Music Calendar
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Listed times represent show start time. Doors will open at least one hour before the listed time unless otherwise noted.
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| Fri 11.15 | Halfloves | Halfloves in | |
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with Younger, Purple Frank Hailed as “the best currently active rock band in Iowa” by the Iowa Informer, indie rock outfit Halfloves offers new album Dazer made with renowned producer Brandon Darner (Imagine Dragons, The Envy Corps). Anthony Fantano (The Needle Drop) quips “[Halfloves] is to Radiohead what Greta Van Fleet is to Led Zeppelin” in his review of the band’s lead-off single “A Little Lie” which has now been streamed over 100,000 times on Spotify. Time: 8:00pm. Admission: $10 Advanced // $12 Day of Show. Age restrictions: 19+ After 10 pm. Buy tickets |
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| Sat 11.16 | IC Speaks Poetry Conference | IC Speaks Poetry Conference in | |
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A collective spoken word and poetry event with IC Speaks, Iowa Youth Writing Project, and Iowa City’s four local high schools.
Time: 12:30pm. Admission: FREE. Age restrictions: All Ages. |
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| Mon 11.18 | Open Mic with J. Knight | Open Mic with J. Knight in | |
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Open Mic with J. Knight is an Iowa City institution! So many great acts have played their first show and many seasoned pros test out new material before our live audience. Come check it out – you never know when you’ll catch the next great Iowa City songwriter. To sign your act up, call J. Knight in advance at 319.338.6713. Time: 7:00pm. Admission: FREE. Age restrictions: 19+ After 10 pm. |
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| Tue 11.19 | University of Iowa — Jazz Performances | University of Iowa — Jazz Performances in | |
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Area 51 and Grad Combos The Mill plays host to the University of Iowa’s jazz series which features student ensembles and collaborations with professors from the jazz program. Each installment features one or two particular groups focusing on a style or sub-genre of jazz. Time: 7:00pm. Admission: $3 Students/ $5 Non-students. Age restrictions: All Ages. |
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| Wed 11.20 | Talk Art | Talk Art in | |
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Join the UI Writer’s Workshop as they present their current works to other Workshop attendees. Open to the public!
Time: 7:30pm. Admission: Free. Age restrictions: 19+ After 10 pm. |
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| Wed 11.20 | Backroom Bass Sessions with Bruuuce | Backroom Bass Sessions with Bruuuce in | |
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with Raf and ONO Back at errr again with that good good. Extra sound extra flair… Let’s keep these crazy nights going with you resident DJ’s Bruuuce and DAMN Juhl! Time: 10:30pm. Admission: FREE. Age restrictions: 19+ After 10 pm. |
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| Thu 11.21 | iHearIC | iHearIC in | |
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Now in its eighth season, iHearIC is a monthly concert series featuring performances artists living in Iowa City. Each show is a unique blend of various musical acts, poetry readings, dance, and other experimental art. Performances take place in area restaurants, coffee shops, and bars – previous venues include Fair Grounds Coffee Shop, Java House, the Englert, and Trumpet Blossom Cafe! Bring your friends and celebrate the beginning of a new school semester with food, drinks, and music!
Time: 9:00pm. Admission: Free. Age restrictions: 19+ After 10 pm. |
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| Fri 11.22 | Jazz After Five | Jazz After Five in | |
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w. Ritmocano Jazz After Five was conceived by local jazz musician and University of Iowa music professor who played with groups all over the world, wanted there to be an outlet for jazz lovers of all ages and tastes so he came up with the idea of having an early Friday evening Jazz show. Iowa City residents, U of Iowa college students, and even interested high school students can now swing by and enjoy new and original jazz compositions within the cozy and intimate confines of the Mill. Local jazz collector, DJ, critic, enthusiast Craig Kessler took the curatorial reigns in Spring 2014 upholding Sandy’s original vision of supporting a robust and captivating local jazz scene. Now, Jazz guitarist & University of Iowa professor Steve Grismore is at the helm! MUSIC goes until 7:00pm. Time: 5:00pm. Admission: Free Admission. Age restrictions: All Ages. |
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| Sat 11.23 | Nic Arp & The Bernemann Brothers | Nic Arp & The Bernemann Brothers in | |
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The Nic Arp Band is a high-energy folk-rock outfit from Iowa City, playing a mix of originals and eclectic covers. The lineup includes longtime Iowa musicators Dave Rosazza (guitar and vocals), Sean Seaton (keys), Jennifer Horn-Frasier (bass and vocals), and Matthew Bernemann (drums). Rock, Country, and Blues — driven by the passion of the live experience, the Bernemann Brothers Band fits like a favorite pair of blues jeans. The band chemistry is palpable and contagious when siblings Matt and Ryan Bernemann (Drums, and Guitar/ Vocals, respectively) are joined by Ben Schmidt (Electric guitar/ Vocals), Sean Seaton (Keys), Randall Davis (Electric Guitar), and Rich Wagor (Bass). You’ll hear classic tunes you love, rare gems that may have escaped you, and even the occasional original composition, all delivered up with an easygoing sense of fun and rock solid musicianship.
