ISU Memorial Union-Maintenance Shop

Mexican Slum Rats are a five-piece alternative band hailing from Granada Hills, CA. Comprising of bassist Sebastian Felix, drummer Raco Mendoza, guitarist Benjamin Schlesinger, saxophonist Matt Shulman and singer/songwriter Kevin Villalba, the band creates an atmosphere that is overwhelming with emotion. Los Angeles-based rock trio Love Letter will support the show. 

Hot Kunch was formed at Iowa State University in 2016 via the now defunct ISU music-making club, GENRE, which helped musicians meet each other based on what sound and genres they were pursuing. What would become Hot Kunch all auditioned to be part of “The Bar Band” and ended up getting a weekly gig at Paddy’s Pub on Welch Ave. Des Moines hard-rock favorites Display Case will support the show and Ames’ own and alt-rockers, Formerly Gifted, will open.

The Altons & Thee Sinseers: Club Heartache Tour visit the M-Shop on Wed., Oct. 29 at 8 p.m. The McCharmlys will open the show!

Cristina Mariani is a quickly rising stand-up comedian w/ a quirky, dark sense of humor. She has opened for comedians including Tom Segura, Harland Williams, Christina Pazsitzky, Ari Shaffir, Fahim Anwar, & Jessie Mae Peluso, her startup videos have garnered millions of views online, and she can also be seen on First Date Live w/ Lauren Compton and Funny Uber Rides.

Led by harmonica master and songwriter Pierre Lacocque, Mississippi Heat is a world-class Chicago Blues Band. Their motto is “Traditional Blues With A Unique Sound” as they present fresh yet vintage-based musical ideas.

Hailing from the Twin Cities of Minnesota, popular rock band Pullstring’s brand of MN power pop is influenced by many artists throughout the decades and brings what fans call “nostalgic vibes'' to listeners. Their palette of sounds ranges from bittersweet melancholy to upbeat anthems and in the past couple of years they've toured relentlessly and played to packed venues around the Midwest. 

Acclaimed Iowa folk duo, Weary Ramblers, bring years of experience to the stage with award-winning songwriting and chemistry. Chad Elliott and Kathryn Fox showcase multi-instrumental performances with tight harmonies and great storytelling. “Weary Ramblers are nothing short of an Iowa-based super duo” according to Iowa Public Radio.