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  Five Seasons Chamber Music Festival

  3750 Cottage Grove Avenue SE, cedar rapids

• Red Cedar Chamber Music: Retracted Retirement

  <p><strong><em>Brahms took himself out of retirement to write this piece.</em></strong> The great composer Johannes Brahms briefly retired from composition in 1890 at the age of 57. However, after hearing clarinetist Richard Muhlfeld perform, he came out of retirement to write some of his greatest works, including his <em>Clarinet Trio,</em> two <em>Clarinet Sonatas,&nbsp;</em>and his<em>&nbsp;Clarinet Quintet</em>. The <em>Quintet</em>, an imposing four-movement work, is considered a masterpiece of composition and is central to the clarinet repertory. It is no wonder that our long-time friend Christine Bellomy has been asking us to perform this work for more than three decades. The program also includes <em>Jewish Sketches Op. 12</em> by Alexander Krein, a colorful and spirited three-movement work. Core ensemble members violinist Miera Kim and cellist Carey Bostian are joined by clarinetist Christine Bellomy, violinist Katie Wolfe, and violist Donghee Han in a program for string quartet and clarinet.</p><p>This series of concerts is made possible by the National Endowment for the Arts, Farmers State Bank, the City of Marion, AEGON Transamerica Foundation, the Giacoletto Foundation, the McIntyre Foundation, and the Grandon Foundation. Additional support comes from United Fire Group and Friends of Red Cedar Chamber Music.</p><p>Artist sponsorship is generously provided by Juanita Dennert.</p> 2023-09-21 19:30:00 -0500

  9/28/23 @ 6:30 p.m.

  6:30 p.m.

  Washington Public Library

  Washington

• Thursday Songwriters' Showcase

  <p>Thursday Songwriters' Showcase at CSPS Hall on Thursday, September 28, 2023 @ 8PM.</p><p><br></p><p>The CSPS Thursday Songwriters series is a showcase of talented acoustic songwriters with Iowa connections. Featuring performers with diverse life experiences, musical backgrounds, and genres there is guaranteed to be something for everyone. The show will be hosted by Cedar Rapids native and veteran performer Kimberli Maloy.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a General Admission seated show held in the theater of CSPS Hall. Doors will open 1 hour before showtime.</p><p><br></p><p>$12 Advance | $15 Door</p> 2023-08-25 22:00:00 -0500

  9/28/23 @ 7:00 p.m.

  7:00 p.m.

  CSPS Hall

  Cedar Rapids

• Kalona's Annual Fall Festival

  <p>Come join us for the annual Kalona Fall Festival where there is something for every member of the family Friday September 29th 9-9 and September 30th 9-5. &nbsp;Enjoy homemade local foods, live entertainment, old world demonstrations, handmade items, chainsaw carver and auction, kids activities, agriculture activities tent, 12 historical buildings and 3 museums including our newly opened state of the art Wahl Museum. &nbsp;For a full list of activities go to our web-site www.kalonaiowa.org/fallfestival</p> 2023-09-10 21:00:00 -0500

  9/29/23 @ 9:00 a.m.

  9:00 a.m.

  Kalona Historical Village

  KALONA

• Geoff Tate (lead singer of Queensryche) with Operation Mindcrime Live at the First Avenue Club in Iowa City

  <p>Geoff Tate (OPERATION MINDCRIME) in concert on Friday, September 29th. General Admission Standing Only tickets $23 ($20 plus $3 service fee). Reserved table for 4 with tickets $130. There are 15 pub tables on elevated platforms along the two side walls of the club. Doors are 7:00 and the show is 8:00.&nbsp;</p><p>Tickets: https://first-avenue-club.square.site/product/geoff-tate-operation-mindcrime/339?cs=true&amp;cst=custom</p><p>Multi-platinum selling, Grammy nominated singer/songwriter Geoff Tate is best known for his 30-plus years as the creative and driving force behind the progressive metal band Queensryche. Since its inception with Geoff at the helm, Queensryche has sold over 20 million albums worldwide and has performed in upwards of fifty countries. Geoff is regarded as one of the most skilled vocalists in the genre with hundreds of modern, popular artists citing him and his former band as a major influence. Combining social consciousness and expertly crafted lyrics with high-energy, melodically complex music, Queensryche with Geoff Tate at the forefront became internationally recognized as the thinking man’s rock band.</p> 2023-02-09 23:59:00 -0600

  9/29/23 @ 7:00 p.m.

  7:00 p.m.

  First Avenue Club

  Iowa City

• Saint Boogie Brass Band

  <p>Saint Boogie Brass Band with Dr. Z's Experiment at CSPS Hall on Friday, September 29, 2023 @ 8PM.</p><p><br></p><p>Saint Boogie Brass Band was formed in 2011 and is made up of exceptional musicians coming from a variety of different backgrounds. The band employs the power of horns and percussion in a funky party-like atmosphere. Blends of hip-hop, pop, rock, jazz, blues, and funk always bring the audience to their feet or dancing in their seats. Dr. Z's Experiment is an experiment in music and all genres, none excluded. Hailing from Iowa City and Cedar Rapids, they play throughout the Midwest and beyond.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a General Admission show held in the theater of CSPS Hall. Doors will open 1 hour before showtime.</p><p><br></p><p>$20 Advance | $25 Door</p> 2023-08-25 23:00:00 -0500

  9/29/23 @ 8:00 p.m.

