“I enjoy all different sounds and if you add some of those ingredients to zydeco, it gets very interesting. Simien’s zydeco includes rock, R&B, funk, gospel and reggae. Such albums as 1990’s “Zydeco on the Bayou,” 1993’s “There’s Room For Us All” and 2006’s “Across the Parish Line” are filled with vibrant, celebratory tunes. With zydeco there are three feet: one is in the past, another is in the now and a third is in the future.” That goes for the guys my age and the young zydeco musicians, who are infusing rap and hip-hop elements into zydeco. “So those in zydeco, like me, are never afraid,” Simien said.
Part of the appeal of zydeco musicians is that they are daring. Local Stage at Clinton and Washington streets bring seating, snacks and non-alcoholic beverages or buy from vendors festival happens rain or shineĭetails: /sota-events/iowa-city-jazz-festival/ artists booths noon to 4 p.m., Clinton Street Įxtras: Main Stage at 16 N. July 3, with jam session hosted by Blake Shaw city fireworks at Old Capitol Museum after-party at Elray’s, 211 Iowa Ave., 10:15 p.m.
artist booths at Clinton Street 11:30 a.m. July 1: Music 5 to 9:30 p.m., Ped Mall Stage after-party 10 to 11:55 p.m. Where: Ped Mall Stage, downtown Iowa City This kid-friendly festival celebrates the local and global reach of soul and blues music through the Black experience. It also offers soul food and art inspired by Black culture.What: Iowa City Jazz Festival: Terrance Simien & the Zydeco Experience The 2020 blues are behind us, and there's no better event to sing the praises of 2021 than at the Soul & Blues Festival in downtown Iowa City. The event is free, but there is an optional ticket that includes a 21 and over wristband and cup so people can take beer and wine from bars and restaurants to the streets. There are also video game tournaments and a giant Jenga game. The event features everything from local musicians and dueling pianos to ping-pong tables and sand volleyball. And although it was canceled in 2020, this evening event is back this year with plenty to do and see. Iowa City Downtown Block Party, July 24Įvery year, the streets of downtown Iowa City are closed to traffic to make way for the Iowa City Downtown Block Party. Saturday evening will wrap up with the City of Iowa City Fireworks at the Old Capitol Museum.ģ. Musicians include the NOLA Jazz Band, Peterson/Thaker Quartet and Terri Lyne Carrington and Social Science.
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For over 30 years, the Iowa City Jazz Festival has become known as one of the best free jazz fests in the country. The two-day weekend of live jazz performances and delicious dishes features well-known jazz musicians and up-and-coming talent who will perform on four stages. Last year's Iowa Jazz Festival was held virtually, but the summertime favorite is back this year in person in downtown Iowa City. The illustrations and music have recently been reformatted and Iowa City will be the United States’ premiere of the updated display. It’s described as a cross between a music box, zoetrope and railway handcar - and it is sure to spark the imaginations of kids and reignite the childhood memories of their parents. The installation was put together by Creos, the world’s leading agency for public interactive installations in urban spaces. The image cylinder lights up to give the illusion of moving drawings - with the animation visible from inside and outside of the cylinder. Loop invites people to sit inside a cylinder-type mechanism to watch images that are inspired by 13 children's stories come to life. And for one month it will arrive in downtown Iowa City. This illuminated musical installation, which features a distinctive retro-futuristic look, has been a hit in cities throughout the world since 2016. Here are five things you won't want to miss in downtown Iowa City this summer. And as things are opening up, many people are anxious to get out of their homes –– especially to return to the summer festivals and events that they missed last year.Īnd there’s no better place to celebrate summer than in downtown Iowa City.įrom an interactive art installation that’s bound to bring together friends and family for unique experiences to favorite block parties and festivals that are coming back in person after last year’s hiatus, there's plenty to do this summer in downtown Iowa City. Rising temperatures are teasing us about the warm summer days ahead.
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