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- Thursday - Jul 25, 2019 @ 8:30pm
Soul Searchers
Greenwood Lounge, 3707 Ingersoll, Des Moines, IA - Friday - Jul 26, 2019 @ 4:30pm
Bob Pace & the Dangerous Blues Band
Gas Lamp, 1501 Grand, DM - Friday - Jul 26, 2019 @ 5:00pm
Ducharme-Jones
The Riverwalk Hub, 215 Water St, Des Moines, IA - Saturday - Jul 27, 2019 @ 1:00pm
Blues Under the Trees 2019
Ft Dodge, IAJoe & Vicki Price / Malcom Wells & the 2 Timers / The Heather Newman Band / Hamilton Loomis
- Saturday - Jul 27, 2019 @ 2:00pm
Crossroads: A Journey With The Blues - Bob Pace
Forest Ave Library, 1326 Forest Ave, DM
- Saturday - Jul 27, 2019 @ 8:00pm
Nikki Hill
Lefty's Live Music, 2307 University Ave, DM
Doors at 7PM / Show at 8PM - $20 (CIBS Members receive a $5 rebate a the door when checking in at the venue.)
If Tina Turner and Little Richard had a daughter and raised her with the help of uncles James Brown and Chuck Berry, she’d be like Nikki Hill.” - Minneapolis Star-Tribune
Raised in the church choir and steeped in R&B and garage rock rumble, Nikki Hill is a spitfire with the soul-drenched voice of Etta James and the tattooed, beehived-hair aura of Cramps' guitarist Poison Ivy. 'Heavy Hearts, Hard Fists' is a showcase for Nikki's unfettered versatility, whether it's the debauched bluster of "Struttin'", the Stonesy barn-burning blues of "(Let Me Tell You 'Bout) LUV", or the touching soul ballad "Nothin' With You".
The response has been ecstatic, and now the band tours the globe relentlessly, stunning audiences with their muscular sound, Nikki's inimitable charisma and backed by her rockin’ band – guitarist Matt Hill, guitarist Laura Chavez, bassist Nick Gaitan, and drummer Marty Dodson.
- Saturday - Jul 27, 2019 @ 9:00pm
Scotty & The Wingtips with Ms. Vikki
Thirsty Sportsman, Des Moines, IA - Wednesday - Jul 31, 2019 @ 5:30pm
Andy Cohen
Wobbly Boots Roadhouse, Clive, IA - Thursday - Aug 1, 2019 @ 8:30pm
Soul Searchers
Greenwood Lounge, 3707 Ingersoll, Des Moines, IA - Friday - Aug 2, 2019 @ 4:30pm
Bob Pace & the Dangerous Blues Band
Gas Lamp, 1501 Grand, DM - Friday - Aug 2, 2019 @ 5:00pm
Kevin Burt
The Riverwalk Hub, 215 Water St, Des Moines, IA - Friday - Aug 2, 2019 @ 7:00pm
Patrick Recob's Perpetual Luau All-Stars
Noce, 1326 Walnut, Des Moines, IA - Friday - Aug 2, 2019 @ 8:00pm
Scotty & The Wingtips with Ms. Vikki
Bailey's - Saturday - Aug 3, 2019 @ 10:30am
Crossroads: A Journey With The Blues - Tina & Rob
Franklin Ave Library, 500 Franklin Ave - Saturday - Aug 3, 2019 @ 2:00pm
In the Market for Blues
Old Market, Omaha, NE - Saturday - Aug 3, 2019 @ 5:00pm
Blue Ribbon Blues Fest
Jefferson County Fairgrounds, Fairfield IAKevin BF Burt / Ivy Ford Band / Altered Five Blues Band / Tony Blew
- Sunday - Aug 4, 2019 @ 7:00pm
Seth Walker
Flying Mango, Des Moines, IA - Tuesday - Aug 6, 2019 @ 7:30pm
Gary Cain Band
Gas Lamp, 1501 Grand, DM - Thursday - Aug 8, 2019 @ 8:30pm
Soul Searchers
Greenwood Lounge, 3707 Ingersoll, Des Moines, IA - Friday - Aug 9, 2019 @ 4:30pm
Bob Pace & the Dangerous Blues Band
Gas Lamp, 1501 Grand, DM - Friday - Aug 9, 2019 @ 5:00pm
Heath Alan
