89.7 KRUI’s preview of the eleventh Hinterland in St. Charles, Iowa with headliners KATSEYE, Lorde, Mumford and Sons, and Kali Uchis
The third edition of Minnesota Yacht Club has wrapped was a resounding success. Through sweltering temperatures, heat lightning, and rain drops, none of it phased the over 35,000 fans who came each day to Harriet Regional Park. Celebrating music and summer on the water, it continues to be a highlight for the thousands of Minnesotans and the travelers. Friday Pat Kennedy is a name will be known far and wide very soon. Hailing from Boston, and a recent graduate of Berklee, Kennedy dances the oh so fine line of bringing classic cassette rock and roll with a modern push. Through … Continued
Logan Melia sits down with Pat Kennedy after his electric set at Minnesota Yacht Club discussing new music, his favorite gigs, and more
Logan Melia recaps the 13th annual Windy City Smokeout as it wraps up the five night extravaganza of country music and BBQ
Logan Melia previews the third annual Minnesota Yacht Club taking place July 17-19 with The Strokes, Geese, and more
In the midst of his small office on the fourth floor of the EPB, looking out onto the Stanley Museum of Art, surrounded by two well-populated book shelves and a Kym Day painting of a cowboy feeding a horse Lo Mein, Tom Lin reclines in his swivelback chair and invites me to take a seat.
Indian headdresses, rainbow furry knee-high boots, cat ears, and LED dreadlocks. These were just some of the many things writer Alex Restrepo and photographer Christopher Willauer saw at the Zeds Dead Concert. Check out their show review here!
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Christopher Willauer reviews Joseph Tran’s performance at the Englert Theatre for the UI’s Family Weekend!
KRUI’s Erin Marshall saw Cuddle Magic & The Daredevil Christopher Wright play at the Mill recently. Read her thoughts on the groups’ performances and see her photos right here!
Early Voting: Its definition and its significance in 2012 By KRUI News reporter Michael Gerald Early voting has represented many things this election cycle. It has been a political talking point, a political strategy, a motivational tool, and for many Iowans it has been represented by satellite early voting sites and door to door canvassing. Although early voting is available to voters of any party affiliation, according to Professor Timothy Hagle of the University of Iowa, historically Democratic voters are much more likely to vote early whereas Republican voters have higher turnout rates on Election Day. Although it is difficult … Continued
KRUIers Alex Restrepo and Erin Marshall braved the crowd of guys in gold speedos outside the Englert to review the midnight showing of The Rocky Horror Picture Show!
You may have not heard of the Minnesota based, indie pop band The Role Call yet, but it’s only a matter of time before they’re on your radar. As I waited in the cold outside The Rave in Milwaukee last weekend for a concert, I met the band and listened to a sample of their music. I instantly gravitated toward their fresh alternative pop sound. “Find Your Way” is my pick for track of the week, because it’s a song we all can relate to, and enjoy while doing it. The song is about a troubled relationship, and the confusion that that involves. Singer and songwriter … Continued
KRUI staffer Annie Petersene reviews Junot Diaz’s lecture at the Englert Theatre on Friday, October 12.
By staff writer Jen Hoch Local News Speeding and other drugs Two men were arrested in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and caught in possession of 52 grams o f marijuana as the result of a high speed chase. According to Johnson County criminal complaints, 19-yeard-old Patrick D. James Jr., and 21-year-old Bernard J. Butler II were speeding on Interstate 380, traveling 80 mph in a 70 mph zone before being caught with more than a 10th of a pound of marijuana. The men allegedly exited the Interstate onto the North Liberty exist and onto Penn Street before driving around 70 mph … Continued
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