  8:00 p.m.

  CSPS Hall

  Cedar Rapids

• Red Cedar Chamber Music: Retracted Retirement

  <p><strong><em>Brahms took himself out of retirement to write this piece.</em></strong> The great composer Johannes Brahms briefly retired from composition in 1890 at the age of 57. However, after hearing clarinetist Richard Muhlfeld perform, he came out of retirement to write some of his greatest works, including his <em>Clarinet Trio,</em> two <em>Clarinet Sonatas,&nbsp;</em>and his<em>&nbsp;Clarinet Quintet</em>. The <em>Quintet</em>, an imposing four-movement work, is considered a masterpiece of composition and is central to the clarinet repertory. It is no wonder that our long-time friend Christine Bellomy has been asking us to perform this work for more than three decades. The program also includes <em>Jewish Sketches Op. 12</em> by Alexander Krein, a colorful and spirited three-movement work. Core ensemble members violinist Miera Kim and cellist Carey Bostian are joined by clarinetist Christine Bellomy, violinist Katie Wolfe, and violist Donghee Han in a program for string quartet and clarinet.</p><p>This series of concerts is made possible by the National Endowment for the Arts, Farmers State Bank, the City of Marion, AEGON Transamerica Foundation, the Giacoletto Foundation, the McIntyre Foundation, and the Grandon Foundation. Additional support comes from United Fire Group and Friends of Red Cedar Chamber Music.</p><p>Artist sponsorship is generously provided by Juanita Dennert.</p> 2023-09-21 12:00:00 -0500

  9/30/23 @ 11:00 a.m.

  11:00 a.m.

  Lisbon Library

  Lisbon

• Red Cedar Chamber Music: Retracted Retirement

  <p><strong><em>Brahms took himself out of retirement to write this piece.</em></strong> The great composer Johannes Brahms briefly retired from composition in 1890 at the age of 57. However, after hearing clarinetist Richard Muhlfeld perform, he came out of retirement to write some of his greatest works, including his <em>Clarinet Trio,</em> two <em>Clarinet Sonatas,&nbsp;</em>and his<em>&nbsp;Clarinet Quintet</em>. The <em>Quintet</em>, an imposing four-movement work, is considered a masterpiece of composition and is central to the clarinet repertory. It is no wonder that our long-time friend Christine Bellomy has been asking us to perform this work for more than three decades. The program also includes <em>Jewish Sketches Op. 12</em> by Alexander Krein, a colorful and spirited three-movement work. Core ensemble members violinist Miera Kim and cellist Carey Bostian are joined by clarinetist Christine Bellomy, violinist Katie Wolfe, and violist Donghee Han in a program for string quartet and clarinet.</p><p>This series of concerts is made possible by the National Endowment for the Arts, Farmers State Bank, the City of Marion, AEGON Transamerica Foundation, the Giacoletto Foundation, the McIntyre Foundation, and the Grandon Foundation. Additional support comes from United Fire Group and Friends of Red Cedar Chamber Music.</p><p>Artist sponsorship is generously provided by Juanita Dennert.</p> 2023-09-21 16:00:00 -0500

  9/30/23 @ 3:00 p.m.

  3:00 p.m.

  Hiawatha Public Library

  Hiawatha

• Red Cedar Chamber Music Presents: Retracted Retirement

  <div data-block-type="text"><p>Come to the Hiawatha Public Library for an afternoon of music.</p></div><div data-block-type="text"><p>Brahms took himself out of retirement to write this piece. The great composer Johannes Brahms briefly retired from composition in 1890 at the age of 57. However, after hearing clarinetist Richard Muhlfeld perform, he came out of retirement to write some of his greatest works, including his&nbsp;<em>Clarinet Quintet, Clarinet Trio</em> and two Sonatas for Clarinet and Piano.</p><p>The&nbsp;<em>Quintet</em>, an imposing four-movement work, is considered a masterpiece of composition and is central to the clarinet repertory. It is no wonder that our old friend Christine Bellomy has been asking us to perform this work for more than three decades. The program also includes&nbsp;<em>Hebrew Sketches</em> <em>Op. 12</em> by Alexandre Krein, a colorful and spirited three-movement work.</p><p>Core ensemble members violinist Miera Kim and cellist Carey Bostian are joined by clarinetist Christine Bellomy, violinist Katie Wolfe, and violist Donghee Han in a program for string quartet and clarinet.</p></div> 2023-08-23 16:00:00 -0500

  9/30/23 @ 3:00 p.m.

  3:00 p.m.

  Hiawatha Public Library

  Hiawatha

• Faculty Recital: Abbie Brewer and Rose Bishop

  <p>Faculty Pianist Dr. Abbie Brewer will be joined by Faculty Flute Professor Rose Bishop for a Recital filled with music composed in the last 20 years! Join us on&nbsp;<strong>September 30th @ 7pm in Marquis Hall in D-K Auditorium!</strong> </p> 2023-09-13 21:00:00 -0500

  9/30/23 @ 7:00 p.m.

  7:00 p.m.

