Awful Purdies with Simon Cropp-Maquoketa Summer Concert Series
| Awful Purdies, headlining at 6:15 pm. is a Folk-Americana collective of five multi-instrumental women who have been weaving stories, harmonies, and humor into the fabric of the Midwest music scene — strengthening the fabric of Eastern Iowa. “As they celebrate their 20th anniversary in 2026, they’re releasing 20 singles — collectively forming their fifth studio album — a love letter to where they’ve been and an invitation to where they’re going next.”
Opening at 5:30, Simon Cropp will be gifting us with his plainspoken storytelling, channeling classic country themes of love, heartbreak, and the landscapes he travels through. He’s a flatpick guitarist, multi-instrumentalist, and country and bluegrass songwriter that you’ll remember from last year’s Slapdash Bluegrass show. Free admission. Bring lawn chairs. Food for purchase. Thanks to our sponsors! 2026 Art Project Grant for Organizations – Support is provided by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Iowa Arts Council, which exists within the Iowa Economic Development Authority. 2026 Walmart Spark Good Local Grant through Walmart Maquoketa Supported by a grant from Black Hills Energy Innovate 120 with assistance from the City of Maquoketa, the Maquoketa Area Chamber of Commerce, and other generous organizations, businesses, and individuals. |