Upcoming Shows
Friday, August 19, 2022 | 9:00 p.m. (CST) | LIVE
Joel Sires with the Hangdog Quartet
Opening for Dave Helmer Band and James Tutson & the Rollback
Wildwood BBQ & Saloon, Iowa City
Joel Sires with the Hangdog Quartet
Opening for Dave Helmer Band and James Tutson & the Rollback
Wildwood BBQ & Saloon, Iowa City
Friday, September 2, 2022 | 6:00 p.m. (CST) | LIVE
Joel Sires with Jacob Lampman
Carnegie-Stout Public Library, Dubuque
Joel Sires with Jacob Lampman
Carnegie-Stout Public Library, Dubuque
Saturday, September 3, 2022 | 9:00 p.m. (CST) | LIVE
Joel Sires | Solo
Opening for Fred Love
London Underground, Ames
Joel Sires | Solo
Opening for Fred Love
London Underground, Ames
Friday, September 9, 2022 | 8:00 p.m. (CST) | LIVE
Joel Sires with Jacob Lampman
The Bohemian, Cedar Rapids
Joel Sires with Jacob Lampman
The Bohemian, Cedar Rapids
Sunday, September 25, 2022 | 3:00 p.m. (CST) | LIVE
Joel Sires with Jacob Lampman
Wide River Winery, Clinton
Joel Sires with Jacob Lampman
Wide River Winery, Clinton
To schedule a performance, visit our Booking page.
Past Shows
Saturday, August 13, 2022 | 9:00 p.m. (CST) | LIVE
Joel Sires with the Hangdog Quartet
Opening for Brother Trucker
Octopus 10th Birthday Celebration
Octopus College Hill, Cedar Falls
Joel Sires with the Hangdog Quartet
Opening for Brother Trucker
Octopus 10th Birthday Celebration
Octopus College Hill, Cedar Falls
Friday, July 29, 2022 | 9:00 p.m. (CST) | LIVE
Joel Sires with the Hangdog Quartet
Opening for Mr. Softheart and Blanky
Gas Lamp, Des Moines
Joel Sires with the Hangdog Quartet
Opening for Mr. Softheart and Blanky
Gas Lamp, Des Moines
Thursday, July 28, 2022 | 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. (CST) | LIVE IN PERSON AND ON AIR
Joel Sires with the Hangdog Quartet
IPR All Access Live
Can't make it in person? Tune in to Iowa Public Radio at 90.9 FM or stream live.
Octopus College Hill, Cedar Falls
Joel Sires with the Hangdog Quartet
IPR All Access Live
Can't make it in person? Tune in to Iowa Public Radio at 90.9 FM or stream live.
Octopus College Hill, Cedar Falls
Sunday, July 24, 2022 | 2:00 p.m. (CST) | LIVE
Joel Sires with Jacob Lampman
35th Annual Cedar River Clean Up and Festival
Gateway Park, Cedar Falls
Joel Sires with Jacob Lampman
35th Annual Cedar River Clean Up and Festival
Gateway Park, Cedar Falls
Saturday, July 16, 2022 | 7:00 p.m. (CST) | LIVE
Joel Sires with The Basic Band
Illiterati Fest
Gabes, Iowa City
Joel Sires with The Basic Band
Illiterati Fest
Gabes, Iowa City
Friday, July 15, 2022 | 9:00 p.m. (CST) | LIVE
Joel Sires with The Basic Band
Opening for Anthony Worden and the Illiterati
Octopus College Hill, Cedar Falls
Joel Sires with The Basic Band
Opening for Anthony Worden and the Illiterati
Octopus College Hill, Cedar Falls
Saturday, June 25, 2022 | 6:30 p.m. (CST) | LIVE
Joel Sires with Jacob Lampman
Opening for Sarah Shook & The Disarmers
Roots Stage
Des Moines Art Festival, Des Moines
Joel Sires with Jacob Lampman
Opening for Sarah Shook & The Disarmers
Roots Stage
Des Moines Art Festival, Des Moines
Friday, June 10, 2022 | 9:00 p.m. (CST) | LIVE
Joel Sires with Jacob Lampman
Opening for Sam Locke-Ward
Octopus College Hill, Cedar Falls
Joel Sires with Jacob Lampman
Opening for Sam Locke-Ward
Octopus College Hill, Cedar Falls
Friday, May 27, 2022 | 8:00 p.m. (CST) | LIVE
Joel Sires with Jacob Lampman
Opening for Dickie
Octopus College Hill, Cedar Falls
Joel Sires with Jacob Lampman
Opening for Dickie
Octopus College Hill, Cedar Falls
Saturday, April 23, 2022 | 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. (CST) | LIVE
Joel Sires with Jacob Lampman
Opening for Clay Fulton & the Lost 40
Little Thistle Brewing, Rochester, MN
Joel Sires with Jacob Lampman
Opening for Clay Fulton & the Lost 40
Little Thistle Brewing, Rochester, MN
Friday, March 18, 2022 | 8:00 p.m. (CST) | LIVE
Joel Sires with Buff Company
With Jordan Sellergren
Octopus College Hill, Cedar Falls
Joel Sires with Buff Company
With Jordan Sellergren
Octopus College Hill, Cedar Falls
Friday, March 11, 2022 | 6:30 p.m. (CST) | LIVE
Joel Sires | Solo
Vinyl Cup Records - Cedar Falls Soft Opening
Vinyl Cup Records, Cedar Falls
Joel Sires | Solo
Vinyl Cup Records - Cedar Falls Soft Opening
