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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

UI alum, musician to release his first solo album

UI alum, musician to release his first solo album

Maria Kuiper, [email protected] March 22, 2018

Starting from his Waverly, Iowa, home, a University of Iowa alumnus has created music for roughly 10 years now. Skyler Gonzalez — better known by his stage name, Dizzy Bridges — will release...

Alum revolutionizes roots-Americana music

Alum revolutionizes roots-Americana music

Joshua Balicki, [email protected] March 21, 2018
Ryne Doughty’s roots-Americana music is deeply set in real-life experiences. Doughty will perform at 6 p.m. Friday at Big Grove.
Pieta Brown: The geography of music

Pieta Brown: The geography of music

Troy Aldrich, [email protected] March 21, 2018
Pieta Brown brings her homegrown music back to her roots with a senes called This Land is Your Land.
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The Cactus Blossoms performs at Big Grove Brewery

Troy Aldrich, [email protected] March 9, 2018
The Cactus Blossoms take their US tour to Big Grove Brewery. 
Flat Black Studio's interior is seen on Tuesday, Mar. 6, 2018. Soul Sherpa, a Cedar Rapids-based funk/soul band, recorded at the 24-channel studio during summer of 2017. (The Daily Iowan/Olivia Sun)

Cedar Rapids band Soul Sherpa debuts its new album this Friday at the Mill

Troy Aldrich, [email protected] March 8, 2018

Soul Sherpa has played in Iowa City for roughly two years, and the fusion-jazz-inspired music collective has only two singles to show for the work. The band will bring a fresh set of tracks to the Mill...

The Elias String Quartet visits Hancher, exhibiting international collaboration

The Elias String Quartet visits Hancher, exhibiting international collaboration

Sarah Stortz, [email protected] March 6, 2018
Cellist of internationally renowned quartet discusses her relationship with music and her fellow musicians.
Soloist from Agni performs as audience watches during the Acapella Fall Festival in the IMU Main Lounge on Monday, Nov. 13, 2017. The four groups performed a mix of the Penatonix, Hozier, Sia, and Florence and the Machine. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

ISA hosts Gathe Raho a cappella competition

Paul Elwell, [email protected] March 5, 2018
The Indian Student Alliance continues a tradition with Gathe Raho, a nationwide a capella competition.
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“Motown: The Musical” to light up Hancher

Tonight through March 4, Hancher will host Motown: The Musical, about a record label that changed the scope of the music industry for years to come.
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.