Tue 06.30

TUESDAY NIGHT SOCIAL CLUB: Junk Culture, Horsepital, Ex-Action Model, Single Indian Tear

Things get beautifully weird at this TNSC. A raw mix of ethereal loops, blissed-out atmospheres, and glorious IDM this bill features some of Iowa City's most interesting bands. From the break-neck beats of Ex-Action Model to the methodical electro-noise of Single Indian Tear to the glitchy space-pop of Horsepital this should be awesome. Plus: newcomer Junk Culture (on Illegal Arts) will be coming through town to drop his hypnotic sounds. 9PM / FREE

Web site: http://www.myspace.com/nojunkculture

Wed 07.01

Prussia, Molly Ringwald, Random Candy

The wild and eclectic ensemble known as Prussia returns to Iowa City to serenade us with their quirky and catchy pop. Not unlike those rockers from Chicago, Netherfriends, Prussia is all hooks, voices, and energy. One of Iowa City's best young bands Molly Ringwald opens along with newcomers Random Candy. 9PM / $6

Web site: http://www.myspace.com/prussiamusic

Thu 07.02

The Mystic Ordinaries, White Tornado

Local indie rockers Mystic Ordinaries make their Mill debut at this show. Recalling the deep baritone sounds of the Tendersticks and the Magnetic Fields, this band also has a Gothic southern indie feel not unlike early R.E.M. 9PM / $6

Web site: http://www.myspace.com/mysticordinaries

Fri 07.03

Official Jazz Fest After-Party Jam Session!

The after-hours or after-party jam session is an essential part of jazz history. It's where musicians let loose and try out their most riveting ideas in front of a devoted and eager audience.Consider Charlie Christian playing a 4AM session in a Harlem duplex after a show at Minton's or Coltrane and Davis reuniting for a early hours jam after doing a gig in the Village. Keeping with this tradition, the Mill will host a series of Jazz Jam Sessions during the weekend of Iowa City Jazz Fest. After the music stops downtown, swing over to the Mill where various jazz musicians will meet up for exhilarating jams that will carry through til the end of the night. 930PM / FREE

Web site: http://www.summerofthearts.org/festival-menu/jazz-festival/about.aspx

Sat 07.04

Official Jazz Fest After-Party Jam Session!

The after-hours or after-party jam session is an essential part of jazz history. It's where musicians let loose and try out their most riveting ideas in front of a devoted and eager audience.Consider Charlie Christian playing a 4AM session in a Harlem duplex after a show at Minton's or Coltrane and Davis reuniting for a early hours jam after doing a gig in the Village. Keeping with this tradition, the Mill will host a series of Jazz Jam Sessions during the weekend of Iowa City Jazz Fest. After the music stops downtown, swing over to the Mill where various jazz musicians will meet up for exhilarating jams that will carry through til the end of the night. 930PM / FREE

Web site: http://www.summerofthearts.org/festival-menu/jazz-festival/schedule.aspx

Sun 07.05

Study Hall-the game (upfront)

Study Hall: An original competition hosted by Travis and Andy. Teams earn points each round as they demonstrate their wealth of esoteric knowledge, manual dexterity, patience, bravery, endurance, and general willingness to look foolish in public. In the final jeopardy round, teams can wager some or all of their points for a come from behind victory. Top scores earn gift certificates and a cash jackpot.
Sundays at 9 pm - food and drink specials
Pay $1 per person to play with teams up to 5 players....unless you're afraid.

