Songwriter Showcase: The Bird Hunters

Stephens Auditorium and Reiman Gardens will partner to bring The Goldfinch Room Songwriter Showcase to Reiman Gardens this summer. This partnership brings together singers/songwriters from the Midwest in the Goldfinch Room tradition of storytelling with the stunning beauty of Reiman Gardens. Performances will take place in the Reiman Gardens’ Catalpa Courtyard. Tickets are available at https://www.center.iastate.edu/gfr-reiman-gardens/

The Bird Hunters draw influence from bands like Turnpike Troubadours, who weave heartfelt lyrics and deeper-meaning songwriting into foot-stomping, rowdy country music. The Bird Hunters are unwilling to trade shallow lyrics for a good time, and true honest songwriting is always at the center of the music they make. The Bird Hunters claim the genre “Midwest Country,” drawing influence from the radio they grew up listening to and the stories they’ve been told their whole lives.

At each Songwriter Showcase, a local food truck will be on site and beverages will be available for purchase. Outside food and non-alcoholic beverages are allowed into the Gardens. Audience members are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and/or blankets as the seating is on the lawn. If weather proves to be a challenge, the performance will move inside to the Garden Room.

Reiman Garden members receive free admission to all the Songwriter Showcases. For non-members, Stephens Auditorium is offering season passes at $50 and individual show tickets at $15 in advance and $20 day of show. Passes and tickets include free admission to Reiman Gardens on the afternoon of the performance.