Kerak
Tara McGovern (fiddle, vocals) and Nielo Gaglione (mandole algérois, vocals) are KERAK, a global collision of love and unity through strings and song.
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O’Keith & McFiddle
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
Gulf of Lion by Nielo & Rastyron
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.
Reflections from a Year in Quarantine
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
Bandcamp Friday means you can get your holiday shopping done today! I can help.… Read More Bandcamp Friday
Bloom by Dan Padley
BLOOM by Dan Padley and friends is a gift of life in the longest winter of our lives. … Read More Bloom by Dan Padley
A Christmas Carol
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
Happy and Well
A musical video collaboration from around the world and an important affirmation in these trying times.… Read More Happy and Well
SEEKING A COUNCIL COMMITTED TO KINDNESS AND CARE
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
Tulip Giraffe
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
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