Ed Condran

Complacency in the world of music can be a killer. That's why Kip Moore has kept a fairly spartan life, which has yet to include a wife and children.

There will be no dozing off when Asleep at the Wheel takes the stage at the Iowa Arts Festival June 4.

The Irish vocal ensemble normally makes the rounds in the vicinity of St. Patrick's Day, but everything is a bit different because of pandemic pauses.

Lewis, who will perform Sunday at the McGrath Amphitheatre in Cedar Rapids, lays out his pointed opinions with his latest hit, “Am I the Only One,” a right-wing anthem which assails The Boss: “Am I the only one who quits singing along/Every time they play a Springsteen song?”

Ian isn't on a final tour in name only ala Kiss or Cher. The veteran folkie, who will perform Sunday at the Englert Theatre in Iowa City, insists this is her final run through North America.

Sara Evans is rocking a retro look with a blonde wig, which screams ’60s siren, for the cover of her latest album, “Copy That.”

Southern Culture on the Skids is coming to the Wildwood Smokehouse and Saloon in Iowa City on May 19.

Georger Thorogood crafted his share of hits, such as “Bad to the Bone” and “I Drink Alone,” but his revamped takes on buried blues tunes are his calling card. Thorogood, who will perform Tuesday at the Paramount Theatre in downtown Cedar Rapids, still delivers the songs with laudable energy bouncing all over the stage.

Megadeth aficionados will have to bide their time to experience the fresh cuts since the band, which performs Wednesday at the Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids, refuses to preview tracks.

Alt metal band playing ‘A Farewell to Kings’ in its entirety.

Iowa City-based band inducted into Iowa Rock ’n’ Roll Hall of Fame

Singer-songwriter Dick Prall, former owner of Dick’s Tap & Shake Room in Cedar Rapids, returning to CSPS with new music.

Comedian, writer Chelsea Handler will perform April 14, 2022, at the Paramount Theatre in Cedar Rapids.

Mission Creek concert rescheduled for April 22

Melissa Manchester penned such well-crafted tunes as “Shine Like You Should,” “We've Got Time” and “Headlines.” She will perform Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at the Paramount Theatre in Cedar Rapids.