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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Music for Meals from Home on May 14
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).
Art in the time of COVID-19: Tara McGovern
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Tara McGovern and Keith Reins with Champagne Academy of Irish Dance at Lowe Park in Marion on March 6
Keith and I are delighted by the invitation from the Marion Arts Council to share traditional Irish music and dance along with our friends Champagne Academy of Irish Dance at Lowe Park on March 6!
Feet of a Dancer benefiting United Action for Youth now available for download
All proceeds from downloads benefit United Action for Youth. The song is also available on Spotify, Google Play and all the usual streaming services so please consider a direct donation to United Action for Youth if you choose to stream. A collaboration spanning decades and continents unites Iowa’s beloved Irish trad band Coppers & Brass,… Read More Feet of a Dancer benefiting United Action for Youth now available for download
Hot Tamale Louie the Performance in Iowa City on Thurs Jan 23
As we prepare to perform Hot Tamale Louie back in our hometown of Iowa City for the first time in many months, I give you the words of the writer who inspired the entire piece, Kathryn Schulz in “Citizen Khan” The New Yorker. June 6 & 13, 2016: “Over and over, we forget what being American means.… Read More Hot Tamale Louie the Performance in Iowa City on Thurs Jan 23
January Joy
Hello friends, Happy New Year, one and all!The Soft and Low, my folk-rock duo with Jeffrey C. Capps, has developed a largely unintentional but nevertheless delightful habit of landing performances on the full moon and January is no exception. The Soft and Low, Cedar Ridge Winery & DistilleryFri, Jan 10 – 6-9 pm1441 Marak Road… Read More January Joy
May Your Presence be a Present
Looking for a no-waste experience gift for your friend or sweetheart? The Soft and Low has got you covered.
The Soft and Low at Wild Culture Kombucha Fri 12/13 7 pm
The Northside neighborhood of Iowa City is already home to my most beloved bookstore, theatre and my soon to be favorite kitchen store so it was no great surprise to discover that Wild Culture Kombucha taproom and lounge has become a treasured place to relax and enjoy delicious food and drinks. In September, my almost… Read More The Soft and Low at Wild Culture Kombucha Fri 12/13 7 pm
The Soft and Low Carol Countdown
The Soft and Low and our favorite elf are pleased to present the 2019 Top Ten Carol Countdown! We will be singing these TONIGHT (Saturday, December 7 at 7 pm) with YOU as an opening act for the Coppers & Brass Christmas show at Sanctuary Pub. We used a delicate algorithm balancing community input with… Read More The Soft and Low Carol Countdown
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