Summer of the Arts

Jazz Brunch
2024-07-07 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Vue Rooftop, 328 S. Clinton Street Suite A, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
Reserve your spot at the Jazz Brunch today! Enjoy a delicious brunch buffet accompanied by the sounds of the Murphy Fisher Quartet, and a beautiful view from Vue Rooftop. All proceeds support the Iowa City Jazz Festival.
Tickets
$35 adult; $15 children under 12

Reese Pike Trio
2024-07-07 12:00 - 13:00 | Oaknoll Side Stage-Iowa City Jazz Festival, 25 S. Clinton St., Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
About: The Reese Pike Trio is made up of Reese Pike on piano, Vivian Shanley on bass, and Brian Zeglis on drums. Reese and Vivian are currently students at Lawrence University, where they frequently perform together and are the co-presidents of the Jazz and Gender Equity Initiative. Reese is originally from Omaha, Nebraska and studies with Bill Carrothers and Dr. Catherine Kautsky. She is pursuing degrees in both music and Spanish. At Lawrence, Reese has been a member of Lawrence University Jazz Ensemble, jazz combos, Wind Ensemble, chamber music groups, and frequently accompanies both singers and instrumentalists. She was honored to be selected to perform with Carl Allen at the inauguration of Lawrence’s current president, Laurie Carter. Reese regularly performs in a wide variety of musical styles, including a solo piano performance of contemporary classical music written by Gabriela Lena Frank at the 2022 Omaha Under the Radar Festival. She has also opened for Champian Fulton. The winner of the 2020 Nebraska Jazz Orchestra Young Jazz Artist Competition, she is passionate about expanding representation within the jazz world.

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Artist Booths and Fun Stops
2024-07-07 12:00 - 16:00 | Clinton St., 10 S. Clinton St., Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
Check out the artist booths and Fun Stops on Clinton Street, as you go to and from the Main and Side stages! The artists feature a variety of items, and local organizations provide a range of activities at Fun Stops.

Culinary Delights and Beverage Garden
2024-07-07 12:00 - 16:00 | Iowa Avenue, 105 Iowa Avenue, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
Grab food from one (or more) of many vendors, then stop by the Beverage Garden!
Parents/Guardians: please note that you can bring minors into the Beverage Garden.
Last call in the Beverage Garden: 30 minutes before closing
Sales stop in the Beverage Garden: 15 minutes before closing

Trio Grismore
2024-07-07 13:00 - 14:00 | Strauss Community Stage – Iowa City Jazz Festival, 16 N Clinton Street, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
About: A trio of friends since the early 1990’s, Steve Grismore, Mitch Towne and Tim Crumley have partnered up to create Trio Grismore. Their trio is a tribute to the classic guitar and organ trios first established in the 1950’s and 60’s. Drawing inspiration from the music of American jazz guitarist Grant Green, you will hear works either written or inspired by Green. But of course their music sends a nod out to a few of the great organists such as John Patton, Jimmy Smith, and Larry Young. You will also find in Trio Grismore, elements of saxophonists Lou Donaldson and Joe Henderson. An evening inspired by great music performed by great musicians

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Sam Ross Quintet
2024-07-07 14:00 - 15:00 | Oaknoll Side Stage-Iowa City Jazz Festival, 25 S. Clinton St., Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
About: The Sam Ross Quintet is a jazz combo made up of performers, composers, and educators. Sam Ross is a Iowa City based tenor saxophonist currently pursuing his bachelor’s degree in Jazz Performance at the University of Iowa, where he studies with Dr. Damani Phillips. He will be joined by musicians including saxophonist Marvin Truong and pianist Carson Parker. With special emphasis on feel, culture, and historical aspects of the music, this group provides a great mix of new and original music.

