xBk presents
Beggars' Bargain - Album Release Show
w/ Luke Fox
FRIDAY, JANUARY 2
Doors: 7pm | Show: 8pm
All Ages
Day Of Show Ticket: $15 + fees
*Limited seating available on a first come, first served basis. If you require ADA accommodations please reach out to
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Join The Beggars' Bargain at xBk on January 2nd to witness the release of their debut album! This is the first time the new record will be heard live in full. Featuring stellar performances by Kathryn Severing Fox (violin) and Bryan Vanderpool (drums). A night of music history you won't want to miss!
•• BEGGARS' BARGAIN ••
Beggars’ Bargain is a folk-Americana duo based in Des Moines, Iowa, blending heartfelt storytelling, rich harmonies, and rootsy acoustic textures. Formed by longtime friends Joe Bach and Micah Spurlock, the pair weave together their distinct musical upbringings—Joe’s from the vibrant music scene of Chicago and Micah’s from the soulful spirit of Texas—into a sound that feels both timeless and current. Their music draws influence from a wide variety of artists combining thoughtful lyricism with gritty emotion and moments of pure joy.
Known for their intimate live performances and grounded connection to their audience, Beggars’ Bargain’s original songs explore themes of growth, resilience, nature, and the everyday poetry of life. Their unreleased catalog already reflects a vibrant and genre-blending approach, celebrating bold living through foot-stomping rhythms, whimsical imagery, and emotional depth.
Outside of music, the duo shares a passion for creativity and community. Micah is an avid outdoorsman and artist, while Joe brings a deep love for philosophy and writing. Together, they bring a sense of authenticity and warmth that resonates deeply with listeners.
With a growing regional presence and strong values rooted in connection, compassion, and storytelling, Beggars’ Bargain is carving out a meaningful space in the modern folk scene—one heartfelt harmony at a time.
•• LUKE FOX ••
A purest at heart, and cut from the cloth of the troubadours and balladeers we all know and love, Luke Fox has been working hard through the years to carve out his own unique sound while passing down the line, songs of old and taking pride in shedding light on the new. With just his guitar, a voice filled with all the character you’d imagine an old crooning storyteller might have, a harmonica, and kick drum, Luke paints landscapes in vivid imagery where devils and angels roam and collide. Drawing from personal heartache and triumph, he’s been known to get the feet moving and the tears flowing. He’s a true original, powerful, yet visibly vulnerable with each performance. He cares deeply about music and it shows. Seeing him LIVE is the best way to really get to witness his unique brand of folk, country, rock, and Americana..
For fans of Tyler Childers, Sturgill Simpson, Ray LaMontagne, Uncle Lucius, Colter Wall, Zack Bryan, William Elliot Whitmore, Gregory Alan Isakov, Shakey Graves, the Avett Brothers and the Lumineers, you’re bound to appreciate what Luke’s been up to.
Luke has been selected as the local artist for support for national touring acts like Uncle Lucius, Riley Downing, Charlie Crocket, Ward Davis, William Clark Green, Kendell Marvel, Josh Meloy, Willie Watson, Whiskey Myers, William Elliot Whitmore, Gasoline Lollipops, Fifth on the Floor, Justin Wells, Hellbound Glory, Porter Union, Courtney Patton and the Nadas.
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