Venice Gas House Trolley, a three-piece Madison, WI ‘Beat Freak’ music and performance poetry ensemble formed out of respect for the "Holy Barbarians" of the Venice West CA Beat Scene is set to groove and thrum at The Voices Warehouse Gallery in Dubuque, IA on Saturday, October 4th, 2008 at 9 pm.  The night of music , which will also include The Spaghetti Western String Co., is presented by Dubuque based Counterproductions.   “...very chill yet gripping. 

(Dubuque, IA) – Bringing their trade mark sound composed of rhythmic vocals, guitar, and percussion, Mathew Haeffel, will make an appearance Friday September 5th at 10:30pm, on stage at 180 Main.  Patrons will be charged a five dollar cover at the door for Mathew Haeffel’s self penned three hour long set. Mathew Haeffel will also include samplings of popular songs made famous by Bill Withers, Ben Harper, and Albert King. Those in attendance will be treated to a free copy of the band’s latest release, 2008’s “Toaster Fires”. With the complimentary disc and an enjoyable evening of music, Mathew Haeffel continues in striving to widen their Iowa fan base.
 

Leo Kottke & Leon Redbone Friday, September 19, 2008 at 7:30pm
Five Flags Theater, Dubuque, IA

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Leo Kottke is an acoustic guitarist widely known for his idiosyncratic finger-picking style, which draws on blues, jazz, and folk music influences, and his syncopated, polyphonic melodies.  Leo’s work is often considered part of the American Primitivism movement, partly because he was signed to John Fahey's Takoma Records label.  Kottke has overcome a series of personal obstacles including partial deafness and a nearly career-ending bout with tendon damage to emerge as a widely-recognized master of his instrument.