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MAQUOKETA, Iowa — An indie rock band will headline both days of a two-day music festival at a rural Maquoketa concert venue this fall.

Here's a look at what's happening around town this week.

Greensky Bluegrass are thrilled to share “Get Out.” “‘Get Out’ is anchored in internal reflection but also includes commentary on our society's struggle to better itself,” says Paul Hoffman (mandolin, vocals). “Recognizing patterns in our behavior doesn't always make them easy to correct.”

Thoughts, reports and opinions on music, arts and more in the valleys.

Greensky Bluegrass have shared “Congratulations & Condolences,” a rare B-Side release from their most recent album, 2022’s Stress Dreams. Paul Hoffman

Greensky Bluegrass are thrilled to share “Congratulations & Condolences,” a rare B-Side release from their most recent album Stress Dreams. The song was co-written by Greensky’s Paul Hoffman (mandolin, vocals) and Joshua Davis (Steppin' In It, Shout Sister Shout). After Davis lost his father and received a son days apart, the timing of back-to-back congratulations and condolences provided striking context to the complexity of life and friendship.

Stream “Congratulations & Condolences,” Greensky Bluegrass’ newly released ‘Stress Dreams’ B-Side.

Kendall Street Company (KSC) is excited to announce the release of their latest single, "Becca's Dad", the third release of 2023. The raucous new song is about a devoted father who never misses a rock show and is already being touted as "the new Stacy's Mom" by fans. The lyrics are based on actual events.

North Carolina-based rock band Big Something gave a new meaning to high energy Thursday night in Benton Harbor. As a 4/20 concert to benefit the Benton Harbor