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Best Shows This Fall

in Cedar Rapids

Gabriel Iglesias at Alliant Energy PowerHouse

Gabriel Iglesias

A now iconic stand-up known for his bold Hawaiian print shirts and larger-than-life personality, Iglesias' comedic style combines his talent for storytelling with voicing characters and brilliantly realistic sound effects. Throw into the mix his cross-cultural and clean-spoken style of comedy, and you have a rare gem who has far-reaching appeal for family audiences too. This is one guy who's guaranteed to have the whole family crying with laughter!

Brad Williams at Paramount Theatre

Brad Williams

California-born Williams has made a striking mark on the nationwide comedy circuit, as well as having a large fanbase online as a guest on various comedy podcasts and radio shows. First discovered by Carlos Mencia at his live show after noticing him in the audience, the young Williams was invited on stage to contribute to the show, to huge applause. Regularly making references and jokes concerning his dwarfism, Williams displays a brazen attitude towards subjects including disability, relationships, sex, and race, attracting new audiences with every appearance.

Nurse Blake at Paramount Theatre

Nurse Blake

A nurse with a background in healthcare isn't who you usually go to see in concert, but with social media, anything is possible. Blake Lynch, better known as Nurse Blake amassed a large online following due to his comedic videos providing insight into the nursing profession. He has also been the pioneer of campaigns including 'Nurses Support Their Young' and 'Banned4Life' which challenged the FDA blood donor policy that excluded gay and bisexual individuals.

Casting Crowns at Alliant Energy PowerHouse

Casting Crowns

Casting Crowns is a Grammy Award and Dove Award-winning contemporary Christian rock band that was started in 1999 as part of a youth group, but the band's popularity has now extended far beyond the reaches of their hometown! Catch them live once more this year as they bring all their fantastic hits to you.

Barenaked Ladies at McGrath Amphitheatre

Barenaked Ladies

Canada's finest purveyors of bouncy pop-rock are heading out for a handful of shows in 2024. The multiple Juno Award-winning band never fail to deliver hook-laden goodness, from their iconic single 'One Week', to the theme tune for TV's The Big Bang Theory, and their live shows are always fantastic fun.

Blippi at Xtream Arena

Blippi

Recognized by his vibrant blue and orange attire and contagiously energetic personality, Blippi is a delight to watch for children everywhere. The fun and spirited character is heading on tour, providing families with an unmissable show that is packed with excitement as much as it is a learning experience for little ones.

Three Dog Night at Paramount Theatre

Three Dog Night

With a music career spanning 4 decades, Three Dog Night have certainly earned the right to be one of America's most iconic bands. With a vast back catalogue of smash hits like "Mama Told Me (Not To Come)", "Joy to the World", "Black and White", "Shambala" and "One" it would be easy for Three Dog Night to rest on this legacy, however, this band is not one for taking a break and are always looking for new ways to increase their audience.

O.A.R. at McGrath Amphitheatre

O.A.R.

O.A.R. is ready for their Summer Tour 24 with special guests Fitz and the Tantrums, and DJ Logic for support! The band, consisting of Marc Roberge, Chris Culos, Richard On, Benj Gershman and Jerry DePizzo, hit the scene with their first studio album, 'The Wanderer,' back in 1997. Since then, they have released nine more studio albums. Celebrate the summer of 2024 right with O.A.R.!

Ted Vigil - John Denver Tribute at Paramount Theatre

Ted Vigil - John Denver Tribute

You'll swear it's John Denver up there when Ted Vigil takes to the stage. The country's number one Denver tribute artist, Vigil embodies the late great music icon in look as well as voice with an unforgettable performance Denver's own lead guitarist, Steve Weisberg, has described Vigil's act as "uncanny".

Leonid and Friends at Paramount Theatre

Leonid and Friends

Hitting the road in North America this year is Leonid and Friends, the YouTube sensation tribute band to Chicago, Earth Wind & Fire and others, from Eastern Europe! Despite never having seen Chicago live (they never toured to band leader Leonid Vorobyev's home country of Russia), the group became a global hit for their stunning recreation of the music of the legendary American soft-rockers.

Judas Priest at Alliant Energy PowerHouse

Judas Priest

Judas Priest is heading out on an extra special tour in 2024 to celebrate their new album 'Invisible Shield', the first in six years! Recently celebrating their 50th anniversary, this tour will see the five-piece perform some of their greatest hits as well as new material. Judas Priest will be joined by fellow heavy-metal-ers Sabaton; you won't want to miss it!

Home Alone in Concert at Paramount Theatre

Home Alone in Concert

This holiday season, experience a holiday classic like you've never seen it before, as Home Alone is transformed into a live concert with an orchestra. The movie is shown on a big screen accompanied by the orchestra, performing the wonderful score composed by John Williams in a unique experience that brings new life to an essential Christmas movie.

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