This weekend, the one and only Jefferson Starship will be taking off at the Englert Theatre! This legendary band has stood the test of time and continues to tour today, but how is it possible they’re still here after 50 years?
Hancher Auditorium will be hosting the 3rd annual Infinite Dream Festival this week from September 17 through September 20th. From the heart of the festival at Hancher, it branches all across Iowa City to The James Theater, The Old Capitol Museum, and many more locations. Here is your guide to the festival.
The Englert Theatre’s inaugural Iowa City Songwriters Festival began September 4th with a beautiful intimate set at The Black Angel, featuring local artists Aaron Longoria (of Early Girl), Sophie Mitchell, and Penny Peach.
Douglass Park will once again be hosting Riot Fest from September 19-21. The largest independent festival in the US, Riot Fest has been a haven for diverse music, great food, and a unique community that can only be cultivated by lineups including anyone from The Beach Boys to “Weird Al” Yankovic.
As the final seconds drained away at Kinnick Stadium, Kirk Ferentz was doused in orange Gatorade and handed his place in history. With win No. 206, Ferentz passed Woody Hayes to become the winningest coach in Big Ten history, his understated Midwestern legacy built less on titles than on the thousands of players who call him their coach.
The Hawkeyes fell three points short in Ames, trapped in the same box they’ve always played in. Cautious routes and a passing game that refuses to breathe. Even glimpses of promise, like Gronowski’s 22-yard completion, couldn’t break them free from their rectangle of comfort.
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.
The Iowa Youth Writing Project held its book fair for the Mission Creek Festival this Saturday at The Mill (Photo via Iowa Youth Writing Project)!
Extravision played at the Mill during Mission Creek Festival. Read about it here. (Image via: Reid Botkin)
Gordi is an Australian Singer/Song writer that has a powerful beautiful voice. Image Via triplejunearthed.com
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)!
“You can’t make me give a shit.” For more poignant lyrics and the details of an unforgettable performance, read about Counterfeit Madison on Thursday, April 5th at The Mill during the 2018 Mission Creek Festival (Image via Nelsonville Music Festival)!
The indie folk band Horse Feathers will be performing at The Mill on April 5th at 10 p.m. as part of the 2018 Mission Creek Festival. Image via NPR
Preview of folk singer-songwriter S. Carey at Mission Creek Festival 2018. (Image via: Youtube)
Two Dollar Radio will be at The Mill at 120 E. Burlington St. from 11am-6pm for the Book Fair. Image Via twimg.com
Blitzen Trapper returns to Iowa City this Friday with their brand of nostalgic, psychedelia-tinged indie folk. (image via tophatlounge.com)
Bully’s Alicia Bognanno talks new record “Losing,” their new music video for “Feel the Same” by Lazy Mom, and making it as a woman in the music industry in today’s political climate.