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10 of Soul
2024-07-07 15:00 - 16:00 | Strauss Community Stage – Iowa City Jazz Festival, 16 N Clinton Street, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
About: This Quad Cities-based funk/soul band has been blowing up the Iowa/Illinois live music scene over the past twelve years. During that time, they have headlined many events, including the Iowa and Quad Cities Soul Festivals, the Bix Streetfest, Cedar Rapids’ Jazz Under the Stars, CR Market After Dark, Dubuque and All That Jazz, Beaverdale Fall Fest, River House and Tangled Wood concert series, and many more. They have also shared the stage/opened for Morris Day and the Time, Lalah Hathaway, Here Come the Mummies, the Travoltas, and many other national touring acts. During the “indoor” months, they can be seen at the Rhythm City and Riverside Casinos, as well as The Rust Belt, RIBCO, Rascals, the Redstone Room, and various weddings and corporate functions.

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Dave Zollo
2024-07-09 18:30 - 20:00 | James Alan McPherson Park, 1858 7th Ave Ct, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
Sponsored by Firmstone Real Estate

About: Since bursting onto the midwestern music scene with the band High and Lonesome in 1992, David Zollo has had a busy career. Along with constant touring, in the U.S and Europe, with High and Lonesome (1992-1998) and his current band, The Body Electric (1998-present) Zollo has recorded 7 records of his own material. Despite the many things Zollo has done during his career, it is as a live performer that many feel he’s at his best.

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Web: http://www.davezollo.com/
Other links: https://www.facebook.com/david.zollo/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBWcDyxS4LM

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Vibe
2024-07-12 18:30 - 21:00 | Dr. Suzanne Stock Ped Mall Stage – Iowa Arts Festival, 210 S Dubuque Street, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
Sponsored by Vortex Digital Business Solutions

About: Based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the members of Vibe have been playing together in various projects for the last 10 years. We’re six friends who love jamming together and connecting with audiences to create a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere where we can all benefit from the inspiration of music. Come vibe with Alicia Monee, Kelsey Madsen, Gerard Estella, Greg Kanz, EJ Swavv & Lincoln Ginsberg as we play classic songs reimagined.

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Barbie
2024-07-13 21:00 - 23:30 | Iowa City Municipal Airport, 1801 Riverside Dr., Iowa City, 52246
Pre-show activities with ImOn
Sponsored by Sobaski Abbey Carpet & Flooring
Runtime: 1hr 54 min
Rating: PG-13
Starring: Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, America Ferrera
Plot: Barbie finds herself pondering the nature of her existence after a number of unusual incidents in her otherwise perfect life. This leads her to leave Barbieland for the Real World alongside her friend Ken. Will Barbie’s trip to reality be able to sort out her newfound existential crisis or will Mattel themselves catch up to her and put her back in her box before then?
Watch the trailer HERE!
*Start times are an estimation based on sunset and are subject to change

Kevin Burt
2024-07-16 18:30 - 20:00 | Willow Creek Park, 1117 Teg Dr, Iowa City, IA, 52246, United States
The Iowa Children’s Museum is providing activities at this event!
Sponsored by On With Life

About: For nearly 3 decades, Kevin Burt, Iowa Blues Hall of Fame member (class of 2019), has been mesmerizing audiences with his powerfully smooth and soulful vocal. Paired with his unique harmonica and guitar presentation along with his quick wit, Burt engages with his audience touching their souls while tickling their funny bones.

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Web: https://www.kevinburtmusic.com/
Other links: www.facebook.com/KevinBurtMusic
https://www.instagram.com/kevinburtsblues/
www.twitter.com/KevinBurtMusic

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Eat for the Arts at Joseph's Steakhouse
2024-07-18 17:00 - 21:00 | Joseph’s Steakhouse, 212 S. Clinton St., Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
Eat for the Arts at Joseph’s Steakhouse on July 18! 15% of the cost of your meal will be donated to our always-free arts programming.
Make it a date, a friend’s night, or treat yourself to a fine dining experience!

Charlotte Blu AND Natural Habits
2024-07-19 18:30 - 21:00 | Dr. Suzanne Stock Ped Mall Stage – Iowa Arts Festival, 210 S Dubuque Street, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
Sponsored by Luna’s Tacos
Schedule:
6:30 PM: Charlotte Blu
7:30 PM: Natural Habits

About: Charlotte Blu is a talented singer-songwriter who has captivated audiences with her soulful vocals and heartfelt lyrics. Born and raised in a small town in the Midwest, Charlotte’s love for music began at a young age when she started playing guitar and singing in church. After her 2019 appearance on NBC’s “The Voice”, Charlotte continues to make a name for herself with her unique blend of blues, soul, and pop influences which is earning her a devoted fan base.
In 2022, Charlotte released her debut EP, “The Colors of You” which showcased her songwriting skills and powerful vocals. Charlotte is currently working on new material and working with other talented artists. In addition to her music career, Charlotte is also an advocate for mental health awareness in women and young people.

