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Cedar Junction Performance
<p><strong><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><strong><span>Let Cedar Junction entertain you with many softrock hits to enjoy.</span></strong></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong></p> 2019-03-16 21:00:00 -0500
3/21/196:00 p.m.Ramsey's Wine BistroMarion -
Highway 151 Performance
<p><strong><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>They are a group of musicians who have played in numerous bands throughout the area including Stormwatch, Top Side, Westwinds, The Naked Gypsies and the Stompers.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong></p><p><strong><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span> </span><span> </span><br>Their three part harmonies are a highlight of their musical sound. Their instrumentations include acoustic and bass guitar, mandolin, keyboard and percussion. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong></p><p><strong><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><br>They cover several decades of music; songs like "Groovin" by The Young Rascals, Van Morrison's "Moon Dance", "Ring of Fire by Johnny Cash, and the classic "At Last" by the great Etta James. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong></p><p><strong><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><br>They also play our originals like "Got to Be Kind" and "I've Got the Change" both written by Dan Hanlon.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></strong></p> 2019-03-16 22:00:00 -0500
3/22/197:00 p.m.Ramsey's Wine BistroMarion -
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Corey Baker & The Secret Sauce Performance
<p><strong>Cedar Rapids native Corey Baker is a prolific song writer. His original songs combine humor, satire, and a shrewd insight on everyday life. After spending a number of years on the west coast both recording and performing, Corey returned to Cedar Rapids where he currently teaches guitar, performs (both solo and with several bands), and continues to write. Together with his back-up band, The Secret Sauce, Corey will entertain you with a mixture of original tunes and popular classics from the 60's and 70's.</strong></p> 2019-03-16 22:00:00 -0500
3/23/197:00 p.m.Ramsey's Wine BistroMarion -
Live Music by Mick Staebell
<p>Join us for an afternoon of wine, music and friendship. Along with our delicious wine, we encourage you to try an appetizer or two. Get here before the music starts to ensure you have plenty of time to sample our wines and pick the perfect seat for your music enjoyment.</p> 2019-02-27 16:00:00 -06003/24/191:00 p.m.Fireside WineryMarengo -
The gentlemen's Anti-Temperance League
<p>The Gentlemen's Anti-Temperance League is a swing sextet from Minneapolis, Minnesota. The GATL came together in the winter of 2014 to breathe new life into old music. A melting pot of hot jazz, swing, and latin rhythms, brought to a boil by soaring vocals and endless energy. Their second album, "Masquerade" was released on June 3rd, 2017. GATL's second full-length album is a masterful mix of old-time hot jazz and latin rhythms, held together by modern songwriting and layered stories. </p><p>“The Gentlemen’s Anti-Temperance League take things all the way back to the 1930s with their Django Reinhardt-influenced gypsy jazz, and they do it damn well.”-Andrea Swensson, The Current "</p><p>... takes the best style of music from each decade after Prohibition and creates a unique musical style."</p><p>-CBS Minnesota</p><p>“Some would call it “old-timey,” while others would argue “timeless.’’ -Duluth Homegrown</p><p><br></p> 2019-02-28 23:00:00 -0600
3/29/198:00 p.m.The Famous MockingbirdMarion -
Live at Ramsey's
<p>Please join us at Ramsey's in Marion on March 22 at 6 pm. Hope to see you there.</p> 2019-03-16 22:00:00 -0500
3/22/196:00 p.m.Ramsey's Wine BistroMarion -
Cedar Valley Taste of Achievement
<p>Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa’s (JAEI) Annual Taste of Achievement event, presented by Community Bank and Trust allows participants to escape into an evening of fine wines, specialty beers, and hors d’oeuvres while bidding on silent and live auction items. Participants enjoy the ambiance of custom jewelry, dueling pianos, and great company.</p><p><br></p><p>An online auction opens prior to the event with bidding concluding at the live event. Auction items range from local gift certificates to lavish vacation packages.</p><p><br></p> 2019-01-15 21:30:00 -0600
3/29/196:30 p.m.Hilton Garden InnCedar Falls -
Live Music: Justin Goodchild at Vue Rooftop
