2012 Winter Blues Fest
January 28, 2012 at the Downtown Marriott in Des Moines. 10 acts on 6 different stages! This multi-band event will culminate with an After Hours Jam in the Des Moines Ballroom. Click the big blue ticket on the right to get tickets now! Click the Winter Blues Fest poster to get the complete details!
Buddy Guy Oct. 15
The Central Iowa Blues Society would like to welcome five time Grammy-winning Legendary Blues guitarist Buddy Guy to the 7 Flags Event Center Saturday, Oct 15, 2011 8:00 PM. We all know Buddy is a fantastic showmanship on stage, playing his guitar with drumsticks, or strolling into the audience while playing solos. Did you know ... MORE >>
CIBS News – October 2011
Blues Festival Guide The 9th Annual BLUES FESTIVAL GUIDE magazine 2011 edition is available to read online in Digital Format for free! 92 pages packed full of blues for you with entertaining and informative articles by blues top aficionados. Read it page-by-page in its entirety with a simple click of your mouse. You will find ... MORE >>
CIBS News – September 2011
Blues Women Picnic Blues Women!!!! On Sunday, Sept. 18, this is where all Blues women will want to be! Georgia Helmick will be hosting the 9th annual Blues Women Picnic at her lovely home at 9899 Dakota Trail in Norwalk, going from 3 pm—rain or shine. It is about 4 miles south of Blank Park ... MORE >>
Bryce Janey wins 2011 Solo/Duo Competition
Congratulations to Bryce Janey, winner of the 2011 Iowa Blues Solo/Duo Challenge held August 28, 2011 at Zimm’s Food and Spirits in Des Moines.
Bowlful of Blues – Sept. 3
Maytag Park in Newton A fine Blues Tradition brought to you by the good folks of the South Skunk Blues Society! Click the poster for more information!




