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Vehicle Dynamics performing at a local house venue in April 2023.

Preview: Maintenance Shop to host free concert with local bands

Liam Brennan, Arts & Culture Reporter
September 26, 2023
The Ames City Auditorium is located in downtown Ames at 520 6th St. 

Ames Auditorium looks to strengthen local music scene

Liam Brennan, Arts & Culture Reporter
September 19, 2023
The packed Maintenance Shop crowd laughs and screams during Arcy Drive's set on Sept. 13, 2023 in the Maintenance Shop.

On a bus and shoeless: Arcy Drive rocks the M-Shop

Liam Brennan, Arts & Culture Reporter
September 14, 2023
The Goldfinch Room in Stephens Auditorium features local artists JohnPaul Burtch and Scott Stilwell.

Local artists featured at Goldfinch on the Lawn

Sophie Winkelpleck, Niche Editor
August 14, 2023
Indigo De Souza headlining KURE Fest in the Great Hall.

Indigo De Souza headlines annual KURE Fest

Nicole Hasek, Niche Editor
February 5, 2023
DJ Lucas is a new up-and-coming voice in the underground rap scene.

DJ Lucas: A refreshing voice in the underground rap scene

Alex England
October 26, 2021
The cast of "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee." Not pictured: Michael Peterson.

‘The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’ will perform live at Stephens Auditorium

Margaret Troup
November 8, 2020
String and percussion players at Iowa State University are now required to wear facial masks while winds and brass players must practice social distancing.

Music students adjust to new rules during the pandemic

Margaret Troup
August 20, 2020
The Iowa Songwriters Showcase has been moved to the Stephens Auditorium lawn for four outdoor performances, announced by Stephens Auditorium.

Stephens Auditorium announces outdoor performances featuring Iowa songwriters

Trevor Babcock
July 27, 2020
Gloom Balloon put on an interactive performance at The Angry Irishman during the last day of Maximum Ames Music Festival. 

The best arts and entertainment events of the school year

Limelight Staff
May 6, 2020
The band Pink Neighbor performs at London Underground on the first day of the eighth annual Maximum Ames Music Festival on Sept. 27, 2018.

Maximum Ames Music Festival 2020 called off due to pandemic

Trevor Babcock
April 28, 2020
Jason Walsmith (left) and Mike Butterworth (right) of The Nadas perform a stripped-back version of their expansive catalog spanning over 25 years. 

The Nadas Duo brought it all home at the M-Shop

Gabby Lucas
February 9, 2020
The Nadas were originally formed in Ames and were the house band of People's bar for a summer. They were named "the best college band you've never heard of" by Playboy in 2001. An acoustic band, they were viewed as Indie in the 90s because of the popularity of grunge. They have also played South by Southwest every year since 2006 and opened for Bon Jovi at Wells Fargo Arena.

The Nadas to return for an intimate and storied performance at the M-Shop

Trevor Babcock
February 5, 2020
Floons is a musician from St. Louis, Missouri. He is a senior at Iowa State.

In the Limelight: Andrew ‘Floons’ Stenger finds his sound through hip-hop

Collin Maguire
January 28, 2020
Lizzy Poppyseed performs in the Maintenance Shop on Jan. 25, 2019. She played songs like "I Don't Hold Hands to Pray" during the Ames Winter Classic. 

Ames Winter Classic to feature four local acts

Faith Venenga
January 21, 2020
An Underdog's Story: Jonah Miller centerpiece design

An Underdog’s Story: Jonah Miller steps in the limelight

Gabby Lucas
January 13, 2020
The Voice EllieMae Millenkamp centerpiece design

EllieMae Millenkamp shares her experience competing on ‘The Voice’

Faith Venenga
December 2, 2019
KURE Fest, a free admission music festival at Iowa State, starts at 6:30 p.m. Friday in the M-Shop of the Memorial Union. The first music act will begin at 7 p.m.

KURE Fest 2019 to bring local talent into the spotlight

Gabby Lucas
October 21, 2019
Vinyl Grind sits on Main Street as a cultural hub for the Ames Community. Serving coffee and pastries, the business also hosts local musicians and sells records.

Beyond the bean, Ames Vinyl Grind is the heart of an inclusive art community

Maribel Barrera
September 26, 2019
KURE's tradition of putting national and local artists together on stage continues with 2019's KURE fest. 

Peach Pit headlines KURE Fest 2019 along with local artists

Maribel Barrera
September 22, 2019
Dear Rabbit performed at The Angry Irishman during the last day of Maximum Ames Music Festival. 

Review: Gloom Balloon shines in the final Maximum Ames Music Festival set

Trevor Babcock
September 9, 2019
Teri Underhill sings original songs at the Ames Public Library. Not only did she preform on the ukulele with songs like “Magic Man,” but she also impressed the audience with her a cappella song called, “ENOUGH.”

Diverse styles take the forefront of Iowa Women of Rock Showcase

Lydia Deveno
September 8, 2019
The Maximum Ames Music Festival will take place Sept. 5-8 in Downtown Ames.

Maximum Ames Music Festival to welcome creativity and inclusivity

Maribel Barrera and Trevor Babcock
September 4, 2019
Central Iowa Symphony performing at Durham Bandshell in 2018.

Central Iowa Symphony playing Bandshell Park tonight

Tanner Owens
July 31, 2019
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