CIBS Blues Crier :: MAY 2019

UPCOMING CENTRAL IOWA BLUES SOCIETY EVENTS

SUNDAY – MAY 26, 2019 @ 12:00PM
Jasper Winery, Des Moines, IA
SpringFest #3

FREE! Family Friendly! FUN! Come celebrate great music in a perfect setting at Jasper Winery, Memorial Weekend. Admission is FREE! All ages are welcome. Bring blankets or lawn chairs. Wine from Jasper Winery, Beer from Madhouse Brewing, and BBQ and MORE from food vendors will be available to purchase. (Please, DO NOT bring your own alcohol, it is against Iowa State Law. All alcohol must be purchased from the winery.)

2:00-3:00PM
Matt Woods Band
3:30-5:00PM
Dustin Arbuckle & The Damnations
5:30-7:00PM
Heather Newman Band
7:30-9:00PM
Reverend Raven & Westside Andy
with the Chain Smokin’ Altar Boys

Presented by Central Iowa Blues Society,
Fat Tuesday Productions, and Jasper Winery

 

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SATURDAY – JUN 1, 2019 @ 8:00PM
Lefty’s Live Music, 2307 University Ave, DM
Lisa Mann Trio – AND – Avey Grouws Band

Doors at 7PM / Show at 8PM – $15 (CIBS Members get $5 rebate at the door)

LISA MANN (Portland OR): Originally from West Virginia, Mann’s vocals effortlessly straddle the line between the honey sweet warmth of the south, and the force-of-nature sound Mann has cultivated by mastering everything from hard rock to rhythm and blues. Her clever blues balladry is complimented by her considerable prowess on bass guitar. Her bass grooves touch on the hallowed soil of soul greats James Jamerson and Bob Babbitt. 2015 & 2016 Blues Music Awards Winner, Instrumentalist–Bass • 2015 Blues Blast Award–Sean Costello Rising Star • Cascade Blues Association Hall of Fame ~ lisamannmusic.com

AVEY/GROUWS BAND (Eastern IA): Blues is storytelling, and Jeni Grouws, co-leader of the Avey/Grouws Band, will sing a story into life! Blue Monday Monthly called Grouws “a rising star!” Declared the Iowa Blues Challenge Winners in 2017, the Avey/Grouws Band made it to the Semi Finals in the International Blues Challenge in Memphis in 2018. ~ aveygrouwsband.com

 

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SUNDAY – JUN 9, 2019 @ 6:00PM
Lefty’s Live Music, 2307 University Ave, DM
Anthony Gomes

Doors at 5PM / Show at 6PM – $20 (CIBS Members get $5 rebate at the door)

Anthony Gomes, #1 Billboard Blues Artist, is a triple threat force as a guitarist, vocalist and songwriter. This, along with his high-energy shows and dynamic stage presence, make him one of the top draws on the Rock/Blues circuit today.

Download a FREE Compilation Album with songs throughout Anthony’s career featuring his newly released single, “Come Down” www.freegomesalbum.com

“A very talented guitarist… and where did that voice come from?” – B.B. King

 

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MONDAY – JUN 10, 2019 @ 7:00PM
Confluence Brewing, 1235 Thomas Beck Rd, DM, IA
CIBS Membership Meeting
featuring James Biehn

CIBS members that attend the membership meeting are eligible to win door prizes at the end of the meeting… prizes such as tickets to a Blues show, CDs, DVDs, Books, etc. Enjoy some live blues after the meeting from James Biehn!

 

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SUNDAY – JUN 16, 2019 @ 4:30PM
Des Moines Social Club, 900 Mulberry, DM
2019 Iowa Blues Challenge – FINALS

Doors at 4PM / Show at 4:30PM – $15 Advance/$20 Door

(4:30 – 4:55) Solo/Duo
Cedar County Cobras
(5:05 – 5:30) Band
The Brothers Ruckus
(5:40 – 6:05) Solo/Duo
Freight Train Frank
(6:15 – 6:40) Band
Matt Panek & The Electric Koolaid Trio
(6:50 – 7:15) Solo/Duo
Generation of Blues
(7:25 – 7:50) Band
Avey/Grouws Band
(8:00 – 8:25) Solo/Duo
BillyLee Janey
(8:35 – 9:00) Band
Tom Buckmiller & The Tone Tailors

MORE INFO about each of the participating acts HERE!

 

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Iowa Blues Hall of Fame

The 2019 Iowa Blues Hall of Fame induction ceremony was held on Sunday, April 7th at the River Center Eventorium. As always, it was a memorable evening in a beautiful new venue. A crowd of well over 200 people were in attendance as the class of 2019–Frank Strong, Greg Sutherland, Jeff Banks, Kevin Burt and Janey Hooper–were inducted. The newest members of the Hall of Fame gave thrilling performances culminating in a beautiful video featuring Janey Hooper.

As always a big thank you to the volunteers who helped and a special thank you to our sponsors Flying Mango, Frame Works, Fat Tuesday Productions, VividPix & Design and the River Center. And another special thanks goes to Steve Vasquez for baking all those fabulous pies!

Pictures of the newest members will be unveiled soon. Please visit the Iowa Blues Hall of Fame at it’s home in the Hawkeye Elks Lodge 160, 1401 Walker Street in Des Moines.

Mark your calendars now! The 2020 induction ceremony of the Iowa Blues Hall of Fame will be held on Sunday April 5th, 2020 at the River Center Eventorium.

~ Bryan Church
Iowa Blues Hall of Fame Chair

 

Click here for a mess of pictures
and video from the event!

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The Riverwalk Hub Music Series

The Riverwalk Hub presents live music from 5-7PM on Fridays! The Riverwalk Hub is located at 215 Water Street in downtown Des Moines — where Court Avenue meets the river.

Kevin Burt – June 14
Ducharme-Jones – June 21
Matt Woods – June 28
Soul Searchers – July 5
Heath Alan – July 12
Rob Lumbard – July 19
Ducharme-Jones – July 26
Kevin Burt – August 2
Heath Alan – August 9
Ryne Doughty – August 23
Rob Lumbard – September 6
Matt Woods Band – September 13
Heath Alan – September 20

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Farewell to Zimm’s Food & Spirits

Long-time CIBS Corporate Member Zimm’s Food & Spirits has been SOLD. We have appreciated all the years of support from Doug Zimmerman and his fine crew. We wish them all the best in the future. Their last day is May 30th… let’s all be sure to stop in and wish them well!

Zimm’s is located at 3124 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA

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Forest Avenue Blues Series

Saturdays, 2-3 PM at the Forest Avenue Library

June 8
Aaron Earl Short
Performance with Participation

July 27
Malcolm Wells
Student Harmonica giveaway with lessons

August 24
Scott Davis
Blues History with Videos