The Mike Conrad Trio
June 29 @ 7:00 pm
$5.00 – $80.00
Genre: Jazz
Doors: 6:00pm / Show: 7:00pm
Tickets: $12 in advance / $15 at the door
Seating: General admission. No guaranteed seating. Table reservations available.
Age Restriction: All Ages (Under 19 must be accompanied by an adult)
Headliner: The Mike Conrad Trio
Supporting Act: Q.C. Standard
ABOUT THE ARTISTS
Mike Conrad, a Quad City native, currently Associate Professor of Jazz Studies at the University of Northern Iowa, brings his jazz trio to the Redstone Room for a special night celebrating the release of the group’s second album, Pretzel Letters. Conrad’s compositions have earned him four ASCAP Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composer Awards, a SONIC Award from the International Society of Jazz Arrangers & Composers, the 2023 Sammy Nestico Award, and many other accolades. This newest project is made up of pieces inspired by his family and memories from a childhood growing up in Iowa. As a pianist he performs regionally with Chris Merz’s ‘Shorter Stories,’ the Jon Ailabouni Quintet, Jackson Churchill’s ‘Good Question,’ and the Iowa Jazz Composers Orchestra, an ensemble he founded in 2019.
Conrad is joined by Cassius Goens III, a drummer from Indianapolis who has toured throughout the Midwest, New York, Brazil, and Europe where he performed at the Montreux, Vienne, and Perugia Jazz Festivals. Goens and Conrad have been making music together for about 15 years.
Filling in for Chicago bassist Katie Ernst is Drew Morton, another Quad City native and long-time collaborator of Conrad’s. Drew is an incredibly creative and versatile artist, having performed and recorded extensively with groups like Jack Lion and Christopher’s Very Happy Band, while exploring visual landscapes in the world of digital art as well.
The Mike Conrad Trio has appeared throughout the Midwest, having won a Jazz Road Tours grant in 2023 after recording their debut album, Reconnect (Sky Deck Music). They performed at the 2022 Iowa City Jazz Festival and will be returning to the festival as headliners on July 5th, 2025. In this dynamic group, the unique musical personality of each player shines through while somehow simultaneously uniting to create a cohesive and exciting sound. Conrad’s tunes are engaging and well-crafted with tons of space for improvisation, interaction, and expression.
COMMON CHORD POLICIES:
TICKETS: Advance tickets are only available online. Tickets may be purchased at the door the day of the show, subject to availability. Tickets are non-transferable and may only be purchased directly from Common Chord.
RESERVED SEATING: General Admission, with no guaranteed seating except for reserved tables. For most shows, the Redstone Room features tables and chairs throughout the room. For guaranteed seating, a limited number of tables are available to be reserved. These may only be purchased in advance and are sold separately from tickets. You will need to add your General Admission tickets AND your Reserved Tables to the cart for purchase. Tables seat up to four people.
PHYSICAL ACCOMMODATIONS: If you require seating or a reserved space due to health or physical needs, you will need to purchase your General Admission ticket first and then email feedback@commonchordqc.org to reserve up to 2 seats.
AGE RESTRICTIONS: Most shows in the Redstone Room are all ages unless otherwise noted. Those under 19 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
QUESTIONS?: Please email: feedback@commonchordqc.org