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Lineup set for Cedar Falls RAGBRAI stop
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AGBRAI riders and local revelers can catch music for all ages on two stages in Cedar Falls. Every year, the Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa has a different route and theme. However, each time the route has taken riders through Cedar Falls there has been one constant. “We have played every Cedar Falls RAGBRAI stop ever,” said Bob Dorr of Bob Dorr and the Blue Band. “We’re the only band on the planet that can make that claim.” The Blue Band is the opening entertainment at 5 p.m. on the main stage in the west parking lot of the UNIDome for the July 22 overnight stop in Cedar Falls. Hairball, a 1980s hair metal tribute band, will headline the evening entertainment at 9:30 p.m. Hairball puts on a multi-media event with costumes, lights and effects as an homage to classic arena rock acts like Van Halen, Journey, KISS, Motley Crue, Aerosmith and others. New Black 7 and the Devon Worley band round out the rest of the main stage entertainment. Registered riders and participants get into the show at no cost, as does anyone wearing the official Cedar Falls RAGBRAI T-shirt. Entertainment begins on the south side of the McLeod Center at 12:30 p.m. with Waterloo singer/songwriter Karla Ruth. “To be part of such a celebration is always fun,” Ruth said, adding the opportunity is an honor. “We’re on the bill with a lot of talented groups.”
This is the first time Ruth will be part of official entertainment for a RAGBRAI crowd. For Ruth and other local performers, it’s a chance to get their music in front of people from all over the country. “I’d love for them to take some Karla Ruth music home with them,” Ruth said. Ruth will be joined by Deb Niermann on vocals and mandolin. They will be followed by Decorah blues roots duo Joe and Vicki Price. Cedar Valley rock band Dylan Sires and Neighbors will close out entertainment on that stage. The main stage entertainment features more of a party-crowd lineup, said Rick Vanderwall, RAGBRAI Cedar Falls entertainment co-chair. The two stages are close together so locals and riders won’t have trouble finding the music, he said. “My point of view was to include local musicians,” Vanderwall said. “We have all this talent in the Cedar Valley and all these people coming to the Cedar Valley who may or may not know the talent we have.” Dylan Sires and Neighbors have been gaining a following and toured internationally last year. “They’re really hot right now,” Vanderwall said. “They seem to be on the rise.” Hairball will appeal to people who are out to have a good time while RAGBRAI is in town, he added. “It’s music that the 35- to 45-year-old crowd knows,” he said.
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Drinkers with biking problems, rejoice. Brewers along this year’s RAGBRAI route are teaming up to make a ride-themed beer. Back Pocket Brewing Co., of Coralville, Lion Bridge Brewing Co., of Cedar Rapids, Big Grove Brewery, of Solon, and Single Speed Brewing Co., of Cedar Falls,
worked together to create a Belgian ale called Centripetal Force. The beer, although Belgian-style, is not exactly a traditional Belgian ale and will be heavy on hibiscus flavor, said Dave Morgan, founder of Single Speed. The beer will be available at spots along the RAGBRAI route.
THE DEVON WORLEY BAND
Lineup South of McLeod Center Free stage.
12:30 PM Karla Ruth 1:45 PM Joe and Vicki Price 3:15 PM Dylan Sires and Neighbors
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Free for registered RAGBRAI riders and anyone wearing the 2015 Cedar Falls RAGBRAI t-shirt; $5 for all others. 5 PM Bob Dorr and the Blue Band 6:30 PM The Devon Worley Band 8 PM The New Black 7 9:30 PM Hairball
Wheeling through the Corridor More RAGBRAI entertainment stops on page 6
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Come sail away in Hiawatha Dennis DeYoung, the crystal-voiced former lead singer of Styx, will showcase all the Styx greatest hits of the ’70s, ’80 and ’90s at the RAGBRAI Hiawatha overnight stop. Dennis DeYoung: The Music of Styx includes hits like Mr. Roboto, Lady, Come Sail Away, Too Much Time on My Hands and Best of Times, plus classic rock anthems Renegade, Blue Collar Man, Rockin’ the Paradise and more. All the classic hits. All the Memories. One unforgettable Throwback Thursday night in Hiawatha.
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Kicks and Tricks at Iowa River Landing Cheap Trick will headline the RAGBRAI Coralville Iowa River Landing stop on Friday, July 24. Tickets for the beverage garden entertainment will be $10 for the general public, and anyone wearing the official RAGBRAI wristband can enter for free.