Time: 9:00pm. Admission: $7 at the door. Age restrictions: 19+ After 10 pm. |
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| Mon 11.25 | Open Mic with J. Knight | Open Mic with J. Knight in | |
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Open Mic with J. Knight is an Iowa City institution! So many great acts have played their first show and many seasoned pros test out new material before our live audience. Come check it out – you never know when you’ll catch the next great Iowa City songwriter. To sign your act up, call J. Knight in advance at 319.338.6713. Time: 7:00pm. Admission: FREE. Age restrictions: 19+ After 10 pm. |
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| Tue 11.26 | Truffle Pig | Truffle Pig in | |
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Truffle Pig is a band from Iowa City, Iowa. Their musical style includes rock ‘n’ roll, blues, funk, and more with a focus to improvise while on stage.
Logan Steffans (guitar, vocals)
Craig Kletzing (guitar, vocals)
Jeanette Welch (upright bass, vocals)
Time: 7:00pm. Admission: FREE. Age restrictions: All Ages. |
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| Wed 11.27 | Burlington Street Bluegrass Band | Burlington Street Bluegrass Band in | |
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The house band will typically include Al Murphy, Bob Black, Dale Thomas, Joe Petersen and other IC bluegrass giants. http://www.myspace.com/theburlingtonstreetbluegrassband Time: 7:00pm. Admission: $5. Age restrictions: All Ages. |
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| Mon 12.02 | Open Mic with J. Knight | Open Mic with J. Knight in | |
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Open Mic with J. Knight is an Iowa City institution! So many great acts have played their first show and many seasoned pros test out new material before our live audience. Come check it out – you never know when you’ll catch the next great Iowa City songwriter. To sign your act up, call J. Knight in advance at 319.338.6713. Time: 7:00pm. Admission: FREE. Age restrictions: 19+ After 10 pm. |
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| Fri 12.06 - Sun 12.08 | Run of The Mill Mainstage Production | Run of The Mill Mainstage Production in | |
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Run of the Mill Theatre Productions returns this fall with a mainstage production. More details coming soon.
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| Mon 12.09 | Open Mic with J. Knight | Open Mic with J. Knight in | |
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Open Mic with J. Knight is an Iowa City institution! So many great acts have played their first show and many seasoned pros test out new material before our live audience. Come check it out – you never know when you’ll catch the next great Iowa City songwriter. To sign your act up, call J. Knight in advance at 319.338.6713. Time: 7:00pm. Admission: FREE. Age restrictions: 19+ After 10 pm. |
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| Wed 12.11 | Burlington Street Bluegrass Band | Burlington Street Bluegrass Band in | |
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The house band will typically include Al Murphy, Bob Black, Dale Thomas, Joe Petersen and other IC bluegrass giants. http://www.myspace.com/theburlingtonstreetbluegrassband Time: 7:00pm. Admission: $5. Age restrictions: All Ages. |
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| Wed 12.11 | Talk Art | Talk Art in | |
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Join the UI Writer’s Workshop as they present their current works to other Workshop attendees. Open to the public!
