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Blues Happenings
Calendar
General Membership Meeting Be sure to keep up on the happenings of your Blues Society. Everyone
should try to make at least one meeting per year—if
nothing else, to just put faces on names. The meetings take place the
second Monday of every month, start at 7 p.m., and are held at Blues On
Grand in Des Moines. Everyone's welcome—we’ll save you a seat!
CIBS Contributes Phone Cards for Troops
Please join the Central Iowa Blues Society at Blues On Grand, November
10, 2008 at 7:30PM as they present $2,200 to the American Legion. In
continuing support of our troops, the CIBS is donating the remaining
proceeds from the Blues For Baghdad CD project to the American Legion
for their phone card program.
On April 18th, 2004, seven local Blues bands and over 300 of their friends
gathered at Blues On Grand in downtown Des Moines to honor and celebrate
the men and women of Iowa serving our country in Operation Iraqi
Freedom. The recording made on that day was our way of saying thank you
for their dedication and sacrifice. They may be far from home but they
are not forgotten.
The CDs were distributed to the Iowa Troops in the fall of 2004 and we
have now sold the last of the CDs that were available for purchase.
For more information, call Lynette at 515-250-4198.
Rock The Renovation A benefit for the
Charlson Building Restoration Project featuring Iowa Homegrown Blues &
BBQ! Music by Patrick Hazell, Steve Kastli, and Radio Moscow. BBQ by The
Bistro. Where: The Charlson Building, 526 Broad Street in Story City,
Iowa. When: November 8, 2008 @ 7:30pm. Call 515.733.4620 for more
information.
KUNI 2008 Fall Blues Blowout American
bluesman Kenny Neal brings his axe to Waterloo’s Electric Park Ballroom on
November 22 for the 2008 Fall Blues Blowout, presented by the Friends of
KUNI/KHKE.
Let Life Flow marks the return of multi-instrumentalist and modern
swamp-blues master Kenny Neal, with an inspired set that draws musically
from the sizzling sounds of his native Louisiana, while striking a deep,
emotional resonance in response to the personal trials he has recently
endured. For the past few years, health problems forced Kenny away from the
studio and touring, and his first release since signing with Blind Pig
Records finds him returning with a renewed vigor and outlook on life. Let
Life Flow reflects his optimistic sense of perseverance, set to the soulful
grooves that have garnered him a solid fan base over the past twenty years.
Opening the show is the 2008 Iowa Blues Challenge winner, the Avey Brothers,
from Davenport. Showtime is 8 p.m.
Tickets are $20 in advance ($25 at the door). Advance tickets can be ordered
online at kuniradio.org or by calling 800-772-2440, ext. 0. Advance tickets
are also available at Bob's Guitars in Cedar Falls. All proceeds benefit
Iowa Public Radio.
What happens in Helena stays in Helena...
but... CIBS board members Deb Bodson and Lynette Webster wanted to share
this photo of their new friend they met while on their annual trek to the
Arkansas Blues & Heritage Fest (AKA King Biscuit Blues Fest) in Helena,
Arkansas. You just never know who you'll run into at "The Biscuit"! Make
plans now to join them next year!
Special Thanks CIBS wants to say thanks for
the support and confidence we received in the form of contributions this
month from some very special people. Cash contributions were received from
Bill and Bibiana Wheeler. We truly appreciate it and thank you again for
Helpin’ Us Keep the Blues Alive.
CIBS would like to extend special thanks also to CIBS members Bosco Baedaro
and Jude Braune and Roger and Kathy Morrison for renewing again as
contributing friends. CIBS truly appreciates your support and your constant
faith in CIBS and Keepin’ the Blues Alive.
CIBS sends more big thanks to Corporate sponsor Classic Hats for Men. We
appreciate their support of the Blues in Central Iowa. Judy is open
Saturdays only from 9-5 but that’s plenty of time to pick out a great
looking Blues hat or any other style you may be interested in. Stop by and
say hi and thank her for Helpin’ Keep the Blues Alive.
Another big thanks goes out to Asphalt Maintenance & Construction Company
for again renewing their Corporate Sponsorship. We truly appreciate their
continued support and faith in CIBS. Be sure to call them at 515-223-8111
for your asphalt needs. Steve George heads this company so as you are out
listening to the Blues and see him on a Blues stage with the Bob Pace Band
or at a jam site, tell him Thanks for Helpin' us Keep the Blues Alive!
More special thanks to Bill & Bibiana Wheeler for renewing their corporate
membership for Hiland Park Hardware. Stop by the store at 3613-6th Avenue
and say thanks to Bill and Bibiana for their continued support of CIBS and
helping us to Keep the Blues Alive. Bill is our contact for the Sweet Corn
Days that we have helped sponsor for the past 9 years in Highland Park.
CIBS would like to send another big thanks to CIBS members Brenda Leimberer
and Jeff Baker for renewing their memberships for 2 years. We truly
appreciate your support and faith in CIBS. Thanks for Helpin' us Keep the
Blues Alive.
CIBS also sends another special corporate thanks to “Freight Train” Frank
and Jeanette Strong for renewing their membership again this year as
corporate sponsors. Jeanette will be offering interested CIBS members one
FREE Blues piano lesson at the Southside Music Studio located at 1048 Davis
Avenue in Des Moines. The phone number is 515-285-7254 or email her at
strongjnet@juno.net and get your lesson set up. Big Thanks to the Strongs
for their continued faith and support of the Blues as well as CIBS.
