Ed Condran

The band's combination of retro soul, infectious pop and bits of old school new wave has turned ears and inspires fans to move during the act's concerts.

When Miranda Hillard announces that she intends to divorce protagonist Daniel Hillard, the latter poses as Euphegenia Doubtfire. Hillard's disguise fools his family, and he re-enters the home as a housekeeper in order to remain with the three children he shares with his wife. Miranda Hillard starts dating her old friend Stu. Hijinks ensue.

“Celtic Throne II: Psalter of Ireland” will bring song and dance from the Emerald Isle to the Paramount Theatre Sunday, Jan. 25.

For those who want to hear live Grateful Dead, Steely Dan and John Prine covers, it's time to look for local tribute band The Whiskey Fund.

You never know what can happen at a monster truck show. The cacophonous Monster X event, which is slated for Saturday, Jan. 24 at the Alliant Energy PowerHouse, is unpredictable.

The veteran New Orleans act will take it up a notch at the Englert Sunday, Jan. 18.

Drillbit, an apt name for a jackhammering metal band, will showcase such heavy songs as "Deadneck," "Defecated Remains" and "Massacre," among other uplifting tracks on Saturday at CSPS's Cold Shock 2, the second annual Iowa Metal Underground Midwest Death Metal Showcase.

Hatis Noit, who will perform Tuesday, Jan 20 at the Englert Theatre, layers her vocals and presents deep, baroque songs.

The Grammy Award-winning artist will perform Friday, Jan. 16 at the Englert.

Johan Strauss II's masterwork, which will be performed Jan. 16 and 18 by the Cedar Rapids Opera with Orchestra Iowa at the Paramount Theatre, is a breezy production that features mistaken identities, scandalous love interests, surprising chaos and unpredictable, amusing outcomes.

G. Love & the Special Sauce will showcase its latest album, ‘Ode to R.L.’ at Wildwood Saloon in Iowa City.

Miles Nielsen & the Rusted Hearts return to CSPS Hall Friday, Jan. 9.

Southeast Iowa country band Linc & the Drifters will perform Saturday, Dec. 27, at Wildwood Saloon.

"The Reason We Celebrate," slated for Saturday at CSPS Hall, will be as eclectic as the crowd Lamaria Purchase hopes to draw.

Euforquestra, which will perform Friday at the Englert Theatre for its "Home for the Holidays“ show, will deliver its amalgam of funk, rock and world music.