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About: Natural Habits is self-defined as “original midwestern roots rock” – not quite country, not quite pop, not quite rock and roll. Fronted by singer/songwriter Nikki Lunden Trotter, this band brings your mind and heart to full attention with personal and complex songs of love, addiction, recovery and even gets political at times.
Natural Habits consists of Nikki Lunden Trotter (The Trollies, Heinous Canis, Lunden Reign), Seth “Puma” Koenig on drums (The Trollies, Heinous Canis, Lunatics on Pogosticks), Adam Grosso on bass (The Trollies, Euforquestra, Jumbies), Dave Helmer on guitar (Crystal City, Dave Helmer Band) and the one and only Smudge on hand percussion.

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Web: https://naturalhabitsband.com/
Other links: https://www.facebook.com/NaturalHabitsBand/

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Spies in Disguise
2024-07-20 21:00 - 23:00 | Mercer Park, 1317 Dover St, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
Pre-show activities with ImOn
Sponsored by Storelocal Storage
Runtime: 1hr 42min
Rating: PG
Starring: Tom Holland, Will Smith, Rashida Jones
Plot: Lance Sterling is the world’s greatest spy, who successfully accomplishes even the most dangerous missions with suave and a ready quip. Socially awkward genius Walter Beckett is a tech geek whose bizarre, non-lethal gadgets make him a running joke in the agency. An unexpected event forces them to rely on each other in order to save the world, but there’s one small feathered problem…
You can watch the trailer HERE!
*Start times are an estimation based on sunset and are subject to change.

The Feralings
2024-07-23 18:30 - 20:00 | North Market Square Park, 600 Fairchild St., Iowa City, 52245
Sponsored by Martin Construction

About: Ralph Waldo Emerson. Diesel. Morning glories. AM radio. These all influence Iowa acoustic roots trio The Feralings, as do the gently sloping landscapes of the Iowa countryside and the sound of tornado sirens squealing and the rumble of trucks on I-80. Their songwriting reflects friendship, imperfection, magic, and a big love for storytelling, as well as the folk, bluegrass, jazz, alt-country, Americana, gospel, and roots that form each member’s musical DNA.
Their debut EP, titled simply “The Feralings”, was recorded over the course of several years, as the band navigated parenthood, life changes, and personal struggles, and it showcases the power and intimacy of the band’s enthralling live performances. The band is currently in the process of recording their long-awaited follow-up album.

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Web: http://www.theferalings.com/
Other links: https://www.facebook.com/TheFeralings

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Vivian Shanley Quartet AND Betsy Hickok and Ron Roberts Quartet
2024-07-26 18:30 - 21:00 | Dr. Suzanne Stock Ped Mall Stage – Iowa Arts Festival, 210 S Dubuque Street, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
Sponsored by The Graduate Hotel
Schedule:
6:30 PM: Vivian Shanley Quartet
7:30 PM: Betsy Hickok and Ron Roberts Quartet

About: The Vivian Shanley Quartet is a jazz combo made up of Iowa-based performers, composers, and educators. Vivian Shanley is a DownBeat award-winning bassist from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and she is currently studying music education and bass performance with Mark Urness at Lawrence University. Ana Koch studies guitar at the University of Iowa, where she is pursuing a nursing major and has completed her music minor. Sam Ross is a saxophone student at The University of Iowa, pursuing a BM in Jazz Performance and studying with Dr. Damani Phillips. Farren Johnson is an elementary art teacher in Grinnell, and she drums with the Iowa Women’s Jazz Orchestra, the IWJO Sextet, and Chameleon Society

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About: Vocalist Betsy Hickok performs sensitive and swinging interpretations of jazz standards. She has appeared in the Des Moines Metro Arts Jazz in July series, the Iowa City Jazz Festival, Noce Jazz Cabaret, and other regional venues with some of Iowa’s top musicians. Guitarist Ron Roberts is a Chicago area native who has played regularly with artists throughout central Iowa.

