By Jen on October 12, 2011
10 acts on 6 different stages! This multi-band event will culminate with an After Hours Jam in the Des Moines Ballroom in the Downtown Marriott.
Line Up
Tickets $15
Advance ticket sales ENDED at 5PM on January 27, 2012. All tickets that were purchased online are “WILL-CALL” at the venue. That means–you will not receive a hard copy of your ticket but will be added to the will-call list. The “WILL-CALL” desk will be located on the 2nd Floor of the Marriott and you may check in any time after 5PM the day of the Fest–January 28, 2012. Please bring your receipt and/or be prepared to show a photo ID.
Lodging
Bring your friends and stay all night…Room rates for this event are just $105. To make reservations call 1-800-514-4681 or book them online by following the link below. Tell them you are coming for the Blues Fest—See ya there!
Sponsors
The Winter Blues Fest is sponsored by The Central Iowa Blues Society, Budweiser, Summit Brewing Co., 95KGGO/98.3 WOW, Cityview, and Downtown Marriott.
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By Georgia on October 1, 2011
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 he was ranked thirtieth in Rolling Stone magazine’s list of the “100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time”? His song “Stone Crazy” was ranked seventy-eighth in list of the 100 Greatest Guitar Songs of All Time also of Rolling Stone. Impressive! This show
promises to be memorable.
7 Flags Event center is located at 2100 NW 100th St. Clive, IA.VIP Packages are available. Please call the 7 Flags Event Center box office at (515) 276-7003 for more info and to purchase. Doors at 7:00pm. Tickets $35 and $50 in advance (plus taxes and fees). Reserved Seated Show. Available at GreatTicketsNow.com and Event Center Box Office. w/ special guests Mint Band and Matt Woods and the Thunderbolts
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By Jen on October 1, 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 the link at www.BluesFestivalGuide.com
Deepest Sympathies
CIBS would like to extend our very deepest sympathies to CIBS members, Ray Hall on the recent death of his father, Misty and Scott Cochran on the recent death of her mother and Jeff Mohr on the recent death of his father. Please keep your thoughts and prayers with Ray, Misty and Scott and Jeff and their families during this difficult time.
Big Thanks
CIBS would like to send big thanks to CIBS members Alice Bryant, Dean Hundley, Mark Soldat & Jeanne Anderson and Sally & Bill Humphries for renewing this month for 2 years. We truly appreciate your support and faith in CIBS. Thanks for Helpin’ us Keep 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.
CIBS wants to say big 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 the Mississippi Valley Blues Society and from Kristi Bennett . We truly appreciate your continued support of CIBS and thank you again for Helpin’ Us Keep the Blues Alive
Looking 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. This award complements the International Blues Challenge-the live music component of IBC Weekend. * Entries for the Best Self-Produced CD are permitted by affiliated blues societies only.
- Each affiliate is permitted one entry only.
- The CD entered does not have to be performed by the band entered in the 2012 International Blues Challenge.
- The eligibility period is the same as for the Blues Music Awards-the CD must have been released during November 1, 2010 – October 31, 2011 time frame.
- Interested bands should submit 4 copies of a CD that fits all the criteria to CIBS by October 15, 2011.
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By Jen on September 1, 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 Zoo just off SW 9th . If you want to follow us out, we will meet in the Blank Zoo parking lot at 2:45 pm.
Bring a hot dish, salad or desert and your choice of beverage. Please RSVP to Georgia at georgiahelmick@aol.com for directions or call her (515-240-7860) or any board member listed on page 2 of the newsletter. And if you forget to RSVP, no biggie!! Just come on over. (Please get directions because GPS doesn’t always work.)
We’ve had a great time the last 8 years-please join us! Next year’s 10th annual picnic will be around the same date-let us know if you would like to be the hostess.
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By Georgia on August 29, 2011
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.
Bryce Janey received $250 cash plus $300 travel expenses to Memphis as our state representative at the International Blues Challenge to be held January 31-February 4, 2012. Bryce was one of six acts from across Iowa to participate in this event.
Bryce Janey began his career in his hometown of Marion, IA at the age of 3 in a Blues-Rock trio called The Janeys. With his mother on drums and his father on guitar, The Janeys played regionally and nationally from Chicago to Los Angeles. They have shared the stage with over 75 national acts, including Buddy Guy, Delbert McClinton, Blues Traveler, Johnny Winter and Koko Taylor.
The 2011 Iowa Blues Challenge has been proudly sponsored by Central Iowa Blues Society, Mississippi Valley Blues Society, Lizard Creek Blues Society, Budweiser, Summit Brewing Co., Citadel Broadcasting/94.9KGGO & 98.3WOW and Cityview.
Posted in CIBS News, Iowa Blues Challenge
By Georgia on August 16, 2011
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!
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