The Memorial Union and Student Union Board have announced the fall concert schedule for The Maintenance Shop, also known as The M-Shop. In existence since 1974, the M-Shop is an award winning, all-ages venue offering live music and other performances to the ISU campus and greater Ames community.

The M-Shop’s fall schedule is listed below and can also be found at the M-Shop’s website. This semester’s concerts kick off on Aug. 30 when Nappy Roots performs at 9 p.m. This Southern hip-hop outfit is known for their hit singles “Awnaw,” “Roun’ The Globe,” and “Po’ Folks.”

Other fall semester highlights include:

• Sept. 12 – Tyler Farr: This up-and-coming country singer-songwriter found success with his hit single “Redneck Crazy” off his 2013 debut album of the same name.
• Sept. 17 – Chuck Ragan feat. Jamestown Revival: For nearly 20 years, singer-songwriter Chuck Ragan has been entertaining audiences, first with celebrated punk act Hot Water Music and later as a solo performer. His most recent album “Covering Ground” features guest performances from The Gaslight Anthem’s Brian Fallon and Blind Melon’s Christopher Thorn along with many others. Joining Ragan is Jamestown Revival, an indie rock band from Austin, Texas.
• Sept. 26 – Jon McLaughlin: This pop rock singer-songwriter has sold more than 170 thousand albums and over 1 million digital tracks. His music has been featured on “Scrubs” and in “Bridge to Terebithia.” Disney’s “Enchanted” featured McLaughlin’s song “So Close,” which he later performed at the 2008 Academy Awards.
• Sept. 27 – The Hood Internet feat. Oscillator Bug: The Hood Internet began as a mash-up crew who found success with their genre-jumping mixing. The group started uploading their first tracks in 2007, and have been gaining popularity ever since. In 2012, The Hood Internet moved to creating original music with their debut album “Feat.” This show will be part of the 2013 Maximum Ames Music Festival.
• Oct. 6– Robin & Linda Williams & Their Fine Group: These Americana artists have been performing for over three decades, performing music they call “a robust blend of bluegrass, folk, old-time and acoustic country that combines wryly observant lyrics with a wide-ranging melodicism.” They have made appearances on “The Grand Old Opry” and “A Prairie Home Companion.”
• Oct. 10 – Jim Suhler: This Texas-based blues guitarist has been performing since the ’80s. Best known as the lead guitarist for George Thorogood and The Destroyers, Suhler has performed with many music icons including Johnny Winter and AC/DC.
• Oct. 17 – Crystal Bowersox: This Chicago native gained national acclaim as the 2010 American Idol runner up. She has since performed with many artists including Harry Connick, Jr. and Alanis Morrissette. A self-taught songwriter, Bowersox’s 2013 sophomore album “All This For That” showcases her original folk/rock/country style.

Additional concerts will be announced throughout the semester as they are scheduled. Visit the M-shop online for the most up-to-date information.

Tickets are now available online at MidwesTIX, which takes American Express, Discover, MasterCard and Visa. All tickets are subject to a $2 MidwesTIX service fee. A three percent MidwesTIX fee is applied to all online sales.

Tickets will be available at the Maintenance Shop Box Office, found just inside the Memorial Union’s west entrance, starting on Aug. 26. During the academic year, the M-Shop Box Office is open Monday-Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., as well as before and during most shows.

Tickets can also be purchased by phone (515-294-3849) during normal box office hours, taking Discover, MasterCard, and Visa. A $1 per-ticket service fee is applied to all telephone orders.

Fall 2013 Maintenance Shop Schedule

August

30 – Nappy Roots – 8 p.m. – Free for ISU students/$10 public (Southern hip-hop)

September

7 – CSS – 9 p.m. – Free for ISU students/$10 public (indie/electronica)

11 – The Floozies – 8 p.m. – $8/$10* (electronica/EDM)

12 – Tyler Farr – 8 p.m. – $12/17* (country)

13 – Caroline Glaser – 9 p.m. – $10/$15/$35 – VIP* (acoustic pop)

17 – Chuck Ragan w/ Jamestown Revival – 8 p.m. – $15/$17* (indie folk/punk)

20 – Peelander-Z – 9 p.m. – $5/$10* (punk/J-rock)

21 – Hey Ocean! – 9 p.m. – Free for ISU students/$10 public (pop/indie)

26 – Jon McLaughlin – 8 p.m. – $7/$12* (pop/rock)

27 – The Hood Internet w/ Oscillator Bug – 9 p.m. – $10/$15* (mash-up/electronica)

28 – Saints of Valory – 9 p.m. – Free for ISU students/$10 public (rock/alternative)

October

4 – Aaron Carter – 8 p.m. & 10 p.m. – SOLD OUT (dance pop/hip-hop)

5 – The Tontons – 9 p.m. – $5/$15* (indie rock)

6 – Robin & Linda Williams & Their Fine Group 8 p.m. – $15/$20* (folk/Americana) – seated show

8 – LEAGUES – 8 p.m. – $5/$10* (rock/pop)

9 – Carbon Leaf w/ Logan Brill – 8 p.m. – $8/$15* (indie rock)

10 – Jim Suhler – 8 p.m. – $7/$12* (blues rock) – seated show

16 – Tribal Seeds w/ Fortunate Youth and HIRIE – 8 p.m. – $10/$15* (reggae rock)

17 – Crystal Bowersox – 9 p.m. – $15/$20/$45 – VIP* (acoustic/country/blues)

18 – KURE Fest w/ Yellow Ostrich and Blackbird, Blackbird – 7 p.m. – Free

22 – Seabird w/ Abandon Kansas and Clemency – 8 p.m. – $10/$15* (rock/alternative)

25 – The Hunts – 9 p.m. – $7/$12*(indie/folk)

November

1 – Drop City Yacht Club – 9 p.m. – Free for ISU students/$10 public (hip-hop/alternative)

8 – The Ragbirds – 9 p.m. – $5/$10* (folk/pop)

13 – Mississippi Heat – 8 p.m. – $7/$12* (blues) – seated show

15 – Corb Lund & The Hurtin’ Albertans – 9 p.m. – $8/$12* (country/folk)

* A $2 day-of-show increase for both student and public ticket prices.

All tickets subject to a $2 MidwesTIX service fee.