<p>Equipped with his loop station and drum pad, Justin Goodchild performs fun acoustic Pop/Rock covers that everyone can enjoy. His live shows consist of a friendly atmosphere and songs you can sing along to. He performs solo, duo, and is the lead singer/acoustic guitarist for The Bamboozlers of Iowa City</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p> 2019-02-08 23:00:00 -0600
3/28/198:00 p.m.Vue RooftopIowa City -
Live Music by Billy Heller
<p>Join us for an afternoon of wine, music and friendship. Along with our delicious wine, we encourage you to try an appetizer or two. Get here before the music starts to ensure you have plenty of time to sample our wines and pick the perfect seat for your music enjoyment.</p> 2019-02-27 16:00:00 -06005/19/191:00 p.m.Fireside WineryMarengo -
I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change
<p>From awkward first dates and first loves, through marriage and parenting, all the way to pick-up lines of the geriatric set, this newly updated musical comedy pays tribute to love in all its messy glory. Swipe right on this fresh, off-beat look at what it takes to play the game of love in 2019. Rated R.</p>
3/29/197:30 p.m.Old Creamery TheatreAmana -
I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change
<p>From awkward first dates and first loves, through marriage and parenting, all the way to pick-up lines of the geriatric set, this newly updated musical comedy pays tribute to love in all its messy glory. Swipe right on this fresh, off-beat look at what it takes to play the game of love in 2019. Rated R.</p>
3/30/197:30 p.m.Old Creamery TheatreAmana -
Live Music: The Bamboozlers at Vue Rooftop
<p>Founded in 2004, the Bamboozlers have played hundreds of gigs all over the country... bars, festivals, corporate luaus, parrothead gatherings, minor league baseball stadiums, the Alpine Valley VIP club to kick off Jimmy Buffett and Zac Brown Band concerts, and, of course, the official (PHIP) parrothead convention in Key West known as the Meeting of the Minds.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p> 2019-02-08 01:30:00 -0600
3/30/1910:00 p.m.Vue RooftopIowa City -
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RAIN - A Tribute To The Beatles
<p><strong>RAIN - A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES</strong> presents <em><span>Abbey Roa</span></em><span>d</span>!</p><p><br></p><p>In celebration of the anniversary of the release of <em><span>Abbey Road</span></em>, <strong><span>RAIN</span></strong> will bring the greatest hits to life in addition to all your early favorites. This mind-blowing performance takes you back in time with the legendary foursome delivering a note-for-note theatrical event that is the next best thing to seeing the Beatles. Experience the worlds’ most iconic band and come celebrate the best of <em><span>Abbey Road</span></em> with <strong><span>RAIN – A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES.</span></strong></p> 2019-02-18 16:30:00 -06004/07/193:00 p.m.Des Moines Civic CenterDes Moines -
Vince Neil of Mötley Crüe
<p>Vince Neil, the legendary front man of Mötley Crüe, is an international superstar whose unmistakable voice leads some of the greatest rock songs of a generation including “Wild Side,” “Shout at the Devil,” “Home Sweet Home,” “Girls, Girls, Girls,” “Dr. Feelgood,” “Kickstart My Heart,” “Same Ol’ Situation,” and many others.</p><p>Mötley Crüe’s epic 34-year run included countless multi-platinum releases, more than 22 hit singles, 100 million albums sold and dozens of global tours with sold out arenas, inclusive of some of the largest venues in the world. The band completed “The Final Tour” on New Year’s Eve 2015, closing the book that told the story of their iconic career. Despite Mötley Crüe’s departure from the rock world, however, Vince Neil shows no sign of slow down, continuing to carry on with the unending “The Legacy Continues Tour.”</p><p>In January of 2017, Vince Neil was back in the TV spotlight, as a contestant on NBC’s <em>The Celebrity Apprentice</em>, featuring new host Arnold Schwarzenegger. Currently, Neil continues to tour and perform all the classic Mötley Crüe hits with select cuts from his three solo albums. Mötley Crüe’s seemingly unfilmable group autobiography, The Dirt, will finally come out as a biopic via Netflix March 22, 2019.</p> 2019-01-21 21:30:00 -0600
11/08/198:00 p.m.Riverside Casino & Golf Resort®Riverside -
Ronnie Milsap
