earplugs required

Opening Reception: Friday, May 1 @ 5:00 PM

My lifelong passion for rock and roll began in 1964 with the Beatles’ appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show. Influenced early on by my older siblings, I was introduced to artists such as the Mamas and the Papas, the Doors, and Janis Joplin. I began building a sizable collection of 45 RPM records and LPs, immersing myself in the free-form progressive rock radio that defined the era.

I attended the University of Iowa, where I majored in Communications Studies and discovered a particular interest in film production. During that time, I produced a Wayne’s World-style public access television show that highlighted local musicians performing in the Iowa City bar scene.

After graduating, I moved to Cedar Rapids and spent fifteen years writing and producing corporate video content for an industrial manufacturing company. Although I transitioned into a different career in the 2000s, my dedication to live music never waned, and I continued to attend concerts whenever possible.

Having experienced live performances for more than half a century, I remain captivated by the raw energy of the stage. For me, live music is not just a pastime it is the enduring soundtrack to the most meaningful moments of my life.