Sun 07.05

Zepperella

What Are Records recording artists Zepperella play the Mill. All girl, all Zepplin rock group. Openers TBA.
9PM showtime-$6 admission

Web site: http://www.zepparella.com/

Mon 07.06

Open Mic w/ J. Knight

An Iowa City institution. So many great acts have played their first show ever at Open Mic. With many seasoned pros testing out new material before a live audience. Come check it out because you never know when you'll catch the next great Iowa City songwriter. Music begins at 8PM-ALWAYS FREE. To sign your act up, call J. Knight in advance at 319.338.6713

Tue 07.07

TUESDAY NIGHT SOCIAL CLUB: Netherfriends, Ixnay, Datagun

We can't say enough about Netherfriends. Their experimental pop workouts are nothing short of stunning, most notably recalling the frantic and rich sounds of Animal Collective. Based out of Chicago, Netherfriends have become Iowa City regulars, dropping in from time to time to dazzle us with their indie-pop gems. Ixnay (formerly Leah Quinelle All-Stars) make their return to Iowa City after spending some time in the South. Datagun opens.

Web site: http://www.myspace.com/datagunmusic

Wed 07.08

Summer Soul Spin *Dance Party*

Every 2nd and 4th Wed of the month through the summer the Mill will be hosting Summer Soul Spin. A dance party featuring DJ's featuring members of the Diplomats of Solid Sound (Doug and Nate) playing deep cuts from soul records from the 60's & 70's. $2 PBR's and $2 whiskeys.

Wed 07.08

Burlington St. Bluegrass Band

The house band will include members such as Al Murphy, Bob Black, Dale Thomas, Joe Petersen, and Aleta "the Hammer" Murphy and other IC Bluegrass giants.
Music from 7 til 10 $5 cover.

Web site: http://www.myspace.com/theburlingtonstreetbluegrassband

Thu 07.09

Oryan

w. special guest The Dan B Trio
Roots rocker and former Iowa City native ORYAN returns to Iowa City to play you a set of his fantastic original music. Dan B Trio opens the show.
8PM doors-9PM showtime

Web site: http://www.myspace.com/plavis

Fri 07.10

Illinois John Fever w. Old Man/ Crokane

It's an evening of awesome local rock and blues music with Illinois John Fever, Old Man & Crokane. 9PM showtime-$6 admission

Web site: www.myspace.com/illinoisjohnfever

Sat 07.11

B.F. Burt & The Instigators

For the past 15 years “B.F.” Burt has been electrifying audiences throughout the Midwest and dispelling “non-believers” across the country in his steady march on the blues circuit. His soul-inspired brand of blues is consistently compared to a range of premium artistry from Bill Withers to B.B. King. Kevin is self-taught musician (harmonica and guitar) whose smooth, warm vocal presentation sets a mood of relaxed exhilaration, with a welcome mixture of serious music and infectious humor audiences of all ages seem to enjoy.
9PM showtime $7 admission

Web site: http://www.myspace.com/kevinbfburt

Sun 07.12

Study Hall (The game)

Study Hall, hosted by Travis and Andy. Teams earn points each round as they demonstrate their wealth of esoteric knowledge, manual dexterity, patience, bravery, endurance, and general willingness to look foolish in public. In the final jeopardy round, teams can wager some or all of their points for a dark horse win. Top scores earn gift certificates and a cash jackpot.
Sundays at 9 pm - food and drink specials
Pay $1 per person to play with teams up to 5 players.

Mon 07.13

Open Mic w/ J. Knight

An Iowa City institution. So many great acts have played their first show at the Mill's Open Mic. Many seasoned pros test out new material before a live audience. Come check it out - you never know when you'll catch the next great Iowa City songwriter. Music begins at 8PM-ALWAYS FREE. To sign your act up, call J. Knight in advance at 319.338.6713

Tue 07.14

TUESDAY NIGHT SOCIAL CLUB: Dimas Lemus, Lipstick Homicide, The Black Slakcs

Dimas Lemus returns after a hiatus wielding killer guitar riffs and songs with a Sonic Youth spirit. Revived with a new guitarist/singer (Adam Havlin) get ready for boy/girl vocal attack. Lipstick Homicide and the Black Slacks play as well.9PM / FREE

Web site: http://myspace.com/dimaslemus

Thu 07.16

The Antlers

w. Red and the Eds and Chrash
The Antlers are fully prepped to establish themselves as one of the best acts in indie rock. Both sublime and precise, this band creates songs that are as much direct lyrical confessions as they are enveloping atmospheres. Local rockers, Red and the Eds play their farewell show and Quad Cities indie-poppers Chrash will open. 9PM / $6

