The Midnight Swinger is getting ready for the longest one-night mic stand of his life. David Scott, 43, really is a standup guy from Cedar Rapids, but his larger-than-life alter-ego is a Vegas lounge comedian who does clean, upstanding material. One … Continue reading →

CEDAR RAPIDS — Rain may be getting a little old outside our windows this week, but the Rain inside the Paramount Theatre on Tuesday night (4/16/13) will never grow old. The tribute band that emerged on the Southern California club … Continue reading →

Deerhoof at the Mill on Saturday April 7, 2013 as part of  the of Mission Creek Festival in downtown Iowa City.

Wet Hair at the Mill on Saturday April 7, 2013 as part of  the of Mission Creek Festival in downtown Iowa City.

Love Songs For Lonely Monsters at the Mill on Saturday April 7, 2013 as part of  the of Mission Creek Festival in downtown Iowa City.

Drums Inside Your Chest at Englert on Saturday April 7, 2013 as part of  the of Mission Creek Festival in downtown Iowa City.

Carnivore Brunch at the Mill on Saturday April 7, 2013 as part of  the of Mission Creek Festival in downtown Iowa City.

Exitmusic at Gabe’s on Saturday April 6, 2013 as part of  the of Mission Creek Festival in downtown Iowa City.

Caroline Smith and the Goodnight Sleeps at Gabe’s on Saturday April 6, 2013 as part of  the of Mission Creek Festival in downtown Iowa City.

The Lonelyhearts at Gabe’s on Saturday April 6, 2013 as part of  the of Mission Creek Festival in downtown Iowa City.