Dave Zollo & The Body Electric
2021-08-06 18:30 - 21:30 (America/Chicago) | Dr. Suzanne Stock Ped Mall Stage – Iowa Arts Festival, 210 S Dubuque Street, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
Sponsored by Skogman Realty

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/
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Moana
2021-08-07 20:45 - 22:30 | Iowa City Municipal Airport, 1801 Riverside Dr., Iowa City, 52246
Sponsored by The Children’s Dental Center
Entertainment: Pandelerium Steel Drum Band
Run time: 1hr 47min Rating: PG
Starring: Auli’i Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson, Rachel House
Plot: An adventurous teenager sails out on a daring mission to save her people. During her journey, Moana meets the once-mighty demigod Maui, who guides her in her quest to become a master way-finder. Together they sail across the open ocean on an action-packed voyage, encountering enormous monsters and impossible odds. Along the way, Moana fulfills the ancient quest of her ancestors and discovers the one thing she always sought: her own identity.
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Eat for the Arts at Stella
2021-08-11 11:00 - 21:00 | Stella, 1006 Melrose Ave., Iowa City, 52242
Eat for the Arts at Stella on Wednesday August 11! 15% of your purchase will be donated to support free arts programming.

Carnaval Celebration featuring Pandelerium Steel Drum Band
2021-08-13 18:00 - 18:30 | Iowa Healthcare Main Stage – Iowa Arts Festival, 16 N Clinton Street, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
This beloved community parade will look different this year. Instead of the annual parade, there will be people in costumes and dancing in front of the Main Stage!

About: The Pandelirium Steel Drum Band performs on instruments cut and hammered from 55-gallon oil barrels and their performances include a blend of musical styles ranging from traditional Calypsos and Soccas of Trinidad to Reggae, arrangements of popular songs, and jazz standards. They have performed at numerous venues in Iowa, including the Iowa City Jazz Festival, Iowa Corn Daze, the Marion Swamp Fox Festival, and RAGBRAI.

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Aaron Kamm and The One Drops
2021-08-13 19:00 - 20:30 | Iowa Healthcare Main Stage – Iowa Arts Festival, 16 N Clinton Street, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
About: Hailing from St. Louis, MO, Aaron Kamm and the One Drops merge flavors of Roots Reggae, Mississippi River Blues, Improv-laced Jams, and Soulful Vocals to create a truly unique sound on every song, speaker, and stage.
Driving performances with high energy yet down to earth delivery that you just can’t help but groove to, this band is a see-it-to-believe-it phenomenon that you won’t want to miss.

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Web: https://www.aaronkammonedrops.com/
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The Jayhawks
2021-08-13 21:00 - 22:30 | Iowa Healthcare Main Stage – Iowa Arts Festival, 16 N Clinton Street, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
About: The Jayhawks and their rootsy sound were definitely swimming against the tide when they emerged from a crowded Minnesota music scene in 1985. Over the course of almost 4 decades, 11 albums, countless memorable live shows and enough personal drama to fill a couple of Behind the Music episodes, this beloved band soared to heights few ever achieve while winning the hearts and minds of numerous critics, fans and peers in the process. After releasing two Indie albums in the 80s The Jayhawks signed with American Recordings in 1991 and over the next decade released 5 challenging, at times groundbreaking, albums, toured the world to widespread acclaim and even survived the departure of founding member Mark Olson in 1995.
After a hiatus in the mid-2000s, the “classic” 1994 lineup reunited for another new studio album in 2011 and 2 years of solid touring, reacquainting audiences old and new with the band’s timeless musical vision. 2014 saw a late 90s version of the band led by Gary Louris hitting the road to support the reissues of the 3 Jayhawks albums released from 1997-2003. This lineup released the band’s 9th studio album in 2016, recorded in Portland, OR with producers Peter Buck and Tucker Martine. The band’s next studio album, Back Roads and Abandoned Motels, was released in the summer of 2018, featuring Jayhawks versions of songs Gary Louris had previously written with other artists plus 2 new compositions. Recording for a new Jayhawks album was completed in Minnesota in late 2019 and in July 2020 the band released their 11th studio album, XOXO. (Photo credit: Sam Erickson

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Web: https://www.jayhawksofficial.com/
Other links: https://www.facebook.com/jayhawksofficial
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Duke Otherwise
2021-08-14 11:00 - 11:30 | Dr. Suzanne Stock Ped Mall Stage – Iowa Arts Festival, 210 S Dubuque Street, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
About: With his guitar, tap shoes, and distinct baritone, Duke Otherwise performs a hilarious, charming and interactive musical program for all ages. From Madison, Wisconsin, his original songs are bursting with clever wordplay and fun ideas relatable to both kids and adults. Be ready to dance, laugh, volunteer, and to have your spontaneous suggestion be added to the show!

