Caroline Smith at The Mill

Caroline Smith and the Good Night Sleeps, The Western Front, Sarah Mannix and the Wandering Bears
The Mill
Wednesday, February 18
9PM / $6

Caroline Smith is a sublime pop treat. Her music, not unlike those other Minneapolis starlets The Owls, unfolds with swirling melodies …

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Foxy Shazam at The Picador

Foxy Shazam with The A.K.A's, Dr. Manhattan, & Lost Apparitions
The Picador
Wednesday, February 18
ages: all ages
doors at 6pm

The self-proclaimed "Evel Knievel of Rock N Roll," Foxy Shazam is here to make a musical death defying stunt with their New Weathermen debut …

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Heligoats at The Picador

Heligoats with Camel of the Sea
The Picador
Tuesday, February 17
ages: 19 and over
doors at 10pm

The Heligoats, a self described Psychedelic / 2-step / Indie one man band from Illinois will be at The Picador with Minneapolis natives Camel of the Sea. Doors open at 10pm.

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TUESDAY NIGHT SOCIAL CLUB at The Mill

TUESDAY NIGHT SOCIAL CLUB:
Matthew Grimm and the Red Smear, Joe Pug, & Sam Knuston
The Mill
Tuesday, February 17
9PM / FREE

Chicago's folk phenom Joe Pug is stepping in to play. Riding a wave of well-deserved press, this guitar-toting troubadour brings to mind the …

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Tyrone Wells at The Picador

Tyrone Wells with Keaton Simons
The Picador
Tuesday, February 17
Price: $10 / Ages: all ages
Doors at 6:00pm

Tyrone Wells has delivered an epic pop/rock album with his second major label effort, Remain. Pursuing a more collaborative process and having added a more lush …

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Natty Nation at the Yacht Club

Natty Nation
The Yacht Club
Friday, February 13, 9pm
Price: $7

Nothing cooler than a Natty Nation show!

Madison, WI- Over 13 years ago, a genre-bending group formed to spread positive vibrations with a decidedly American take on hard roots, rock, reggae, dub, dancehall, & …

The Beaker Bros. at The Mill

The Beaker Bros.
The Mill
Friday, February 13, 9pm
Price: $7

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 …

Helmsplitter at The Picador

Helmsplitter with With Guns Blazing
The Picador
Friday, February 13, doors at 10 pm
ages: 19 and over

What Helmsplitter says about themselves:
Helmsplitter is a young bastard, only a few months old, but a bastard none the less. It was concieved and birthed into this …

5 Ways to Find Concerts Near You

Social Music: 5 Ways to Find Concerts Near You
Jennifer Van Grove wrote a great article over on mashable.com. They've handpicked five fantastic services that put your concert needs first. So take some time to check out these sites and then head over to your favorite to …

Pieta Brown at The Mill

Pieta Brown with the Awful Purdies
The Mill
Thursday, February 12, 8pm
Price: $10

"Self-styled poetess, folk goddess and country waif, Pieta's music resonates with a seductive simplicity and lyrical grace." --BBC... Indeed, this is folk and roots music at its best. The …

Strange Arrangement at The Yacht Club

Strange Arrangement
The Yacht Club
Thursday, February 12, 9pm
Price: $5

Strange Arrangement is quickly climbing the ranks of the Midwest music scene and has been developing a strong fan base with their fresh, innovative sound. The band regularly plays at venues in Illinois …

Yo Majesty at The Picador

Yo Majesty with Natalie "the floacist" Stewart, School of Flyentology
The Picador
Wednesday, February 4
Price: $8 adv. / $10 dos. / Ages: 19 and over
Doors at 9pm

Yo Majesty consists of rapper Shunda K and singer Jwl B, produced by U.K. based electro group Hardfeelings UK. …

Kaiser Cartel at The Picador

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Harlan Muir at The Mill

Harlan Muir, with Arlen Lawson, and Moon Plus Stars
The Mill
Wednesday, February 4
9PM / $6

A night of eclectic and highly original songwriting and storytelling: Harlan Muir with his K-Records inspired accordion pop nuggets, Arlen Lawson with his sometimes humorous and …

Featured Artists: The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus

Ronnie Winter - Lead Vocals, Guitar, Percussion
Duke Kitchens - Guitar, Piano, Vocals
Joey Westwood - Bass, Vocals
Jon Wilkes - Drums, Vocals

THE RED JUMPSUIT APPARATUS unleashed their Howard Benson-produced (Daughtry, Seether, All-American Rejects) sophomore album, LONELY …

Featured Artists: Kings of Leon

Caleb Followill - lead singer/rhythm guitar
Nathan Followill - drums/backup vocals
Jared Followill - bass guitar/backup vocals/synthesizer
Matthew Followill - lead guitar/backup vocals

KINGS OF LEON returned with the release of their highly anticipated fourth album 'Only By …

Local Clamor at The Picador

Collectible Boys with Local Clamor
The Picador
Thursday, February 5
Ages: 19 and over
Doors at 9pm

Local Clamor, headed by drummer Paul Kresowick, has a revolving door of talented musicians who bring each original tune a new kind of musical experience.

GB Leighton at The Mill

GB Leighton
The Mill
Thursday, February 5, 8pm
Price: $7

Meet GB Leighton, a band named after one of the region's most incendiary live performers and consistently solid songwriters, Brian Leighton. Through more than a decade and nine studio albums, Leighton and his …

Euforquestra at The Yacht Club

Euforquestra with The Hue
The Yacht Club
Thursday, February 5, 9pm
Price: $10

For you older/younger folks out there, get there early and see one of the best bands to ever emerge out of Iowa City as Euforquestra plays an early set. And while they take a break, Chicago's The …

Tilly and the Wall this Sunday

There's a great story about Tilly and the Wall, who will be playing The Picador this Sunday, over on the Daily Iowan. After a recent appearance on "Sesame Street" they bring there indie rock act to IC. Read the article www.dailyiowan.com/media/storage/paper599/news/2009/02/05/80Hoursmp3s/Tilly.And.The.Wall.Tapping.Into.Some.Indie.Roots-3614820.shtml">here, and check back Sunday for more on Tilly and …