Ron and Betsy have performed together since 2010 and received a Special Recognition Award in 2019 from the Des Moines Community Jazz Center Hall of Fame. Ryan Smith is a woodwind specialist living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, who has performed throughout the Midwest and in Brazil, Italy, Hong Kong, and China. Drew Morton, bassist and multimedia artist, is a regular musician with various groups in the area including Jack Lion, Koplant No, and Christopher’s Very Happy Band.

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Dave Zollo & The Body Electric
2024-07-27 18:30 - 21:00 | Riverfront Crossings Park, 1001 S. Clinton St., Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
Sponsored by Shaner Magalhães, Urban Acres Realtor and Nanci Kohl, State Farm Agent

About: Since bursting onto the midwestern music scene with the band High and Lonesome in 1992, David Zollo has had a busy career. Along with constant touring, in the U.S and Europe, with High and Lonesome (1992-1998) and his current band, The Body Electric (1998-present) Zollo has recorded 7 records of his own material. Despite the many things Zollo has done during his career, it is as a live performer that many feel he’s at his best.

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Web: http://www.davezollo.com/
Other links: https://www.facebook.com/david.zollo/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBWcDyxS4LM

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Blake Shaw
2024-07-30 18:30 - 20:00 | Emma J. Harvat Square, 904 Walker Cir, Iowa City, IA, 52245, United States
Sponsored by the Peninsula Neighborhood

About: Blake Shaw is a composer/arranger, bandleader, double/electric bassist, vocalist, private lessons teacher, and jazz professor at Cornell College and Mt Mercy College. Originally from Lisbon, Iowa, Blake has earned an Associate of Arts degree from Kirkwood Community College as well as a Bachelor of Music (‘13) and Master of Arts (‘17) degree both from the University of Iowa. He has called Iowa City, IA home for the past 14yrs where he has provided insight on festival boards for around half that time for the Iowa City Jazz Festival as well as the Iowa City Pride Fest where he serves as Entertainment Director. Shaw is a frequent performer and band leader in many different groups across Iowa and the US. He can also be found teaching private lessons to young dedicated classical and jazz double bass players. Shaw has had the pleasure of playing with jazz greats like Carmen Bradford, Wycliffe Gordon, Rachel Eckroth, Dave Pietro, O’had Talmor, and Dick Oatts. He’s also been in groups opening for bands like Kurt Elling, Charlie Hunter, Lake Street Dive, Donny McCaslin, Margaret Glaspy, John Raymond and the Real Feels, Bridget Kearney, Caroline Smith, The Marcus King Band, and Euforquestra. You may go “like” all of his cute pics on instagram @theeblakebass.

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Web: https://blakeshawbass.bandcamp.com/music
Other links: https://www.facebook.com/blakeshawbass

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The Fabulous Trutones AND Cedar County Cobras
2024-08-02 18:30 - 21:00 | Dr. Suzanne Stock Ped Mall Stage – Iowa Arts Festival, 210 S Dubuque Street, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
Sponsored by KCJJ Radio
Schedule
6:30 PM: The Fabulous Trutones
7:55 PM: Cedar County Cobras

