3. John Engelbrecht & Lily DeTaeye

07/03/20 • 39 min

In our third episode, host Elly Hofmaier talks about the National Independent Venues Association and their effort to help the nationwide struggle that venues are facing due to the pandemic. The episode features Public Space One Director John Engelbrecht, sharing how PS1 has continued to create, program, and finish their new space during the pandemic, and sharing his Best Show Ever - an evening shared with a small crowd in the basement of the Wesley Center. We also spoke with singer-songwriter and arts worker, Lily DeTaeye, to talk about everything from the loss of live shows, her work with Des Moines Girls Rock, and what it's like to try to create music right now.
The episode features music by Alex Body, Gossip Cult, and a track from Allegra Hernandez. A special thanks to the sponsors of this episode: MidAmerica Securities Management Co., OPN Architects, and Theatre Cedar Rapids

Best Show Ever is produced by the Englert in Iowa City, Iowa, and is supported by Friends of the Englert. Visit www.englert.org/friends to support our programming.

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Staff Writer & Content Manager: Claire Barrett

Host: Elly Hofmaier

Line Producer: Savannah Lane

Audio Engineer: Red Rebelskey

Executive Producers: John Schickedanz & Andre Perry

Best Show Ever is produced by the Englert in Iowa City, Iowa, and is supported by Friends of the Englert. Visit www.englert.org/friends to support our programming.

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Staff Writer & Content Manager: Claire Barrett

Host: Elly Hofmaier

Line Producer: Savannah Lane

Audio Engineer: Red Rebelskey

Executive Producers: John Schickedanz & Andre Perry

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2. Maeve Clark & Brian Johannesen

In our second episode, host Elly Hofmaier breaks down how #theshowmustbepaused movement, started by two black women in the music industry, was co-opted into what most knew as #blackouttuesday. The episode features recently retired librarian of 35 years, Maeve Clark, sharing her work and decades of amazing arts experiences in Iowa City. We also spoke with IC singer-songwriter and arts worker, Brian Johannesen, to talk about how the pandemic is affecting not only his work but the music industry, both locally and nationally.
The episode features music by Alex Body, Gossip Cult, and a new release from Purcha$e.

Best Show Ever is produced by the Englert in Iowa City, Iowa, and is supported by Friends of the Englert. Visit www.englert.org/friends to support our programming.

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Staff Writer & Content Manager: Claire Barrett

Host: Elly Hofmaier

Line Producer: Savannah Lane

Audio Engineer: Red Rebelskey

Executive Producers: John Schickedanz & Andre Perry

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4. Nick Bergus & Crystal Sherman

In our fourth episode, host Elly Hofmaier discusses the problem streaming platforms pose for artists. The episode features Nick Bergus, discussing his work with the City of North Liberty and NL Blues & BBQ, where his best show ever just happened to take place! We also spoke with Gabe's audio engineer Crystal Sherman, to talk about the creation of the 'No Touching Sessions' digital concert series that take place in a crowd-less Gabe's and features local musicians.
The episode features music by Alex Body, Gossip Cult, and a track from ADE.
Thank you to Goodfellow Printing, FilmScene, and Shive-Hattery for sponsoring this episode!

Best Show Ever is produced by the Englert in Iowa City, Iowa, and is supported by Friends of the Englert. Visit www.englert.org/friends to support our programming.

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Staff Writer & Content Manager: Claire Barrett

Host: Elly Hofmaier

Line Producer: Savannah Lane

Audio Engineer: Red Rebelskey

Executive Producers: John Schickedanz & Andre Perry