Music has been part of my life for as long as I can remember. I started by spinning records on my dad’s 1970s Pioneer record player and tape deck, and that curiosity grew into an appreciation for the people who make music and the communities that form around it.
The Iowa Music Project began in 2022 as an effort to document that community. The idea was never limited to musicians. Iowa music is also shaped by songwriters, photographers, promoters, DJs, record stores, venues, engineers, producers, fans, and the people working behind the scenes who help keep a music scene alive.
Over time, the project has grown alongside my own work. Through interviews, documentary filmmaking, concert photography, reviews, and live performances, I continue to document Iowa artists and the places where music happens.
There is no predetermined finish line for the project. It continues to evolve as I meet new artists, revisit familiar venues, and discover stories that deserve to be preserved.
If you are an Iowa musician, artist, venue, or someone whose work is part of the state’s music community and have a story you think I should know about, I’d like to hear from you.
From the Iowa Music Project
These are a few early pieces from the project, documenting Iowa musicians, performances, and the places where the state’s music community comes together.
Have an Iowa Music Story?
If you’re a musician, artist, venue, promoter, or someone helping shape Iowa’s music community, I’m always interested in hearing about people and stories worth documenting.