About: The Fabulous Trutones. That’s what happens when three veteran musicians come together with a singular purpose….to present their original music with intensity, passion and joy. Over the past nine years, from their early days in the local pubs of Cedar Falls and Waterloo Iowa, then branching out to bigger venues in neighboring cities throughout the Cedar Valley, to becoming yearly favorites at some of the area’s largest festivals, their devoted following has grown along with their unique sound and electric, high-energy performances. Catch one of their shows, join the fun and follow them into the future. It’s just going to get better and better….”
Tim Wagoner, guitarist and lead vocalist, began playing piano at the age of 8, picked up guitar at the age of 10 and went on to major in music at the University of Northern Iowa. Following this musical path eventually led him to Dallas TX and 10 years in the Texas blues scene, then 20 years in Nashville TN as a song writer, studio musician and live performer, traveling for 8 years with notable New Orleans based blues band, Big Al & The Heavyweights, covering the lower 48 and releasing 5 CDs. With The Fabulous TruTones, he continues the journey.
Paul Ferguson, bass guitarist and vocalist, began playing professionally in his teens and never looked back. A prominent figure in the Midwest music scene for most of his life, Paul also spent years in Dallas TX, working with R&B, blues and original acts. A founding member of successful area bands like Sugar Daddy, Homestretch, Surprise, Major Healey, Wagg and Stackhouse, Paul brings it all to The Fabulous TruTones. Nothing stands for long without a strong foundation. Thanks to Paul, The Fabulous TruTones stand tall.
James Dreier, percussionist, began his professional career at age 16 by walking into the basement of Waterloo bassist Paul Ferguson to join the Fabulous Pawns. Thus began his musical odyssey, spanning 50+ years, including a 9-year stint in Boston (Berklee College of Music) and 21 years as a jazz professor at the University of Iowa. Throughout, Dreier has been a member of numerous groups, playing and recording jazz, blues, rock, funk, Latin and more. At this end of the spectrum, he is an Emeritus (retired) professor, playing with another “fabulous” group, The Fabulous TruTones, with that same bass player from 1969. Dreier also plays with the classic rock band, The Beaker Brothers, as well as the jazz group 3 Dawgs and a Bone.

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About: Cedar County Cobras play American Roots & Blues music from the last century. The music takes on an “old time” blues feel that would most likely be found in a juke-joint down a gravel road in rural Iowa. Arriving with an upright bass, foot-drum, mandolin, and a collection of guitars this duo plays music that is best described as “boot-stompin” delta blues and roots blues.

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Web: https://cedarcountycobras.com/
Other links: https://cedarcountycobras.com/press-kit

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Hercules
2024-08-03 20:30 - 22:00 | Pepperwood Plaza, 1067 Hwy 6 E, Iowa City, 52240
Sponsored by South of 6 Iowa City Business District
Runtime: 1hr 27min
Rating: PG
Starring: Tate Donovan, Danny DeVito, James Woods
Plot: Hercules, a son of gods turned demi-god, needs to perform a rite of passage on Earth to prove himself worthy of living with the gods on Mount Olympus. With his satyr mentor, Philoctetes, along for the ride, Hercules must learn how to use his strength to defeat a series of evil creatures and stop the plans of Hades.
Watch the trailer HERE!
*Start times are an estimation based on sunset and are subject to change.

Crystal City Trio
2024-08-06 18:30 - 20:00 | Northside Market Place, Market Street, Linn Street, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
Sponsored by Artifacts

About: Crystal City is fronted by Dave Helmer and Sam Drella. Helmer is a Midwestern singer/songwriter from eastern Iowa with blue-collar roots. Influenced by Paul Westerberg, Tom Petty, John Prine, and Townes Van Zandt, Helmer’s songs are approachable and relatable, touching on themes of love and loss, being good to each other, and celebrating life. Crystal City’s most recent release “Three-Dimensionality” brings together some of Iowa’s finest musicians, blending elements of rock, pop, Americana, and jazz, and showcases a more mature and thought-provoking side of the band.

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Web: https://crystalcitymusic.com/
Other links: https://www.facebook.com/crystalcitymusic
https://youtube.com/crystalcitymusic

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Flash in a Pan AND River Glen and Band
2024-08-09 18:30 - 21:00 | Dr. Suzanne Stock Ped Mall Stage – Iowa Arts Festival, 210 S Dubuque Street, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
Sponsored by Keystone IT
Schedule
6:30 PM: Flash in a Pan
7:55 PM: River Glen

