Jake Kemble & Kick with special guests DICKIE, Display Case and The Missing Letters will be performing at Wooly's on Friday, June 4th, 2021.

DOORS: 6:00 PM // SHOW: 7:00 PM

Here are some safety precautions we are / have been practicing at Wooly's which has been providing a safe environment for our fans at Wooly's:

• - Masks are required when attending a show. If you forget your mask, you can purchase one for $1 at the door.
• - We will be disinfecting surface areas regularly & washing hands regularly.
• - Our employees will be in PPE (Gloves, Masks)
• - Hand sanitizer stations will be located throughout the venue and in restrooms.
• - If you are not feeling well, please do not attend!
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• Please message us with any questions or concerns at info@woolysdm.com.

Thank you for keeping our staff, performers, and patrons safe!

About Jake Kemble & Kick

Kick is a Des Moines based rock group created in 2012 by Jake Kemble. The name Kick is a tribute to Taekwondo, a form of Korean Martial Arts focusing on head-height kicks, jumping/spinning kicks and fast foot kicking techniques. Over a span of six years, Kick, in its various carnations has rocked hundreds of shows and produced a handful of studio EP’s.

About DICKIE

Dickie’s 2015 self-titled release was a moody testimonial of singer-songwriter Dick Prall. Prall took a succession of personal losses and nestled them inside a beautifully-layered soundtrack that found Dickie on the top of several “Best of” lists that year. 2019 finds Prall in a nostalgic headspace, partnering with talented drummer/multi-instrumentalist Billy Barton to produce a stripped-back mix of reflective and pulsating sing-alongs in the latest release, Minus Thieves.

Though the common thread of Prall’s past work has showcased liberal production through lush string arrangements and gorgeously-stacked harmonies, Minus Thieves is a practice in restraint led by producers Pat Sansone (Wilco) and Joshua Shapera. The simplified effort was tracked at The Magic Barn, a rural studio located just outside the small town of Solon, Iowa. Its notoriety comes from housing the original recording equipment of New York’s now-defunct The Magic Shop. Artists such David Bowie, Lou Reed, The Ramones, and Blondie have all made records at the famous facility. Sansone and Shapera reached back even further into the archives of recording history by applying a formula of straightforward guitars of all sonic sizes and fusing them seamlessly with Barton’s tight rhythms and Prall’s continuous knack for infectious melody.

Whether a seasoned critic or a casual listener, you’ll find the minimal production of Minus Thieves impeccably highlights the Prall/Barton collaboration, welcoming you to happily ingest the most important parts of any pop-tinged record.

About Display Case

Display Case band members came together in a basement in suburban Des Moines, Iowa, releasing their first album, “Make Your Mark” in 2012 and completing their first two national tours in 2013 & 2014. Released in 2015, “Talking to Pictures”, features their own unique musical style influenced by pop-punk, hardcore and rock with thoughtful lyrics throughout. “Talking to Pictures” lead the band on 2 national tours throughout 2015 and 2016. The band’s 2017 release, “New to Me” brings an innovative yet familiar sound for the band with heavy guitar and catchy rhythms. “Breathe” the bands latest release is currently being promoted around the country brining a new hard rock sound to the group. This band is not to be missed live as their high energy performance will have you on your feet for the duration. Drummer Joey pounds out a grunge influenced beat with Charlie on bass and Steve sharing his gift on lead guitar. Lead vocalist, Jordan, gives his all relentlessly night after night.

About The Missing Letters

With roots all over the Midwest, the suburbs of the Twin Cities became an unlikely crossroads for this rambunctious crew. Held down by the drumming of their longest standing member, Shannon Drymalski, their newest line up consists of the dynamic duo of guitars and vocals that is Lincoln Saxton and Duncan MJ, which is found incomplete without the tasteful additions of glue guy, Sam Berg.

Gearing up to release the last two installments in a trio of EP’s in 2021, the band has created a new sound for themselves grounded in the grunge footsteps of former members. The Missing Letters, or simply TML, create harmonious and nostalgic emo/punk melodies that are heavily driven by coarse Seattle grunge rhythms. Each of the members’ unique articulation of their instruments allows them to create massive genre-bending soundscapes.

Preferring to work the old fashioned way, TML has seen the country out of the window of a rusty yellow van and have played alongside genre giants; most notably Soundgarden, Modest Mouse, Bon Jovi, Cage the Elephant, Adelitas Way, Soul Asylum, The Tubes, Pearl Jam, and Neil Young. Eager to bring sonic sweetness to the masses once more, this band is one you definitely want to keep your eye on.

Show pictured above: 3OH!3 & Emo Nite at Wooly's on December 5th, 2018. (Photo taken by Ryan Watanabe)