Lindsey Moon

Apr 9, 2024 | iowapublicradio.org | Lindsey Moon |Tony Dehner |Lucius Pham |Maddy King |Cece Mitchell

Mission Creek is its own kind of festival, perhaps one of the most unique in the country: it's a hidden gem that happens in some of the state's longest-running, independent music venues. The booking is some of the most thoughtful and introspective of our state's music events, and the entire weekend feels like an exercise in deep, intentional listening — with the party of the Iowa City Ped-mall thrown in the mix. We get introduced to the most new music of the year at Mission Creek.

Mar 26, 2024 | iowapublicradio.org | Lindsey Moon

Mission Creek, the annual Iowa City fest among several downtown venues + Hancher Auditorium is upon us! On Thursday, the fest is entirely housed at Hancher, and then for the next two days it moves to the Ped Mall for shows at Gabe's, Riverside Theatre and The Englert Theatre. Now, this is also a literary festival. This is a story about the music. Follow more from our friends and colleagues at Talk of Iowa if you're a bookworm.

Feb 7, 2024 | iowapublicradio.org | Lindsey Moon

All aboard the Boone Scenic Valley Railroad! It's 1970, and bands like Grateful Dead, Janis Joplin, The Band, Buddy Guy, Flying Burrito Bros and Ian & Sylvia's Great Speckled Bird are getting ready to go on tour. They don’t want to drive. The shows are close enough together it would be a weird choice to fly. They weren't going to walk.

Feb 1, 2024 | iowapublicradio.org | Lindsey Moon

If you're a concertgoer, you have seen Jon Locker around Des Moines. He's probably sneaked through the corner of your peripheral vision, dressed in black, walking to the sound system. That, or, you’ve seen him playing bass with Bonne Finken. Locker is one of those staple people in the Des Moines music scene, who, as most sound techs, are everywhere but aren’t front and center most of the time. He’s one of those people who are absolutely essential to any thriving live music scene.

Jan 23, 2024 | iowapublicradio.org | Lindsey Moon

Should I go to college? What's the best way to make Des Moines a more inclusive music city? Are there jobs in this industry in Iowa? The one-day Music University conference in Des Moines sought to answer these questions and more. From a series of panel discussions with industry professionals, hiring managers, musicians and even Des Moines Mayor Connie Boesen, attendees were educated and entertained as they worked to build their music careers in the state.