Show Description All of us are broken. But no-one is beyond repair. It’s a philosophy that WALTER TROUT has lived by during seven volatile decades at the heart of America’s society and blues-rock scene. Even now, with the world more fractured than ever – by politics, economics, social media and culture wars – the fabled...
There was only one prize-winning teenager carrying stones big enough to say thanks, but no thanks to Roy Acuff. Only one son of Kentucky finding a light of inspiration from Bill Monroe and his Blue Grass Boys and catching a fire from Bob Marley and The Wailers. Only one progressive hippie allying with like-minded conspirators,...
IC Pride and The Englert present a special “Pride Show Afties” featuring jazz-pop singer Ms. White and Iowa City’s own Josiah Scherr Kang! After enjoying all the music, festivities, and more at Iowa City Pride Festival, come to The Englert at 10 pm for a special intimate on-stage performance, where audience and performer share the...
Dirty Blonde with Fishbait, The Crust and Worst Impressions 8pm Doors // 9pm Show
Show Description Joe Pera is a standup comedian, writer, and filmmaker from Buffalo, NY now living in New York, NY. Pera is best known for his Adult Swim series, “Joe Pera Talks With You,” which The LA Times refers to as ‘TV’s quietest, most artful comedy’. He has performed his subdued standup on Conan, Late Night with...
“Diorama: Social and Political Commentary in Miniature” An expression of themes like climate change, income inequality, reproductive choice, racism, and LGBTQ pride. On June 13th, an exhibit of miniature dioramas (Dioramas: Social and Political Commentary in Miniature) will be displayed at The Englert Theatre Gallery in Iowa City as part of Pride Month. The dioramas...
with Hannah Laine Born of the 2010’s folk boom and now comfortably stationed in their rock and roll era, The Crane Wives epitomize the evolving sound of the indie genre. Having performed hundreds of shows on stages across the country, they gravitate toward high-energy melodies, featuring the kinetic percussion of Dan Rickabus, the silky, driving bass lines of...
A special Pride Month edition of Queer Coffee Social The Englert Lounge Free and open to the public! A queer coffee social event for queer folks to meet other queer folks in the community. RSVP free of charge! Complimentary coffee and pastries while supplies last. We will be providing materials for folks to create posters...
Robbie Fulks with Marc Janssen Intimate at The Englert This concert is an Intimate On-Stage Seating event. Intimate events at The Englert (approx. 50 audience members) bring both the audience and the performers onstage together. The connection between artist and audience is direct and electrifying. If you need any accessibility assistance at the event,...
Show Description Founded in 2014 by the husband-and-wife duo Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Trotter, The War And Treaty has emerged as one of the most electrifying new acts in American music. Recently earning their first ever GRAMMY nominations for Best New Artist and Best American Roots Song for “Blank Page,” they also received this year their first...
Show Description For over fifty years, Asleep at the Wheel’s Ray Benson has been traversing the globe as an ambassador of Western swing music and introducing its irresistible sound to generation after generation. More than 100 musicians have passed through the Wheel, but Benson remains the front man and the keeper of the vision, in the process racking...
with Creekbed Carter Hogan Intimate at The Englert This concert is an Intimate On-Stage Seating event. Intimate events at The Englert (approx. 50 audience members) bring both the audience and the performers onstage together. The connection between artist and audience is direct and electrifying. If you need any accessibility assistance at the event, please reach out...
