Gruene Hall. Check.
The famed Texas dance joint Gruene Hall in New Braunfels has been on my so-called bucket list for years. Ever since I became aware of King…
Live shows are music to … my blood pressure?
Last night Elise Davis and her band broke my listening silence at the Triple Crown Whiskey Bar and Raccoon Motel. Perhaps the harsh Midwestern winter is…
Angela Perley & the Howlin’ Moons delight in short, sweet set at The Raccoon in Davenport, Iowa
There was just one thing wrong with Angela Perley and the Howlin Moons’ set last night at The Triple Whiskey Bar & Raccoon Motel in Davenport,…
Five Favorites for Karen Loves Country
It has been awhile since a “Five Favorites” post to share my short list of things currently tripping my trigger. Not only are these posts super…
Family reunion hoedown was a hit
The old dairy cow lot at my husband’s family’s farm was the perfect spot for a square dance. And square dancing was the perfect way to…
Iowa singer-songwriter Sean Costanza’s narrative style comes naturally
Not long ago I discovered the Iowa-based Americana alt country singer-songwriter Sean Costanza at Davenport’s awesome music joint The Triple Crown Whiskey Bar & Raccoon Motel. My…
PR pitch turnabout led me to Haley Mae Campbell’s fresh EP Lovers Lottery
Since forever my day job has been PR person, helping companies get their stories out through trade journals. I love working with entrepreneurs and the media,…
Iowa Gathering drew pickers and makers, and country lovers to The Barn at Brophy Creek
With a mix of antiques and crafts, jewelry, clothing, art and more finds, plus food/craft drinks and live music, all amidst pretty country surroundings and a…
Download line-up chart for GAS Fest
Serious music fan in eastern Iowa? Then you are looking forward with glee to the maiden voyage of the GAS Feed & Seed Festival! The Moeller…
I’d Call it Opry Magic, Lindsay Ell
If Keith Urban had a kid sister, she could be Lindsay Ell. If Lindsay Ell had a cool auntie I think she might be Bonnie Raitt.…
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