  Coe College

  Cedar Rapids

• Dan Tedesco

  <p>Dan Tedesco at CSPS Hall on Saturday, September 30, 2023 @ 8PM.</p><p><br></p><p>Dan Tedesco's story is that he has no story, per se. The only serious addiction in his life, if you'd like to call it that, has been with music. Like many of his heroes, Dan was a bit of a social outcast. That, if anything, was and has always been his struggle. Dan Tedesco found his comfort, security, and confidence in the world out on the fringe, populated by the misfits. The world of rock 'n' roll.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a General Admission seated show held in the theater of CSPS Hall. Doors will open 1 hour before showtime.</p><p><br></p><p>$16 Advance | $20 Door</p> 2023-08-25 23:00:00 -0500

  9/30/23 @ 8:00 p.m.

  8:00 p.m.

  CSPS Hall

  Cedar Rapids

• Arts in the Alley

  <p>Organized by InterDance and The ArtiFactory, “Arts in the Alley” is a celebration of the arts in a party atmosphere. &nbsp;On Sunday, Oct.1, at 1:00 p.m., local dancers, singers, and musicians will gather in the alley between The ArtiFactory at 120 N. Dubuque St. and the First United Methodist Church of Iowa City, to provide an afternoon of fun, family-friendly entertainment, including some calling for audience participation! &nbsp;Free and open to the public. &nbsp;Bring lawn chairs! </p> 2023-09-23 15:00:00 -0500

  10/01/23 @ 1:00 p.m.

  1:00 p.m.

  The ArtiFactory

  Iowa City

• Awful Purdies / Deb Talan / Night Lights / Abbie & the Sawyers

  <p><strong>Awful Purdies / Abbie and the Sawyers / The Night Lights / Deb Talan</strong></p><p><strong><u>Ticket Options</u></strong></p><p>$25.00 + Fees – General Admission</p><p>$20.00 + Fees – General Admission - Friend/Member</p><p>$10.00 + Fees – Reserved Seating - <a href="https://englert.org/box-office-hours/student-tickets/" target="_blank">Student w/ ID</a></p><p><a href="https://englert.org/understanding-ticket-fees/" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a> to learn more about our fees.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Members</u></strong></p><p>If you are a member of the Englert and have a promo code, please click “Add Promo Code” before choosing your seats. Not a member? Get access to advance ticketing (and more!) by becoming a member of the Englert. <a href="http://englert.org/friends" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a> to learn more</p><p><strong><u>Show Description</u></strong></p><p>On October 1 at Englert Theatre, celebrate Iowa folk music with a full line-up of women-led Iowa bands. Awful Purdies, Abbie &amp; the Sawyers and The Night Lights, with Deb Talan, will bring to the stage songs for the heart and soul, reflecting their lived experiences as mothers, friends, women, artists and activists.&nbsp;</p><p><em>Awful Purdies</em></p><p>Awful Purdies is a Folk-Americana collective of five multi-instrumental women, powered by seamless harmonies, banjo, accordion, cello, guitar, mandolin, and bass. The sound is an earnest nod to traditional American music, folk, old country, bluegrass, honky tonk, and soul. The live performance experience is intimate, containing both humor and insight. On stage, Awful Purdies actively share gratitude and support of one another and take turns stepping up as lead singers and songwriters. Since 2006, Awful Purdies have been raising families, telling women’s stories, advocating for human rights, and engaging with their communities in Eastern Iowa</p><p><em>Abbie &amp; the Sawyers</em></p><p>Think folksy swoons and harmonic ditties, with playful melodic (and lyrical) range. Abbie &amp; the Sawyers make songs that feel warm, whether it's an uptempo summer dance-along or a slow ode to night spent with someone you love. As described by dsm Magazine, their “unique blend of backwoods Appalachia and Midwest charm creates a sound that is stunningly intimate.</p><p><em>The Night Lights</em></p><p>The Diplomettes from Diplomats of Solid Sound banded together to create lush, harmony-driven feely folk at Golden Bear Studio in Des Moines. These long-time friends and bandmates' original songs tell stories about motherhood, personal evolution and friendship</p><p><em>Deb Talan</em></p><p>Deb Talan has been writing songs since she was 14 years old. Granted, her style has changed a bit since writing the forever-unknown smash-hit “Through the Window” about feeling numb, like life was going on somewhere out there but not accessible to her (at 14. so jaded.) She played clarinet, wrote songs on piano, later taught herself to play guitar in college, got obsessed with Shawn Colvin, was a vegetarian for 4 years, ended that with a hotdog and a swim in lake Michigan, started a band in Portland, OR with her friend Mark, named it Hummingfish, wrote a lot of fun songs that people danced to ‘til they were all sweaty in that hipster/grungy/geeky Northwest kind of way, moved back to the east coast 6 years and a divorce later and began playing solo in Boston coffee houses (read: 4 different Starbucks that she also poured espresso at) opened shows for Catie Curtis (a songwriter hero of hers) met up with Steve Tannen and formed The Weepies, played shows all over the country and the world, toured in a real tourbus! moved to LA, got married to Steve, made 5 records and 3 amazing boy-children together with him, had songs placed in loads of movies and tv shows, moved to Iowa, got breast cancer, got chemotherapy and relied heavily on marijuana for pain and nausea relief(Legalize, for gods’ sakes, can we grow up as a country, please?) recovered from breast cancer, made a solo album, struggled with mental health issues (Childhood Incest Survivor, lucky to be alive, music has helped, and so have many blessed healers) and relationship issues for 6 years, got divorced from Steve. She has a lot she could say these days. She prefers to listen. But playing songs for people is a close second. Music heals. Songs can be prayers. Deb Talan is some lovely damn proof of that.&nbsp;</p> 2023-09-19 05:00:00 -0500

  10/01/23 @ 3:30 p.m.

