Joe Alton
ContributorJoe Alton is a writer, musician, and television personality. The longtime host of MC22’s The Guitar Department, Alton has established himself as one of the figureheads of local music promotion in central Iowa. As a teacher at Rieman Music, Alton has taught many members of the local and regional music scene. Alton is a husband and father of two and enjoys watching movies and exploring parks around the region with his kids.
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Andrew Hoyt is an Iowa musician on the rise. With a buzzy new EP on the way, playing an unexpected opening slot at Wells Fargo Arena last year and a seemingly endless amount of gigging, Hoyt shows no signs of slowing down. -
Iowa-based Weary Ramblers have been having a good past year, with an explosively successful debut album and folk music awards as evidence of their success. Contributing writer Joe Alton takes a look at the super duo, their dynamic and friendship, and what's ahead for them. -
IPR Studio One contributor Joe Alton was curious about Americana, and dug into the question of genre and definition with several of Iowa's pre-eminent musicians. -
Des Moines-based band The Bird Hunters has released their debut album, She Lets Me Ramble, which introduces a sound they describe as Midwest Country. -
In 2019, The Other Brothers bassist and co-founder Lorenz Inez unexpectedly died, leaving the band in an uncertain place. After time to reflect, and bring on a new bassist, the band is back, premiering their fifth album, It Ain’t All That’s Left Behind, and for Other Brother fans, it's not one to be missed.
