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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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A conversation on style & music

A conversation on style & music

Julia DiGiacomo, [email protected] February 26, 2018
Hip-Hop curator for Spotify Tuma Basa and brand strategist Courtney Rhodes join for a conversation on music and style.
Country icon Marty Stuart and his Fabulous Superlatives headlines Englert in Iowa City

Country icon Marty Stuart and his Fabulous Superlatives headlines Englert in Iowa City

Joshua Balicki, [email protected] February 22, 2018
The five-time Grammy winner Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives will headline the Englert.
Supporters of Bernie Sanders gather in an area of The Mill while the Iowa caucus results come in on CNN. The Mill hosted a watch party on February 1st, 2016. (The Daily Iowan/Kyle Close)

Gaelynn Lea set to play the Mill on Tuesday

Troy Aldrich, [email protected] February 20, 2018
Gaelynn Lea heads to the Mill on her way back to her homeland. She has been touring the country, but calls the Midwest home.
Members of the Blake Shaw Quintet perform at The Mill in Iowa City on Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2018. (Matthew Finley/The Daily Iowan)

Two jazz trios rocked the Mill last Friday

Troy Aldrich, [email protected] February 19, 2018
Jazz takes over the Mill with a thrill and some tunes over the moon.
Community members listened to a talk held at Big Grove Taproom on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018. Multiple researches from the University of Iowa used 3D mapping technology to scan beer caves on the north side of Iowa City. This lecture was a part of a series held by Big Grove, detailing the history of brewing in Iowa City. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Caroline Smith leaves Big Grove with listening ears and teary eyes.

Troy Aldrich, [email protected] February 19, 2018
Caroline Smith and Elizabeth Moen show was first Big Grove event to charge for tickets.
Jason T.Lewis and his band's perform at Big Grove Brewery on Friday,Feb. 9th, 2018. (Gaoyuan Pan/The Daily Iowan)

Jason T. Lewis and Sad Iron Music Perform at Big Grove Brewery

Rhiana Chickering, [email protected] February 13, 2018
On Feb. 9 at Big Grove, Jason T. Lewis performed original music and covers of music classics as the audience members tapped their feet and hung on every lyric.
Postmodern Jukebox swings into Iowa City’s Englert

Postmodern Jukebox swings into Iowa City’s Englert

Sarah Stortz, [email protected] February 8, 2018
Sara Niemietz discusses her history working with Postmodern Jukebox before her Feb. 11 performance.
Blues musician Kevin Burt poses for a portrait in his Coralville home on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018. Burt recently won awards in the acoustic category at the International Blues Festival in Memphis. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Local musician wins International Blues Challenge after 20 years of performing

February 8, 2018
Coralville musician Kevin Burt has earned the spot of Iowa’s representative blues musician.
Undergraduate and Graduate students in the University of Iowa College of Dance perform in the Faculty/Graduate Concert dance performance at Space Place Theater on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018 (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

University of Iowa Dance Department Presents Faculty/Graduate Concert

February 8, 2018
The University of Iowa Dance Department will present a diverse set of works choreographed by the UI Dance faculty and graduate students.
The Jonas Brothers arrive at the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, on Jan. 31, 2010. (Jay L. Clendenin/Los Angeles Times/MCT)

Ten albums released ten years ago

Natalie Betz, [email protected] February 8, 2018
These albums and songs once ruled the charts and our radios. Now, they're a decade old. Here are some of the best 2008 throwbacks.
Lead vocalist Lauren Mayberry of the Scottish electronic band CHVRCHES, sings during their set on the Pentacrest in Iowa City on Friday, Oct. 9. The group performed a free show in honor of homecoming week. (The Daily Iowan/Brooklynn Kascel)

Hinterland Music Festival announces fourth annual lineup

Claire Dietz, [email protected] February 6, 2018
The Des Moines based Hinterland Music Festival announces its lineup. Hinterland focuses on its unique, Midwestern location, drawing attention to a mix of urban and rural essences.
The crowd during an Afroman concert at Gabe's on Saturday, 28 January 2017. The venue was sold out a week prior to the performance that featured Afroman alongside supporting acts with Semi Sixteenz, A$thmattic, Derek James, A-Wet$ & Jack Sueno, C Jones, and DJ Peer Pressure. (The Daily Iowan/James Year)

Austin to play Gabe’s

Troy Aldrich, [email protected] February 6, 2018
Jeff Austin will bring bluegrass to Gabe’s today, mandolin and all.