Season 3
Blues, soul and roots power from Kevin Burt & Big Medicine, joined by Iowa legend Bob Dorr.
Folk artist Chicago Farmer blends small-town roots with sharp wit and working-class soul.
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Season 2
Host Mickey Davis takes a look back at performances from season 2.
Australian Henry Wagons brings his style and insatiable passion for music to the stage.
Davina and The Vagabonds’ Studio 3 LIVE performance brings the audience to their feet.
Haitian Canadian musician Wesli brings his globally infused music to the stage.
The Foxies bring their infectiously fun performance and punk attitude to the stage.
The Texas Tenors take the stage for a special holiday performance.
Neil Anders & the Brothers Merritt perform an original sound that is refreshingly unique.
Members from Wheatus perform an acoustic set, including their 1995 hit “Teenage Dirtbag.”
Lily DeTaeye’s captivating folk/rock music has captivated audiences for over a decade.
The Minneapolis five-piece band Kiss the Tiger delivers an energetic and electrifying show.
Blues icon and three-time Grammy nominee John Primer performs with his Real Deal Blues Band.
Iowa’s quintessential band, The Nadas, share their storied career as a folk Americana act.
Honest songwriting and connecting with fans has made Halle Kearns a rising star in the country music scene.
Watch or Listen On Demand
Discover incredible artists and hear their stories as they share exclusive performances and insights into their creative journeys. Watch on the PBS App and YouTube or listen anytime, anywhere, on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or Amazon.
Season 1
Neptune’s Core is two sets of sisters bringing their love of indie and punk music to life.
Trio Bad Bad Hats showcases their indie rock sound with a charming and joyful performance.
William Elliott Whitmore’s roots-folk-style music is inspired by life on his family farm.
Avey Grouws Band brings their roots and blues sound and powerful vocals to the stage.
Art pop musician Sen Morimoto blends jazz, indie rock and R&B into an ever-evolving style.
Mickey Davis takes viewers on a musical journey through the 10 acts featured on season 1.
Bassel & The Supernaturals use soul and funk to sing of love, loss and the Syrian war.
The NOLA Jazz Band’s blues and jazz stylings capture the spirit of New Orleans music.
Adeem the Artist’s music expresses a worldview built by reconciling past pain with hope.
James Tutson’s soulful blend of gospel and rock music tells stories of joy and sorrow.
Vocal powerhouse Elizabeth Moen uses life to inspire her as a songwriter and lyricist.
Studio 3 LIVE
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Each week, one lucky Iowan will receive a Studio 3 LIVE prize pack, including an album from one of the featured bands and exclusive show swag.
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Perform on Studio 3 LIVE
Studio 3 LIVE, now in its second season on Iowa PBS, is looking for talented musicians to feature on upcoming episodes.
- Studio 3 LIVE showcases local, regional and national artists performing original sets while sharing their musical journey. Hosted by Mickey Davis, each episode features interview segments woven throughout the episode to learn about each performer, their creative process and what drives them to make their music.
- Studio 3 LIVE is recorded in front of a live studio audience of roughly 55 guests in an intimate, club-like setting. Each set lasts one hour. The interviews are filmed ahead of the performance and take roughly 20-30 minutes. The final edited show is one hour.
- Studio 3 LIVE is distributed on Iowa PBS’s statewide network, reaching all of Iowa and bleeding into the bordering Midwest states. The entire season of Studio 3 LIVE is posted on the Iowa PBS website and is also available on the PBS App, which allows access to a nationwide audience of music lovers. The series is also available as a podcast wherever you listen to your podcasts.
Interested in performing on Studio 3 LIVE? Send your inquiry to studio3live@iowapbs.org.
Musicians take the stage to perform original sets and share their musical journeys. Hosted by Mickey Davis, each episode features interview segments woven throughout the program where performers share their creative processes and what drives them to make their music.
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