2011 Iowa Blues Challenge – Band
Congratulations to The Candymakers, winners of the 2011 Iowa Blues Challenge held April 3 at The Muddy Waters in Bettendorf. This 8 piece Quad-Cities band received $500 cash plus $1,200 travel expenses to Memphis as our local representative at the International Blues Challenge in February, 2012. The Candymakers also receives 8 hours of studio time ... MORE >>
Jonny Lang Tickets**Discount**
If you haven’t bought your tickets for the upcoming Jonny Lang show with the Bob Pace Band and Mint as openers, plan on picking them at the Winter BluesFest. The 7 Flags Event Center is offering attendees at the BluesFest a $5 discount if you buy the tickets at the Marriott that night. Show your ... MORE >>
Blues Weekend at Riverside Casino & Golf Resort
The Robert Cray Band headlines the first night of a three-day Blues Weekend on the Event Center stage at Riverside Casino & Golf Resort. They take the stage on Friday, March 25, 2011 at 8pm. Tickets are $35, $30 & $25. Jonny Lang takes the stage on the second night of a three-day Blues Weekend ... MORE >>
Cancelled-January 2011 Membership Meeting
MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED!!!! CIBS’ general membership meeting for January will be held at Zimm’s Food & Spirits, 3124 Ingersoll, 7 PM, on January 10, 2011. We will be in the back room—We’ll save you a chair.
Winter Blues Fest 2011
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 multi-band event ... MORE >>
Rest in Peace Our Friend
Dennis Fowble This piece is on the South Skunk Blues society website (click on Dennis Fowble under Full Story). Dennis was also a longtime CIBS member and forever Blues Fan. His passion for Keepin’ the Blues Alive was felt by all-fans and musicians alike. Thanks Dennis!
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