Mexican Slum Rats w/ Love Letter – ISU Student Union Board, M-Shop

ISU Memorial Union-Maintenance Shop 2229 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA, United States

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. 

$15 – $20

MinionFest w/ Hot Kunch, Display Case, & Formerly Gifted – ISU Student Union Board, M-Shop

ISU Memorial Union-Maintenance Shop 2229 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA, United States

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.

$15 – $20

Christina Mariani – SUB Comedy Night

ISU Memorial Union-Maintenance Shop 2229 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA, United States

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.

Free

Jazz Night: Happy Hour

ISU Memorial Union-Maintenance Shop 2229 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA, United States

Jazz Night: Happy Hour is in collaboration with ISU Beer Lab in the Memorial Union's Maintenance Shop on Wednesday, Oct. 15 at 7:30pm.
Admission is $10 for the general public. ISU students and youth under 18 are free. Tickets can be purchased at the door prior to the performance.

$10

Mississippi Heat – ISU Student Union Board, M-Shop

ISU Memorial Union-Maintenance Shop 2229 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA, United States

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.

$15

Pullstring & Colin Bracewell w/ Kibble – ISU Student Union Board, M-Shop

ISU Memorial Union-Maintenance Shop 2229 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA, United States

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. 

$12

Weary Ramblers – ISU Student Union Board, M-Shop

ISU Memorial Union-Maintenance Shop 2229 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA, United States

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.

$16