<p>In 1976, Milsap established himself solidly as one of Country Music’s biggest stars. A string of seven No. 1 hits in a row, including “(I’m a) Stand By My Woman Man,” “What a Difference You’ve Made in My Life,” and “It Was Almost Like a Song,” which was the most successful single of the 1970s. “Song” was the singer’s first crossover hit, peaking No. 7 on the adult contemporary chart; it paved the way for Milsap to be named Billboard’s Artist of the Year (in any genre) in 1976.</p><p>This string of hits also kicked off a remarkable run in American pop music. With songs “(There’s) No Getting Over Me,” “I Wouldn’t Have Missed It For the World,” “Any Day Now,” “Stranger In My House,” “Lost in the Fifties Tonight,” “She Keeps the Home Fires Burning,” “Snap Your Fingers,” and “Where Do the Nights Go,” Milsap did not leave the Top 10 for 16 years.</p><p>Milsap also received myriad awards and accolades during this period. He won four CMA Album of the Year Awards (1975, 1977, 1978, and 1986), three CMA Male Vocalist of the Year trophies (1974, 1976, and 1977), and the coveted CMA Entertainer of the Year Award (1977). In addition, he won five Grammys for Best Male Country Vocal performance (1975, 1977, 1982, 1986, and 1987) and one Grammy for Best Country Collaboration with Vocals in 1988 for the Kenny Rogers duet “Make No Mistake, She’s Mine.”</p><p>With 40 No. 1 hits and more than 35 million albums sold, Ronnie Milsap remains one of Country’ Music’s most successful and beloved crossover artists. At 75, he continues to tour the country, playing his music for multiple generations of music lovers.</p> 2018-12-19 21:15:00 -0600
5/17/198:00 p.m.Riverside Casino & Golf Resort®Riverside -
Brandon Miller Band
<p><strong>Brandon Miller Band</strong></p><p>Music has always been a part of Brandon Miller’s life. From an early age, his dad would let him explore his record collection of Led Zeppelin, Genesis, Aerosmith and other classic rock legends. Miller spent countless days and nights trying to recreate the sounds of his musical heroes. After sculpting his sound for years, he formed the Brandon Miller Band, a powerful, guitar-driven blues-rock trio. Having released two, full-length albums and sharing the stage with artists like Jonny Lang, Foghat, Night Ranger and Eddie Money; Brandon Miller brings a fiery passion to the guitar that is unlike any other. Brandon currently performs with his own band, Brandon Miller Band, as well as the Danielle Nicole Band.</p> 2019-02-28 23:00:00 -0600
3/22/198:00 p.m.The Famous MockingbirdMarion -
Balloon Glow
<p>The Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival is proud to continue the tradition of this iconic event! Join us at a NEW location, The Cedar Rapids Country Club! Watch the sun go down, listening to the tunes and enjoying time with friends and family. The purpose is to enjoy the "glow" and once it is safe, the caution tape is removed and patrons are able to get up close and personal with these amazing balloons and the balloonists as well! Gates open at 5pm.</p><p><strong>Things to know: </strong></p><p><strong>Parking is extremely limited near Country Club. Attendees are highly encouraged to shuttle to event. </strong></p><p>Soft sided coolers ONLY</p><p>No pets or fireworks (including sparklers)</p><p>Please treat The Cedar Rapids Country Club's property with respect.</p><p>Shuttles will take you to the entrances, but there is a lot of walking in hilly terrain -<span> </span><em><strong>please be prepared to walk as we are not able to safely transport people on golf carts due to the influx of patrons</strong></em>. Also due to this, we are unable to make the space conducive to those who require additional accommodations. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. </p><p>A Freedom Festival button is required for this event. Children 8 and under do NOT require a button. *Cash only-there will not be an ATM on site*</p><p>The rain date for this event is scheduled for Thursday, June 27.</p> 2017-11-30 22:00:00 -0600
6/25/196:00 p.m.The Cedar Rapids Country ClubCedar Rapids -
Live Music by Ryne Doughty
<p>Join us for an afternoon of wine, music and friendship. Along with our delicious wine, we encourage you to try an appetizer or two. Get here before the music starts to ensure you have plenty of time to sample our wines and pick the perfect seat for your music enjoyment.</p> 2019-02-27 16:00:00 -06003/31/191:00 p.m.Fireside WineryMarengo -
Miles Over Mountains
<p><b>Miles Over Mountains is a progressive bluegrass band based in McHenry, IL. Their live shows are high energy, centered around an arsenal of original material and refreshing</b><br><b>variety of cover songs served up in their own unique style.</b><br><b>Touring through their fifth year, Miles Over Mountains continues to turn heads across the nation as their momentum, fan-base and schedule continue to grow. Since their</b><br><b>inception in early 2014, they've performed hundreds of shows at bars, clubs, and music</b><br><b>festivals, with no signs of slowing down. </b><br><b>Collectively, with decades of stage experience under their belts, M.O.M. strives to provide the audience with a fun and freeing experience. The band released their debut album "Five Star Heart Breaker", in 2015 and their second studio album, "Ballads & Burners" released in 2017. They are currently recording their third studio album which is set to release in 2020.</b></p> 2019-02-28 23:00:00 -0600
