap House, accompanied by openers Yheti and Sayer. (image via controlaltdelight)
Iowa’s Black Student Union showcased the University’s talent before Ravyn Lenae and Noname graced the IMU’s ballroom stage.
Esperanza Spalding graced our city with her eccentric music bursting with politics and ingenuity (Image via: krui.fm).
Bear Grillz performed at the Blue Moose Tap House on October 13th, along with openers Kill OG and Ricky Remedy. (Photo via youredm.com)
The Peter Aguero show hosted by The Mill on the Friday of Mission Creek 2016 was basically an emotional rollercoaster from start to finish. Check out our review! (photo via Mission Creek Festival)
