Deepest Sympathies

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. Memorials are ... MORE >>

Looking for a New Challenge?

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. ... MORE >>

Big Thanks

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 for ... MORE >>

Firefest 2010  Red, White & Blues

Firefest 2010 Red, White & Blues

Happy Retirement!

Congratulations to CIBS member Ray Hall as he begins his new life as Retired…May your time be filled with many great Blues times!!!

Ernie Peniston, 2003 Iowa Blues Hall of Fame Inductee to retire

Ernie Peniston, 2003 Iowa Blues Hall of Fame Inductee, has made the decision to retire from his singing career. He has been in the music business for 40 years or better and has made lots of friends and fans along his journey. He has played for many CIBS events as well as many times at ... MORE >>