TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE

Advance Tickets $45 Weekend Pass – or – $20/Friday and $30/Saturday
At the door admission goes up $5. CIBS Members receive $5 discount on Weekend Pass only.

Information

Admissions & Will Call – 1st Floor
(Open 5pm Friday and 4pm Saturday)
Volunteer Check-In – 2nd Floor
Merchandise – 3rd Floor

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Friday, Feb 9 – Schedule
Lobby Lounge 5:00-6:15
6:30-7:30		 Bryce Janey
Dubuque Room
3rd Floor
 7:00-8:30 Eric Jerardi
9:00-11:00 Anthony Gomes
Des Moines Room
3rd Floor
 7:30-9:00 Reverend Raven & the Chain Smokin’ Altar Boys
9:30-11:30  Jason Ricci
Saturday Afternoon Extras!

Guitar Workshop with Andy Cohen
Des Moines Room
3rd Floor 1-3PM
Andy Cohen is a virtuoso finger-style guitarist who has been described as “a walking, talking folk-blues-roots music encyclopedia.” Everyone is welcome! 

Musicians Swap Meet
Waterloo Room
3rd Floor 1-4PM
All are invited to bring music equipment for sale or swap. Guitars, amps, drums, pedals, etc… Hosted by Frank Strong
frank@frankstrong.net
Saturday, Feb 10 – Schedule
Lobby Lounge 4:00-5:30
6:00-7:00		 Kevin “BF” Burt
2018 International Blues Challenge Solo/Duo Winner!
7:30-9:00 Andy Cohen
Rock River Lounge
2nd floor
 5:30-6:30
7:00-8:00		 Aaron Earl Short
Salon D
2nd floor		 5:00-6:30 Rex Granite Band w/Sarah Benck
Nebraska Blues Challenge Winner
7:00-9:00 Heath Alan Band
9:30-11:30 Ken Valdez
Minnesota Blues Challenge Winner
Salon E
2nd floor		 5:30-7:00
7:30-8:30		 Taylor Smith Band
Kansas City Blues Challenge Winner
9:00-10:30
11:00-12:00		 Avey/Grouws Band
Iowa Blues Challenge Band Winner
Dubuque Room
3rd floor		 5:00-6:30 Malcolm Wells & the Two-Timers
7:00-9:00 Kilborn Alley Blues Band
9:30-10:30 Scotty & the Wingtips
10:30-??? OPEN JAM
Des Moines Room
3rd floor		 6:00-7:30 Amanda Fish Band
8:00-9:30 Grand Marquis
10:00-11:30 Steepwater Band
12:00-1:30 Josh Hoyer & Soul Colossal

 

Where: Marriott Hotel, 700 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA

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Lodging

MARRIOTT HOTEL

700 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA
Blues Fest Group Rate of $125 is available for a limited
number of rooms. Book online HERE or call 515-245-5500

RENAISSANCE DES MOINES SAVERY HOTEL

401 Locust St, Des Moines  IA  50309
Blues Fest Group Rate of $129 is available for a
limited number of rooms. Book online HERE

HYATT PLACE DES MOINES/DOWNTOWN

418 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
Blues Fest Group Rate of $139 is available for a
limited number of rooms. Book online HERE