Love is in the air at DG’s Taphouse this Valentine’s Day, as the rock bar hosts its first ever Lover’s Night.

This special night of music will feature four musician couples from around the Ames local scene. The lineup consists of Bryon and Rachel Dudley (Nova Labs, Liana), Joshua and Kristen Putney (Diamonds for Eyes), Eric Coleman and Lizzie Crowe (Cheshire Moon) and Jim and Jen Coppoc (Gatehouse Saints).

Jim Coppoc, senior lecturer of English, planned and organized the event with the staff at DG’s, wanting to bring something different to the table.

“I’ve been talking with them about doing this for awhile,” Coppoc said. “Ames has a great music community that loves each other, sometimes quite literally. You have a lot of power couples in the music scene.”

Each couple, who have all played the venue with their separate bands, will play five songs of their own material, which ranges from folk to rock songs. Though this is a Valentine’s Day gig, Coppoc explains that this will not be what people would call “mushy.”

“The romance is more in the context we are all couples, not the choice of song,” Coppoc said.

DG’s is more than familiar with Coppoc, who emcees the monthly poetry slam at the bar. According to Nate Logsdon, DG’s manager and bartender, Coppoc has been a great friend and musician for the Ames area. He has even played shows at the bar, and was on board for for this show.

“I don’t think DG’s has done a show like this before, this is a first,” Logsdon said. “This will be a great night that celebrates love and music by bringing together local musical couples.”

The show is 21+ and will begin at 9 p.m. The special of the weekend will be $2.50 tallboys. For more information, go to DG’s Taphouse’s website.