4/05/198:00 p.m.The Famous MockingbirdMarion -
Starship Pilgrims
<p>Starship Pilgrims is a psychedelic jam band that sends their listeners on a sonic journey into the past with their Grateful Dead and Pink Floyd influenced sound, with a twist of modern jam band tones. Currently located in Nashville, Tennessee, Nick Riffle, Cole Mellen, Kale Brown, and Hunter Edwards are making their unique stamp on the Music City. The Pilgrims seek to find the next steps to reach musical nirvana through the artistic process of improvising, while using their songs as vehicles to transport the audience to the ultimate state of transcendence.</p><p> Members include: Nick Riffle - Guitar/Vocals Cole Mellen - Guitar/Vocals Kale Brown - Bass Hunter Edwards - Drums</p><p><br></p> 2019-02-28 23:55:00 -0600
4/06/199:00 p.m.The Famous MockingbirdMarion -
Reina del Cid
<h5><span style="font-size: 18px;">Part singer songwriter group, part rock band you can find REINA DEL CID and company at the intersection of lyrical storytelling, catchy riffs, and scorching solos.</span></h5><p><span style="font-size: 18px;">After building a devoted online following as a solo artist, Del Cid teamed up with instrumentalists Toni Lindgren, Andrew Foreman, and Nate Babbs to develop a sophisticated sound with broad appeal, drawing in mixed crowds from jamheads to college students to white haired intelligentsia.</span></p> 2019-02-28 23:00:00 -0600
4/20/198:00 p.m.The Famous MockingbirdMarion -
Danika and the Jeb
<h5>Danika & The Jeb -Bio</h5><p><section data-feature-id="1776338"><p>If when you hear the term ‘acoustic duo’ you imagine two people sitting on stools, lightly strumming guitars, singing about how life has treated them poorly, think again. Danika & the Jeb are dynamic, uplifting, and fun, while their music is a soulful combination of artfully written songs and powerful musical phrasing.</p><p>When asked about why she has never applied to American Idol, Danika says “I never looked at the music industry like a lottery. I don’t need to buy a ticket. I simply need to be an artist.” Danika’s belief is that a well written song can embody all emotions of the human existence, and she articulates that beautifully with her slightly raspy yet warm voice and truthful lyrics.</p><p>Grand-nephew to the great country guitarist Clyde Moody, Jeb Hart can craft a story with six strings. Despite a car accident that left him unable to play for several years, Jeb’s determination to overcome prevailed. After listening to Jeb perform, the two most common responses from fans are “The best guitar player I’ve ever heard” and “It sounds like there’s two of him.”</p><p>Danika and Jeb are taking stages of all sizes by storm - having opened for mainstream heavyweights such as Lyle Lovett, Dierks Bentley, Phil Vassar, Tracy Lawrence, and others, to being named 2016 Artists of the Year from Concerts in your Home, their soulful and intoxicating sound lures in new fans daily.</p><p> </p></section></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p> 2019-02-28 23:00:00 -0600
4/27/198:00 p.m.The Famous MockingbirdMarion -
Chicago Farmer
<p>The son of a small town farming community, Cody Diekhoff logged plenty of highway and stage time under the name Chicago Farmer before settling in the city in 2003. Profoundly inspired by fellow midwesterner John Prine, he’s a working-class folk musician to his core. His small town roots, tilled with city streets mentality, are turning heads North and South of I-80.</p><p>“I love the energy, music, and creativity of Chicago, but at the same time, the roots and hard work of my small town,” he shares. Growing up in Delavan, Illinois, with a population less than 2,000, Diekhoff’s grandparents were farmers, and their values have always provided the baseline of his songs. </p><p>He writes music for “the kind of people that come to my shows. Whether in Chicago or Delavan, everyone has a story, and everyone puts in a long day and works hard the same way,” he says. “My generation may have been labeled as slackers, but I don’t know anyone who doesn’t work hard - many people I know put in 50-60 hours a week and 12 hour days. That’s what keeps me playing. I don’t like anyone to be left out; my music is for everyone in big and very small towns.”</p><p>He listened to punk rock and grunge as a kid before discovering a friend’s dad playing Hank Williams, and it was a revelation. Prine and Guthrie quickly followed. The name Chicago Farmer was originally for a band, but the utilitarian life of driving alone from bar to bar, city to city - to make a direct connection to his audience and listener, took a deeper hold.</p> 2019-02-28 23:00:00 -0600