  3:30 p.m.

  Englert Theatre

  Iowa City

• Tremble Clefs

  <p><strong>Mondays, October 2 - December 4, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>Location: Room 311&nbsp;</strong></p><p><a href="http://apm.activecommunities.com/iowacityseniorcenter/Activity_Search/17310" target="_blank"><strong>Register online</strong></a><strong>&nbsp;or call 319-356-5220&nbsp;</strong></p><p><em>Instructor: Sun Joo Lee&nbsp;</em></p><p>Tremble Clefs, a therapeutic singing group for individuals with Parkinson’s disease (PD), caregivers, and family members, will begin rehearsals this fall at the Iowa City Senior Center. Tremble Clefs was founded in Scottsdale, AZ in 1994 and is expanding to Iowa City to engage the PD community in music therapy and social support. The loss of voice, communication difficulties resulting in a decreased volume of voice and lung capacity, and depression are the common symptoms of PD. This weekly program will provide vocal, breathing, and movement exercises that benefit the participants to meet their specific needs in PD and create a supportive and therapeutic environment for the individuals with PD and their caregivers. Sun Joo Lee, a board-certified music therapist and a director of Tremble Clef, AZ, who has been leading the group since 2008, will facilitate the program in Iowa City. We welcome anyone with Parkinson’s, along with their spouse, caregivers, and extended family members. No musical experience or background is required to participate in the program. To learn more, visit www.trembleclefsarizona.org.&nbsp;</p> 2023-09-08 12:00:00 -0500

  10/02/23 @ 10:30 a.m.

  10:30 a.m.

  Iowa City Senior Center

  Iowa City

• First Friday Jazz- Road Scholars: The Music of Spyro Gyra

  <p>THE FIRST FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH.</p><p>What better way to start each month, than an evening of jazz at the Opus Concert Café. Offering an eclectic mix of the Corridor’s best jazz soloists and ensembles, each month features a new musical talent and their tribute to the genre that has defied the eras.</p><p><br></p> 2023-09-08 19:00:00 -0500

  10/06/23 @ 5:00 p.m.

  5:00 p.m.

  Opus Concert Café

  Cedar Rapids

• Jordan Hamilton with Akwi Nji

  <p>Jordan Hamilton with Akwi Nji at CSPS Hall on Friday, October 6, 2023 @ 8PM.</p><p>Cellist and vocalist Jordan Hamilton is a mix of mastery and maverick musicality; hip-hop influences, rhythmically layered, melodically robust. Driven by diversity, drawn to the cello's tone, cosmic strings calling souls home. Emotional energy crafted from integrity, immaterial and immortal, experienced at the speed of sound, with a bit of bounce, groove by the ounce, and all the jump you'll need to move. Akwi Nji is an interdisciplinary artist creating in words, voice, and visual art. Her work and words have appeared on stage from California's Wine Country to New York's Fashion Week and her collaborative partners include Emmy award-winning composers and nationally recognized videographers, musicians, dancers and choreographers, and photographers.</p><p>This is a General Admission seated show held in the theater of CSPS Hall. Doors will open 1 hour before showtime.</p><p>$16 Advance | $20 Door</p> 2023-09-13 23:00:00 -0500

  10/06/23 @ 8:00 p.m.

  8:00 p.m.

  CSPS Hall

  Cedar Rapids

• Soul Sherpa with Inga Entheos LIVE at The Ideal

  <p>One of the area's most talented original bands, Soul Sherpa, returns to the stage at The Ideal. Lead vocalist, Inga, is bringing her original band, Inga Entheos, all the way from the Duluth, MN area to open. If you missed Soul Sherpa last time, don't miss them this time...this will be the band's last appearance at The Ideal this year!</p><p>$15 cash cover</p> 2023-09-27 23:00:00 -0500

  10/07/23 @ 8:00 p.m.

  8:00 p.m.

  The Ideal Theater & Bar

  Cedar Rapids

• We Are The Willows

  <p>We Are The Willows at CSPS Hall on Saturday, October 7, 2023 @ 8PM.</p><p><br></p><p>We Are The Willows is the project of Minneapolis based singer/songwriter/producer Peter M. His unique countertenor voice is often supported by Jeremiah Sattarthwaite (guitar), Travis Collins (bass/voice), Hilary James (cello/voice), and Josh McKay (drums). Whether as a band or a solo artist, We Are The Willows crafts dynamic songs with contemplative air. The songs cover a lot of conceptual ground: from family history to modern social life and personal identity. In the summer of 2020, the band released their third full length record: <em>Who We Are &amp; Where We Are Now</em>. This album finds the band with more clarity, consideration, and sense of self. These songs are about processing depression, anxiety, the nature of love, and identity. This album is a testament to getting better for the people and things you love. It's an acceptance that there is no arrival point, there's only who we are &amp; where we are now.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a General Admission seated show held in the theater of CSPS Hall. Doors will open 1 hour before showtime.</p><p><br></p><p>$17 Advance | $21 Door</p> 2023-09-13 23:00:00 -0500

  10/07/23 @ 8:00 p.m.

  8:00 p.m.