Time: 10:30pm. Admission: Free. Age restrictions: 19+ After 10 pm. |
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| Thu 12.12 | University of Iowa — Jazz Performances | University of Iowa — Jazz Performances in | |
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The Mill plays host to the University of Iowa’s jazz series which features student ensembles and collaborations with professors from the jazz program. Each installment features one or two particular groups focusing on a style or sub-genre of jazz. Time: 7:00pm. Admission: $3 Students/ $5 Non-students. Age restrictions: All Ages. |
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| Sun 12.15 | Last Dash CommUnity Crisis Center Food Bank Fundraiser | Last Dash CommUnity Crisis Center Food Bank Fundraiser in | |
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Celebrate the holidays and come hear Iowa’s premier Bluesman Mr. Kevin BF Burt along with Iowa City’s own blues/rockabilly band HomeBrewed while supporting the Johnson County Crisis Center Food Bank during their holiday crunch time! Bring your friends to what has been a full house show for two years running! Enjoy The Mill’s great food while listening to your favorite blues, rockabilly, and bluesy rock. Admission: Suggested Donation $10 (or 3 foo. Age restrictions: All Ages. |
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| Sun 12.15 | John Lake Studio Recital | John Lake Studio Recital in | |
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1 pm Door John Lake and his students will perform at the Mill. The John Lake Student Recital is a bi-annual event with musicians of many styles and levels. Free admission. Fun for the whole family! Time: 2:00pm. Admission: Free. Age restrictions: All Ages. |
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| Mon 12.16 | Open Mic with J. Knight | Open Mic with J. Knight in | |
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Open Mic with J. Knight is an Iowa City institution! So many great acts have played their first show and many seasoned pros test out new material before our live audience. Come check it out – you never know when you’ll catch the next great Iowa City songwriter. To sign your act up, call J. Knight in advance at 319.338.6713. Time: 7:00pm. Admission: FREE. Age restrictions: 19+ After 10 pm. |
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| Sat 12.21 | A Child’s Christmas in Wales | A Child’s Christmas in Wales in | |
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It’s that time of year again – Dai Gwilliam will be reading Dylan Thomas’ evocative celebration of Christmas, glass of port in hand. And don’t worry about the firemen – “They won’t be there – it’s Christmas.”
Time: 8:00pm. Admission: $5 at the door. Age restrictions: 19+ After 10 pm. |
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| Mon 12.23 | Open Mic with J. Knight | Open Mic with J. Knight in | |
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Open Mic with J. Knight is an Iowa City institution! So many great acts have played their first show and many seasoned pros test out new material before our live audience. Come check it out – you never know when you’ll catch the next great Iowa City songwriter. To sign your act up, call J. Knight in advance at 319.338.6713. Time: 7:00pm. Admission: FREE. Age restrictions: 19+ After 10 pm. |
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| Sat 12.28 | Catfish Keith | Catfish Keith in | |
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Blues singer, songwriter and bottleneck slide guitarist Catfish Keith has established himself as one of the most exciting country blues performers of our time. Catfish’s innovative style of foot-stomping, deep delta blues and American roots music has spellbound audiences the world over. A two-time W. C. Handy Award nominee for BEST ACOUSTIC BLUES ALBUM, and an inductee into the BLUES HALL OF FAME, Catfish has twelve NUMBER ONE independent radio chart-topping albums to his credit, and packs houses all over the world with his dynamic stage show.
Time: 8:00pm. Admission: $15 at the door. Age restrictions: 19+ After 10 pm. |
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| Tue 12.31 | Wylde Nept | Wylde Nept in | |
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Doors: 3pm
*SPECIAL IRISH NEW YEAR’S SHOW* Like a Celtic freight train, playing traditional and original Celtic pub tunes. (NOTE: show goes from 4PM to 7PM!) HREF=”http://www.wyldenept.com/”>http://www.wyldenept.com/ Time: 4:00pm. Admission: $10 at the door. Age restrictions: 19+ After 10 pm. |
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| Fri 01.31 | Brian Johannesen | Brian Johannesen in | |
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Come celebrate the release of Brian Johannesen’s new full-length album, Holster Your Silver. Buy a ticket for the show in advance and get a FREE CD with your purchase! 12-inch vinyl of Holster Your Silver is being released by Little Village Mag! Pre-order today and pick up at the show! Joining Brian on the bill will be Chicago songwriter and producer of Holster Your Silver, Ryan Joseph Anderson.
Time: 7:00pm. Admission: $10. Buy tickets |
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| Thu 02.06 | Mike Doughty | Mike Doughty in | |
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Mike Doughty, the force behind seminal 90s band Soul Coughing, accomplished solo artist and author, will tell your future on tour this February. Doughty, along with long time collaborator Andrew “Scrap” Livingston, will test the limits of their clairvoyance as they interact with the crowd and respond to online submissions unique to each show. Expect an exceptional full set each night, celebrating Doughty’s vast repertoire spanning 25+ years. Doughty has released 11 albums in the 21st Century alone, including Haughty Melodic and Stellar Motel, in addition to a memoir, The Book of Drugs (a second one, I Die Each Time I Hear The Sound, is due out in 2020). Under the monikers UUL and Dubious Luxury, Doughty explores electro produced tracks and his opera, Revelation, was recently staged in conjunction with WNYC. He has posted well over 150 weekly new songs for his Patreon subscribers over the past few years. And, finally, Doughty enjoys playing in three improvised-music bands in Memphis, where he lives: Moticos, Baby Men, and Spooky Party.
Time: 8:00pm. Admission: $20 Advanced // $22 Day of Show. Age restrictions: 19+ After 10 pm. Buy tickets |
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