5/03/198:00 p.m.The Famous MockingbirdMarion -
Eddie Piccard Quartet
<p>Eddie Piccard grew up only a few miles from Cedar Rapids, but soon left for the jazz scene in Chicago, for famous Rush Street and the playboy clubs, appearing opposite the likes of Ramsey Lewis and George Shearing.</p><p>After cutting his chops with his first trio in Chicago, Piccard moved on to the lights of the Florida resorts. Later, he formed another trio in Florida, which became a favorite of Jackie Gleason’s.</p><p>A class act in Cedar Rapids for many years, Piccard and his sidemen delight with everything from Sinatra standards to an amazing Ray Charles tribute.</p><p>The group has entertained couples spending a night out for live music, family birthday parties, anniversary celebrations, office parties, ballroom dancers, friends who just want to enjoy live jazz–and even music students who just come to take notes.</p> 2019-02-28 23:00:00 -0600
5/17/198:00 p.m.The Famous MockingbirdMarion -
The Beaker Brothers
<p>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. It's music of the night from Back in the Day, played by guys who are as awed by it now as when we were driving home from a gig in 1969 and suddenly pulled off the road on a hilltop 'cause Clyde was blowing our minds again, and we couldn't get the signal down in the valley.<span> </span></p><p><br></p><p>This is not your father's rock band. No, wait, maybe it is. Anyway, we're sure you're gonna dig it.<span> </span></p> 2019-02-28 23:00:00 -0600
5/25/198:00 p.m.The Famous MockingbirdMarion -
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The Suitcase Junket
<p><strong>The Suitcase Junket</strong></p><p><strong>The latest album from The Suitcase Junket, Mean Dog, Trampoline is populated by characters in various states of reverie: leaning on jukeboxes, loitering on dance floors, lying on the bottoms of empty swimming pools in the sun. Despite being deeply attuned to the chaos of the world, singer/songwriter/ multi-instrumentalist Matt Lorenz imbues those moments with joyful wonder, an endless infatuation with life’s most subtle mysteries. And as its songs alight on everything from Joan Jett to moonshine to runaway kites, Mean Dog, Trampoline makes an undeniable case for infinite curiosity as a potent antidote to jadedness and despair.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Produced by Steve Berlin (Jackie Greene, Rickie Lee Jones, Leo Kottke) of Los Lobos, Mean Dog, Trampoline marks a deliberate departure from the self-recorded, homespun approach of The Suitcase Junket’s previous efforts. In creating the album, Lorenz pulled from a fantastically patchwork sonic palette, shaping his songs with elements of jangly folk, fuzzed-out blues, oddly textured psych-rock. Engineered by Justin Pizzoferrato (Dinosaur Jr., Speedy Ortiz) and mixed by Vance Powell (Jack White, Houndmouth), Mean Dog, Trampoline rightly preserves The Suitcase Junket’s unkempt vitality, but ultimately emerges as his most powerfully direct album so far.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>"I’ve been blessed in my career as a producer to have worked with some remarkable artists, but I have never worked with anyone quite like Matt Lorenz / The Suitcase Junket. Besides making the complexity of everything he does look effortless, he’s a truly gifted singer and and amazing songwriter. We had a blast making this record and I’m anxious to share it with the world."</strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p> 2019-02-28 23:00:00 -0600
6/14/198:00 p.m.The Famous MockingbirdMarion -
Marilyn Maye
<p>Marilyn Maye is a highly praised singer, actress, director, arranger, educator, a Grammy-nominated recording artist and a musical treasure. Her entire life has been committed to the art of song and performance.</p><p><br></p><p>The award-winning Ms. Maye appeared 76 times on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson - the record for a singer. Perhaps the simplest Marilyn Maye accolade came after one of her show-stopping appearances on The Tonight Show when turning to his audience of millions, Johnny Carson said, “And that, young singers, is the way it's done.”</p> 2019-03-06 17:00:00 -0600
4/27/193:30 p.m.Temple TheaterDes Moines -
Living in the Now, An Event of Local Literature and Music.