Web site: http://www.myspace.com/theantlers

Fri 07.17

Shame Train

w. special guests She Swings She Sways
Iowa City country songwriting kings SHAME TRAIN return to the Mill. Lead by songwriter, guitarist and lead singer Sam Knutsen, Shame Train will perform all their great songs from their many great albums. Authentic Records recording artists She Swings She Sways from Ottumwa Iowa open the show.
9PM showtime-$6 admission

Web site: http://www.myspace.com/shametrain

Sat 07.18

Private Party

The Mill will be closed in the back for a private party. We will be keeping regular business hours in the front.

Sun 07.19

Study Hall (The game)

1 part jeopardy, 1 part stupid human tricks, 1 part fear factor, 1 part let's make a deal = Study Hall, hosted by Travis and Andy. Teams earn points each round as they demonstrate their wealth of esoteric knowledge, manual dexterity, patience, bravery, endurance, and general willingness to look foolish in public. In the final jeopardy round, teams can wager some or all of their points for a dark horse win. Top scores earn gift certificates and a cash jackpot.
Sundays at 9 pm - food and drink specials
Pay $1 per person to play with teams up to 5 players...It should be interesting.

Mon 07.20

Bowerbirds

w. Megafaun
The utterly beautiful Bowerbirds return to the Mill after a stunning performance this past spring. The band has a brand new album sure to be bristling with exquisite harmonies, seductive melodies, and warm instrumentation. Bowerbirds, took off in the last year upon a wave of national press for their highly acclaimed debut record, Hymns for a Dark Horse. It was a beautiful record, in turns, for heartfelt acoustic instrumental grace and soaring, almost mournful three part harmonies. While so many different magazines and websites loved the album, it seemed the most endearing accolades came from John Darnielle (of the Mountain Goats) when he said, "Only once every ten years or so does one hear a new band this good, this bursting with ideas, this audibly in love with music... It is beyond stunning. This band is the complete package." Indie-pop act, Megafaun opens. 8PM SHOW / $8 / ADVANCE TIX AVAILABLE SOON

Web site: http://www.myspace.com/bowerbirds

Tue 07.21

TUESDAY NIGHT SOCIAL CLUB: Recycled Radio, Random Candy, The Valley Tongues

Recycled Radio logs in their last show as Iowa City's premier indie-rock covers fanatics. They'll be joined by indie-pop enthusiasts Random Candy and electro-folk lovers Valley Tongues . 9PM / FREE

Web site: http://myspace.com/randomcandymusic

Wed 07.22

Burlington St. Bluegrass Band

The Burlington Street Bluegrass band is a regular house band at The Mill comprised of Iowa's best and most respected bluegrass players and their guests. The band, featuring such musicians as Bob Black, Al Murphy, Dale Thomas, Joe Peterson, and Aleta Murphy, plays live bluegrass music and is often joined by other great local and regional musicians.
From 7-10 pm w/ $5 cover.

Web site: http://www.myspace.com/theburlingtonstreetbluegrassband

Wed 07.22

Summer Soul Spin *Dance Party*

Every 2nd and 4th Wed of the month through the summer the Mill will be hosting Summer Soul Spin. A dance party featuring DJ's featuring members of the Diplomats of Solid Sound (Doug and Nate) playing deep cuts from soul records from the 60's & 70's. $2 PBR's and $2 whiskeys.

