Cinco de Mayo is often mistakenly thought to be Mexico's Independence Day, which is actually celebrated on September 16th. In Mexico, Cinco de Mayo is primarily observed in the state of Puebla, where the battle took place, with military parades and reenactments. It is not a federal holiday. In the United States, Cinco de Mayo has evolved into a widespread celebration of Mexican culture and heritage, particularly in areas with large Mexican American populations. The day is marked with parades, music, folkloric dancing, and traditional foods. This American celebration of Cinco de Mayo has bec ..read more

What's Up Cedar Rapids?!  Hey fam! It's Friday night, and you already know Cedar Rapids is where it's at! We've got the Iowa Live Music Rock Radar lighting up with THE hottest gigs for May 5th, 2024. Whether you're looking to chill out with some acoustic vibes or turn up the volume with some rockin' bands, we’ve got you covered! Check out these must-see live shows happening TONIGHT: JJ & Guitar Dave are setting the tone at Hy-Vee Market Grille on Mt Vernon Rd SE from 5:30pm to 8:00pm. Start your night with some smooth strings! Robby Cooper will be groovi ..read more

Slide Through for the Wess-side Jam at Rumors Bar and Grill This Sunday! Hey, what’s good, fam? Get your crew together ‘cause this Sunday, April 28, 2024, Rumors Bar and Grill is the spot to hit up! We're hyping up the legendary Wess-side Jam with an insane lineup featuring The Mandela Effect. Trust, you don’t wanna miss this! Deets You Need: Where: Rumors Bar and Grill When: Sunday vibes from 4 PM to 8 PM Catch Billy Bourbon, Tommy Bruner, Tim Canfield, and Terry McDowell serving up major talent with everything from southern rock to classic rock & roll. It’s more ..read more

Let's Party: Your Guide to Friday Night Music in Iowa - April 26, 2024 Hey party people! Ready to kick off the weekend in style? Iowa's Live Music Scene has you covered with an epic lineup of local bands ready to rock your world. Here are a few bands sent in by our members, but before we dive in, a quick shoutout to all the bands and venues out there: if you've got an event coming up, send it our way at IowaLiveMusic.com! Now, let's check out the hottest spots to be tonight. 3:00 PM - Rush Cleveland Trio at Tellurian Brewing Co. ~ Start your Friday early at Tellurian Brewing Co ..read more

Find live music & fun things to do on Sundays in Iowa. Sunday Funday Live Music in Iowa Join us as we explore the live entertainment options in Iowa. Iowa has a vibrant music scene, across the entire state. If you live here or just visiting, you will find a mix of Country, Classic Rock n Roll, Blue & Jazz. Cover songs and originals artists. We gathered all of our user submitted events and added a few more we found on the web. You can submit your events, to be included in the Iowa Live Music calendar by following this link. Submit Events Just sign up for your free account and log in ..read more

We have the best line-up of local live music for Dec. 31st, New Years Eve 2023! All events are sent in by You, the fans, bands, promotors and venue operators! We Thank you and wish you a prosperous 2024! Browse and search the full line-up on the calendar! ,,Click Here Here is a peek at the New Years Eve Calendar! ,,Click Here Find the best local live music New Years Eve 2023 Don't Drink & Drive!! Designate a driver, get a Lyft or Uber We want to see you in the New Year!!! Thank you for all your support ..read more

All Local, All Live Music Events Happening This Weekend: #nomofomo Get up! Get Out! Support Local! Repeat! Hey, party people! Ready to dive into a weekend full of live music, sick beats and killer vibes in Eastern Iowa? We've got the lowdown on the hottest local live music events that will have you dancing from Millstream Brau Haus to Tailgators Sports Bar and beyond. Let's get this playlist started! 1. Millstream Brau Haus, Amana, IA Joel Berger: This solo maestro is ready to rock your world with acoustic tunes that'll hit you right in the feels. Grab a cold one and vibe with Joel at Millstr ..read more

Already bored this weekend? We are making it easy to find local live bands in iowa. Free to browse and search for bands by name, venue, city, zip and just about any keyword you can think of! In a band and got a gig coming up? Get your band on the map!! Search the calendar and see if it has been sent in. If not, simply log in, hit submit and we will take it from there. Thats FREE ADVERTISING!! Got a venue with up coming bands? You can do the same thing. Log in, hit submit and we will make sure all your upcoming band gigs are on the map! With over 40,0000 followers on social media we can get th ..read more

It's now FREE to browse and Search Events!!! We are here to make it easy for you to find Local Live Music in Iowa! ​If you have already been using the website: YOU WILL NEED TO CREATE A NEW LOGIN & CHOOSE A SCREEN NAME in the APP. If you choose to sign up for an account in the app. The App and Website are not connected. (This will enable scalability to the App Stores in the coming future) ​ If you currently have an active Ultimate VIP Membership (UVM), we will be discontinuing that package November 15th. Cancel your membership now and use the new app. We will begin canceling those UVM's t ..read more

Your "Sneak Peek" at the New Year's Eve Weekend! Discover Nightlife in Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Waterloo, Cedar Falls, Dubuque and All of Eastern Iowa! Share with someone you know will appreciate this! Wondering where the party is this New Year's Eve? We will give you a sneak peek below! Ultimate V.I.P Members ----> Enter Here! Upgrade to Ultimate V.I.P Membership Here! Ultimate V.I.P Members get access to the entire Iowa Live Music Rock calendar for just $4 per month! Join today and get 14 days free to try it out! Not for you? Cancel Anytime! ,Your Sneak Peek of a few events around the ar ..read more