The Riverwalk Hub, 215 Water St, Des Moines, IA - Saturday - Aug 10, 2019 @ 10:30am
Crossroads: A Journey With The Blues - Chad Elliott
Eastside Library, 2559 Hubbell Ave - Saturday - Aug 10, 2019 @ 4:00pm
Czech Village Blues Fest
Cedar Rapids, IACharlie Morgan & the Bone Crushers / Anthony Gomes / Toronzo Cannon
- Monday - Aug 12, 2019 @ 7:00pm
CIBS Membership Meetingfeaturing Jeff Banks Band
Hawkeye Elks Lodge, 1401 Walker St, Des Moines, IA
CIBS members that attend the membership meeting are eligible to win door prizes at the end of the meeting… prizes such as tickets to a Blues show, CDs, DVDs, Books, etc. Enjoy some live blues after the meeting! - Thursday - Aug 15, 2019 @ 8:30pm
Soul Searchers
Greenwood Lounge, 3707 Ingersoll, Des Moines, IA - Friday - Aug 16, 2019 @ 4:30pm
Bob Pace & the Dangerous Blues Band
Gas Lamp, 1501 Grand, DM - Friday - Aug 16, 2019 @ 7:00pm
RJ Mischo with Malcolm Wells & the Two-Timers
Noce, 1326 Walnut, Des Moines, IA - Saturday - Aug 17, 2019 @ 9:00pm
Scotty & The Wingtips with Ms. Vikki
Gas Lamp, 1501 Grand, DM - Thursday - Aug 22, 2019 @ 8:30pm
Soul Searchers
Greenwood Lounge, 3707 Ingersoll, Des Moines, IA - Friday - Aug 23, 2019 @ 4:30pm
Bob Pace & the Dangerous Blues Band
Gas Lamp, 1501 Grand, DM - Friday - Aug 23, 2019 @ 5:00pm
Ryne Doughty
The Riverwalk Hub, 215 Water St, Des Moines, IA - Friday - Aug 23, 2019 @ 7:00pm
Queens of the Blues w/ Tina Haase Findlay
Noce, 1326 Walnut, Des Moines, IA - Saturday - Aug 24, 2019 @ 2:00pm
Crossroads: A Journey With The Blues - Scott Davis
Forest Ave Library, 1326 Forest Ave, DM - Sunday - Aug 25, 2019 @ 6:00pm
Victor Wainwright & the Train
Noce, 1326 Walnut St., Des Moines, IA
Doors at 5PM / Show at 6PM - $20 (CIBS Members receive a $5 rebate a the door when checking in at the venue)
Power-house blues, Memphis soul, and roots rock’n’roll. Featuring the high-octane boogie piano and big soul sounds of vocalist and blues man Victor Wainwright, backed by one of the tightest smokin’ bands on the scene. Wainwright is a multiple Blues Music Award Winner and 2019 Grammy Nominee.
www.victorwainwright.com
- Thursday - Aug 29, 2019 @ 8:30pm
Soul Searchers
Greenwood Lounge, 3707 Ingersoll, Des Moines, IA - Friday - Aug 30, 2019 @ 4:30pm
Bob Pace & the Dangerous Blues Band
Gas Lamp, 1501 Grand, DM - 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 $5 rebate a the door)
JOHN PRIMER
JOANNA CONNOR
LIL' ED & THE BLUES IMPERIALS - Thursday - Sep 5, 2019 @ 8:30pm
Soul Searchers
Greenwood Lounge, 3707 Ingersoll, Des Moines, IA - Friday - Sep 6, 2019 @ 5:00pm
Rob Lumbard
The Riverwalk Hub, 215 Water St, Des Moines, IA - Friday - Sep 6, 2019 @ 6:30pm
Hot Tamale & the Red Hots
Snus Hill Winery, Madrid, IA - Sunday - Sep 8, 2019 @ 4:00pm
Bo Ramsey
Vinyl Cup Records, Des Moines, IAWith Matt Woods
- Monday - Sep 9, 2019 @ 7:00pm
CIBS Membership Meetingfeaturing Matt Woods Band
Confluence Brewing, 1235 Thomas Beck Rd, DM, IACIBS members that attend the membership meeting are eligible to win door prizes at the end of the meeting… prizes such as tickets to a Blues show, CDs, DVDs, Books, etc. Enjoy some live blues after the meeting!