Thu 07.23

Sioux City Pete & the Beggars

w. Taterbug / Be Kind To Your Neighbor / The Crystelles
MORE INFO SOON! 9PM / $6

Web site: http://www.myspace.com/bekindtoyourneighbor

Fri 07.24

Baby Teeth (CD Release)

w. Porno Galactica / Datagun / The Western Front
This show is pure celebration. Baby Teeth is putting out a new record! A band that recalls the best parts of Queen, vintage Bowie, and Todd Rundgren, Baby Teeth is all big and glammy hooks with ferocious and progressive beats. Their energetic live shows often leave fans in awe. To get the party started are the Dan Deacon meets Marnie Stern antics of Porno Galactica and the glum Factory-esque jams of Datagun. And: if that weren't enough, The Western Front will be playing their welcome home gig from months of touring. 9PM / $6

Web site: http://www.myspace.com/babyteethmusic

Sat 07.25

Wylde Nept

Like a Celtic freight train, playing traditional and original Celtic pub tunes.
Music at 9 pm with a $8 cover.

Web site: http://www.wyldenept.com/home.php

Sun 07.26

Study Hall (The game)

Study Hall: hosted by Travis and Andy. Teams earn points each round as they demonstrate their wealth of esoteric knowledge, manual dexterity, patience, bravery, endurance, and general willingness to look foolish in public. In the final jeopardy round, teams can wager some or all of their points for a dark horse win. Top scores earn gift certificates and a cash jackpot.
Sundays at 9 pm - food and drink specials
Pay $1 per person to play with teams up to 5 players...It should be interesting.

Mon 07.27

Open Mic w/ J. Knight

An Iowa City institution. So many great acts have played their first show at the Mill's Open Mic. Many seasoned pros test out new material before a 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 Music begins at 8PM-ALWAYS FREE.

Tue 07.28

TUESDAY NIGHT SOCIAL CLUB: Matthew Grimm and the Red Smear, Cartright, tbd

Matthew Grimm is back with a fierce new record called the Ghost of Rock and Roll. Recorded in Iowa City with writer/musician Jason Lewis, Grimm's new record is perhaps his most intense and gratifying musical statement. The lyrics are relentless and the music is on fire, a raw mix of alt. country, immaculate twang, and pure rock n' roll. Hailing from Denton, Texas Cartright open the show with their twisted folk rock jams. 9PM / FREE

Web site: http://www.myspace.com/redsmear

Thu 07.30

Tornadoes

The Tornadoes, based in Iowa City, and featuring Dan Berkowitz on the bass, Bob Goffstein on guitar, Rich Paterson on drums, and Jim Rossen on Harp; have been one of the regions top Jump, Swing and down home Blues bands for over 13 years. They will be hot off their performance at this years IC Jazz Fest and have played the Friday night Concert Series many times over the years as well as previous dates at the Jazz Fest. They are also well known to those who follow roots music at regional venues in Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, the Quad Cities, and all points in between. If you have seen the movie "Cadillac Records" then you know the genre in which to place the Tornadoes.
8PM showtime-$6 admission

Web site: http://www.myspace.com/tornadoesblues

Fri 07.31

Bob Dorr and The Blue Band

Bob Dorr & The Blue Band is a blues, soul, rockabilly, reggae, Creole, rhythm band that features horns, Hammond organ, vintage Gibson guitars, harmonica and five lead vocal voices. Based in Iowa, the band has averaged playing close to 130 dates a year in its nearly 27 year existence, traveling anywhere between Sun Valley Idaho and Memphis Tennessee.
8PM showtime-$7 admission

Web site: http://www.theblueband.com/

Sat 08.01

Scott Cochran and Flannel w. Dustin Busch

w. guests Dale Watson Trio
Scott Cochran and Flannel is an eastern-Iowa alt-country-rock type of band that plays mainly original songs, with a few covers by the likes of Merle Haggard, Buddy Holly, and CCR thrown in. Influenced by the late Gram Parsons' "cosmic american" brand of music, Scott & Flannel mix solid roots rock with old-fashion Americana twang. For lack of a better label, Scott calls their music Genuine Cornfed Cosmic Iowa Roots Music. Dale Watson Trio opens the show.
9PM showtime-$6 admission

Web site: http://www.myspace.com/scottcochranandflannel

Mon 08.03

Open Mic w/ J. Knight

Music at 8 PM, No Cover. To sign your act up, call J. Knight in advance at 319.338.6713

