Music Music Music

Music is the Word at Iowa City Public Library and we're off to a great start. Music is the Word is a 9-month celebration of music to welcome the University of Iowa School of Music to Downtown Iowa City.

We've hosted a couple music events and already I've broadened my "music horizons." The kickoff at The Englert Theatre in September was awesome and I was in awe of the many talented people who performed (thank you!). After seeing The Beggarmen, Kol Shira, and others, I want to hear more! Fortunately the Library's Local Music Project has options for listening to local musicians.

Scott Cochran and Matt Kearney's performance at a recent Noon program sparked my interest in their music and I was able to see Scott's band, Slewgrass, at the Iowa City Farmer's Market a week or so ago. I also found Scott's music with his other band, Flannel, in the Local Music Project and, after downloading it, I've been listening to their music at work and at home.

Many other Music is the Word performers have music available in the Local Music Project. These include Awful Purdies, Crystal City, and David Zollo.

We invite to you head to the Library for the many upcoming musical events. A full schedule is available at www.icpl.org/mitw. There's something for everyone! See you at the Library :)