Alan Sparhawk and His Band followed by a DJ set with JD Samson

A special double bill

Part of Hancher's Infinite Dream festival

Part of Club Hancher

Part of Hancher's 53rd season

Two indie icons bring their current projects to Iowa City.

Alan Sparhawk co-founded the seminal rock band, Low, in 1993 with his wife Mimi Parker. Low sustained critical success for nearly thirty years with its quiet/noisy dynamic. Following Parker’s passing in 2022, Sparhawk has carried the emotional intensity of his former project into an unexpected, gripping solo career. With material from 2024’s glitchy White Roses, My God and this year’s earthy Alan Sparhawk With Trampled By Turtles, Sparhawk’s band opens the first half of the evening. JD Samson (of Le Tigre and MEN) closes out the bill with a DJ set.

“Established artists have passed this vocodered way before – ...but Sparhawk’s take feels up to the minute.” – The Guardian

PLEASE NOTE: This is a standing room show with very limited seating.

Alan Sparhawk website
JD Samson website

TICKETS
Festival passes and individual tickets will go on sale to the general public on Monday, July 21 at 10:00 a.m.

Day Dreamer Pass $75 / $25
Infinite Dreamer Pass $150 / $50

Individual tickets:
Adults $35
Students & Youth $10 for students, youth, and patrons 25 and under

Friday, September 19, 2025 9:00pm
Hancher Auditorium
Strauss Hall / Standing Room
141 Park Road, Iowa City, IA 52242
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Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa–sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Paris Young in advance at 319-467-4849 or paris-sissel@uiowa.edu.