Haunted Irish Folk Music at the Sanctuary on Friday, October 26
Frank, Joe, Keith and I have a show for you that is full of all the best of our most haunted music. Ghosts and monsters abound!
Author: Tara McGovern
peace and justice not peace and quiet
Film Release
Our 11 year old son Atticus has been very busy. He decided some months ago that he wanted to create a live action version of one of his favorite fairy tales. When he decides something, so mote it be. Atticus is the star of this new film version of Jack & the Beanstalk. He is… Read More Film Release
Old Soul
Thank you, Kalona Brewing Company! Congratulations on your 5th anniversary. Here’s to many more delicious years.
Kalona Brewing 5th Anniversary (Thurs, Sept 13 from 6 to 8 pm)
Keith Reins & Tara McGovern Kalona Brewing 5th Anniversary Thurs, Sept 13 from 6 to 8 pm
Congratulations to Silas!
Introducing Silas, my featured musician for September and October! I’ve only had the privilege of working with Silas for one year and it is astounding to look back and see all that we’ve already explored together. Silas is a natural adventurer, choosing to learn about the world by jumping right into the experiences that spark… Read More Congratulations to Silas!
Introducing Coppers & Brass
Introducing… Coppers & Brass Frank Claudy, flute & whistles Joe Dutcher, bodhrán Tara McGovern, fiddle & vocals Keith Reins, guitar & vocals Come celebrate our newly christened band at one of our favorite places, the Sanctuary Pub in Iowa City, on Saturday, September 15 from 5 to 7 pm!
Spectrum CORSE at Gym-Nest
Please help our youngest son Atticus (tallest child in photo) spread the word about a wonderful new class for autistic children at the Iowa Gym-Nest. Atticus was involved in the pilot class and loved every minute of it. Click through to the Iowa City Autism Community to learn more about this unique gymnastics course and… Read More Spectrum CORSE at Gym-Nest
Congratulations to Lucy!
Introducing Lucy, my featured musician for July and August! One of my favorite aspects of producing these featured musician profiles every other month is what I learn about my students and how that new knowledge relates to what I’ve already seen from them in the context of working together each week. I knew of course… Read More Congratulations to Lucy!
Hot Tamale Louie on the Main Stage at Iowa City Jazz Fest
We first performed John Rapson & Daniel Gaglione’s Hot Tamale Louie just days before the 2016 election. My heart breaks at the degree to which democracy and compassion have degraded in our nation in the meantime. Hot Tamale Louie is a project that defies description but I quite like this one from that early performance’s… Read More Hot Tamale Louie on the Main Stage at Iowa City Jazz Fest
The Sanctuary in Iowa City
Jeff and I loved playing for you at The Sanctuary! Special thanks to Aaron, JD and the spectacular Sanctuary staff. The Sanctuary is Iowa City at its best.
Tara McGovern 