<p>Welcome to our last Friday of the month Literary and music event, brought to you by Cracked Walnut and The Writers' Rooms</p><p>This evening our writers and musician will be addressing the theme of.</p><p><br></p><p>Living in the Now </p><p><br></p><p>Too often we find ourselves yearning for past or future happiness. The talent today will read their stories and poetry and play music that brings us towards the blessed present.</p><p><br></p><p>$5 at the door</p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by S.P. Jayaraj</p><p><br></p><p>Featured Writers</p><p><br></p><p>S.P. Jayaraj</p><p>Erin Casey</p><p>Christopher D. Sims</p><p>Grace Augustine</p><p>J.E Brooke</p><p><br></p><p>Featured Musician</p><p>Aaron Amundson</p><p><br></p><p>S.P. Jayaraj</p><p>Host and curator of this series, S.P. Jayaraj is an obsessive writer of new-age Fantasy, poetry, short stories and fairy tales. He is the author of The Secret of the Zipacna Dragons which received 4 out of 4 stars from Online <a data-lynx-mode="hover" href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fbookclub.org%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0u4c3sHEnn18DAfJcllZbYwoXX-LKo9wWngewetT9UHzNndZTIJwYn3Z8&h=AT0OIRyDZVOwTm4MQEmlmuQ-fVd2r_5pSTUKR6lTCvC7UZ50hvI3T5Czq9ws7QjafNme58T9y220MEgXsJ7tKbrhsVrHgJFGv3O4mCSyoMdUS0r4w9VxM9DQQ2IzNGKcl4CYu_CyRoDC61-d" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">bookclub.org</a></p><p><a data-lynx-mode="hover" href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.spjayaraj.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1Lyxj4wmpiq_hhbJcrYwGby2Ak92EmYnm5uHSD52uHDBIra3gIhqZtpr0&h=AT3AVvOsnNAt5GWEp0RmYiTPFlGNO4mkQ4oI4Zg1hBHHAiqzANnNMtaY6q1nR6kaCZQ07zp0j5Ywfpglgovp4dkaSXVREztGqemBhjIlA7UltxMvNb2Y42rE4NzQGD3fNbR-i3mUZ30wg4sa" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.spjayaraj.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>Erin Casey</p><p>Erin Casey is an urban fantasy, YA fantasy writer and poet who often delves into the themes of community, LGBT rights, and mental health. She recently released her first book, The Purple Door District with a second forthcoming. You can find out more about her at <a data-lynx-mode="hover" href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.erincasey.org%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR3LVLczghtXDfd8WCFZJZMQPcPPh4tCyegDzNL5-mBbFVyV-B6mf-GRhSw&h=AT0IVAXYUSblfEtiwOYYiXGFr5kJp_MkMmE1m4NuXTgoHzFUKAarGrmW-QGpyyTZO4wHX0yFUtUPA5Qv2gCWGDr8xOMgqcVn1fUlCkyApkEOQZRbWCfziiqwQv4luelFWxvhCWvg5Q-eipLD" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.erincasey.org.</a></p><p><br></p><p>Christopher D. Sims</p><p>Christopher D. Sims is a nationally known writer, spoken word performer, and human rights activist. Writing since the age of nine, he has written thousands of poems about justice, love, traveling, and coffee. He is the author of Universal Citizen and is a current fellow with the Intercultural Leadership Institute.</p><p><br></p><p>Grace Augustine</p><p>Grace has eighteen published books, inclusive of romance and life issues for the over 50, metaphysical romance, and self-help regarding her personal journey with Multiple Sclerosis.</p><p><br></p><p>J. E. Brooke </p><p>is a public health anthropologist by day, science fiction and fantasy writer by night. When she isn’t writing stories and novels, she can be found knitting or cross stitching nerdy things, cooking delicious food, or lost in the pages of a good book. She lives in Coralville.</p><p><br></p><p><a data-lynx-mode="hover" href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thewritersrooms.org%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2PafgE9E3SmycEvvRvwh1hkO16WPopJzZhdlykZ1G-NmfOyHSipCuDQO0&h=AT0gYlYVocnJJl5_yXEQfF1UUOiMMDGLnO9lFC4dqfdu4nestPp-XDgbtHA12r-BMTr1HpxJcgU4fBhDndfubytUjUDTL014VorRu4ckCd1G6Qj8eGs_B0XMpaEa-SzbPFD_CtbH1EOQVw_v" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.thewritersrooms.org/</a></p> 2019-03-10 21:00:00 -0500