“Duke shows a genuine love for sharing his music that translates into an enjoying, engaging show for ALL ages.” -Librarian, Oconomowoc, WI

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Dodge Street Duo
2021-08-14 11:30 - 12:30 | Iowa Healthcare Main Stage – Iowa Arts Festival, 16 N Clinton Street, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States

Nielo Gaglione and Tara McGovern
2021-08-14 11:45 - 12:45 | Dr. Suzanne Stock Ped Mall Stage – Iowa Arts Festival, 210 S Dubuque Street, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
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About: Tara McGovern is a musician and mother of two sons, with a degree in music therapy from The University of Iowa. Tara has a number of projects always in the works but you can most often catch her playing traditional Irish and eclectic folk music in Coppers & Brass, original folk-rock in The Soft and Low and original Mediterranean folk-jazz in Kerak.

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Web: https://taramcgovern.com/
Other links: https://www.facebook.com/taramcfiddle/

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Jordan Sellergren
2021-08-14 13:00 - 14:00 | Iowa Healthcare Main Stage – Iowa Arts Festival, 16 N Clinton Street, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
About: Jordan Sellergren is a mother, songwriter, artist, and the Art Director at Little Village Magazine in Iowa City. Her second full-length album, “Sweet, Bitter Tears” was released in 2020.

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Web: http://jordansellergren.com/
Other links: https://www.facebook.com/jordansellergren/
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Silk Aerialist Mimi Ke
2021-08-14 13:10 - 13:40 | Dr. Suzanne Stock Ped Mall Stage – Iowa Arts Festival, 210 S Dubuque Street, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
About: Raised in Iowa City, Iowa, Mimi Ke is a circus artist, choreographer and teaching artist exploring the field of aerial dance and specializes in aerial silks and rope.
With an ineffable hang for movement, Mimi has travelled around the world to perform and build her craft. To Mimi, aerial dance is action painting, sheer life experienced through energy in motion, with space, physics and rhythm as its main ingredients. She draws from her background with dance and yoga as a way to create circus performance.
As an aerialist, Mimi has performed and choreographed with Frequent Flyers Aerial Dance, in cabarets, circuses, dance festivals and site-based performances around the world. She continues to create her own aerial work as well as participate in cross-disciplinary projects. Most recently she performed in Butoh choreographer Tadashi Endo’s work, Ohaka in Oaxaca, MX and as Clara in the ballet circus rendition of the Nutcracker in Charlotte, NC. Her passion for improvised based work drives her creativity, allowing her to express the freedom of aerial dance and the spectacle of theatrical circus.

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Champagne Academy of Irish Dance
2021-08-14 13:45 - 14:15 | Dr. Suzanne Stock Ped Mall Stage – Iowa Arts Festival, 210 S Dubuque Street, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
About: Champagne Academy of Irish Dance: Our Mission is to provide holistic and professional training in the Irish Arts for all ages and stages. The Champagne Academy of Irish Dance students gain experience in dance, singing, music, and teamwork in a strengths-based family environment. Our studio takes pride in using high quality and age-appropriate music, costumes, and choreography. Irish Music and Dance provides a unique opportunity to learn about culture and to appreciate traditional folk art while having fun with friends. Come check out our team at one of our upcoming events!

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Web: https://champagneirishdance.com/
Other links: https://www.facebook.com/ChampagneIrishDance/
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Nolte Academy of Dance
2021-08-14 14:15 - 15:00 | Dr. Suzanne Stock Ped Mall Stage – Iowa Arts Festival, 210 S Dubuque Street, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
About: Nolte Academy’s mission is to offer unparalleled quality in arts education through dedicated teachers, a focus on correct technique and inspiring performance opportunities. Passion for the performing arts that enrich our lives. Respect for our fellow dancers and their families. Dedication to progress each student. Connectedness to our community.

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Web: http://www.nolteacademy.com/
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The Recliners
2021-08-14 14:30 - 15:30 | Iowa Healthcare Main Stage – Iowa Arts Festival, 16 N Clinton Street, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
About: The Recliners is an 8-member ensemble and plays a wide variety of music shaped by the interests and talents of each individual member. This longstanding group of Iowa City denizens have played together for nearly 35 years. Their music ranges from classic ’60s and ’70s rock to newly released songs by contemporary singer-songwriters, and includes original tunes, American folk music, Irish melodies, bluegrass, blues, ballads, and mostly, good old-fashioned rock and roll.

