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There are rumors from central Iowa of the hottest music explosion to ever hit the Midwest music scene. It started with some rumblings about Jerry Lorenson, the talented young front man for the eastern Iowa band Towncrier,  gigging with the Josh Davis Band, the rising star from Des Moines. Then tales of a new sound with a sharp edge and a polished, yet raw feel drifted across the social networks. Could it be, is there a super-group being spawned in the heartland?

Bright Giant front man Josh Davis hits town Friday, October 2.

This Friday, October 2, all of Siouxland will have a chance to witness first-hand what everyone is talking about. That’s right, BRIGHT GIANT will make its Sioux City debut at the Sioux City Live Music Club. The band promises a white-hot set of the new sound as well as their twist on the JDB hits you love. The new line up lead by singer/songwriter Josh Davis includes long time drummer, Will Locker, guitar slinger, Noah Mass, the bass master, Justin Goes and the energy and presence of keyboardist/vocalist Jerry Lorenson. With a focus on producing “real rock” the band has dropped the pretentions of radio-friendly music. The early tunes bring flashbcks of Led Zepplin rocking tunes from John Prine.

What: Bright Giant
When: Friday, October 2 – 9:30 pm
Where: Sioux City Live Music Club
416 Jackson Street (former First Edition)
Tickets are $5 at the door.

Do you remember “Shadow and the Shades” or the “Only Boys”? If you remember these Sioux City bands from the mid-sixties, you are in luck. This Wednesday, September 9, GRAMS & KRIEGER, an Arizona-based band, will be gracing the stage at the Sioux City Live Music Club. What does that have to do with a couple of 60’s bands? Steve Grams is a 1966 grad of Sioux City Central High School and a member of the afore-mentioned local bands.

Steve Grams, left, a 1966 Central High grad, will perform September 9.

This is Grams first gig in Sioux City since leaving town after graduation. In that time, he has performed with many great acts like the Hacienda Brothers, Candye Kane, Smoking Joe, Bo Diddley and many more. He and slide guitarist Danny Krieger have entertained audiences around the world for several years. Their songwriting and skillful musicianship have earned both of them a place in the Arizona Blues Hall of Fame.

What: Grams & Krieger band
When: Wednesday, September 9, 7:30 pm
Where: Sioux City Live Music Club
Sioux City Eagles, 416 Jackson Street, former First Edition restaurant
Tickets: $5.00 at the door