2010 Iowa Blues Challenge Solo/Duo

2010 Iowa Blues Challenge Solo/Duo

By Lynette on July 1, 2010

For the sixth year, the Central Iowa Blues Society, in cooperation with the Mississippi Valley Blues Society and Lizard Creek Blues Society, presents

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The Steady Rollin' Band Wins

The Steady Rollin’ Band Wins

By Jen on May 23, 2010

Another fabulous night of live Blues this year at the Iowa Blues Challenge Finals!

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And the coolest shoes award goes to… Scot Sutherland

And the coolest shoes award goes to… Scot Sutherland

By Jen on May 10, 2010

Well they did receive mention as the Tommy Castro Band exited the stage…

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Avey Brothers Among Top Ten!

Avey Brothers Among Top Ten!

By Jen on May 1, 2010

Congratulations to 2009 Iowa Blues Challenge Band winners, The Avey Brothers, for making the finals of the 2010 International Blues Challenge held in Memphis, Tennessee January 21–23…

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Happy Anniversary

By Lynette on August 23, 2010

Happy Anniversary to Newsletter editor Lori Long and her hubby of 4 years, Mark Long. Many many more to ya!!

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Congratulations

By Lynette on August 23, 2010

Congratulations to Matt Woods and The Thunderbolts who recently opened up for Pat Benatar and REO Speedwagon on the grandstand stage at the IA State Fair. They had a great night, good crowd response and a very cool interview on KCCI with Carrie Nelson. Very, very cool guys—you did the Blues proud. [...]

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Deepest Sympathies

By Lynette on August 23, 2010

CIBS expresses our deepest sympathies to the family, friends and fans of IA Blues Hall of Famer Richie Hayward, who passed away on August 12 this year. Richie was inducted last year in the Hall of Fame during our benefit event. He was the co-founder and drummer for the great band Little Feat. [...]

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Looking for a New Challenge?

By Lynette on August 23, 2010

Since 2005, The Blues Foundation has celebrated up and coming artists by bestowing an award for the “Best Self-Produced CD” of the year. Acts can be bands, solo acts, duo acts, trios, full choirs or any other combination. The purpose of this award is to assist Blues musicians in the pursuit of their professional goals. [...]

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Big Thanks

By Lynette on August 23, 2010

CIBS would like to give big thanks to Dana, Meta, Sierra and Aurora Gowin for renewing their membership again this year as contributing friends. We appreciate your support and faith in CIBS in Keepin’ The Blues Alive. CIBS would also like to send big thanks to CIBS member Sheila Neff for renewing this month [...]

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