Sound Advice

The Greenbelt Music Festival in Clive returns for a second year. This year’s two-day event on May 17 and 18 includes bluegrass, folk, string and rock among a laid-back atmosphere on two stages — off the Clive Greenbelt Trail and the Horizon Events Center. Friday’s headliner is Yonder Mountain String Band along with Railroad Revue (formerly Railroad Earth, as the ailing lead singer Todd Sheaffer is replaced with Lindsay Lou). Saturday’s headliner is Umphrey’s McGee along with Sierra Hull. A total of 19 acts perform including Iowa locals such as Alleygrass, Buckmiller Schwager Band, B2Wins and Winterland. General admission tickets cost $64 for Friday; $64 for Saturday or a two-day pass for $95. Kids younger than 12 get in free. The festival atmosphere includes food trucks, kids zone and a silent disco. For a complete lineup or more information, visit www.greenbeltmusic.com. 

Run Wilson, an indie rock band that hails from Urbandale, plays on May 11 at xBk Live. After most members recently moved to Nashville, they are pumped to return to their hometown to promote their new EP, “If You Love Me, Leave the Garden.” Opener is Urbandale native Kelsie James. 

John R. Miller performs at xBk Live on May 9. With an earthy, country-folk twang, he blends country, blues and rock. Ticken info for both concerts can be found at www.xbklive.com.