This past weekend, Chris and I got to see five up-and-coming bands perform in a barn outside Maquoketa, IA. The critically acclaimed Ra Ra Riot (in this pic above) performed, in addition Delta Spirit, Free Energy, Nathaniel Rateliff, and Pearly Gate Music—all for $10, and with half of the proceeds going to charity.
Before the concert, we took some time to explore the area and take in some nature. Please check out my photos of the first part of the day here, and my full set of pics from the Barnstormer3 show here!
And you can download free, legal tracks by each of the five acts at Daytrotter.com.
P.S. Don’t forget to check back soon for my interview with Lost States author and map creator Michael J. Trinklein!
Tags: barns, Iowa, Rock and/or Roll
I heard Lady GaGa made a surprise appearance.
@ Tom, there were no bras-shooting-sparks at this event. Maybe next year.