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UI Spirit Squad
2021-08-14 15:00 - 15:15 | Dr. Suzanne Stock Ped Mall Stage – Iowa Arts Festival, 210 S Dubuque Street, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
About: The Iowa Spirit Squads consist of the Iowa Cheerleaders, Iowa Dance Team and Herky the Hawk. The 50+ members represent the University of Iowa not only at Athletic events, but at many events requiring the Black and Gold to be present. They can be seen on the sidelines and halftime inside Historic Kinnick Stadium, as well as inside Carver Hawkeye Arena for Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Volleyball, Wrestling and Gymnastics.
The Iowa Spirit Squads also host events throughout the year, including kids clinics, skills clinics for high school aged students, competitions and other training sessions. The commitment to the team is year round and many of them stay for the summer to take classes and work on their skills.

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Web: http://cheer.iowasportscamps.com/
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Poetry in Public Readings
2021-08-14 15:10 - 15:20, 2021-08-14 15:15 - 15:25, 2021-08-14 17:40 - 17:50, 2021-08-15 11:30 - 11:40, 2021-08-15 12:30 - 12:40 | Dr. Suzanne Stock Ped Mall Stage – Iowa Arts Festival, 210 S Dubuque Street, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
Schedule:
Saturday, 3:10 p.m., 5:30 p.m.
Sunday, 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m.
Throughout the days on Saturday and Sunday, recipients chosen for the Poetry in Public program will read their work. Look for them in the 10-minute increments between bands on the Weatherdance Fountain Stage at the Ped Mall! This is a joint effort between the City of Iowa City and Iowa City UNESCO City of Literature.

Ace Jones
2021-08-14 15:30 - 16:30 | Dr. Suzanne Stock Ped Mall Stage – Iowa Arts Festival, 210 S Dubuque Street, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
About: Ace Jones is a singer-songwriter from Iowa who currently tours the country, performing at some of the biggest fairs and festival this country has to offer. His eclectic mix of original and covers are sure to capture the curiosity of all ages. Ace’s mix of music during his set can range from folk, pop, all the way to country or his favorite genre of punk rock. Ace’s smooth vocals can soothe your soul or get you dancing on your feet! He currently travels with his family in his motorhome looking for inspiration any way he can.

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Web: http://www.acejonesmusic.com/
Other links: http://facebook.com/acejonesmusic

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Blake Shaw and Jim Buennig
2021-08-14 16:30 - 17:30 | Dr. Suzanne Stock Ped Mall Stage – Iowa Arts Festival, 210 S Dubuque Street, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
About: Blake Shaw is a musician from Iowa City. Being an ambitious and hungry bassist has helped him navigate through many different genres of music and work with a wide variety of artists. When Blake plays solo he loops live vocal beats and bass grooves to accompany his melodies. He’ll be joined this night by Dr. Jim Buennig on sax and will be playing a mix of jazz influenced arrangements of R&B tunes, rock, blues, pop, and more. Join them and check out Blake looping and crooning while Jim plays some sweet digitally altered toots and honks.

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About: A native of Geneseo, Illinois, Jim Buennig is a saxophonist, educator, composer, and recording artist based in Iowa City, Iowa, specializing in a range of musical styles with his main focus being jazz. He received a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the University of Texas at Austin and also holds degrees in jazz studies from the University of Iowa and Western Illinois University.
Jim is currently on faculty at The University of Iowa, Cornell College, and Black Hawk College. His music has been described as “perpetually in the groove” and “a solid dose of pure jazz for serious listeners that want to hear some new stuff done right.”
Buennig released two EPs in 2020: “Only One to Go,” a collaboration with pianist Seth Fromal, and “Bench Warmers Vol. 1,” a collection of previously unreleased tracks. His entire library of recordings is available for purchase on bandcamp.com.

