Studio One Presents...
From your speakers to your local stage, Studio One brings you the artists you love. We partner on shows around the state to present the concerts you want to see.
Here are the events that Studio One is co-presenting or sponsoring this year. If you're heading to the show, stop by and say hi!
The War and Treaty
October 14 | The Englert Theatre, Iowa City
Soulful duo The War And Treaty have released music that continues to elevate them beyond beloved industry favorites, performing stages worldwide. The Grammy-nominated husband-and-wife duo hit The Englert with their latest collection of music this fall.
Tae & The Neighborly
October 15 | Stoner Theater, Des Moines
The soul pop collective from Wisconsin come to town for the Made in the Midwest series. Des Moines indie rockers Rutabaga will open.
Thundercat
October 26 | Val Air Ballroom, West Des Moines
The Distracted AF Tour makes a stop at historic Val Air Ballroom. Thundercat headlines with support from TiaCorine. Look forward to new material from Distracted, Thundercat's fifth album, which dropped in April.
REZN
October 31 | Gabe's, Iowa City
The Chicago quartet mixes metal and psychedelic rock. Their newest album, Cycles in the Infinite Dream, is their most psychotropic music to date.
Neko Case
November 1 | The Englert Theatre, Iowa City
Neko Case kicks off the Iowa City Songwriters Festival, with what may be the best album in her acclaimed catalog. Neon Grey Midnight Green is the Grammy-nominated musician's biggest-sounding and most intimate-feeling music yet.
Iowa City Songwriters Festival
November 5–7 | Iowa City
Back for a second year, Iowa City Songwriters Festival is a deep dive into the craft of songwriting. Over three days at various locations around Iowa City, the festival offers intimate performances, interviews, panel discussions, and community building. Craig Finn is the artist in residence. Lucinda Williams, Hooray for the Riff Raff, Bill Calahan and more perform.
NOLA Jazz Band Quartet
November 7 | Stoner Theater, Des Moines
Des Moines jazz fans may recognize NOLA Jazz Band Quartet from their many appearances at Noce. Their classic, smooth jazz sensibilities are a perfect fit for the lounge-inspired Stoner Theater — freshly redesigned for Made in the Midwest this year.
GreanTTea & The Tempos
November 14 | Stoner Theater, Des Moines
This neo-soul group from Chicago brings their alternative funk to the Made in the Midwest series. Two of the group's backup singers will pull double duty and open the show as Indi & MK.
MoonShroom
December 3 | Stoner Theater, Des Moines
MoonShroom is a Kansas City husband-and-wife team who play psychedelic bluegrass and Americana music. Des Moines-based roots singer-songwriter Casey Joe Collins opens the final installment in the Made in the Midwest series.