  CSPS Hall

  Cedar Rapids

• Red Cedar Chamber Music: Retracted Retirement

  <p><strong><em>Brahms took himself out of retirement to write this piece.</em></strong> The great composer Johannes Brahms briefly retired from composition in 1890 at the age of 57. However, after hearing clarinetist Richard Muhlfeld perform, he came out of retirement to write some of his greatest works, including his <em>Clarinet Trio,</em> two <em>Clarinet Sonatas,&nbsp;</em>and his<em>&nbsp;Clarinet Quintet</em>. The <em>Quintet</em>, an imposing four-movement work, is considered a masterpiece of composition and is central to the clarinet repertory. It is no wonder that our long-time friend Christine Bellomy has been asking us to perform this work for more than three decades. The program also includes <em>Jewish Sketches Op. 12</em> by Alexander Krein, a colorful and spirited three-movement work. Core ensemble members violinist Miera Kim and cellist Carey Bostian are joined by clarinetist Christine Bellomy, violinist Katie Wolfe, and violist Donghee Han in a program for string quartet and clarinet.</p><p>This series of concerts is made possible by the National Endowment for the Arts, Farmers State Bank, the City of Marion, AEGON Transamerica Foundation, the Giacoletto Foundation, the McIntyre Foundation, and the Grandon Foundation. Additional support comes from United Fire Group and Friends of Red Cedar Chamber Music.</p><p>Artist sponsorship is generously provided by Juanita Dennert.</p> 2023-09-22 14:00:00 -0500

  10/11/23 @ 1:00 p.m.

  1:00 p.m.

  Parkview Evangelical Free Church

  Iowa City

• Bitch and Crys Matthews

  <p>Bitch and Crys Matthews at CSPS Hall on Thursday, October 12, 2023 @ 7PM.</p><p><br></p><p>Bitch is a longstanding queer music icon. In 2022, she released <em>Bitchcraft</em>, her 9th studio album. <em>Bitchcraft</em>, Bitch's first album in 8 years, is one that makes you think and makes you dance. Full of violins and synths, and huge vocals, the record is neon pink and in your face. It's Joni Mitchell set to a clicktrack; it's queer Cyndi Lauper and will hex you with its brilliance. It also makes you think: about the state of the world, about evil politicians, about what it means to exist as a woman, and how to find joy along the way.</p><p><br></p><p>A troubadour of truth, Nashville resident Crys Matthews is among the brightest stars of the new generation of social justice music-makers. An award-winning, prolific lyricist and composer, Matthews blends Americana, folk, blues, bluegrass, and funk into a bold, complex performance steeped in traditional melodies punctuated by honest, original lyrics.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a General Admission seated show held in the theater of CSPS Hall. Doors will open 1 hour before showtime.</p><p><br></p><p>$18 Advance | $22 Door</p> 2023-09-13 22:00:00 -0500

  10/12/23 @ 7:00 p.m.

  7:00 p.m.

  CSPS Hall

  Cedar Rapids

• Scott Ellison

  <p>Scott Ellison at CSPS Hall on Friday, October 13, 2023 @ 8PM.</p><p><br></p><p>Singer-songwriter, guitarist Scott Ellison emerged as a blues rock powerhouse in his hometown of Tulsa, OK in the late 1970s. With Eric Clapton's and Freddie King's backing bands at the time both hailing from the region, Ellison's guitar shredding heavy blues style quickly brought him regional and then national attention. He first gained notice playing with Jessica James (Conway Twitty's daughter) in 1977 and national blues audiences learned about him via his work in iconic bluesman Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown's touring band in 1980-81.</p><p><br></p><p>Beyond the traditional blues world, Ellison has also penned songs that have appeared in films such as Reindeer Games, Feast of Love, and Home Front as well as in TV shows Sister Sister, Santa Barbara, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Joan of Arcadia, Saving Grace, Home Front, and Justified.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a General Admission seated show held in the theater of CSPS Hall. Doors will open 1 hour before showtime.</p> 2023-09-13 23:00:00 -0500

  10/13/23 @ 8:00 p.m.

  8:00 p.m.

  CSPS Hall

  Cedar Rapids

• Music at the Lodge

  <p>The <strong>Troy Mills Historical Society</strong> will host the <strong>"</strong><strong>Home Town Band</strong><strong>"&nbsp;</strong>featuring Kim and Kirk Dighton on October 14, 2023. This event will be held at the historic I.O.O.F. Lodge located at 5890 Troy Mills Rd in Troy Mills, IA. &nbsp;5:00 PM - 7:00 PM. &nbsp;Music for all ages!&nbsp; Snacks and Coffee provided.</p><p>Freewill donation with proceeds going toward a planned addition to the Lodge.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p> 2023-09-26 19:00:00 -0500

  10/14/23 @ 5:00 p.m.

  5:00 p.m.

  Troy Mills Historical Society

  Troy Mills

• A Rock ‘n’ Roll Tribute – From Elvis to the Beatles featuring The Neverly Brothers

  <p>The Neverly Brothers concerts take you on a musical guided VIRTUAL TOUR of the birth, near death and resurrection of rock n’ roll rock n roll - from 1955 to 1965. You'll learn rock history and be thoroughly entertained with their chronological song sequence, stories behind the music and vintage wardrobe changes. Their energetic stage show consists of show-stopping renditions of early hits by Jerry Lee Lewis, Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly, The Beatles, Rolling Stones, and more!&nbsp;</p><p>Seating is by general admission only. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased at the door or you may reserve will-call tickets by leaving a message at 319-435-2071. Payment by cash or check only at the door. Doors open 30 minutes beforehand.</p> 2023-09-20 16:00:00 -0500

  10/15/23 @ 2:00 p.m.