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Wyatt Waddell
2021-08-14 17:00 - 18:30 | Iowa Healthcare Main Stage – Iowa Arts Festival, 16 N Clinton Street, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
About: Wyatt Waddell is known for his complex yet unforgettable melodies and exuberant presence. His powerful and versatile vocal range moves seamlessly between the raspy timbre of James Brown, and the melodic whimsy of Paul McCartney. Though his musicality recalls the old greats, Wyatt’s inventive and playful approach is fully his own. The multi-instrumentalist known for his instinctive songwriting has been bubbling at the edges of the Chicago underground, and is now set to bring his infectious mix of indie, R&B, pop and funk into the music world. Rolling Stone says, Wyatt Waddell’s “upbeat soul-funk… lift[s] the spirits of those out in the streets.”

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Womanish Girl
2021-08-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Dr. Suzanne Stock Ped Mall Stage – Iowa Arts Festival, 210 S Dubuque Street, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
About: Womanish Girl is a Kansas City-based blues rock duo comprised of guitarist and vocalist Katy Guillen and drummer Stephanie Williams. After collaborating for nearly 7 years in the internationally touring band Katy Guillen & The Girls, Guillen and Williams continue their undeniable collaborative chemistry in this new formation. They’ve taken their musical partnership to new heights with Womanish Girl, exploring the guttural roots music of Junior Kimbrough, R.L. Burnside, Big Mama Thornton, and Mississippi Fred McDowell; as well as honing their songwriting relationship by creating original material for the brand-new outfit. Guillen and Williams apply the experience of years of performing, writing, and touring toward the raw, energetic, roots-driven sound of Womanish Girl.

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Web: https://katyguillenmusic.com/
Other links: https://www.facebook.com/womanishgirlband/

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Chastity Brown
2021-08-14 19:00 - 20:30 | Iowa Healthcare Main Stage – Iowa Arts Festival, 16 N Clinton Street, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
About: Based in Minnesota, but with roots in Tennessee, Chastity Brown grew up surrounded by country and soul music. In the full gospel church of her childhood, she played saxophone and drums and found her singing voice and a passion for music. Her first show was in Knoxville, TN, and then it was on to Minneapolis. Since then, she’s been featured on NPR’s “Favorite Sessions,” CMT, American Songwriter, the London Times, Paste Magazine and others. “What I’ve realized is that the personal is political,” Brown said in a recent interview. “Just by me being a biracial, half-black, half-white woman living in America right now is political. Just being a person of color, a queer woman of color, for that matter, is freaking political. Her song “Mad Love” as an anthem for forgiveness and self-acceptance and as a statement of pride. Choosing love over hate, the Southern-born, Minneapolis-based songwriter refuses to see herself through the eyes of people who’d diminish her or judge her based on her skin color or sexual preference. It’s a call to arms to step back from the fear and anger and respond with a tidal wave of positivity.