Thu 08.06

The Recliners

Iowa City's classic combo returns for a show that'll feature a variety of pop, rock, and even Turkish stylings. Sit back, order some dinner and wine, and relax.
7PM / $5

Web site: http://www.recliningmusic.com/

Fri 08.07

Deathships

Setting sail from the landlocked environs of Iowa City, Iowa, Death Ships are not what you..d expect. Rather than a band full of heshers, overrun with long flowing locks, cranking out screeching metal from Marshall full stacks, the bands sound eschews this notion by mixing up elements of rock, folk, pop, and alt country.
9PM showtime-$6 admission

Web site: http://www.deathships.com/

Sat 08.08

Paul Cary

w. special guests Liberty Leg, and Sarah Cram & The Derelicts
You may know Paul Cary as the former lead singer of legendary Cedar Rapids group and In The Red recording artists; The Horrors. Come see him live at The Mill playing some good old fashioned rock and roll with the great Jon Crawford on the drums (William Elliot Whitmore/ Head Of Femur/ Shadow Govt.)
Also on the bill; local blues rock legends Liberty Leg as well as Diplomats front woman Sarah Cram & The Derelicts
9pm showtime-$6 admission

Web site: http://www.myspace.com/paulcary

Mon 08.10

Open Mic w/ J. Knight

An Iowa City institution. So many great acts have played their first show at the Mill's Open Mic, and many seasoned pro's test out new material before a live audience. Come check it out - you never know when you'll catch the next great Iowa City songwriter. Music begins at 8PM-ALWAYS FREE. To sign your act up, call J. Knight in advance at 319.338.6713

Wed 08.12

Burlington St. Bluegrass Band

The Burlington Street Bluegrass band is a regular house band at the Mill comprised of Iowa's best and most respected bluegrass players and their guests. The band, featuring such musicians as Bob Black, Al Murphy, Dale Thomas, Joe Peterson, Aleta Murphy, playing live bluegrass, is often joined by other great local and regional musicians. Music from 7-10 pm, $5 cover.

Fri 08.14

The Beaker Brothers

Taking you back to where Jam bands originated, playing the likes of Jimi, the Dead, Eric Clapton. This super group includes Dan Bernstein, John Shultz, Dan Hummel, James Dreier, Steve Grismore and "Uncle" Ed English
9pm Show time $7 cover.

Web site: http://www.beakerbrothers.com/

Mon 08.17

Open Mic w/ J. Knight

An Iowa City institution. So many great acts have played their first show at the Mill's Open Mic. Many seasoned pros test out new material before a live audience. Come check it out - you never know when you'll catch the next great Iowa City songwriter. Music begins at 8PM-ALWAYS FREE. To sign your act up, call J. Knight in advance at 319.338.6713

Fri 08.21

New Duncan Imperials

20TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR!!!
Formed almost twenty years ago, The New Duncan Imperials combine white trash culture, Dada art, and Chuck Berry to create the most glorious noise on the planet. Their history is written in smoke, noise, and nonsense, and it is an inspiring example of what three young men can do with a few rock riffs, a few insane ideas, and a van full of garage sale oddities.
9PM showtime-$8 admission

Web site: http://www.newduncanimperials.com/

Sat 08.22

Neil Hamburger

w. special guest JP Incorporated (formerly Pleaseasaur)
America's funny man Neil Hamburger comes to the Mill!
A native of Culver City, CA, Hamburger began his comedy career on the advice of his psychiatrist, who suggested performing as a means of therapy; packing his belongings into a Los Angeles storage locker, he mounted a relentless touring schedule, claiming to play upwards of 360 nights a year at rock clubs and pizza parlours across America. You may have seen him more recently on the Jimmy Kimmel Show and in Tenacious D and The Pick Of Destiny. Despite his appalling comic timing, muddled delivery, and cliched material, stand-up Neil Hamburger nevertheless emerged as one of the most acclaimed and name-checked comedians of his generation; like Lenny Bruce before him, he is a hipster icon whose trailblazing riffs defy conventions at every turn, transcending the confines of hilarity with kamikaze recklessness.
9PM showtime / $10 admission