About: The Iowa City-based quartet has been refining their sound and performance all across the Midwest since 2012. Founded by guitarist Blake T. Daly, the current line-up also consists of banjo player Alex Flesher, mandolinist Max Lipnick, and bassist Lee Eckles. Over the years and through hundreds of shows, Flash in a Pan has cultivated a unique tonality balancing tradition and innovation in folk and bluegrass music. Noted for their shining vocal harmonies, vibrant stage energy, and modern sensibility in composition, Flash in a Pan has become a darling to festival stages, theaters, and bar rooms alike. Their musical style is all at once familiar and refreshingly unexpected.
Iowa Public Radio recognized Flash in a Pan as artist of the month in February 2024. Flash in a Pan has shared a stage with bluegrass royalty like The Travelin’ McCourys and Sam Bush, as well as rising acts and regional favorites like Chicago Farmer, Them Coulee Boys, The Lil Smokies, Miles Over Mountains, Pert Near Sandstone, The Kitchen Dwellers, and Horseshoes & Handgrenades.
Flash in a Pan has released two studio albums, Off The Rails (2017) and Folklore (2018) (available on Spotify). Currently, the band is developing new studio releases for 2024.

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Web: https://www.flashinapan.com/
Other links: https://www.facebook.com/flashinapanband/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YdH54cVKi4

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About: River Glen and his band are a powerhouse of talent and their love of performance is palpable. Their original music playfully blends elements of folk, pop, rock, jazz, and more…always with clever rhymes and tasty grooves. River’s songwriting is steeped in the socially conscious tradition of songwriters like Woody Guthrie and Bob Dylan, and his work strikes a delicate balance of pop-appeal and lyrical substance. In 2017, River was named an Iowa Arts Council Fellow for his music. While serving in this honorary position he began work on “As Above, So Below”, an album of original music featuring more than 150 singers/musicians, almost entirely from his home state of Iowa. In October of 2023, River and his bandmates were named Artist of the Month by Iowa Public Radio. Find the album “As Above, So Below” as well as additional information about River’s music, videos, and Car Concerts at www.RiverGlenMusic.com.

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Web: http://www.RiverGlenMusic.com/
Other links: www.Facebook.com/RiverGlenMusic
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Trolls Band Together
2024-08-10 20:30 - 22:00 | Ranshaw House, 515 Community Dr., North Liberty, IA, 52317, United States
Sponsored by The Children’s Dental Center
Pre-show activities with Z102.9
Runtime: 1hr 31min
Rating: PG
Starring: Justin Timberlake, Anna Kendrick, Troy Sivan
Plot: Troll Queen Poppy discovers a secret about her closest friend Branch when his brother, Floyd, is kidnapped by a pair of nefarious villains. Now they must reunites all of his brothers to rescue Floyd from a fate even worse than pop culture obscurity.
Watch the trailer HERE!
*Start times are an estimation based on sunset and are subject to change.

James Tutson
2024-08-13 18:30 - 20:00 | Fairmeadows Park, 2451 Miami Dr, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
Sponsored by the Unitarian Universalist Society

About: Iowa City’s James Tutson and his 5 siblings were the entirety of the church choir growing up. He was raised singing southern gospel every Sunday in a tiny chapel in front of a 10 person congregation. This heritage of soul music permeates his vocal styles and anchors his songwriting even as he crafts his current work telling stories of the modern world and his life journey. He is known for emotive/”raw” vocal performances, tight musical arrangements, and resonant songwriting, which has been described as a “gift for exploring the intersection between joy and sorrow”. James’ career has taken him to local backyards, dive bars, theater stages, music festivals, and NBC’s The Voice. James was named one of the 2023 National Endowment for the Arts, Iowa Fellows and has had the privilege of performing with great artists like Lake Street Dive, The Dip, The War and Treaty, Marc Broussard, Joanna Connor, Five for Fighting and more. He has recorded seven studio albums including his most recent “Fool For You”

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Web: http://www.jamestutson.com/
Other links: https://www.instagram.com/jtutson/
https://www.instagram.com/jamestutsonandtherollback/

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The Beaker Brothers
2024-08-16 18:30 - 21:00 | Dr. Suzanne Stock Ped Mall Stage – Iowa Arts Festival, 210 S Dubuque Street, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
Sponsored by Herteen & Stocker Jewelers

About: For over 15 years the Beaker Brothers Band has been paying homage to the original Jam Bands of the late 60’s and early 70’s – the Allman Brothers, Clapton, Santana, Little Feat, Rolling Stones, James Gang, the Doors, Steely Dan, Neil Young, CCR, and many more. The Beaker Brothers Band isn’t a nostalgia act or a tribute show. We’re playing music that has been in our heads and our hearts since we first heard it. This is the music we played in our youth. And we’re as awed by it today as then. We’re thrilled that we’re not alone.

