Stop the Church screening and discussion at Sacred Collective

We are so grateful to Sacred Collective for hosting community events like this upcoming screening of Robert Hilferty’s 24-minute documentary “Stop the Church”, chronicling events leading up to and including the December 10, 1989 demonstration by the AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power (ACT UP) and Women’s Health and Mobilization (WHAM!) at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in… Read More Stop the Church screening and discussion at Sacred Collective

September 2, 2026 Tara McGovernLeave a comment

Benefit concert for humanitarian aid in Gaza

I have a lot of friends who care about beautiful music and a lot of friends who care about compassionate solidarity and many of those friends are the same people. I’d really love to see each and every one of you at this concert coming up at the end of the month. HOPE Foundation is… Read More Benefit concert for humanitarian aid in Gaza

August 16, 2026 Tara McGovernLeave a comment

doras nua and Zebra Maneuver at Trumpet Blossom on September 11, 2026

Please join us for a double bill of doras nua and Zebra Maneuver at Trumpet Blossom on Friday, September 11, 2026.

August 16, 2026 Tara McGovernLeave a comment

The Soft and Low – August 2026

Jeff and I have been having a busy summer and we are so happy to have some The Soft and Low time in the community while there’s still plenty of summer left. Come find us at Rock the Chalk in downtown Iowa City at 2 pm this Friday, August 7 and then again next Friday, August 14 at 9 pm at The Black Angel.

August 3, 2026 Tara McGovernLeave a comment

Full Circle Concert July 26 at 2 pm

The Full Circle Concerts evolved out of Dustin Busch’s beautiful idea to bring together seasoned performers and new ones to celebrate the way music is truly an intergenerational, community-creating art. Tomorrow afternoon (Sunday, July 26 at 2 pm) The Wilford Sisters (Bridget and Muriel Brown) and Zebra Maneuver (Chris Dimond, Jennifer Horn-Frasier, and Tara McGovern)… Read More Full Circle Concert July 26 at 2 pm

July 25, 2026July 25, 2026 Tara McGovernLeave a comment

save the date: doras nua and Zebra Maneuver at The Black Angel

Please save the date for a double bill of doras nua and Zebra Maneuver at Trumpet Blossom on Friday, September 11, 2026. I remember where I was twenty five years ago on that date. More than anything I always want to remember to be here now and to really be with you when we are… Read More save the date: doras nua and Zebra Maneuver at The Black Angel

July 12, 2026August 16, 2026 Tara McGovernLeave a comment

Zebra Maneuver at The Black Angel on June 27

zebras understand that the collective is more powerful than the individual 🦓🦓🦓 ZEBRA MANEUVER🗓️ Saturday, June 27⏰ 9-11 pm🗺️ The Black Angel 630 Iowa Ave 🎸🪈🎤 Jennifer Horn-Frasier🎸 Chris Dimond🎻🎤 Tara McGovern

June 25, 2026 Tara McGovernLeave a comment

The Soft and Low play Music on the Move

Thanks again so much to Summer of the Arts for providing these joyful performances in support of local music and community solidarity! There’s so much more summer to be savored and so many more artists to support and celebrate!

June 18, 2026 Tara McGovernLeave a comment

The Soft and Low on June 17 from 6:30-8 pm at S.T. Morrison Park in Coralville

The Soft and Low will play for you at S.T. Morrison Park tonight (Wednesday, June 17) from 6:30-8 pm. Big thanks to Summer of the Arts for the Music on the Move series and for all their wonderful programming!

June 17, 2026 Tara McGovernLeave a comment

20 in 20

Yesterday’s release of Stephanie Catlett‘s gorgeous new album “Bright Day” also marks the 20th recording project that I have played or sang on in the last 20 years. Some of these are full length albums by bands I played with for years. Some are fiddle or vocal embroidery that I was invited to add to… Read More 20 in 20

June 6, 2026 Tara McGovernLeave a comment