Main & Second Stage 4 PM Slap ‘n’ Tickle 6 PM Gimikk 8 PM Cheap Trick 10 PM Swing Crew
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The Davenport Dip This year’s end party is provided by the annual Downtown Davenport Street Fest. Just a couple of blocks away from the Information Center at Union Station, you’ll find lots of great festival food and drinks, great live music, arts and crafts vendors, a family fun area, Video Games Etc. tournaments and much more.
Entertainment lineup 10 AM Doug Brundies 11:30 AM Jordan Danielsen 1 PM Natty Scratch 3 PM The Blackstones 5 PM The Knockoffs 7:30 PM North of 40 10 PM 10 of Soul
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We’re not sure how they pack so much into one weekend, but it’ll be Irish entertainment everywhere you look during Waterloo’s annual Iowa Irish Fest.
rugby tournament, Mass, a pub sing-along, traditional Irish breakfast and more bloody mollys than you can shake a Blarney stick at.
We’ve pulled out the musical acts you can’t wait to hear, from perennial favorites like Gaelic Storm to new darlings like The Gothard Girls. Catch some traditional jigs by the Trinity Irish Dancers.
If you’re feeling competitive, you can vie to be king and queen of the Irish Fest (or prince and princess for the wee ones) or take home the coveted title of Best Legs in a Kilt. Or if odd talents are your bag, try your hand at the gum-blowing contest, trivia contest, pie-eating contest, watermelon-eating contest, hula-hoop contest, jig-dancing contest, table-decorating contest or Irish stew and soda bread contest.
But there’s so much more going on, lads and lasses. Whisky tastings, storytelling, children’s theater, a parade, ancestry workshops, an Irish language workshop, a 5K (of course), a
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And let’s not forget the Highland games, that ancient contest of strength. Watch eager men and women try to outdo each other in the caber toss, sheaf toss, stone put, hammer throw, weight throw and weight over the bar. Even if your blood doesn’t run green, you can pretend for a day or two, right? Kilt optional. Iowa Irish Fest Friday, July 31, to Sunday, Aug. 2 Downtown Waterloo | iowairishfest.com
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erseverance is a smooth, expertly arranged debut from talented Iowa saxophonist Jeff Miguel. His talents on saxophone are on full display. Miguel delivers smooth tones, dynamic changes and an ability to climb up and down the scales with precision and clarity.
JOHN MOLSEED | PULSE WRITER in a complex genre, doing both well. The album starts with an attentiongrabbing intro in the titular track. While saxophone usually leads the melodies in the song, adept keys, guitar and other instruments get to carry parts of songs.
His technical proficiency on saxophone is apparent and just one of many reasons this album is an impressive release let alone an artist’s debut.
In Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, the drums do much more than sit in the background, accentuating the rhythm of the song while saxophone and keys chase each others’ melodies and expertly play off their improvisational themes.
The record is a collection of his own jazz compositions, and Miguel shows his musical talents in playing and arranging
Bass gets some spotlight time in appealing introductions to Lingering Allure, pairing with a piano, and in
Requiescence where a bowed bass and saxophone provide a duo intro. A toe-tapping drum intro starts This Time. Lingering Allure fittingly ends with a fading piano, whereas Make it Plain! defies its title by carrying a funky, ringing improvisational groove. Miguel’s jazz arrangements are fun and sophisticated but not confusing. The chord structures are easy to follow but not so simple as to be predictable. This is an album made by someone who knows and understands jazz and has something new and interesting to offer the genre.
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On his previous album, Kaleidoscope Dream, the singer got to have it both ways, with an ambitious song cycle that
Wildheart is slightly less convincing, with more songs that ebb and flow between static and ecstatic, while juggling weirdness and familiarity that sometimes verges on cliche. On the closing trio of songs — the erotic Flesh, the soul-folk Leaves and the guitar-stoked Face the Sun — he builds solid intros into the kind of anthems that suggest Miguel has dreams of headlining arenas one day. Just as the album is ending, he finds the perfect combination of pop hookiness and understated introspection.
n his third album, Wildheart, Miguel Pimental turns to Los Angeles as his muse. It’s a place where everything seems possible and also a destination where dreams go to die. Miguel’s narrators negotiate the space between, in the same way that he’s striving to carve out a career in R&B that feeds commercial radio’s need for hits and easily digested songs, and his own inclinations toward a deeper synthesis of his influences that is focused on big concepts and cohesive albums.
