Tara McGovern (fiddle) and Keith Reins (guitar) are life-long musicians who have performed together as a duo and in several Irish bands for over 15 years. At an O’Keith & McFiddle performance, you’ll be treated to an eclectic mix of lively jigs, reels and hornpipes; compelling arrangements of Irish, Scottish, English and American traditional songs… Read More O’Keith & McFiddle
Huge congratulations to my precious friend Nielo Gaglione on the May 21, 2021 release of Gulf of Lion by Nielo & Rastyron! I’m so honored to add some of my fiddle and voice to this beautiful album.
Image Text: “‘I am not for everyone’ is at least as much a promise to myself as it is a declaration to the world.” Image Description: Middle-aged white woman climbing carpeted stairs wearing a sweatshirt reading: “WEIRD IS RAD”.
Bandcamp Friday means you can get your holiday shopping done today! I can help.… Read More Bandcamp Friday
BLOOM by Dan Padley and friends is a gift of life in the longest winter of our lives. … Read More Bloom by Dan Padley
Streaming from November 27 to December 13, a holiday theater experience from Riverside Theatre to share with your family and friends no matter where this season may find you. A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, adapted by Paul Morello. A story about the redemptive power of discovering that we belong to each other.… Read More A Christmas Carol
A musical video collaboration from around the world and an important affirmation in these trying times.… Read More Happy and Well
Updated August 1 to acknowledge Gill’s resignation and to fit the parameters of a letter to the editor. Original letter available below. Coralville residents call for better representation by Mary L. Cohen, Tara McGovern Dutcher and Matthew A. Cohen Disruption is a step toward rebuilding. Fire can be healing but is harmful when it burns… Read More SEEKING A COUNCIL COMMITTED TO KINDNESS AND CARE
Inspired by a particularly exuberant spring bloom in my yard, “Tulip Giraffe” has taken on some new meaning for us in these strange, difficult and beautiful days.… Read More Tulip Giraffe
Music for Meals From Home! is a unique and effective way to support the Coralville Community Food Pantry during these trying times. Enjoy this special livestream event on Thursday, May 14 at 7pm, which will include virtual performances from The Dandelion Stompers and The Soft and Low (Jeffrey C. Capps and Tara McGovern).
Tara McGovern 