New and returning acts come to Iowa State
Dustin Lynch sings for a crowd Oct. 6 in the Jeff and Deb Hansen Agricultural Student Center.
August 23, 2017
Student Union Board (SUB) and the Maintenance Shop are bringing acts such as Geographer, Steve-O, T.J. Miller, Dustin Lynch and Stephen A. Smith to Iowa State this semester.
“Big [acts] is a relative term, but someone’s favorite act may come to the M-Shop sometimes,” said George Micalone, director of student activities.
While acts are planned months in advance for the Maintenance Shop, SUB and ISU After Dark, more performers could still be released. Meanwhile, Micalone said the events are becoming more strict on two fronts.
“To attend free After Dark performers and you’re not an ISU student, you have to be with an ISU student- you have to be someone’s guest,” Micalone said. “It’s a bonus for students. It gives them more opportunities to get spots.”
Micalone said they also are making sure students show their ISU IDs to get the discounted tickets to shows. If a student doesn’t have their ID, they will be asked to pay for a general public ticket.
Here are the acts coming to Iowa State this fall:
Melissa Villaseñor– Comedian
Where: ISU AfterDark, Great Hall, Memorial Union
When: Aug. 25 at 9 p.m.
Cost: Free
Other than her multiple characters on “Saturday Night Live” Villaseñor is also known for making it to the semifinals on season six of “America’s Got Talent.”
Nyle DiMarco– Actor, model and deaf activist
Where: ISU AfterDark, Great Hall, Memorial Union
When: Aug. 25 at 11 p.m.
Cost: Free
From winning “America’s Next Top Model” to placing first on “Dancing with the Stars,” DiMarco has had multiple platforms to voice his activism for the deaf community.
Geographer– Musician/Band
Where: Maintenance Shop, Memorial Union
When: Aug. 26 at 10 p.m.
Cost: In advance $10 students/ $15 general ($2 increase day of show)
For those who may enjoy M83, Ra Ra Riot and STRFKA, Geographer is an “electro-meets-indie pop artist” according to the SUB website.
Noah Gardenswartz– Comedian
Where: Maintenance Shop, Memorial Union
When: Sept. 7 at 8 p.m.
Cost: Free
A common face on Comedy Central, Gardenswartz had his own 30 minute special, appeared on “Conan,” “Adam Devin’s House Party” and was on NBC’s “Last Comic Standing.”
Carbon Leaf– Musician/Band
Where: Maintenance Shop, Memorial Union
When: Sept. 19 at 8 p.m.
Cost: $14 student/ $16 general public
After 24 years of performing, giving 16 albums to their audience and performing 2,300 live shows, Carbon Leaf is bringing their independent music to Ames. Their music is described as “blending folk, celtic, bluegrass, Americana and rock traditions” according to the SUB website.
Open Mike Eagle w/ Ion & Johnny Sixx– Musician/Band
Where: The Maintenance Shop, Memorial Union
When: Sept. 23 at 8 p.m.
Cost: In advance $10 students/ $12 general ($2 increase day of show)
Hip-Hop will enter the Maintenance Shop with Mike Eagle fresh off of his new album, “Brick Body Kids Still Day Dream” that will be released on Sept. 15.
Illusionist Reza– Performer
Where: ISU After Dark, Great Hall, Memorial Union
When: Sept. 29 at 9 p.m.
Cost: Free to ISU students and their guests
After his last tour reached more than 20 million viewers, Reza will be performing for the ISU community.
Steve-O– Performer
Where: ISU After Dark, Great Hall, Memorial Union
When: Sept. 29 at 11 p.m.
Cost: Free to ISU students and their guests
Famously known for his appearance on “Jackass,” he is also known for his stunt performances and his comedy acts.
T.J. Miller– Comedian
Where: Great Hall, Memorial Union
When: Oct. 6 at 8 p.m.
Cost: $20 student/ $30 general public
Miller has been associated with Variety’s “Top 10 Comics to Watch” and EW’s “Next Big Things in Comedy.” He has also played roles in movies like “Deadpool” and been on series such as “Silicon Valley.”
Dustin Lynch– Musician/Band
Where: Hansen Agriculture Student Learning Center
When: Oct. 11 at 8 p.m.
Cost: $25 student/ $35 general public
Lynch will be returning to Iowa State after more success with a lead single and debut hit, “Cowboys and Angels.” His third album “Current Mood” will be released on Sept. 8. This is a co-sponsored event with College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Student Council.
Girlpool– Musician/Band
Where: The Maintenance Shop, Memorial Union
When: Oct. 20 at 8 p.m.
Cost: In advance $10 students/ $15 general public ($2 increase day of show)
Harmony and Cleo picked up their lives in Los Angeles and moved to Philadelphia. Now they are bringing their funk punk and indie rock music to Ames.
Stephen A. Smith– Sports Personality
Where: ISU After Dark, Great Hall, Memorial Union
When: Nov. 3 at 9 p.m.
Cost: Free to ISU students and their guests
Smith has worked as a sports television personality, journalist and radio host. He has also been a commentator for ESPN First Take.
Lea DeLaria– Comedian
Where: ISU After Dark, Great Hall, Memorial Union
When: Nov. 3 at 11 p.m.
Cost: Free to ISU students and their guests
Known for her role as ‘Boo” on “Orange is the New Black.” DeLaria has won two SAG awards.
Judah & the Lion– Musician/Band
Where: Great Hall, Memorial Union
When: Dec. 1 at 8 p.m.
Cost: $15 student/ $25 general public
As a part of WinterFest, the Nashville native band is performing their music that ranges from “twang of folk” to “the beat of hip-hop.”