  2:00 p.m.

  Coggon Opera House

  Coggon

• Terry McCauley Acoustic 60s/70s Rock/Pop

  <p>A heavy dose of ‘60s/‘70s pop and rock ballads is what you can expect from Terry McCauley. His voice and acoustic guitar cover tunes from the likes of America, Bee Gees, John Denver, Neil Diamond, Herman’s Hermits, REO Speedwagon, ELO, Neil Young, Gordon Lightfoot and Harry Chapin.&nbsp;</p><p>October 20th at <a href="https://iowabrewing.beer/welcome-to-iowa-brewing-co" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Iowa Brewing Company</a> in Cedar Rapids.</p> 2023-09-26 21:00:00 -0500

  10/20/23 @ 6:00 p.m.

  6:00 p.m.

  Iowa Brewing Company

  Cedar Rapids

• Bridge to Opportunities for Older Adults

  <p><strong>Game Day:&nbsp;</strong> Join us to play Phase 10, a rummy-like card game, or Scrabble, a board game where words are spelled out on tiles that interlock like in a crossword puzzle, or Clue. &nbsp;(Clue, The Musical is coming to Theater Cedar Rapids in October.) Space and tables available to play multiple games at once. &nbsp;Bring your suggestions for future Games Days.</p><p><strong>Life Enrichment Center's&nbsp;</strong><strong>Bridge to Opportunities</strong> meets at Four Oaks Bridge Campus, 2100 1^st Ave. NE, Cedar Rapid, directly across from Cottage Grove Place and Cottage Grove Ave. Parking and entrance, including handicap ramp<strong>&nbsp;</strong>are at the back of the building. &nbsp;<strong>Questions: &nbsp;319-640-5357.&nbsp;</strong></p><p><br></p> 2023-09-18 15:30:00 -0500

  10/23/23 @ 1:00 p.m.

  1:00 p.m.

  Life Enrichment Center

  Cedar Rapids

• Mipso live at the First Avenue Club in Iowa City

  <p>The First Avenue Club welcomes Mipso on Sunday, October 29th. General Seating (seat at table with other customers) tickets are just $25 (including fees). Reserved Table for 4 with tickets just $120 (including fees). This is an all ages show. Doors are at 6:00pm and show is at 7:00pm.</p><p>Tickets: https://first-avenue-club.square.site/product/mipso/337?cs=true&amp;cst=custom</p><p>Mipso formed in 2012 as an excuse to play together between classes in Chapel Hill. Joseph Terrell came from a family of banjo-playing uncles and a guitarist grandma, and he’d gotten curious again about the string band music he’d heard as a kid. Jacob Sharp was raised on equal parts Doc Watson and Avett Brothers in the mountains of North Carolina and he was hunting for a chance to sing some harmonies. Wood Robinson added a Charlie Haden-esque interest in bridging jazz and grass sensibilities on the double bass, and Libby Rodenbough soon joined on fiddle, unsatisfied by her classical violin training but drawn like a moth toward the glow of old, weird Americana.</p><p>“Book of Fools” is the new Mipso album. Some of the songs feel pretty rock and roll. There’s a looseness and an energy to the 11-song batch, with electric guitars and barroom piano and a good groove on the kit. It has some nice harmonies, too, the tight kind you’d expect from four friends who’ve been singing together for a decade. The songs are really good ones. You’ll want to keep singing them loud in the car and in your head while you walk around the supermarket. They may stick with you for a while.</p> 2023-07-14 23:30:00 -0500

  10/29/23 @ 7:00 p.m.

  7:00 p.m.

  First Avenue Club

  Iowa City

• Fall Concert Band and Jazz Band Concert

  <p>Head over to Sinclair on November 4th @ 7:30pm to hear what our Concert Band and Jazz Band have been working on! The Concert Band is lead by Dr. William Carson and the Jazz Band is lead by Dr. Steve Shanley! This event is Free and Open to the Public! </p> 2023-09-13 21:00:00 -0500

  11/04/23 @ 7:30 p.m.

  7:30 p.m.

  Coe College

  Cedar Rapids

• Dandelion Stompers record release party & swing dance

  <p>Voted “Best Local Band” by Little Village Magazine for 2022, join us for a special evening of music and dancing, celebrating Dandelion Stompers debut album, "Whirlwind Sessions Volume 1"!</p><p>About the Stompers: Specializing in honoring 1920s trad jazz composers and musicians with dance inspiring, New Orleans-style treatments, The Dandelions Stompers were founded in 2014 by band leader and bari sax aficionado Christopher Clark. Handing the lead mic to jazz singer Katie Roche, they tapped husband and wife Marc (guitar) and Brandi (stand-up bass) Janssen to hold down the rhythm section, adding one of the area’s premier jazz drummers Tim Crumley, driving on the skins. No NOLA style outfit would be complete without a heavy dose of brass and wood. Rounding out the horn section is soaring clarinet of Suzanne Smith, Devin van Holsteijn on his lilting alto sax, and Katie Greenstein blasting on trumpet.</p> 2023-09-19 10:00:00 -0500

  11/10/23 @ 7:30 p.m.

  7:30 p.m.

