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
- Rob Lumbard
Iowa Guitarist, Singer-Songwriter - Bryce Janey
2011 Iowa Solo Duo Blues Challenge Winner - Lil’ Slim Blues Band
2011 Blues Society of Omaha Blues Challenge Band Winner - The Candymakers
2011 Iowa Blues Challenge Band Winner - Connie Hawkins & the BluesWreckers
2011 Kansas City Blues Society Blues Challenge Finalist - Javier & the Innocent Sons
Greater Twin Cities Blues Music Society Blues Challenge Band Winner - Bob Pace Band
Iowa Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame - The Blue Band
Iowa Blues Hall of Fame and Iowa Rock & Roll Hall of Fame - Eddie Turner & Trouble Twins
2011 Blues Blast Music Awards Nominee - Lil’ Ed & the Blues Imperials
2009 Blues Music Award Winner – Band of the Year
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.