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his timely tribute to the troubled, highly influential singer Nina Simone, known for her searing songs during the civil-rights era, serves as a companion piece to the riveting new documentary What Happened, Miss Simone? Unfortunately, though it features a stellar lineup (Lauryn Hill, Usher, Gregory Porter, Lalah Hathaway, others), the album is grossly overproduced, mostly by Hill. We’re talking helium-balloon synthesizers, mountainous background vocals, gratuitous electronic noises, inflated instrumental lines (is that Liberace’s ghost playing the piano on The Wind Is Wild?), with the knocking snare and thumping
bass of a club mix riding over everything. A few tracks — produced by pianist Robert Glasper — are tasteful and attractive, including Jazmine Sullivan’s reggae version of the Randy Newman screed Baltimore; Common’s rap and Hathaway’s scat on We Are Young and Gifted and Black; I Want a Little Sugar in My Bowl, done with triplet slow-dance panache by Simone’s daughter, Lisa Simone; and an experimental electronic treatment of I Put a Spell on You by up-and-comer Alice Smith, which achieves a kind of nightmarish appeal. Bottom line? See the documentary. Buy Simone’s albums. Skip this. — Paul De Barros, The Seattle Times
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arly into his Free Weezy Album, “Rest in peace to Cash Money Weezy,” Lil Wayne raps. “Gone but not forgotten.” The rapper has yet to resolve the nasty legal battle with his longtime label, Cash Money Records, but he’s continuing to sate fans awaiting his studio album by offering another project, this time a fully realized album as a free mixtape. Shortened to just FWA, it was a surprise release exclusively to Tidal during the Fourth of July weekend. Last month, Wayne announced he was joining Jay Z’s fledgling streaming venture as a coowner. He celebrated his stake with the fiery Glory, which opens the new album. Wayne’s new mixtape is a raw, incendiary offering of relentless rhymes, tight production and, like this year’s Sorry 4 the Wait 2, features some of his best work in recent memory. Appearances from Young Jeezy, Wiz Khalifa, Cory Gunz, Bibi Bourelly and more dot the 15-track project. — Gerrick Kennedy, Los Angeles Times
Grant Wood And So Much More OUR PICKS, YOUR CLICKS Summertime by The Mowgli’s Finally: a song that sounds like summer! I’ve liked many singles of late, but none have the carefree charm of this bright and cheery track. — Alan S. By Your Hand by Los Campesinos! Relive the highs and lows of young love. It’s so much more fun with it in the rearview mirror, especially bopping along to the pop-punk beats. — Christinia C. Finna Get Loose by Diddy feat. Pharrell Williams The beat on this track from Diddy’s upcoming album is crazy bananas! I dare you to try and stand still. — Meta H. Take This Job and Shove It by Johnny Paycheck A rebellious country romp for those days when the daily grind is just a bit too much. — Wes T. Help Yourself by Sad Brad Smith From the Up in the Air soundtrack. A mix of melancholy and hope with a Simon & Garfunkel vibe. — Doug H. I Found Love by Owl City This smooth little groove is unmistakably Owl City, but there’s something more mellow on the electro-pop star’s new drop, Mobile Orchestra. — Meta H.
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Pointless Satisfaction by Twin Danger I could have picked any song off this jazz duo’s mellow, self-titled debut album. Singer Vanessa Bley reminds me of the great Corrine Bailey Rae. — Alan S. Equal Rights by Peter Tosh Don’t let the mellow groove of this reggae tune fool you. This song’s a fighter. — Wes T. Laid by James The confusion of on-again-off-again relationships has never been such a joyous experience. It’s impossible not to sing along to this Britpop classic. — Christinia C. Fearless by Pink Floyd From 1971’s Meddle. An slow acoustic rocker that stands with their best. — Doug H. I Can’t Feel My Face by The Weeknd A fun song that turns into a funky beat that you’ll have in your head and your step for days. — Emily E.
