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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Patti LaBelle closes the Jacksonville Jazz Festival next Sunday.

Patti LaBelle gifts Hancher audience with dazzling vocals for holiday tour

Stella Shipman, Arts Reporter December 10, 2022

Sweeping across the stage in a stunning red dress and sparkling jewelry, her bedazzled microphone catching the light as she brought it to her lips, Patti LaBelle was an effervescent vision of vocal...

Japanese Breakfast performs at the Hy-Vee Main Stage during the first day of the 80/35 music festival in downtown Des Moines on Friday, July 8, 2022. This year marks the first since 2019 after being canceled twice for COVID-19.

The Englert announces lineup for Mission Creek 2023

Parker Jones, Arts Editor December 9, 2022

The Englert Theatre announced a stacked lineup for the 18th Mission Creek 2023 on Friday and will bring headliners like Japanese Breakfast and Cat Power. The annual festival returned in-person for...

Bill Frisell during his first show of the night with his Bill Frisell Trio at the Temple Building Theater.

Musicians Bill Frisell and Petra Haden to bring musical magic to Englert Theatre

Stella Shipman, Arts Reporter December 8, 2022

Guitar strings hum warmly against lilting, orchestral sounds of a violin, as dreamy harmonies weave into the instrumental sounds. This is the culmination of the musical talents of Bill Frisell and...

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Review | Metro Boomin brings together the brightest stars for new rap classic

Ryan Hansen and Colin Votzmeyer December 7, 2022

Producer and trap icon Metro Boomin released his second studio album, “Heroes & Villains,” on Dec. 2 as a contender for album of the year. Metro crafts this project as a sequel to his debut...

Patti LaBelle closes the Jacksonville Jazz Festival next Sunday.

Patti LaBelle, the “Godmother of Soul,” to perform holiday show at Hancher

Charlotte McManus, Arts Reporter December 6, 2022

Patti LaBelle, also known as the “Godmother of Soul,” touts a career — and a life — beyond words. It is impossible to overstate her contribution to the shape of soul and R&B as we know...

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Cantus brings season’s greetings and life lessons to Hancher with holiday concert ‘Christmas with Cantus: Into the Light’

Stella Shipman, Arts Reporter December 2, 2022

Beneath the warm glow of golden stage lights, the Cantus vocal ensemble took to the stage in crisp blue suits and kind smiles. With only brief glances to one other and a starting note, they began to...

Lissie performs at the Kum & Go stage during the 2019 80/35 Festival in downtown Des Moines on Friday, July 12, 2019.

Country rock singer Lissie discusses latest album before Iowa City performance

Charlotte McManus, Arts Reporter December 1, 2022

The alternative-rock-country singer Lissie begins her latest album, “Carving Canyons,” with a heartbreaking lament about the last time she and her ex-lover spoke. However, the titular song, a larger-than-life...

Adam Meisterhans plays a guitar at a show at Gabe’s in Iowa City on Nov. 17, 2022.

Indie band Slaughter Beach, Dog rocks Gabe’s

Charlotte McManus, Arts Reporter November 19, 2022

Slaughter Beach, Dog, an indie-rock band from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, have amassed millions of fans with their sincere tone and echoey, delicate guitar. When Gabe’s filled with concertgoers Thursday...

Adam Meisterhans plays a guitar during a show at Gabe’s in Iowa City on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022.

Photos: Slaughter Beach, Dog at Gabe’s

Lilly Stence, Photojournalist November 18, 2022

Slaughter Beach, Dog an alternative band, played at Gabe's on Thursday. Slaughter Beach, Dog is originally from Philadelphia. Many of their songs were created in 2017.

Pianist Staff Sergeant Anthony Pocetti and Guitarist Sergeant First Class Johnathan Epley perform during The United States Army Field Band “Jazz Ambassadors” Big Band concert in the Voxman Concert Hall Thursday Nov. 10, 2022.

U.S. Army “Jazz Ambassadors” Big Band connects civilians with Army through music

Stella Shipman, Arts Reporter November 11, 2022

As audience members took their seats, the Jazz Ambassadors stood onstage in crisp military uniforms, light gleaming off of their brilliant brass instruments. On Thursday night, Nov. 10, the Voxman...

Recording artist/rapper Drake performs during the Revolt Party at the Time Warner Cable Studios. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Review | Drake and 21 Savage created a classic collab album with ‘Her Loss’

Ryan Hansen, Colin Votzmeyer, and Cooper Worth November 8, 2022

Following weeks of speculation and teases from the two artists, Drake and 21 Savage released one of the best rap albums of the year with their collaboration ‘Her Loss,’ on Nov. 4. The sixteen-track...

Allison Russell performs her song Nightflyer during the Americana Music Association Awards ceremony at the Ryman Auditorium Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021 in Nashville, Tenn.

Grammy nominee Allison Russell discusses strength, survival, and joy ahead of performance at Englert

Charlotte McManus, Arts Reporter November 2, 2022

Allison Russell’s first studio-length solo project features sweet, folksy guitar lines, powerful vocal ensembles, and winding, introspective lyrics.  On Nov. 6, she will perform at the Englert Theatre...