Dan Bern // Sam Knutson

Dan Bern is a captivating live performer who has enthralled a loyal and ever-growing fan base in the US and Europe since the mid '90s. His songs range from deeply moving to wildly imaginative, often within the same song. He has been compared favorably to the great masters such as Guthrie, Dylan, Costello. Though he draws from the great American tradition of songwriting, there is something deeply unique and compelling that makes you want to get to know the man behind the song. Sam Knutson is one of Iowa City's most enigmatic songwriters. His music flows from rebellious to reverent, from deep honesty to the tallest tales. His songs are wildly unique and yet comfortingly familiar.