RANDOM BLUES PHOTOS
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Happy Anniversary
Happy Anniversary to Newsletter editor Lori Long and her hubby of 4 years, Mark Long. Many many more to ya!!
...read moreCongratulations
Congratulations to Matt Woods and The Thunderbolts who recently opened up for Pat Benatar and REO Speedwagon on the grandstand stage at the IA State Fair. They had a great night, good crowd response and a very cool interview on KCCI with Carrie Nelson. Very, very cool guys—you did the Blues proud. [...]
...read moreDeepest 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. [...]
...read moreLooking 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. [...]
...read moreBig 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 [...]
...read moreSave This Date-Winter BluesFest 2011
Be sure to save January 29, 2011 on your calendar for our annual Winter Blues Fest at the same location as last year-The Downtown Marriott in Des Moines. Bring your friends and stay all night…Room rates for this event are just $99 and you make reservations after August 1. To make reservations call 1-800-514-4681 or [...]
...read moreHappy 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!!!
...read moreErnie 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 [...]
...read moreDeepest Sympathy
CIBS would like to extend our very deepest sympathies to CIBS member, Ray Hall on the recent death of his brother Russ. Please keep your thoughts and prayers with Ray and his family during this difficult time.
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