January 29, 2011 at the Downtown Marriott in Des Moines. Bring your friends and stay all night…Room rates for this event are just $99. To make reservations call 1-800-514-4681 or book them online by following this link. Tell them you are coming for the Blues Fest—See ya there! 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. Sponsors are The Central Iowa Blues Society, Budweiser, 95KGGO/98.3 WOW, Cityview, Dahl’s Foods and Downtown Marriott.
TICKETS – $15 are now available only at the door. Tickets previously purchased will be at “will-call” (2nd floor) at the event. Doors open at 6PM.
- 5-7PM
Bad Luck City
2006 Iowa Blues Societies Blues Challenge Solo/Duo Winner
Marriott Lobby - 7-10PM
The Most Handsome Duo in the World
2010 Iowa Blues Societies Blues Challenge Solo/Duo Winner
Rock River Lounge - 7:15-10PM
The Steady Rollin’ Blues Band
2010 Iowa Blues Societies Blues Challenge Band Winner - 7:30-10:15PM
Curtis Marlatt & The Kicks
2010 Greater Twin Cities Blues Music Society Blues Challenge Band Winner - 7:45-10:30PM
Kilborn Alley Blues Band
2011 Blues Music Awards Nominee for Band of the Year - 9-12PM
Scott Holt Band
Former Guitarist for Buddy Guy for 10 Years - 10:30-1AM
Alvin Jett & The Phat noiZ
2006 International Blues Challenge Band Finalist - 10:45-1:15AM
Mary Bridget Davies Band
2010 Kansas City Blues Society Blues Challenge Band Winner - 11-1:30AM
Bob Pace Band featuring Steve E George
2010 Iowa Blues Societies Blues Challenge Band Finalist - 12:30-1:30AM
Trouble No More
2010 Iowa Blues Societies Blues Challenge Band Finalist - 1:30-???
After Hours Jam
