Fred Love

Fred Love is a singer, songwriter and guitarist from Ames, Iowa. He released his debut solo album, Lily of the Valley, in 2017. Previously, he played guitar and sang in the band the Colt Walkers.

A native of an isolated farm town, Fred has always thought of his music as an extension of the most primal forms in the American songbook. His direct blend of country, folk, and blues lends his songs an immediacy that taps into the hearts of the wanderers, misfits, and strangers that haunt America’s rural interior.

Fred’s hometown seldom attracted the attention of traveling musical acts, so he usually had to drive an hour or more to reach the nearest music venues for live shows. Now, as an established DIY singer-songwriter in Ames, he embraces every opportunity to play the local bars and honky tonks of the rural Midwest in an effort to bring live performances to communities that rarely host them.

You can often find him setting up his guitar and microphone stand in an out-of-the-way watering hole on the plains, serving up his original compositions alongside classic numbers from the likes of Lightnin’ Hopkins and Hank Williams. Track him down on his Facebook or Twitter accounts to find out what he's been up to. Or catch a show and experience his rugged blend of rural roots music for yourself. 

-- Face Coverings Required | The M-Shop bar will be closed for this show --

www.sub.iastate.edu/mshop | www.fredlove.info

The M-Shop is committed to the health and safety of everyone who attends our events. We are taking the following precautions to mitigate the risk of COVID-19 at M-Shop events:

1) Face coverings are required at all times.

2) The M-Shop will be fully disinfected before concerts.

3) Artists will be distanced onstage from patrons in the venue.

4) The M-Shop will be functioning at well less than 50% capacity and occupancy will be closely monitored with social distancing at tables throughout the venue for our shows.

5) Hand sanitizer is located at all entry points to the Memorial Union and within the venue.

6) The M-Shop bar will remain closed for events. Guests are welcome to bring their own non-alcoholic beverages, but food items are not allowed.

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