Make Brucemore your destination for a Friday night out!

Join us for an introduction to the earnest, heartfelt songcraft of Brian Johannesen. This performance will feature songs from his album Holster Your Silver, described as a “a heck of an enjoyable listen and a supremely well-crafted piece of Midwestern Americana” by Little Village Magazine. These gritty, story-driven songs are a perfect listen for fans of John Prine, Guy Clark, and Bruce Springsteen.

Johannesen previously worked with the Artisan Studio at Brucemore to craft a featured song for the documentary From Iowa and Back: The Vietnam Era. We are excited to share more of this talented Midwestern artist’s work during the latest event in our Live from the Artisan Studio series.

This series curated by the arts professionals behind Brucemore's Artisan Studio is your chance to discover something new from talented local artists. You'll be delighted and surprised by these unique events, showcasing the best of music, spoken word, theatre, and more created right here in Eastern Iowa.

What to expect from this event:

• You are welcome to bring your own light snacks and beverages (beer and wine allowed) to enjoy in the performance venue. Concessions will not be available for sale at this event.
• The only gate that will open to vehicles for on-site parking is at 2160 Linden Drive SE. The gate will be open by 7:00 PM.
• Pets are not allowed, with the exception of service animals.
• Space to wait indoors before doors open is not available. If you arrive onsite before 7:00, we encourage you to enjoy exploring the landscape before the event.
• Indoor seating will be provided.

What to do when you arrive:

• Follow signage to open parking spaces near the Carriage House or on the grounds of Brucemore. Accessible parking will be available.
•  Follow signs to enter the Carriage House on the north side.
• Check in with staff at the event entrance by providing the name on your order.

Preservation in Progress:

This year Brucemore is doing exciting preservation work to maintain several historic buildings. Due to this work, a portion of the Carriage House parking lot will be unavailable. We appreciate your flexibility and understanding during this time!

Ticket Policies: All ticket sales are non-refundable. Please read our ticket policy here. Online and phone orders are subject to a $4.00 processing fee per order.

Photography and Video Notice: 

At this event, photography and videos may be recorded. By attending this event, you may be included in these photos and videos. Your attendance at this event grants your permission to be in these photos or videos, which may be used for educational, archival, or promotional purposes. If you have concerns about your likeness appearing in these photos and videos, please talk to a staff member when you check in for the event.