Big Begonias AND The Feralings
August 15 at 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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6:30PM-7:15PM: Big Begonias
7:30PM-9:00PM: The Feralings
About:
Big Begonias took root in 2020 and have been blooming since. Dedicated to creating transcendental folk and honky tonk sounds, the 4-piece band features original music by Gabrielle Kouri and George Spielbauer. Gabrielle, a founding member of Iowa City’s beloved Awful Purdies, plays guitar, banjo, and sings, while George (Cedar County Cobras) plays various guitars. Dave “Chief” Lumberg (Shoe Money, Mayflies) commands the bass, and drummer Dan Miller keeps the beat alive. Big Begonias released their first studio album In Bloom in 2024.
Contact Information:
Web: https://bigbegonias.bandcamp.com/Other links:
https://www.facebook.com/BigBegonias
Summer of the Arts Festivals:
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.
Contact Information:
Web: http://www.theferalings.com/Other links:
https://www.facebook.com/TheFeralings
Summer of the Arts Festivals:
- 2025 Music on the Move
- 2025 Friday Night Concert Series
- 2024 Music on the Move
- 2018 Friday Night Concert Series
- 2017 Iowa Arts Festival