- Thursday - Sep 12, 2019 @ 8:30pm
Soul Searchers
Greenwood Lounge, 3707 Ingersoll, Des Moines, IA - Friday - Sep 13, 2019 @ 5:00pm
Matt Woods Band
The Riverwalk Hub, 215 Water St, Des Moines, IA - Sunday - Sep 15, 2019 @ 2:00pm
Reds Whites & Blues
Cellar at White Oak, Cambridge, IA - Thursday - Sep 19, 2019 @ 8:30pm
Soul Searchers
Greenwood Lounge, 3707 Ingersoll, Des Moines, IA - Friday - Sep 20, 2019 @ 5:00pm
Heath Alan
The Riverwalk Hub, 215 Water St, Des Moines, IA - Saturday - Sep 21, 2019 @ 11:00am
Art on the Lake
Copper Creek Lake Park, Pleasant Hill, IAFeaturing the Soul Searchers and Doug Deming & the Jewel Tones
- Sunday - Sep 22, 2019 @ 2:00pm
Doug Deming & the Jewel Tones
Summerset Winery, Indianola, IA - Thursday - Sep 26, 2019 @ 8:30pm
Soul Searchers
Greenwood Lounge, 3707 Ingersoll, Des Moines, IA - Friday - Sep 27, 2019 @ 8:00pm
Hot Tamale & the Red Hots
Mesqauki Casino, Tama, IA - Saturday - Sep 28, 2019 @ 8:00pm
Hot Tamale & the Red Hots
Mesqauki Casino, Tama, IA - Sunday - Sep 29, 2019 @ 2:00pm
Jimmy the Weasel
Summerset Winery, Indianola, IA - Saturday - Oct 5, 2019 @ 10:30am
Crossroads: A Journey With The Blues - Malcolm Wells
Franklin Ave Library, 500 Franklin Ave - Saturday - Oct 5, 2019 @ 1:30pm
Crossroads: A Journey With The Blues - Heath Alan & Chad Elliott
Forest Ave Library, 1326 Forest Ave, DM - Sunday - Oct 6, 2019 @ 2:00pm
Hot Tamale & the Red Hots
Snus Hill Winery, Madrid, IA - Sunday - Oct 13, 2019 @ 5:00pm
Halfway to Hall of Fame
Hawkeye Elks Lodge, 1401 Walker St, Des Moines, IASAVE-THE-DATE -- Details will follow
- Monday - Oct 14, 2019 @ 7:00pm
CIBS Membership Meeting featuring Stutterin' Jimmy
Hawkeye Elks Lodge, 1401 Walker St, Des Moines, IACIBS members that attend the membership meeting are eligible to win door prizes at the end of the meeting… prizes such as tickets to a Blues show, CDs, DVDs, Books, etc. Enjoy some live blues after the meeting!
- Sunday - Oct 20, 2019 @ 6:00pm
Coco Montoya
Lefty's Live Music, 2307 University Ave, DM
Taught by the “Master of the Telecaster,” Albert Collins, and schooled by a decade on the road with John Mayall, Montoya -- who cut three successful CDs for Alligator between 2000 and 2007 -- has a hard-edged sound and style all his own. He delivers instantly memorable songs, powered by his forceful, melodic guitar playing and passionate vocals.
Montoya is a show-stopper…Heartfelt singing and merciless guitar with a wicked icy burn…he swings like a jazz man and stings like the Iceman, Albert Collins. He is one of the truly gifted blues artists of his generation.” –Living Blues
A monster player and dynamic performer, on HARD TRUTH Montoya unleashes one career-topping performance after another, the music immediately ranking among the best he’s ever recorded. Produced by Tony Braunagel (Eric Burdon, Curtis Salgado, Taj Mahal, Bonnie Raitt), the album features eleven songs, ranging from red hot rockers to soul-baring ballads, driving shuffles and intense slow blues, each delivering its own hard truth. From the radio-friendly, gospel-inspired celebration of love, “I Want To Shout About It,” to the haunting “Devil Don’t Sleep” to the icy-hot cover of Albert Collins’ “The Moon Is Full,” HARD TRUTH ranks among Montoya’s best recordings ever.
Coco Montoya continues to pack clubs and theaters around the world, and brings festival audiences to their feet from New York to New Orleans to Chicago to San Francisco. Vintage Guitar says, “Coco just keeps getting better and better...rockin’ blues with guitar that cuts straight to the heart of the matter. His guitar playing is funky and blistering; it’s perfect. Whatever he plays, he does it with fire and passion rarely seen in this day and age.”
Stratocaster-fueled, fierce slash-and-burn guitar work…dramatic, smoldering Southern soul-rooted intensity. Montoya’s voice is as expressive as his guitar.” –Washington Post
- Monday - Oct 28, 2019 @ 7:00pm
Little Steven & the Disciples of Soul
Hoyt Sherman, Des Moines, IA - Sunday - Nov 3, 2019 @ 6:00pm
Mike Morgan & the Crawl
Lefty's Live Music, 2307 University Ave, DM - Monday - Nov 11, 2019 @ 7:00pm
CIBS Membership Meeting
Peace Tree Brewery, 317 E Court, Des Moines, IACIBS members that attend the membership meeting are eligible to win door prizes at the end of the meeting… prizes such as tickets to a Blues show, CDs, DVDs, Books, etc. Enjoy some live blues after the meeting!
- Saturday - Nov 16, 2019 @ 7:00pm
CIBS Member Appreciation Party
Lefty's Live Music, 2307 University, DM - Monday - Dec 9, 2019 @ 7:00pm
CIBS Membership Meeting
Confluence Brewing, 1235 Thomas Beck Rd, DM, IACIBS members that attend the membership meeting are eligible to win door prizes at the end of the meeting… prizes such as tickets to a Blues show, CDs, DVDs, Books, etc. Enjoy some live blues after the meeting!
- Friday - Feb 14, 2020 @ 5:00pm
26th Winter Blues Fest - FRIDAY
Downtown Des Moines Marriott
- Saturday - Feb 15, 2020 @ 4:00pm
26th Winter Blues Fest - SATURDAY
Downtown Des Moines Marriott - Wednesday - Apr 1, 2020 @ 5:30pm
Iowa Blues Hall of Fame 2020 Induction Celebration
The River Center, 340 SW 3rd St, Des Moines
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