Popular BluesFest rooms Only Available at Hotel Fort Des Moines
Rooms are sold out at the Downtown Des Moines Marriott but the Hotel Fort Des Moines is ready to take your reservation. Fest goers can call 800-532-1466 or 515-243-1161. Rates are $89 for double/single room and $109 for a suite. Be sure to mention the BluesFest. Website is http://www.hotelfortdesmoines.com There is easy access to the ... MORE >>
Music Schedule for Winter BluesFest
Now that you know what terrific bands we have for the BluesFest, here are the exact performance times: 5 to 7 PM: Things will kick off with a pre-fest party in the Marriott Lobby with Rob Lumbard, Iowa Singer and Songwriter. Then music will fill the hotel at 7:00 p.m. with: 7-10 PM: Bryce Janey ... MORE >>
I’ll Make Me a World in Iowa, Jan. 27 & 28
CIBS is again proud to sponsor some of the wonderful entertainment at “I’ll Make Me A World in Iowa”. Hal Reed will be doing Blues Workshops throughout the day on Friday, January, 2012. Click on the link for full details. http://www.worldiniowa.com
Winter Blues Fest Line Up Announced!
The line-up is now in place for the 2012 Winter Blues Fest. Times and stages to be announced soon! Line Up Rob Lumbard Iowa Guitarist, Singer-Songwriter Bryce Janey 2011 Iowa Solo Duo Blues Challenge Winner Lil’ Slim Blues Band 2011 Blues Society of Omaha Blues Challenge Band Winner The Candymakers 2011 Iowa Blues Challenge Band ... MORE >>
33rd Blues Music Award Nominees
The list of honorees for the 33nd Blues Music Awards includes Blues Hall of Fame members Denise LaSalle, Charlie Musselwhite and Bobby Rush. Leading with four nominations each are Sugar Ray & the Bluetones with theirs Evening CD and Louisiana artists Tab Benoit with his Medicine release and Johnny Sansone and his The Lord is ... MORE >>
CIBS News – November 2011
There will not be a November CIBS Crier Newsletter because we are busy pulling together some GREAT Blues performers for our Winter Blues Festival Jan. 28, 2012. Many of our outstanding acts are winners of Blues Challenge Competitions around the Midwest–some not decided until this Fall. Your CIBS Board is busy putting together a Winter ... MORE >>
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