Vinyl Cup Records, Cedar Falls
Saturday, February 12, 2022 | 8:00 p.m. (CST) | LIVE
Joel Sires | Solo
Opening for Raldo Schneider
Octopus College Hill, Cedar Falls
Joel Sires | Solo
Opening for Raldo Schneider
Octopus College Hill, Cedar Falls
Thursday, January 20, 2022 | 7:00 p.m. (CST) | LIVE
Joel Sires | Solo
Iowa Public Radio All Access Live
Octopus College Hill, Cedar Falls
Joel Sires | Solo
Iowa Public Radio All Access Live
Octopus College Hill, Cedar Falls
Thursday, November 18, 2021 | 8:00 p.m. (CST) | LIVE
Joel Sires with Todd Partridge
The Secret Hand Shakers
Robin's Barn, Story City
Joel Sires with Todd Partridge
The Secret Hand Shakers
Robin's Barn, Story City
Saturday, November 13, 2021 | 9:00 p.m. (CST) | LIVE
Joel Sires | Solo
Rush Cleveland's Birthday Bash
Octopus College Hill, Cedar Falls
Joel Sires | Solo
Rush Cleveland's Birthday Bash
Octopus College Hill, Cedar Falls
Friday, November 12, 2021 | 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. (CST) | LIVE
Joel Sires with Andrew Fleming, Matt Cullen, and Jacob Lampman
Songwriter Circle
Lefty's Live Music, Des Moines
Joel Sires with Andrew Fleming, Matt Cullen, and Jacob Lampman
Songwriter Circle
Lefty's Live Music, Des Moines
Friday, October 22, 2021 | 9:00 p.m. (CST) | LIVE
Joel Sires | Solo
Opening for Dave Moore
Octopus College Hill, Cedar Falls
Joel Sires | Solo
Opening for Dave Moore
Octopus College Hill, Cedar Falls
Wednesday, October 13, 2021 | 8:00 p.m. (CST) | LIVE
Joel Sires | Solo
Lark After Dark
Lark Brewing, Cedar Falls
Joel Sires | Solo
Lark After Dark
Lark Brewing, Cedar Falls
Saturday, October 9, 2021 | 9:00 p.m. (CST) | LIVE
Joel Sires with The Basic Band
Opening for The Host Country
Octopus College Hill, Cedar Falls
Joel Sires with The Basic Band
Opening for The Host Country
Octopus College Hill, Cedar Falls
Friday, September 17, 2021 | 9:00 p.m. (CST) | LIVE
Joel Sires with The Basic Band
Octopus College Hill, Cedar Falls
Joel Sires with The Basic Band
Octopus College Hill, Cedar Falls
Thursday, September 9, 2021 | 9:00 p.m. (CST) | LIVE
Joel Sires | Solo
Opening for Jason Walsmith
Octopus College Hill, Cedar Falls
Joel Sires | Solo
Opening for Jason Walsmith
Octopus College Hill, Cedar Falls
Saturday, August 14, 2021 | 9:00 p.m. (CST) | LIVE
Joel Sires and Andrew Fleming
Octopus College Hill, Cedar Falls
Show footage courtesy of Octopus College Hill. Recorded by Ralph Bryant.
Joel Sires and Andrew Fleming
Octopus College Hill, Cedar Falls
Show footage courtesy of Octopus College Hill. Recorded by Ralph Bryant.
Friday, July 30, 2021 | 7:00 p.m. (CST) | LIVE
Joel Sires | Solo
Opening for Charlie Parr
Octopus College Hill, Cedar Falls
Joel Sires | Solo
Opening for Charlie Parr
Octopus College Hill, Cedar Falls
Friday, July 30, 2021 | 5:30 p.m. (CST) | LIVE
Joel Sires | Solo
RiverLoop Rhythyms with Katie and the Honky-Tonks
RiverLoop Amphitheatre, Waterloo
Joel Sires | Solo
RiverLoop Rhythyms with Katie and the Honky-Tonks
RiverLoop Amphitheatre, Waterloo
Friday, July 9, 2021 | 7:00 p.m. (CST) | LIVE
Joel Sires | Solo
Cedar Valley Guitar Association Summer Music Series
Overman Park, Cedar Falls
Followed by Movies Under the Moon
Joel Sires | Solo
Cedar Valley Guitar Association Summer Music Series
Overman Park, Cedar Falls
Followed by Movies Under the Moon
Sunday, June 27, 2021 | 12:30 p.m. (CST) | LIVE
Joel Sires | Solo
Cedar Basin Music Festival
Sturgis Park, Cedar Falls
Joel Sires | Solo
Cedar Basin Music Festival
Sturgis Park, Cedar Falls
Thursday, June 3, 2021 | 8:00 p.m. (CST) | VIRTUAL
Joel Sires with The Basic Band
Local Legends Showcase
Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls
Joel Sires with The Basic Band
Local Legends Showcase
Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls
Wednesday, May 12 | 7:00 p.m. (CST) | VIRTUAL
Joel Sires | Solo
Stages Series
Englert Theatre, Iowa City
Joel Sires | Solo
Stages Series
Englert Theatre, Iowa City
Friday, April 23, 2021 | 7:00 p.m. (CST) | VIRTUAL
Joel Sires | Solo
Cedar Valley Acoustic Guitar Association Fundraiser
Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls
Joel Sires | Solo
Cedar Valley Acoustic Guitar Association Fundraiser
Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls