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.
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.
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.
Deemed “a fine singer with guitar work reminiscent of the cult hero Nick Drake” by the New York Times, singer-songwriter, Andrea von Kampen is known for her captivating melodies and introspective storytelling.
Atlanta-based comedian Nick Murphy has been seen on the Netflix is a Joke “Introducing” series and has worked with acts including Ron White, Jim Jeffries, and the Lucas Brothers. He was selected to perform in the 2024 Moontower & Netflix Is A Joke Comedy Festivals.
ISU MUSIC AND THEATRE's FRIDAY SOIRÉE takes place Fri., April 11 from 5 - 7 pm in the Memorial Union's Maintenance Shop. Music and Theatre faculty, staff, and students invite the public to share in this time of fellowship and informal performance opportunity. The event is free and open to the public.
Join Music and Theatre faculty, staff, and students on Friday, March 28 from 5-7 pm in the Memorial Union’s Maintenance Shop for ISU MUSIC AND THEATRE's FRIDAY SOIRÉE series - a time of fellowship and informal performance opportunities.