General Membership Meeting Agenda Be sure to
keep up on the happenings of your Blues Society. Everyone should try to make
at least one meeting per year—if nothing else, to just to put faces on
names. The meeting will start 7 PM at Blues on Grand on November 10. Items
on the agenda will include info on upcoming Blues shows, Blues Challenge,
Festival updates and much more. We’ll save you seat—see you then.
Deepest Sympathy CIBS would like to extend
our very deepest sympathies to Mark Soldat on the recent death of his mother
and to Duane Smith on the recent death of his father. Please keep your
thoughts and prayers with Mark and Duane and their families during these
difficult times.
CIBS would like to extend our very deepest sympathies to board member Marty
Enslow and all of the Enslow family on the recent death of CIBS member Jan
Enslow, Marty’s brother. Jan was a frequent volunteer at our events as part
of the set up crew. Please keep your thoughts and prayers with Marty and his
family during this difficult time.
Quick recovery wishes CIBS wants to wish
CIBS member Chuck Ligouri quick recovery on his recent surgery. Hope to see
you out Bluesin’ real soon.
Bidding Farewell! CIBS want to bid a very
heartfelt farewell to long time member Roberta Randall as she leaves Des
Moines to start anew in Austin, Texas. She is relocating to spend time with
her daughter who lives in Austin. Roberta has been an active volunteer for
years and as of recent, was on our Living History Blues Fest sponsorship
committee. Best of Luck to you... we’ll miss ya!
2008 International Songwriting Competition
deadline is December 1st...
Each year ISC is privileged to assemble an outstanding judging panel, and
the 2008 competition is no exception. Tom Waits, Darryl McDaniels (Run D.M.C.),
Ray Davies (The Kinks), Loretta Lynn, and Jerry Lee Lewis, among others,
have all signed on as ISC judges; the panel consists of highly respected
recording artists and some of the most influential executives in the music
industry. See below for a complete list of judges.
New this year is a Music Video category, and ISC has included the following
prestigious industry executives as judges: Amy Doyle (Sr. VP of Music and
Talent at MTV) and Rick Krim (Executive VP of Talent and Programming for
VH1).
ISC accepts original songs from musicians, artists, groups, and songwriters
at every level from amateur to professional. Go to
www.songwritingcompetition.com for more info or to enter songs online.
Attention All Bands CIBS is updating our
band directory and would like to list your band and contact information. We
receive lots of requests for bands for gigs and want to provide a current
listing all of Blues bands in the state. Please send your information---
Band Name, phone number and/or email to Marty Enslow at
radiomardi420@yahoo.com
SAVE THE DATE! Be sure to save
February 14, 2009 on your calendar for
our annual Winter Blues Fest at the Hotel Fort Des Moines. Bring your
sweetie and stay all night—what a way to spend Valentine’s Day! Room rates
for this event are $99 standard, $119 suite and you can call NOW to make
reservations. Tell them you are coming for the Blues Fest—See ya there!
Guitar Raffle As you may remember from
Cole’s Corner in the April BluesCrier, Terry threw a quick thank-you
out to one of our newest members, Dan Payne, purveyor of Doobie Dawg’s House
of Stuff, for graciously providing CIBS a brand new, shiny Minarik Lotus
Studio Xtreme guitar to be raffled for the benefit of the Society. If you’re
not familiar with these cool guitars, go to
www.minarikguitars.com, or better yet, stop by Blues On Grand to see it
yourself.
Jeff has been getting autographs from the traveling acts passing thru Blues
on Grand. We are currently selling raffle tickets at 1- for-$5.00 or
5-for-$20. Tickets are available at Blues on Grand, from any Board member or
at any CIBS event. The raffle drawing will be held at the Blues Fest in
February 14, 2009 at the Hotel Fort Des Moines.
Living History Blues Fest 2009 Please Save these
dates... The Living History Blues Fest for 2009 will be
September 5 and 6, 2009 at Living History Farms.
We are actively seeking sponsors at many levels for the 2009 Living History
Blues Fest.
Download a copy of the sponsorship package here >>
If you or someone you know are interested in sponsorship please contact one
of the following: Steve
Vasquez, Sponsorship Committee Suzanne
Cantrell, Sponsorship Committee Jeff
Wagner, CIBS Fundraising & Finance Chair Terry Cole,
CIBS President
2009 Botanical Blues Each show will be
presented under the dome of the Botanical Center in Des Moines on Sunday
afternoons from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. in January and February, 2009.
January 4, 2009
January 11, 2009
January 18, 2009
January 25, 2009
February 1, 2009
February 8, 2009
February 23, 2009
Calling all Writers/Reviewers
Help Promote CIBS!
For our Society to continue to grow and thrive, we need others to
know who we are, what we’re about and what we’re doing.
Business owners – do you have a good spot we can hang posters
or fliers for our events? If you’re not already, consider becoming a
CIBS Corporate Sponsor. Your name will be listed on every Crier for
our members to see and you will be supporting the music you love.
Members – where are some places you frequent that you feel
are candidates for posters, fliers, table tents, etc. for upcoming
events? Try to recruit a friend to the Society. We need to grow to
flourish!
PLEASE send your ideas to Serena James at blueslivon@aol.com or
contact her at 515.282.1172.
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Matt Woods
Brad McCloud & John Zantow of Case of the Blues Band
Mojo Jono
Dewey Cantrell and Jodi Bodley
Hot Tamale Duo
Thunderbird Kingsley
February 15, 2009
Fat Twosday (duo)
Lady Blue Duo featuring Tina Hausse-Findley
We are still looking for writers to review the many CDs we receive
from the record companies. We would also love to have your review on any
good Blues books you come across. Call Lori at 515-288-8691 for your chance
to see your name in print in your Blues Crier.
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