3/29/197:00 p.m.GroundswellCedar Rapids -
Milestone Negro Spirituals Until The Civil War
<p>This performance/workshop in words and music by bassist Hilliard Greene brings to light the significance and beauty of the remarkable songs associated with the Underground Railroad, a network of secret routes and safe houses used by 19th-century enslaved people of African descent in their efforts to escape to free states and to Canada. These uniquely American heritage songs are recognized as a distinct musical genre. The music that will be featured is based on the coded Negro spirituals that runaway slaves used to elude capture. </p><p><br></p><p>Presented as part of the African American Museum of Iowa's 2019 Jazz and Blues series.</p><h5> </h5><ul><li><strong>Details:</strong></li><li><br></li><li>$12 in advance, $15 at the door</li><li>Tickets are non-refundable</li><li>Seating is general admission</li><li>Online ticket sales close at 4 PM on April 2</li><li>Doors will open at 6:30 PM on April 2</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>What Critics are Saying:</strong></p><p><em>“With a technical mastery of his instrument that is nothing short of astonishing he churned through a varied and creative set full of fire, brilliance and subtlety that above all never stopped swinging."</em> - Bobby Shropshire, Beach Nights Entertainment Magazine, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina</p><p><em>“Intense. Powerful. Versatile. Not for the faint-hearted. ...Hill Greene showed us how it’s done”</em> - Bass World, Journal for the International Society of Bassists</p><p><em>"His fabulous arco bass mixes lyricism with a burning, literally ferocious desire of opening the listener's mind."</em> - Massimo Ricci, Touching Extremes, Italy</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About the Artist:</strong></p><p>Hill Greene has been playing professionally for 35 years and studying music practically all his life. His emphases are in classical, jazz, rock, blues, R&B, as well as the music of other continents and U.S. regions. Currently he is concentrating on solo performance.</p><p>Having studied at Berklee College of Music in Boston, and at the University of Northern Iowa. He performs widely in the New York City area in recitals and at nightclubs. He's featured on numerous recordings, has performed on both television and radio, and has toured major cities throughout the United States and Canada, South America, Europe, and Asia.</p><p>Greene performed and recorded with Jimmy Scott for 20+ years, serving as his Musical Director from 1995 to 2013. Greene was also Cecil Taylor’s Concert Master for his group “Phtongos”. He was in residence at Minton’s a.k.a. legendary Minton’s Playhouse as the house bassist.</p><p>As a bandleader Greene produced three CDs with his own ensemble The Jazz Expressions and a solo bass CD entitled "Alone". Also, an upcoming recording featuring Negro Spirituals released by Unseen Rain Records.</p> 2019-03-11 21:30:00 -0500
4/02/197:00 p.m.African American Museum of IowaCedar Rapids -
Live Music by Billy Heller
<p>Join us for an afternoon of wine, music and friendship. Along with our delicious wine, we encourage you to try an appetizer or two. Get here before the music starts to ensure you have plenty of time to sample our wines and pick the perfect seat for your music enjoyment.</p> 2019-02-27 16:00:00 -06004/14/191:00 p.m.Fireside WineryMarengo