  The James Theater

  Iowa City

• The Bellamy Brothers Live at the First Avenue Club in Iowa City

  <p>The club welcomes back the Bellamy Brothers with special guests Boot Jack Duo on Friday, November 17th.</p><p>TABLE OPTIONS: Reserved Table for 4 with tickets $200<br>Table for 6 with tickets $300<br>Table for 8 with Tickets $400.<br>General Admission Ticket with Seat at a Table (seated with other patrons) $40.</p><p>Doors are 7:00. The show starts at 8:00. This is an 18 and over show.</p><p>Tickets: https://first-avenue-club.square.site/product/the-bellamy-brothers/22?cs=true&amp;cst=custom</p><p>THE BELLAMY BROTHERS: THE LOVE STILL FLOWS…</p><p>Howard and David continue to prove that the trail they’ve ridden to fame has been as unique as their music itself—music that is now celebrating over 40 years of success.</p><p>The road that started on the pop music charts in the ‘70’s, took a winding turn into country music in the ‘80’s, paving the way for duos to come, such as Brooks &amp; Dunn, Montgomery Gentry, Big &amp; Rich and previously—The Judds. But before the road forked into country, the musical odyssey of brothers Bellamy started creatively smoldering in their home state of Florida, before exploding nationally amidst the ’70’s pop music culture of L.A.</p><p>The brothers first official gig was in 1968, playing a free show with their father at the Rattlesnake Roundup in San Antonio, Florida. They honed their early skills playing Black clubs throughout the south, and singing backup for artists such as Percy Sledge, Eddie Floyd and Little Anthony &amp; The Imperials. Within a few months, the brothers moved north, immersing themselves and their rock/country sound in the Atlanta market, where the Allman Brothers were the emerging kings of the music world.</p><p>With the dawning of the Age of Aquarius on the horizon, and America embroiled in a smoke haze of drugs, civil unrest and an unpopular war, The Bellamy’s music picked-up the hard driving edge that bespoke the times. Songwriting had become David Bellamy’s drug of choice during the long road gigs he and Howard were regularly pulling bodies and equipment to and from. It was his songwriting that was posed to soon provide the duo a national breakout.</p><p>The break came in the form of the hit, “Spiders &amp; Snakes,” written by David and recorded by Jim Stafford. The song became a smash, eventually selling more than three million units worldwide. It became the catapult that rocketed the brothers onto the L.A. music scene. Young and impressionable, Howard and David fell into the musical circle of the greats of the day: Bob Dylan, James Taylor and Van Morrison, as well as West Coast based country rockers like Poco and the Byrds.</p><p>It was a creative shoe that fit.</p><p>Now known by their music and the company they were keeping, The Bellamys officially lifted off the launch pad in 1976 when their single, “Let Your Love Flow,” became an instant smash in both the U.S. and Europe. It stayed on the international charts long enough to build a huge international fan base for the hip young brothers that endures to this day. In Germany alone it perched at No. 1 for more than two months. The love was indeed flowing as The Bellamys jammed for audiences on their sold-out concerts and shared stages with the likes of Loggins &amp; Messina, the Doobie Brothers and the Beach Boys with their patented blend of rock/country music. True to their musical roots, their style and their songwriting was moving steadily more towards their raising.</p><p>By the late ‘70’s The Bellamys were emerging on the country charts with another bona fide smash. “If I Said You Had A Beautiful Body (Would You Hold It Against Me),” originally scrawled on a dinner napkin by David, rocketed them to the top of the country charts the way “Let Your Love Flow,” had done in the pop market just a few years earlier. It proved to be the first of a string of fourteen No. 1 singles in the U.S. alone.</p><p>Success followed success: “Dancing Cowboys,” “Sugar Daddy,” “You Ain’t Just Whistlin’ Dixie,” “Lovers Live Longer,” “Do You Love As Good As You Look,” “Redneck Girl,” “For All The Wrong Reasons,” “I Love Her Mind,” “I Need More Of You,” “Old Hippie,” “Too Much Is Not Enough,” “Kids Of The Baby Boom,” “Reggae Cowboy” and “Crazy From The Heart,”…all have lined the corridors of the Bellamy’s musical history and their walls with platinum and gold.</p><p>Along the way, Howard and David created a patent on the newly cool “duo” category in country music. In the era of the 2000’s, The Bellamy Brothers hold the record in both the Academy of Country Music (ACM) and the Country Music Association Awards (CMA) for the most duo nominations. Numerous GRAMMY nods have also been directed toward the brothers. Internationally, the story has been the same—though the titles may be different. The Bellamys have released more than two-dozen hit songs outside the U.S. that were never released here. With a sharp eye on the songwriting skills that have been the bedrock of their success, Howard and David concur that their career is unique in their international finesse for matching their songs to the market.</p><p>“For the international releases, you have to have a strong melody,” notes David. “The lyric is very important, but internationally the melody is something fans can lock into, even if they can’t understand the lyrics.” Howard and David continue to perform and film TV specials in Europe and around the world.</p><p>These days when the subject turns to touring, The Bellamys are showing a new generation of country music how it’s done. Country superstar Blake Shelton has helped introduce a new era of fans to the hits of The Bellamy Brothers during his annual Friends And Heroes Tour, where they continue to captivate arena audiences around the country. “We’re old road dogs,” grins Howard when asked about the motivation behind the brothers 200 plus concert dates each year. Adds David: “Our live draw is bigger than it was in the ‘80’s. I think the same people that grew up with us and with our music in the ‘60’s and ‘70’s obviously have raised a whole new generation of Bellamy fans who started toddling to our music. Now they’re turning up at our concerts as college kids, who are really turned on and tuned in to us and our music….it’s a great feeling.”</p><p>On the infrequent off days from the road, Howard and David head the bus back to their 150-acre family ranch in Darby, Florida just north of Tampa. A working ranch, the spread consists of Purebred Brahman Cattle and quarter horses. The Bellamys are opening up their lives to television audiences with their hit reality show “Honky Tonk Ranch.” Each episode of “Honky Tonk Ranch” enthralls viewers with the unpredictable misadventures of the Bellamys attempting to balance their globe-trotting touring schedule while also running their sprawling family ranch in south Florida. The show was originally broadcast on “The Cowboy Channel” (a subsidy of RFD-TV) and streamed around the world. Season two of “Honky Tonk Ranch” airs now on Thursday evenings at 8:30 p.m. ET on the Circle Network and will also be available for worldwide streaming in the very near future.</p><p>The Bellamy Brothers celebrated their 40th anniversary with the release of a two-CD collection, <em>40 years</em>, an ambitious project containing 20 of their biggest hits and 20 brand-new songs. In 2019, the Bellamys released <em>Over the Moon&nbsp;</em>as well as their first book <em>Let Your Love Flow – the Life and&nbsp;</em><em>Times of The Bellamy Brothers</em>. The book is about two Florida cowboys who journeyed from country poverty to worldwide musical stardom because they had the talent and because it never occurred to them, they couldn’t make it.</p><p>Their most recent project, <em>Bucket List,</em> debuted in July of 2020 with “Rednecks (Lookin’ for Paychecks),” a timely take on the current situation, leading the EP. <em>Bucket List</em> also includes “No Country Music For Old Men,” a collaboration with longtime friend John Anderson inspired by the loss of Kenny Rogers, and more light-hearted songs like “Lay Low, Stay High,” which ties into Howard and David’s recent partnership with the Florida-based medical marijuana company, Trulieve, on their flower product line Old Hippie Stash.</p> 2022-11-08 23:59:00 -0600

