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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

Elizabeth Moen performs a solo set during a concert at Trumpet Blossom Cafe on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019. The concert features local artists Sinner Frenz, Good Morning Midnight, Elizabeth Moen, and Karen Meat.

Trumpet Blossom offers variety of sound on a noisy Friday night

Naomi Hofferber, Senior Reporter December 7, 2019

The small, dimly lit café, where there were double the bodies than there were seats, provided the casual setting for Friday night’s musical offerings. Patrons drank and talked at candle lit tables,...

Anthony Worden and the Illiterati hope to rock their retro love in upcoming concert and new album

Anthony Worden and the Illiterati hope to rock their retro love in upcoming concert and new album

Austin J. Yerington, Arts Reporter December 5, 2019

In an office studio on Church Street, Iowa City-based band Anthony Worden and the Illiterati have recently finished working on their first album, Voila. The band is now preparing for their last show of...

Joy of the season celebrated at Hancher with Cajun music performance

Joy of the season celebrated at Hancher with Cajun music performance

Samantha Murray, Arts Reporter December 5, 2019

Famous Louisiana-based group BeauSoleil is coming to Hancher Auditorium to perform their show, “A Cajun Christmas,” on Dec. 7. The band continues the tradition of Cajun music and the spirit of Louisiana,...

The Marcus King Band performs at the Englert Theatre on Thursday, November 21, 2019. King is a fourth-generation musician, tracing back to his great-grandfather playing the fiddle.

Photos: The Marcus King Band at the Englert (11/21/19)

Katina Zentz, Creative Director November 22, 2019

On Thursday, November 21, The Marcus King Band made their Iowa City stop in their "El Dorado Tour"  at the Englert Theatre. King is a fourth-generation and 23-year-old musician and has been performing...

The Marcus King Band performs at the Englert Theatre on Thursday, November 21, 2019. King is a fourth-generation musician and is traveling with his band on their El Dorado tour.

Soul, blues, and rock ‘n’ roll: The Marcus King Band shake up Englert Theater

Austin J. Yerington, Arts Reporter November 22, 2019

Iowa City got a visit from arguably one of the most talented modern guitarists in rock ’n’ roll touring today, Marcus King, front man to the Marcus King Band, on Nov. 21 at the Englert. Before the...

Joy in dance, music coming with Contra-Tiempo, Las Cafeteras

Joy in dance, music coming with Contra-Tiempo, Las Cafeteras

Samantha Murray, Arts Reporter November 20, 2019

Los Angeles-based dance company Contra-Tiempo and band Las Cafeteras will bring their show “joyUS, justUS” to Hancher Auditorium for one night only today. According to Contra-Tiempo founder and...

Musician Micah Goebel plays the guitar during a performance by the band Vintage at the Vue Rooftop on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. Vintage regularly plays American classic rock hits including “Brown Eyed Girl” by Van Morrison and “Take it Easy” by The Eagles.

Keeping music of the ‘60s and ‘70s alive: Vintage comes to Vue Rooftop

Samantha Murray, Arts Reporter November 17, 2019

Through the glow of the ever changing colored lights, Vintage, a cover band from Cedar Rapids featuring music of the '60s and '70s, played at the Vue Rooftop on Nov. 16. The large oval lights hanging...

Fighting for equitable representation in classical composition: Sarah Cahill set to perform in Voxman Music Building

Fighting for equitable representation in classical composition: Sarah Cahill set to perform in Voxman Music Building

Kyler Johnson, Arts Reporter November 17, 2019

Mozart, Bach, Beethoven — these three names are ubiquitous to most any corner of the classical music world and seen synonymous as great. Pianist Sarah Cahill, seeking to change the perception of music...

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Irish dance and song cherished with “I Lift My Lamp”

Pedro Barragan, Arts Reporter November 16, 2019

On Nov. 15, the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts will present “I Lift My Lamp,” the first of a series of performances that celebrate immigration.  “I Lift My Lamp” will consist of...

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James Tutson and The Rollback to play newest songs at upcoming Big Grove performance

Austin J. Yerington, Arts Reporter November 14, 2019

In a warmly lit living room, the members of Iowa City-based band, James Tutson and The Rollback, told stories, teased each other, and laughed. The band will perform at Big Grove Brewery and Taproom premiering...

Dax, a hip hop artist, from Canada performs at Gabe’s on Tuesday, November 12, 2019. Dax stopped into Iowa City on his it’s Different Now tour. (Raquele Decker/The Daily Iowan)

YouTube hip hop artist Dax stops at Gabe’s as part of his first ever tour

Samantha Murray, Arts Reporter November 13, 2019

For over an hour and a half, opener after opener rapped and energized Gabe’s into its signature vibration of seemingly everything. Each artist layered a new excitement onto the stage while remaining...

Canadian countryman Corb Lund sings Western spirit to Iowa City

Canadian countryman Corb Lund sings Western spirit to Iowa City

Kyler Johnson, Arts Reporter November 11, 2019

Within five minutes of the opening act strumming its first notes, the open, wooden floor of Wildwood Smokehouse and Saloon had its first couple dance in the openness. The floor’s first pair was soon...

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