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Web: https://beakerbrothersband.com/
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The Super Mario Bros. Movie
2024-08-17 20:30 - 22:00 | Pepperwood Plaza, 1067 Hwy 6 E, Iowa City, 52240
Sponsored by South of 6 Iowa City Business District
Pre-show activities with Z102.9
Runtime: 1hr 32min
Rating: PG
Starring: Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, Jack Black
Plot: While working underground to fix a water main, Brooklyn plumbers and brothers Mario and Luigi are transported through a mysterious pipe to a magical new world. But when the siblings are separated, an epic adventure begins to save the Mushroom Kingdom.
Watch the trailer HERE!
*Start times are an estimation based on sunset and are subject to change.

Dave Zollo
2024-08-20 18:30 - 20:00 | Frauenholtz-Miller Park, 4329 St. Patricks Dr., Iowa City, 52240, United States

Dandelion Stompers
2024-08-23 18:30 - 21:00 | Dr. Suzanne Stock Ped Mall Stage – Iowa Arts Festival, 210 S Dubuque Street, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
Sponsored by The Graduate Hotel

About: For more than a decade, the Dandelion Stompers have brought savory horns, spicy vocals and red hot rhythms to eastern Iowa. With their second album under their belt they are ready for ten more years of singing, dancing, and stomping!
Lineup: Chris Clark-bar sax; Tim Crumley-percussion; Katie Greenstein-tpt; Brandi Janssen-bass; Marc Janssen-gtr; Katie Roche-voc; Suzanne Smith-cl; Devin van Holsteijn-alto sax

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Web: https://dandelionstompers.com/
Other links: https://www.facebook.com/dandelionstompers/
https://www.instagram.com/dandelionstompers

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Winterland
2024-08-24 18:30 - 21:00 | Riverfront Crossings Park, 1001 S. Clinton St., Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
Sponsored by 99 Plus KFMH and Accurate Automotive

About: Specializing in the Grateful Dead’s catalog and sound from 1969 through the late 1970s, Winterland pulls you back in time to a place where the Dead’s rhythm and blues, folk and country roots were still deeply embedded in their music even as they explored the wild and experimental outer reaches of psychedelic rock. More importantly, though, Winterland channels the music of the Grateful Dead with uncanny authenticity, a sublime fidelity to the Dead’s musicianship, tonality and, in particular, emotional relationship with the audience. Walk into any given Winterland show and witness firsthand: every face is radiant, reflecting the elation of sharing — with the band and with each other — the pure, innovative, beautifully complex music of the Dead. This interconnectedness, which breaks down the barriers between people and music and allows everyone to become collaborators in an elusive web of fleeting, living art, represents an essential unity of musical experience. In other words, what Winterland has attained has proven to be a microcosm of the feat that the Grateful Dead of the late ‘60s to the late ‘70s achieved and escalated to a full-fledged cultural phenomenon. It is a thing of subtle and wily magic, not to be missed.

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Moved Inside: Natural Habits
2024-08-27 18:30 - 20:00 | Terry Trueblood Recreation Area, 579 McCollister Blvd, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
NOTE: Because of the heat, this event will take place INSIDE the Park Lodge at Terry Trueblood Recreation Area!
Sponsored by Navigate Homes

About: Natural Habits is self-defined as “original midwestern roots rock” – not quite country, not quite pop, not quite rock and roll. Fronted by singer/songwriter Nikki Lunden Trotter, this band brings your mind and heart to full attention with personal and complex songs of love, addiction, recovery and even gets political at times.
Natural Habits consists of Nikki Lunden Trotter (The Trollies, Heinous Canis, Lunden Reign), Seth “Puma” Koenig on drums (The Trollies, Heinous Canis, Lunatics on Pogosticks), Adam Grosso on bass (The Trollies, Euforquestra, Jumbies), Dave Helmer on guitar (Crystal City, Dave Helmer Band) and the one and only Smudge on hand percussion.

Contact Information:
Web: https://naturalhabitsband.com/
Other links: https://www.facebook.com/NaturalHabitsBand/

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