  11/17/23 @ 7:00 p.m.

  7:00 p.m.

  First Avenue Club

  Iowa City

• Tyler Richton & The High Bank Boys live at the First Avenue Club in Iowa City on New Year's Eve

  <p>Ring in New Year’s Eve with Tyler Richton and the High Bank Boys. The evening starts off with dinner that consists of Prime Rib, Chicken Marsala, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Pan Seared Green Beans and Lettuce Salad. The dinner package will be limited to 200 guests. Doors will open at 7:30pm and the dinner served at 8:00pm with the show scheduled to start following dinner. The stage will be moved to the rear of the club to create a large dance floor. Reserved Table packages available include:</p><p>Table for 2 with Dinner: $85<br>Table for 4 with Dinner: $150<br>Table for 6 with Dinner: $225<br>Table for 8 with Dinner: $300</p><p>Individual tickets with Dinner are $35. There are only 30 individual tickets available.</p><p>Tickets: https://first-avenue-club.square.site/product/tyler-richton-the-high-bank-boys/336?cs=true&amp;cst=custom</p><p>The story of Tyler Richton and the High Bank Boys isn’t easy to put on to paper. The name "High Bank Boys" comes from the body of water flowing through the band's home territory in Deep River, Iowa. The Deep River passes through the town of the same name, but the shallow stream wasn't named for its actual depth, but rather the "High Banks" that contain the river in the town and surrounding area. Known for having their practices in and around the community, the “High Bank Boys” became the perfect name for the sensational group of men that was founded there.</p><p>While shows performed by Tyler Richton and the High Bank Boys are youthful and lively, the four members of the High Bank Boys have more than 50 years of experience playing live music combined. With this kind of dedication and devotion to country music, it's no wonder that the High Bank Boys have become the premier country band in the area. Known for being an excellent dance band as well as making the crowd feel like "one of the guys" when there's no dance floor available, the High Bank Boys are at home playing in almost any kind of venue or event.</p><p>The musical travels of the various members of Tyler Richton and the High Bank Boys have been extensive, both before and through the formation of the current band. Music has taken them from local clubs, to fireman's dances and anniversary parties, and from the largest events and festivals to street dances in the smallest of towns throughout the entire state of Iowa. Tyler Richton and the High Bank Boys have been honored to be the opening act for Locash, John Michael Montgomery, High Valley, Sunny Sweeney, Jordan Davis and Brett Young, among others. Each performance has been a great professional achievement for them, and they anxiously look forward to the next opportunity!</p><p>Their most rewarding experiences, however, are the looks of satisfaction on the faces of their fans during and after another great show. It’s easy to see from their following, that this group of guys and the music they play is genuinely appreciated. Tyler Richton and the High Bank Boys’ repertoire includes iconic country cover tunes, as well as original music that is written and arranged by the band. All this and more makes the High Bank Boys a danceable, partying, crowd-pleasing, energetic band that is entertaining for folks of all ages.<br>While our group makes the music, it's the individuals in the band that make Tyler Richton and the High Bank Boys so unique.</p> 2023-07-14 00:00:00 -0500

  12/31/23 @ 7:30 p.m.

  7:30 p.m.

  First Avenue Club

  Iowa City