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Joshua James’ work reflects a distinctly American ache, a yearning for a big sky and an open road. He’s on the open road right now and bringing his distinctive sound to Cedar Rapids. Beckoned farther west from his Nebraska home by the voices of Jim Morrison and Isaac Brock, he found the mountains of Utah. Strangely familiar, yet refreshingly innovative, James’ songs are devastating in their honesty, working with themes that are by turns elating, melancholic and transcendent. His first two albums, 2007’s The Sun Is Always Brighter and 2009’s Build Me This, topped the year-end ‘Best of iTunes’ lists and earned rave reviews from Paste and Esquire, among others. After an international tour, he headed back to Utah in 2011 to grow vegetables, raise goats and chickens and develop a heightened connection to the living things around him. It was from this little farm, dubbed Willamette Mountain, his latest batch of songs arose, an album appropriately titled From The Top of Willamette Mountain. Joshua James Friday, July 24 @ 8 PM CSPS Hall, Cedar Rapids $15 advance | $18 door legionarts.org
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White hot rock Austin rock duo The Ghost Wolves will be coming to Octopus, 2205 College St., Cedar Falls Aug. 1. The band features loud guitar, stomping drums and, often, custom stage wear as attention grabbling as their loud rock style. The two keep an ambitious touring
schedule, having played more than 1,000 shows since forming in 2010 including appearances at Austin’s SXSW tours in Europe. Their brand of blues rock is how they prefer it in Texas – loud, hot and sweaty. Doors open at 9 p.m. Admission is $7.
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While working in a music shop to pay off his first electric bass he had on layaway, Freekbass studied the classics of Sly Stone, Stevie Wonder, Parliament, Bootsy and others. With a bass in one hand and an MPC2000 in the other, Freekbass got his, well, Freek on. An only child from Cincinnati, Freek spent his early years hoping to be a magician. But the bottomheavy sounds of the boom box drew him in. While other kids were listening to Nirvana and Green Day, he
was down with Zapp and Midnight Star. With six full-length CDs to his credit, Freek is now touring with his mainstay funk group, Freekbass & The Bump Assembly. The group will hit up Cedar Rapids on July 26. Get funky and be there.
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Midwest summers, perfectly pictured Through Sept. 13, visitors to the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art will enjoy the summer as interpreted by more than 60 Iowa artists. The new exhibition, Midwest Summer: Light and Warmth, presents a wide range of style and media unified by a common summer theme. All the works in the exhibition were created during the past three years by artists who live in Iowa. “The exhibition came together beautifully,” said associate curator Kate Kunau, who juried the selections. “I was overwhelmed by the number of talented artists in Iowa. Making my selection was difficult because I was presented with hundreds of amazing artworks
in every style and medium, but I think the chosen works are an excellent reflection of the wide range of talent in this state. I think visitors will enjoy the wide range of styles and media used to interpret summer in so many different ways.” Midwest Summer: Light and Warmth Through Sept. 16 Cedar Rapids Museum of Art crma.org
Thomas C. Jackson, Lemonade 2, 2014. Oil on canvas, 48 x 72 in. Image courtesy of the artist.
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breweries, wineries and eateries. VIP admission includes a Riedel glass and exclusive access to the VIP Tent with premier wine, beer and food tastings. Stem & Stein Saturday, Aug. 15, 4-8 PM RiverLoop Expo Plaza, Waterloo cvstemandstein.com SHUTTERSTOCK PHOTO
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Beck’s Sports Grill | American, Sports Bar 2210 College St., Cedar Falls 319-277-2646 Hours: Open daily at 11 am www.barmuda.com Featuring Beck's homemade microbrews, voted best burger, locally owned restaurant, sports bar and place to play pool in the Cedar Valley.
Soho Sushi Bar & Deli The Stuffed Olive | Deli, Sushi, Tapas, Martinis 119 Main St., Cedar Falls 319-266-9995 Hours: Monday – Friday at 6:30 am; Saturday – Sunday at 7:00 am www.barmuda.com Fresh made sushi and deli sandwiches, PRICING GUIDE (per entrée) | $10
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Bourbon Street | American, Cajun and Creole 314 Main St., Cedar Falls 319-266-5285 Hours: Monday – Saturday 4 - 10 pm www.barmuda.com Bourbon Street is a step off of Main Street into the French Quarter featuring Certified Black Angus steaks and delicious seafood complimented by an extensive menu and great wines. Ferrari’s Ristorante | American and Italian 1521 Technology Pkwy., Cedar Falls 319-277-1385 Hours: Monday – Friday 11 am - 10 pm, Saturday 4 - 10 pm www.barmuda.com Ferrari’s features only the finest steaks, freshest seafood and authentic Italian fare. Offering light, quick lunch options along with an extensive dinner menu and wine.