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The Monuments Men
2021-08-14 20:30 - 22:30 | Chauncey Swan Park, 405 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA, 52240
This film is presented in partnership with FilmScene in the Park and the City of Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department.
Sponsored by the Iowa House Hotel
Run time: 1hr 58min Rating: PG-13
Starring: George Clooney, Matt Damon, Bill Murray
Plot: During World War II, the Nazis steal countless pieces of art and hide them away. Some over-the-hill art scholars, historians, architects and other experts form a unit to retrieve as many of the stolen masterpieces as possible. The mission becomes even more urgent when the team learns about Hitler’s “Nero Decree,” which orders destruction of the artworks if the Third Reich falls. Caught in a race against time, the men risk their lives to protect some of mankind’s greatest achievements.
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Horseshoes & Hand Grenades
2021-08-14 21:00 - 22:30 | Iowa Healthcare Main Stage – Iowa Arts Festival, 16 N Clinton Street, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
About: After ten years, five albums, innumerable sold-out shows, and countless libations, Americana mavericks Horseshoes & Hand Grenades appropriately consider themselves a “family” on a wild, wonderful, and often whacky roller coaster. The bond between the quintet— Adam Greuel [guitar, vocals], David C. Lynch [harmonica, accordion, vocals], Collin Mettelka [fiddle, vocals], Russell Pedersen [banjo, vocals], and Samual Odin [bass, vocals]— fuels their creativity and chemistry on stage and in the studio.
“Sometimes, it feels like we’re modern-day cowboys on some kind of strange journey,” Adam affirms with a laugh. “We’re five friends who set out to do something we enjoy doing, meet interesting people, see old friends, and make some new buddies along the way. Because of that sense of friendship, everything seems to happen organically.”
That’s been the case since these five musicians first met in Stevens Point, WI at college, joined forces, and hit the road harder post-graduation in roughly 2013. They have ignited stages alongside everyone from Greensky Bluegrass, Yonder Mountain String Band, The Infamous Stringdusters, and Trampled By Turtles to Railroad Earth, Merle Haggard, and Marty Stuart in addition to appearances at festivals such as Telluride Bluegrass Festival, Delfest, High Sierra Music Festival, Blue Ox Music Festival, Northwest String Summit, John Hartford Memorial Festival, and many more. Their five albums—Another Round [2012], This Old Town [2013], Middle Western [2015], The Ode (2018), and Miles in Blue (2020) take the listener through a wide range of musical and emotional landscapes, something surely provoked by the five different members all sharing songwriting duties.
Their most recent album, “Miles in Blue” is an 18-track album that celebrates their 10 years together as a band. While the album certainly nods to their tried-and-true blend of “new-time old-time” music, it also explores new musical avenues as the band pushes themselves to discover what else “can be”.
“It marks a point of growth,” explains Adam. “We’ve got those ripper type tunes we’re known for on there, but we’re experimenting with other elements. Little pieces of everybody are encapsulated in this record. We were really conscious of allowing our respective musical curiosities into the fold. Sam drops in a jazz and classical feel. Dave brings that Zydeco, Cajun, and old school blues vibe. Collin turned up this kinda pop folk energy, and Russell gives us the old-timey banjo feel. For me, I’m trying to play out my singer-songwriter curiosities. There are five songwriters in the band, and we’ve gotten better at harnessing our individual creativity and bringing it to the collective.”
The boys found the perfect place to bottle those signature spirits. They retreated to Cannon Falls, MN in order to live and record at Pachyderm Studios — where Nirvana recorded In Utero — for just a week. Joined by the Hard Working American’s Chad Staehly in the producer’s chair, they tracked the eighteen numbers that would comprise Miles in Blue over the course of a marathon session.
“Pachyderm is in the middle of nowhere,” he elaborates. “We’re all outdoorsy people, so the setting was super comfortable. It contributed to the laid-back approach. It was by far the easiest recording project we’ve done. The whole experience was super positive and uplifting.”
The Horseshoes & Hand Grenades family grows stronger by the day. “The best part of this has been building a community,” Adam leaves off. “In this day and age, it’s wise to look for things that bring people together rather than separate them. We’re creating an extended family to get through these times together. That’s the ‘Horseshoe Crew.’ Everything happens because of that bond between the band and the folks there fueling the fire.”

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Ingrid Streitz
2021-08-15 11:00 - 11:30 | Dr. Suzanne Stock Ped Mall Stage – Iowa Arts Festival, 210 S Dubuque Street, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
About: Ingrid Streitz is a local guitar player and singer. She has made appearances at Iowa Arts Festival, Iowa City Farmer’s Market, The Englert, and other venues in Iowa. She enjoys covering a variety of artists, from Lorde to Bob Dylan. Ingrid plays chill pop music and strives to help people relax and have a good time.

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Web: https://www.instagram.com/ingridstreitz.music/
Other links: https://www.youtube.com/user/IngridOnGuitar/videos

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One Foot on the Ground
2021-08-15 11:30 - 12:30 | Iowa Healthcare Main Stage – Iowa Arts Festival, 16 N Clinton Street, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
About: O.F.O.T.G. is a three piece from Eastern Iowa that hasn’t the time for limits or rules. Whether on the job, or at a session in front of the monitors, O.F.O.T.G. has one thing in common at the end of the day; they just love music. Nick on drums, on guitar, Adrian, and on bass, Greg. Some influences include The Grateful Dead, Allman Brothers, Nirvana, RHCP, Alice In Chains and Primus, just to name a few.

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Songbird Bethann
2021-08-15 11:45 - 12:30 | Dr. Suzanne Stock Ped Mall Stage – Iowa Arts Festival, 210 S Dubuque Street, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
About: Born in Dubuque, IA, Bethann Heidgerken started writing original music in high school. She continued her pursuits while attending The University of Iowa, furthering her musical knowledge at the university and her vocal skills while performing in several Iowa City bands. She then moved to Davenport, where she has continued to perform professionally, while raising a family, and also pursuing a career as a nurse and lactation consultant. Throughout the years of musical collaborations, her own songwriting grew as she has found her own style and presence. Her influences include Gillian Welch, Susan Tedeschi, Bonnie Raitt, Dessa, and The Avett Brothers. Her original music is acoustic and emotive. Her songwriting draws upon her own experiences to find a voice through music to connect to others through our shared emotions. She is currently working on recording her original music and looks forward to debuting her first EP.

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