Party on the Patio at the Octagon

 

 

PARTY ON THE PATIO: 5PM – 8PM

THURSDAYS ARE SPECIAL AT THE OCTAGON!

  • The Octagon is open late (until 8pm) every Thursday.
  • THIRD THURSDAY is Patio Night all summer!
  • Every THIRD THURSDAY is also double discount day for members in the Octagon Shop! 
 
 2024 Performers
June 20th: Ben Sanders

Ben Sanders is a jazz pianist from Des Moines Iowa who performs in both group and solo acts around the metro. While Ben primarily performs jazz music his repertoire is influenced by blues, funk and pop music.

 

July 18th: Abdullah Muhammad and Phillip Herbert

Abdullah Muhammad and Philip Herbert are a piano/vocal duo that plays a mix of pop, soul, and R&B. They are both part of the jazz, soul, and R&B group, The Get Down.

Abdullah Muhammad is a veteran vocalist and performer, and has been entertaining audiences for over 30 years. He has a vocal richness that is equally smooth, soulful, and powerful. Abdul’s vocal versatility and range also allow him to effortlessly move across genres. 

Philip Stiles Herbert has been performing and touring with bands for over 40 years. He is a multi-instrumentalist but feels most at home on the keyboard. Philip plays range of musical styles from rock & roll and classic rock to funk, jazz, soul, and R&B. Philip is a 2019 Iowa Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee as a former member of the R&B, Funk, and Soul group Flipside.

 
August 15th: Sweet Tator

We are excited to welcome Sweet Tator to our monthly patio party. Sweet Tator has been busking since 1982 and loves playing with a variety of musicians. He will be joined by Kurt, a longtime friend in music. They got together several years ago to play at some local farmers markets.  They decided they really needed to hire some “real musicians”, so they started drafting some of the locals to play with and “The Luther Jam” was born.  With the belief that music really is too important to leave to professionals, they soldier on in the service of song.

 
September 19th: Marylin Jerome

Marilyn Jerome has been performing for about 15 years in central Iowa; before moving to Iowa, she was performing in the Kansas City area as the lead vocalist in a country rock band. Her sound is a blend of genres including country, rock, folk, and blues. She covers Johnny Cash, Bonnie Raitt, The Everly Brothers, Elle King, Eric Clapton, John Prine, Brandi Carlisle, The Eagles, and many, many more.

 
October 17th: Paige Clouse

Paige Clouse is a singer/songwriter from Southeast Iowa. She writes songs primarily about her experiences as a member of the LGBTQIA population, as well as songs about general life experiences. Music is about connection, and she hopes that her music helps people to feel seen and heard.

Contact info@octagonarts.org if you would like to perform at Patio Night.