salads and paninis combined with globally inspired tapas dishes and over 100 different martinis.Also serving homemade breakfast selections and cookies made from scratch. Beck’s Sports Brewery Sports Bar | American, Microbrewery 3295 University Ave., Waterloo 319-234-4333 Hours: Open daily at 11 am www.barmuda.com Featuring Beck’s homemade microbrews and famous burgers, wings and pizza. Voted best burger (10 years running), best happy hour, best locally owned restaurant and sports bar in the Cedar Valley. Guerilla Brewing/Lava Lounge/Beer Hall | Microbrewery and Bar 2401 Falls Ave., Waterloo 319-234-5686 Hours: Monday – Thursday 5 pm - Midnight; Friday & Saturday 4 pm - Midnight Artisanal Nano Brewery is releasing limited run beer, producing 10 gallons of each new recipe.We produced 50 different beers in 2013. Brand new brew.
Hilton Garden Inn Garden Grille & Bar | 7213 Nordic Drive Cedar Falls 319-266-6611 HiltonGardenInn.com Hours: Breakfast Monday-Friday 6:00 am – 10:00 am Saturday-Sunday and Holidays 7:00 am – 11:00 am Lunch Monday – Friday 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Saturday-Sunday and Holidays CLOSED $20
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Dinner Monday – Sunday and Holidays 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm Full service dining with intimate atmosphere, exterior patios and fire pits. Open to the public for breakfast, lunch and dinner.A freshly prepared breakfast buffet is offered daily, Monday-Fridays our Personalized Pasta Bar Buffet is available along with our full lunch menu. Dinner menu with entrées from a great steak to yummy burgers and delicious desserts. Bar menu available for smaller bites, great beers on tap and selective wines.
Combines the comfort of a neighborhood bar and grill with the favorites of a steakhouse. Choose from the delicious pastas, sandwiches, salads, steaks, fish and desserts. Rudy’s Tacos | Mexican 2401 Falls Ave., Waterloo 319-234-5686 Hours: Monday – Saturday 11:00 am - 9:00 pm www.rudystacos.com
Our experienced staff and delicious menu selections are sure to make your dining with us a success.
Rudy’s uses local ingredients through the Northern Iowa Food and Farm Partnership’s Buy Fresh/Buy Local program.
The Lone Wolf | Bar, Restaurant 777 Isle of Capri Blvd., Waterloo 319-833-2157 Hours: Monday – Friday Breakfast 7:00 am - 10:30 pm Sunday – Thursday 11:30 am - 1:00 am Friday & Saturday 11:30 am - 2:00 am Karaoke – Wednesday 8:00 pm - Midnight Howl Hour 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Monday – Thursday Glass of Wine $1.50 Retro Beers $1.50 $2.00 off appetizers www.waterloo. isleofcapricasinos.com
Hurricane Grill and Wings American Restaurant and Bar 2027 Crossroads, Blvd., Waterloo 319-833-9464 Hours: Open daily at 11:00 am www.hurricanewingsia.com
Whether you feel like getting food to go or plan to stay a while,The Lone Wolf is sure to please. Otis & Henry’s Bar and Grill. | Bar and Grill 777 Isle of Capri Blvd., Waterloo 319-833-2241 Hours: Tuesday – Saturday open at 5 pm Closed Sunday and Monday www.waterloo. isleofcapricasinos.com
Hurricane Grill and Wings is a fun family restaurant with a tropical feel, specializing in wings that are “LIVE WITH FLAVOR” with over 30 sauces to choose from. Offering an outdoor patio with a super menu and specialty drinks.
Hy-Vee Market Café | 1422 Flammang Drive, Waterloo 319-274-0407 Hours: Sunday – Thursday 6:00 am to 9:00 pm Friday – Saturday 6:00 am to 10:00 pm www.hy-veemarketcafe.com Hy-Vee Market Café is a full-service restaurant where the goal is to serve great food at a great value in a great atmosphere. Offers breakfast, lunch and dinner and features delicious appetizers, salads, sandwiches, and a full bar. Every menu item is made-to-order with fresh ingredients and served by friendly wait staff. On Sundays join us for brunch, which includes an exceptional buffet with a Create-YourOwn Eggs Benedict and Omelet Station.
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