Live music events

Rural Americans have higher rates of depression, and farmers are 3.5 times more likely to die by suicide than the general population, according to the National Rural Health Association.

Principal oboist Jeffrey Paul received a commission to create his own concerto. His vision included creating a brand-new instrument. But reaching his goal proved harder than imagined.

From Muddy Waters to The Lumineers, a venue located in the basement of Iowa State University's Memorial Union has seen 50 years of music, theatre, comedy and more.

The future of Byron's, a legendary dive bar in Pomeroy, is unclear, with the establishment facing potential closure in April due to the structural status of the building.

Beloved Cedar Rapids Blues musician Kevin Burt recently released an album dedicated to a major influence on his music career and life, Bill Withers.

Debra Marquart's new collection features lyric poetry from her career and 21 new poems. And the Southeast Iowa Symphony Orchestra is bringing classical music to students in rural Iowa.

The Sounds of West 7th Festival focuses on the community’s deep diversity.

Founding member of the Wu-Tang Clan, Gary Eldridge Grice, AKA GZA, brought da ruckus to Iowa City, performing selections from his 1995 solo debut ‘Liquid Swords.' Backed by the Phunky Nomads, The Genius sliced through his iconic album plus “C.R.E.A.M.” and ODB’s “Shimmy Shimmy Ya.”

The 14th annual 80/35 music festival will take place at Gateway Park for the last time this weekend. The new location will be announced at the festival.

Stutterin' Jimmy and the Goosebumps, one of Iowa's most unique acts, are playing a free show at at Riverview Park, and the lineup for the Des Moines Arts Fest is really, really good.