The Bird Hunters kick off this year’s songwriter showcase at Reiman Gardens. (Photo courtesy of Reiman Gardens)
Ease into your lawn chair, eat some snacks and enjoy live music in the Goldfinch Room Songwriter Showcase this summer at Reiman Gardens. The series that began in the Goldfinch Room at Iowa State University’s Stephens Auditorium is moving five concerts outside to the sprawling gardens nearby.
“The fusion of beautiful music and the stunning surroundings of the gardens promises to be an unforgettable event for all who attend,” gardens director Christine Prescott said in a prepared statement.
May 27: The Bird Hunters
This self-proclaimed “Midwest country” band draws inspiration from the Turnpike Troubadours, placing meaningful lyrics at the center of its songwriting.
June 24: David G. Smith
The Iowa-born, Nashville-based musician blends folk, Americana, country and blues into a signature sound in 11 albums and appearances on the Lifetime Network, Travel Channel, TNT and PBS.
June 24: Carol Montag
The Ames native returns home. The folk legend Tom Paxton once called her “the best thing to come out of Iowa since Bonnie Koloc.”
July 15: Wolfskill & The Wild
The Iowa folk duo — a singer and violinist — mix alternative folk and contemporary style into their music.
July 29: Joshua Sinclair
The decorated singer and guitarist has produced 17 albums and more than 30 song contributions to film and television, including MTV and NBC. He’s described as a mix of Eric Church, Ed Sheeran and the Black Keys.
July 29: Luke Fox
This musical storyteller sings and plays the guitar, harmonica and kick drum.
Aug. 12: Lojo Russo
Russo taught herself how to sing and play the guitar in the Twin Cities and now lives in the Quad Cities. While in Minnesota, she earned nominations for several music awards, including Best Folk Artist from Minnesota Women’s Press.
Aug. 12: Abbie Sawyer
Sawyer blends acoustic strumming and vocals to create a sound that Anthony Taylor once described in dsm as “stunningly intimate.”
