CIBS Blues Crier :: APR/MAY 2020
APR/MAY 2020 Hello CIBSters — We wanted to fill you in on what we’ve been up to during the COVID-19 crisis. In mid-March, CIBS cancelled all meetings, shows and/or programs scheduled through April. These included the Iowa Blues Hall of […]
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CANCELLED – 2020 Iowa Blues Challenge
The Central Iowa Blues Society has made the difficult decision to CANCEL the 2020 Iowa Blues Challenge. The challenge was tentatively rescheduled for September 13th. As we all know, similar events both locally and nationally are being cancelled and postponed. […]
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Iowa Blues Hall of Fame Class of 2020 Announced
Four individuals have been selected for induction into the Iowa Blues Hall of Fame in the Class of 2020: Hal Reed, Scott Eggleston, Radoslav Lorkovic, and Butch Edmonds.
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CIBS Blues Crier :: FEB/MAR 2020
FEB/MAR 2020 UPCOMING CENTRAL IOWA BLUES SOCIETY EVENTS Monday – Mar 9, 2020 @ 7:00pm CIBS Membership Meeting Peace Tree Brewery, 317 E Court, Des Moines, IA CIBS members that attend the membership meeting are eligible to win door prizes […]
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2020 Winter Blues Fest – Video & Photos
2020 Winter Blues Fest — Enjoy these video captured by Jay Gilliam and photos by Michael Rolands, Kit Lancaster, and Mark Lage
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CIBS Blues Crier :: JANUARY 2020
JANUARY 2020 UPCOMING CENTRAL IOWA BLUES SOCIETY EVENTS MONDAY – JAN 13, 2020 @ 7:00PM CIBS Membership Meeting – Fat Twosday The Station, 3124 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA CIBS members that attend the membership meeting are eligible to win […]
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Central Iowa Blues Society presents the Upper Midwest’s Premier Blues Festival Over Valentine’s Day weekend.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 7th, 2020 Contact: Kathryn Dickel, Press Liaison – Swaelu Media kdickel@swaelu.com 515.707.1309 Scott Allen – President, Central Iowa Blues Society prez@cibs.org 515.480.4437 Central Iowa Blues Society presents the Upper Midwest’s Premier Blues Festival Over Valentine’s Day […]
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Des Moines Road to Memphis Fundraiser
Sunday, December 8, 3-7PM at Lefty’s Live Music — 2019 Iowa Blues Challenge Winners Avey/Grouws Band and Hal Reed of Generations of Blues held a fundraising concert to help support their trip to the 2020 International Blues Challenge in Memphis! Here […]
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2020 Winter Blues Fest
26th Winter Blues Fest – Feb 14 & 15 2020! TWO NIGHTS, 20 Acts… all under one roof and out of the cold!
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CIBS Blues Crier :: NOVEMBER 2019
NOVEMBER 2019 UPCOMING CENTRAL IOWA BLUES SOCIETY EVENTS MONDAY – NOV 11, 2019 @ 7:00PM CIBS Membership Meeting – Dewey Cantrell Trio Peace Tree Brewery, 317 E Court, Des Moines, IA CIBS members that attend the membership meeting are eligible […]
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2020 Botanical Blues Concert Series
Frank Strong announces the 2020 Botanical Blues Concert Series lineup. All shows will be presented under the dome at the Des Moines Botanical Garden at 909 Robert D. Ray Drive in the East Village of Des Moines from 2-4 PM […]
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CIBS Online Store!
CIBS opened a new online store this week. Check it out and get some CIBS swag here for the whole family! Sizes range from infant to adult, plus many colors and styles to choose from. Get 15% off everything in the […]
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CIBS Blues Crier :: SEPT/OCT 2019
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2019 UPCOMING CENTRAL IOWA BLUES SOCIETY EVENTS SUNDAY – SEP 29, 2019 @ 2:00PM Jimmy the Weasel Summerset Winery, Indianola, IA FREE Admission sponsored by Central Iowa Blues Society SUNDAY – SEP 29, 2019 @ 6:00PM Damon Fowler Lefty’s […]
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CIBS Blues Crier :: AUGUST 2019
AUGUST 2019 UPCOMING CENTRAL IOWA BLUES SOCIETY EVENTS SATURDAY – AUG 31, 2019 @ 7:00PM CIBS Salutes – Chicago Blues Legends Lefty’s Live Music, 2307 University Ave, DM Doors at 6PM / Show at 7PM – $30 (CIBS Members receive […]
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CIBS Salutes Chicago Blues August 31 @ Lefty’s
Doors at 6PM / Show at 7PM – $30 (CIBS Members receive $5 rebate a the door) JOHN PRIMER – Two-time Grammy nominated artist and American blues legend John Primer was the bandleader and guitarist for Muddy Waters, Willie Dixon and […]
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