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Music Jul. 13, 2022 6:00 am1252d ago
Parody master bringing more obscure material to sold-out Cedar Rapids show
Music Jul. 7, 2022 2:03 am1258d ago
Owen, who will perform July 14 at the Delaware County Fair in Manchester, is six albums in to his 15-year career. “Greetings From ... Jake Owen” is full of playful, wistful and at times, earnest songs.
Music Jun. 30, 2022 3:03 am1265d ago
Rundgren — became one of the most daring and inventive figures in the history of rock. During the early ’70s, “Todd is God” signs were staples at his concerts.
Music Jun. 30, 2022 3:02 am1265d ago
Rockers bringing hits, new music to free 4thFest outdoor show
Music Jun. 23, 2022 6:00 am1272d ago
Terrance Simien bringing zydeco sounds to Iowa City Jazz Festival next week.
Things To Do Jun. 15, 2022 6:00 am1280d ago
The live version of the podcast stops Friday at the Englert Theatre in Iowa City.
Music Jun. 9, 2022 6:00 am1286d ago
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.
Music Jun. 2, 2022 4:15 am1293d ago
There will be no dozing off when Asleep at the Wheel takes the stage at the Iowa Arts Festival June 4.
Music May. 26, 2022 6:00 am1300d ago
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.
Music May. 26, 2022 6:00 am1300d ago
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?”
Music May. 18, 2022 6:00 am1308d ago
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.
Music May. 18, 2022 6:00 am1308d ago
Sara Evans is rocking a retro look with a blonde wig, which screams ’60s siren, for the cover of her latest album, “Copy That.”
Music May. 12, 2022 6:00 am1314d ago
Southern Culture on the Skids is coming to the Wildwood Smokehouse and Saloon in Iowa City on May 19.
Music Apr. 28, 2022 5:45 am1328d ago
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.
Music Apr. 21, 2022 6:00 am1335d ago
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.

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