2016 Winter Blues Fest Schedule
“HALL OF FAME NIGHT” – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2016
| 5:30 pm | Admissions & Will Call open | 3rd floor |
| 6:00 – 7:00 | Private Buffet/Reception | Dubuque Room |
| 7:30 – 9:30 | IBHOF Class of 2015 Induction Ceremony | Des Moines Room |
| 10:00 – 1:00 | John Primer | Des Moines Room |
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2016
| 2nd floor | 4:00 pm | Admissions & Will Call open |
| Lobby | 4:00-5:00 5:30-6:30 |
Matt Woods |
| Rock River Lounge 2nd floor |
5:00-6:15 6:45-8:00 |
Rob Lumbard IBHOF Class of 2015 Inductee |
| Salon D 2nd floor |
6:00-7:00 7:30-8:30 |
The Soul Searchers |
| 9:00-10:00 10:30-11:30 |
Joyann Parker & Sweet Tea Minnesota Blues Challenge |
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| Salon E 2nd floor |
5:30-6:30 7:00-8:00 |
The Hector Anchondo Band Nebraska Blues Challenge |
| 8:30-9:30 10:00-11:00 |
Jason Vivone & the Billy Bats Kansas City Blues Challenge |
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| 11:30-12:30 | Scotty & the Wingtips | |
| 12:30-??? | After Hours Jam hosted by Scotty & the Wingtips |
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| Dubuque Room 3rd floor |
5:15-6:45 | Tina Haase-Findlay & Brandon Findlay Iowa Blues Challenge Solo/Duo |
| 7:15-8:15 8:45-9:45 |
The Butter Cow Blues Band | |
| 10:15-11:30 12:00-1:15 |
Candye Kane | |
| Des Moines Room 3rd floor |
5:30-7:00 | The Blue Band feat. Jeff Petersen IBHOF Class of 2015 Inductee |
| 7:30-8:45 9:15-10:30 |
Danielle Nicole Band | |
| 11:00-1:00 | The Chris O’Leary Band |
Tickets
- FRIDAY ONLY $20
- FRIDAY ONLY + BUFFET (CIBS members) $45
- SATURDAY ONLY $25
- FRIDAY & SATURDAY $40 (save $5)
- FRIDAY + BUFFET & SATURDAY (CIBS members) $65 (save $5)
- BUFFET ONLY (IBHOF members w/VIP pass) $25
Please note: Children 12 and under free if accompanied by a parent. Two-day tickets and Buffet tickets are only available for purchase in advance. Admission at the door is $20 Friday and $25 Saturday. Buffet ticket purchase is restricted to CIBS and IBHOF members and the invited guests of inductees and must be purchased by Friday, February 5, 2016. CIBS membership can also be purchased at the CIBS website. Advance ticket sales will end at 5 pm on Thursday, February 11, 2016. Advance tickets will be available for pickup at the Will Call table beginning at 5:30 pm on Friday (3rd floor in front of Des Moines room) or at 4 pm on Saturday (2nd floor near Salon D). Please bring a copy of your receipt, paper printout or digital copy on your phone, or be prepared to show a photo ID. If you are purchasing tickets as a gift, please list the name of the authorized recipient in the comments section when placing your order. Advance tickets are only refundable in the case of event cancellation.
Hotel Rooms
The block of rooms available at special WBF rates on Saturday at the Marriott has SOLD OUT!!
The Hyatt Place Downtown, 418 6th Avenue (one block east of the Marriott & accessible via the Skywalk) is offering us a block of rooms at $119 for Saturday night only. (515) 282-5555 Act soon, this block will likely sell out quickly too!!
UPDATE: as of Jan. 22, only 5 rooms remain available and any unused rooms will be returned on Jan. 29 so don’t delay!!
Thanks to the Sponsors
KCWI 23, Budweiser, Summit Brewing, Cityview, Downtown Des Moines Marriott,
VividPix & Design and the Central Iowa Blues Society
Press Credentials
Media outlets wishing to provide coverage of the Winter Blues Fest please contact CIBS Treasurer Jeff Duskin (jeeff@netzero.net) to obtain press credentials.
Promo Items
Download the printable poster by clicking the poster above. Click the image below to download the Facebook banner.