Web site: http://www.myspace.com/americasfunnyman

Mon 08.24

Open Mic w/ J. Knight

An Iowa City institution. So many great acts have played their first show at the Mill's Open Mic. Many seasoned pros test out new material before a live audience. Come check it out - you never know when you'll catch the next great Iowa City songwriter. Music begins at 8PM-ALWAYS FREE. To sign your act up, call J. Knight in advance at 319.338.6713

Wed 08.26

Burlington St. Bluegrass Band

The Burlington Street Bluegrass band is a regular house band at the Mill comprised of Iowa's best and most respected bluegrass players and their guests. The band, featuring such musicians as Bob Black, Al Murphy, Dale Thomas, Joe Peterson, Aleta Murphy, playing live bluegrass, is often joined by other great local and regional musicians. Music from 7-10 pm, $5 cover.

Web site: http://www.myspace.com/theburlingtonstreetbluegrassband

Fri 08.28

Catfish Keith-Acoustic Blues Legend

Legendary cutting-edge blues singer, songwriter and slide guitarist. The Guardian called Catfish "a solo revelation" who was "Breaking new ground for blues."
8pm Show time $10 admission

Web site: http://www.catfishkeith.com/

Sat 08.29

Dave Zollo & the Body Electric

Dave Zollo and The Body Electric return to the Mill!!! Hear Zollo's whiskey-soaked rasp and a deep bag of keyboard chops that pulls from the best country, rhythm & blues and down-home American music. Zollo and the boys are sure to move your feet. Opener TBA.
9PM showtime-$7 admission.

Web site: http://www.myspace.com/davidzollo

Mon 08.31

Open Mic w/ J. Knight

An Iowa City institution. So many great acts have played their first show at the Mill's Open Mic. Many seasoned pros test out new material before a live audience. Come check it out - you never know when you'll catch the next great Iowa City songwriter. Music begins at 8PM-ALWAYS FREE. To sign your act up, call J. Knight in advance at 319.338.6713

Sat 09.05

Willy Porter

"An acoustic picker with the Olympian speed of Leo Kottke bolstered by rootsy vocals and twisting, offbeat lyrics that evoked John Hiatt..." — Boston Globe
"Willy Porter's greatest songwriting attribute lies in his quietly reverberating stories." — Billboard Magazine
TICKETS AVAILABLE SOON!Doors: 7PM / Show: 8PM / $15

Web site: http://www.willyporter.com

Sun 09.13

Joe Jack Talcum (lead singer of The Dead Milkmen)

w. Samuel Locke Ward & The Bassturd
Joe Jack Talcum lead singer and guitar player of the Dead Milkmen comes to the Mill to do a special acoustic performance feat. songs from The Butterfly Joe catalog as well as Milkmen hits. Homecoming show for lo fi rocker and IC native Samuel Locke Ward after an East Coast tour with Joe Jack and one-man keyboard band and presidential candidate for 2012 The Bassturd from Las Vegas, Nevada. 9PM showtime / $6 admission

Web site: http://www.jacktalcum.com/

Sun 10.11

Captured! By Robots

Captured! by Robots is an actual band of robots that play instruments. As the story goes J-Bot couldn't get along with other people in bands (notably playing in Skankin' Pickle and The Blue Meanies), so he built himself a band of robots to back him up. Of course the robots turned evil and enslaved him forcing him to tour and degrade himself in front of crowds across the nation.

This is pretty amazing stuff and has to be seen to be believed! The robots featuring; two different drum bots, a double necked guitar bass bot, a robot horn section and the lovable Ape Which Hath No Name, have been featured on UPN's "Strange Universe", the discovery channel's "Beyond Bizarre", Tech TV, ABC 7 6 o'clock news, and more..
You should probably go look him up on You tube right now actually.
9PM showtime / $8 admission

Web site: http://www.capturedbyrobots.com/