Halfloves, Hawthorne Heights and 12 more music acts to catch in Eastern Iowa this week

Brantley Gilbert

Country music star Brantley Gilbert brings his tour to Cedar Rapids. He's created a high-energy, in-your-face collection with plenty of adrenaline. 

7 p.m. today (5/10) | U.S. Cellular Center, 370 First Ave. NE, Cedar Rapids | $34.75 to $59.75

Kevin Gordon

Americana blues guitar poet, former Iowa City resident and Iowa Writers' Workshop alum Kevin Gordon returns to The Mill.

8 p.m. today (5/10) | The Mill, 120 E. Burlington St., Iowa City | $15 | Icmill.com

Stephen Simmons and Brian Johannesen

Stephen Simmons sharpens his rootsy folk-rock with his 10th album, mixing the twang of country music with sharp observations and the stomp of rural, roadhouse rock 'n' roll. Brian Johannesen, formerly of Iowa City, takes inspiration from the people and places he's encountered along his journey to make records that portray gritty, hopeful Americana. His latest release, 'Northern Town,' explores his favorite subjects — whiskey, women and wanderlust.

7 to 11 p.m. today (5/10) | Dick's Tap and Shake Room, 1602 E Ave. NE, Cedar Rapids | $6 advance, $8 door | Dickstapandshake.com

Domestic Blend

This six-piece from Omaha produces feel- good soul pop with elements of hip-hop and blues.

9 p.m. Friday (5/11) | The The Famous Mockingbird, 1064 Seventh Ave., Marion | $10

Halfloves

Indie rocking Halfloves mixes pop sensibilities with heady textures to create an emotionally charged sound.

8 p.m. Friday (5/11) | The Mill, 120 E. Burlington St., Iowa City | $8 advance, $10 day of show | Icmill.com

Hawthorne Heights

This alternative rock band from Dayton, Ohio, recently released 'Bad Frequencies,' its first release on Pure Noise Records.

6 p.m. Friday (5/11) | Gabe's, 330 E. Washington St., Iowa City | $15 | Icgabes.com

This Wheel's on Fire

This benefit for the Iowa City UNESCO City of Literature will celebrate the music and words of Bob Dylan. Performers include David Zollo & The Body Electric, Kevin 'B.F.' Burt, Greg Brown, The Recliners, Brian Johannesen, Elizabeth Moen and more.

7 p.m. Friday (5/11) | Englert Theatre, 221 E. Washington St., Iowa City | $15 to $25 | (319) 688-2653 or Englert.org

Mother's Day eve concert

The Cedar Rapids Community Orchestra will perform a family-friendly concert with works by Schubert, von Weber, Albinoni and Booker T & The MGs.

7 to 8 p.m. Saturday (5/12) | Cedar Hills Community Church, 6455 E Ave. NW, Cedar Rapids | Free

Family Folk Machine

The Family Folk Machine is celebrating its fifth anniversary with songs from previous concerts as well as a new piece, 'This Machine.' The all-ages, non-auditioned choir is supported by the Iowa City/Johnson County Senior Center.

3 to 5 p.m. Saturday (5/12) | Englert Theatre, 221 E. Washington St., Iowa City | Suggested donation of $10 adults, $5 kids

Ray Bonneville and Dave Tamkin

Ray Bonneville's style is blues-influenced and New Orleans-inspired. Dave Tamkin of Boulder has created his own rhythmic-acoustic style.

9:30 p.m. Saturday (5/12) | Dick's Tap and Shake Room, 1602 E Ave. NE, Cedar Rapids | $8 advance, $10 door | Dickstapandshake.com

A Bluegrass Night at the Opera

Old-fashioned bluegrass and acoustic music from Banjoy, The Great Bluegrass Herons and Straightback Chair.

7 p.m. Saturday (5/12) | Coggon Opera House, 209 E. Main St., Coggon | $15

Molly Durnin and Terry Shaw & The Mehaffey Bridge Boys

Molly Durnin was raised in the mountains of upstate New York and by 13 began writing background music for her brother's filmmaking videos.

7 p.m. Saturday (5/12) | Uptown Bill's, 730 S. Dubuque St., Iowa City | Suggested cover $5 to $10

Justin Townes Earle

Justin Townes Earle has established a reputation as a leader in the Americana music community.

8 p.m. Monday (5/14) | Codfish Hollow Barnstormers, 5013 288th Ave., Maquoketa | $25 advance, $30 day of show | Codfishhollowbarnstormers.com

Traveller

Traveller is the side project of solo artists Jonny Fritz, Robert Ellis and Cory Chisel. Also performing will be Dusk and Izaak Opatz.

8 p.m. Wednesday (5/16) | Codfish Hollow Barnstormers, 5013 288th Ave., Maquoketa | $20 to $25 | Codfishhollowbarnstormers.com