2011 Iowa Blues Challenge – Solo/Duo

2011 Iowa Blues Challenge – Solo/Duo

August 28 @ 4PM at Zimm’s Food & Spirits

The Solo/Duo Entries in the Order of Performance are… Pat & J.D., Soulful Security Duo, Terry Shropshire, Johnny Pizano, bella soul, Burnside and George, and Bryce Janey

CIBS News – July 2011

Congratulations! Big congrats go out to Dan Kopatich and Kim Gunnes on the April 28 birth of their beautiful son Theo (William Gunnes) Kopatich. We look forward to seeing you all Bluesin’ soon. Thanks, Thanks and More Thanks CIBS would like to give a big corporate thanks to The Flying Mango, Inc. for again renewing ... MORE >>

CIBS News – June 2011

Thanks, Thanks! CIBS would like to give big corporate thanks to for Music Circuit Presentations, Inc for their continued support and faith in CIBS by renewing as corporate sponsors for the 14th year. We appreciate all the great Blues you continue to bring to the area and we have enjoyed working with Steve White at ... MORE >>

2011 Winter Blues Fest

2011 Winter Blues Fest

SATURDAY – January 29, 2011 at  the Downtown Marriott in Des Moines. Bring your friends and stay all night…Room rates for this event are just $99. To make reservations call 1-800-514-4681 or book them online by following this link.  Tell them you are coming for the Blues Fest—See ya there!  10 acts on 6 different stages! This ... MORE >>

2010 Iowa Blues Challenge – Solo/Duo

ARE YOU READY TO TAKE THE CHALLENGE? We are now seeking applicants for the 2010 Iowa Blues Challenge Solo/Duo competition. A one round competition will be held in Des Moines, Iowa on Sunday, September 12, 2010 at Blues on Grand. Depending on the number of entries, more rounds may be added. Prizes include cash, travel ... MORE >>

2010 Iowa Blues Challenge – Band

Band Contest Another fabulous night of live Blues this year at the Iowa Blues Challenge Finals! Congratulations to The Steady Rollin’ Blues Band, winners of the 2010 Iowa Blues Challenge held May 22nd at the Downtown Marriott in Des Moines. The band received a cash prize plus travel expenses to Memphis as our local representative ... MORE >>