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1M ago
One Can Stan has released a four-track EP titled Two. The collection features music that's rough-and-ready for fans of heavy drums, loud electric guitars and direct, vivid storytelling ..read more
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Hinterland brought one of its buzziest lineups in years, and fans responded in droves. The first and last-day crowds blanketed the hills at all hours and sold the fest out of merch early. On Sunday, the GA pit bobbed with a sea of hot pink cowboy hats, as fans from all across the U.S. bopped to Chappell Roan’s set. It was, without a doubt, a fest to remember ..read more
Iowa Public Radio » Music News & Features
3M ago
The 80/35 music festival, held for years in downtown Des Moines, had a new location and different feel in 2024, but still had plenty to offer. And the music — and the people — were (still) amazing ..read more
Iowa Public Radio » Music News & Features
3M ago
It's festival season and Iowa music and culture fans are in the festival mood! It's natural to focus on the big fests first, but there are also many smaller — and just as worthy — festivals being held throughout the state. If you missed 80/35 or can't attend Hinterland - or even if you're going to both - there's more festival fun to be had in Iowa ..read more
Iowa Public Radio » Music News & Features
3M ago
The first annual The Middle of NOWhere Festival will be held this July 20 at the Cellar Winery just outside of Madrid. The new rural art and music festival features six music performances and over 50 artists and vendors. The festival is free to the public ..read more
Iowa Public Radio » Music News & Features
3M ago
The free, one-day music festival returned to Grandview Park in Sioux City with its signature blend of genres split between two stages ..read more
Iowa Public Radio » Music News & Features
3M ago
The free, annual music festival is expected to bring in 25,000 people from across the Midwest on July 6 ..read more
Iowa Public Radio » Music News & Features
3M ago
Every summer, Ames' Roosevelt neighborhood puts on Roosevelt Summer Sundays, an evening concert series. The musicians play while the community celebrates and builds just that — community. Attendees pay no admission fee and can hear some of the best Iowa-based and Iowa-adjacent musicians ..read more
Iowa Public Radio » Music News & Features
3M ago
On Thursday, May 23, the Department of Justice sued Ticketmaster and its parent company, Live Nation Entertainment. Live Nation has recently acquired a significant stake in live events in Iowa ..read more
Iowa Public Radio » Music News & Features
4M ago
It's important to pack well to enjoy your summer festival experience! Take it from IPR's Tony Dehner - who has a few useful tips to share on what to take with you ..read more