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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

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Skarlett Roxx performs at Wildwood Saloon on Saturday, January 30th, 2021. Skarlett Roxx is a band modeled on and influenced by eighties hair metal.

Skarlett Roxx gives high-energy, hard rock performance at Wildwood Saloon

Maddie Johnston, Arts Reporter January 31, 2021

Dressed head to toe in appropriately punk attire, sporting long locks and jet-black mullets, local band Skarlett Roxx put on a show over the weekend that is hard to forget. The rock and roll band...

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Family Folk Machine hosts first online mini-concert

Parker Jones, Arts Reporter November 12, 2020

This weekend, music lovers and folk enthusiasts alike can tune into the online premiere of Family Folk Machine’s special pandemic-era mini-concert. Family Folk Machine is a non-profit folk choir...

Photo of Christine Moad (Shadow Fox Photography).

Iowa City musician Miss Christine’s releases new song highlighting social justice

Megan Conroy, Arts Reporter November 10, 2020

The year 2020 has been a tumultuous year for the U.S., between the COVID-19 pandemic, social injustice, and the general election. For musician Miss Christine, her ability to create music has helped...

Photo Illustration by Raquele Decker.

UI-developed COVID-19 saliva tests make in-person rehearsals possible for performing arts departments

Josie Fischels, Arts Editor November 8, 2020

For the performing arts, the worldwide transition to digital interaction over Zoom has been particularly devastating. With limited options available to continue to provide their students a meaningful...

Hancher Auditorium is seen in Iowa City on Sunday, September 20th, 2020.

Timely jazz composition takes center stage at Hancher Auditorium

Tatiana Plowman, Arts Reporter October 26, 2020

“Jazz music is the power of now. There is no script. It's a conversation. The emotion is given to you by musicians as they make split-second decisions to fulfill what they feel the moment requires,”...

The local band known as Ped Mall play outside of Daydrink coffee shop in downtown Iowa City on Saturday, October 17, 2020.

Brewing a new beat: new coffee shop helps local band find its start

Josie Fischels, Arts Editor October 19, 2020

On a bustling evening outside the downtown Iowa City bars in late August, 20-year-old University of Iowa junior Ethan Traugh was doing one of the things he loved most: jamming on his guitar for passersby....

Blake Shaw and Dan Padley perform outside Goosetown Cafe on Tuesday Oct. 7, 2020. Guests watched from their tables outside as others gathered within the street to listen.

Live from Linn Street: Goosetown Cafe hosts outdoor shows

Megan Conroy, Arts Reporter October 12, 2020

Golden sunlight streamed through auburn-clad trees near Goosetown Cafe as local bass player and vocalist Blake Shaw and guitarist Dan Padley prepared for their set on a peaceful weekday afternoon...

Photo Illustration by Megan Conroy/Photos by Wyatt Dlouhy

Producing in a pandemic: local artists release new music

Megan Conroy, Arts Reporter October 7, 2020

For Elizabeth Moen and Elly Hofmaier, finding down time to create while at home doesn’t happen often. During the COVID-19 pandemic, however, both musicians have found themselves with ample time to...

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Changing the tune: Iowa City bands transition to virtual music production

Megan Conroy, Arts Reporter October 6, 2020

On a bitter chill night in February, the warm air of Gabe’s invited attendees to take refuge inside its walls. Concertgoers meandered upstairs as a local band, the Megababes, played its set. Soon...

Photo Illustration by Hannah Kinson

Black Pumas, Tank and the Bangas dazzle crowd with first virtual Homecoming performance

Parker Jones, Arts Reporter October 5, 2020

Bright colors, snazzy outfits, soft lighting, and chill vibes: this year’s Homecoming concert was one to remember for several reasons. The virtual concert, broadcasted on Scope Production’s...

Photo of David Zollo. Contributed.

David Zollo to captivate Coralville Farmers’ Market with Americano, roots music

Tatiana Plowman, Arts Reporter October 1, 2020

In the glow of the setting sun, Iowa City singer-songwriter David Zollo will kick off the work week with a free, live performance at the Coralville Farmers’ Market on Monday. Ready to dazzle his...

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UI alumni release compilation album to raise money for Cedar Rapids after derecho

Tatiana Plowman, Arts Reporter September 29, 2020

When the mid-August derecho hit the Cedar Rapids area, the inland hurricane left debris and damage citywide. Feeling the devastation of their former hometown from afar, duo Ed Bornstein and Andrew...