JULY 2022

 


SUNDAY – JUL 17, 2022 @ 6:00PM
Doug Deming & The Jewel Tones / The Bel Airs
Noce, 1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA

A SWINGIN DOUBLE BILL SHOW! Doors at 5PM / Show at 6PM – $25 (CIBS Members receive a $5 rebate a the door when checking in at the venue.)

DOUG DEMING & THE JEWEL TONES – Doug Deming is an American blues and roots guitarist/vocalist, born and raised in the Detroit area, currently residing on the Gulf coast of Florida. Doug is the 2013 recipient of the Blues Blast Music Awards’ Sean Costello Rising Star Award. Drawing influence from greats like T-Bone Walker, Charlie Christian and Robert Jr. Lockwood, Doug’s traditional taste and style are evident in his original music, with three recordings of primarily original tunes to his credit. Throughout his 20+ year career Doug has enjoyed touring and recording with many top blues artists, including Kim Wilson, Gary Primich, Lazy Lester, Alberta Adams, AC Reed and Johnny “Yard Dog” Jones to name a few; as well as with his own band featuring various artists such as Greg “Fingers” Taylor, Terry Hanck, Steve Guyger and Dennis Gruenling. Doug Deming & the Jewel Tones play traditional blues, West Coast and Texas swing, and early 50s roots rock. This is real deal rocking’ rhythm & blues! www.dougdeming.com

THE BEL AIRS – Fronted by brothers Dick and Dave Pruitt on bass and electric guitars, with Michael Cherry on drums, The Bel Airs play a danceable mix with an authentic but eclectic bluesy-country-soul-and-rock-n-roll sound influenced by the likes of Wilson Picket, Slim Harpo, Howlin’ Wolf and Johnny Cash. Performing together for more than 20 years, the Pruitt brothers’ harmony vocal style sets them apart in the contemporary music scene–leading one reviewer to refer to them as the “Everly Brothers of Blues”. David’s “big guitar” and Dick’s howling vocals over soulful, right-on rhythm playing make this trio a powerhouse. www.belairs.com


FRIDAY – JUL 22, 2022 @ 5:30PM
Malcolm Wells & the Two-Timers
Riverview Park, 710 Corning Ave, Des Moines

Band sponsored by Central Iowa Blues Society!


Monday – Aug 8, 2022 @ 7:00pm
CIBS Membership Meeting – Heath Alan Duo
Confluence Brewing, 1235 Thomas Beck Rd, Des Moines, IA

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 music after the meeting!


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For the latest listings of local live music offerings in the Des Moines area follow “The List” HERE. If you’d like to be included in the emailed version, send an email to Bryan Farland at farlandbr@mchsi.com and ask to be added.


2022 Iowa Blues Challenge

SUNDAY – SEP 18 2022 @ 4:00PM
2022 Iowa Blues Challenge
Lefty’s Live Music, 2307 University Ave, DM

The Central Iowa Blues Society is seeking acts for the 2022 Iowa Blues Challenge. This competition will decide who will represent Iowa in the 2023 International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN where up to 250 acts from around the world converge on Beale Street to perform before music industry pros searching for new talent, with the chance to win prizes, notable gigs, and make career-changing contacts!

Get all the info HERE ->



 

2022’s “In The Market For Blues!”

Mark your calendars for Saturday, August 6th, for what promises to be one smokin’ great time in downtown Omaha.

Advance Tickets – $20 General Admission to all venues or $75 VIP: https://omahasbluesfest22.eventbrite.com
Purchase your ticket by June 3rd to be entered into a drawing for 2 free Joe Bonamassa tickets on Aug. 5 at The Orpheum. ($145.00 value!) Tickets will be $30 Day of Show

14 Hours / 35+ Acts / Indoor and Outdoor Stages
Saturday / Aug. 6, 2022 – Old Market / Downtown / The Capitol District in Omaha, Nebraska


2022 Blues Blast Music Awards

Congratulations to ALL the Blues Blast Music Award Nominees but especially to Scot Sutherland, Malcolm Wells & the Two-Timers, Buckmiller Schwager Duo, and Catfish Keith! Check it out and vote for your favorites HERE!



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About CIBS

Keeping the Blues Alive through
Celebration,
Preservation
& Education!

The Central Iowa Blues Society was incorporated as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization in 1992 by 200 blues lovers. Our mission is to keep the blues alive through celebration, preservation, and education. We endeavor to increase awareness of and appreciation for blues music by providing a network of association for blues enthusiasts. We recognize and honor our Iowa blues heritage through the Iowa Blues Hall of Fame program. We celebrate blues performance by promoting numerous concerts throughout the year including the Winter Blues Fest and the Iowa Blues Challenge. We strive to educate and ensure the future of the blues through Blues in the Schools.

Central Iowa Blues Society received The Blues Foundation’s Keeping the Blues Alive Award in 2016. Each year, The Blues Foundation presents the Keeping the Blues Alive (KBA) Awards to individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to the Blues around the world.


Become a member
today at cibs.org!

CIBS Crew

PRESIDENT
Scott Allen

ADMINISTRATOR
Suzanne Cantrell

PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE
& MERCHANDISE
Scott Kirstein

MEMBERSHIP & TALENT
Philip Snyder

EDUCATION
Steve Vasquez

PRODUCTION
Diane Hoffman

DIRECTOR
Scott Benton

MEDIA
Jen Taylor

IOWA BLUES CHALLENGE
Julie Spong

IOWA BLUES
HALL OF FAME

Terry Cole / Bryan Church

PARLIMENTARIAN
Jeff Duskin

Mailing Address

Central Iowa Blues Society
Post Office Box 13016
Des Moines, IA 50310-0016

NEWSLETTER

The Blues Crier is a
periodic e-newsletter.
Please send submissions
to news@cibs.org

ADVERTISING info HERE

BLUES ANGELS

Beth Bloom

Contributing Friends
  • Stephen & Cathy Balderson
  • Lanny Battani
  • Arlen Bloom
  • Deb Bodson
  • Lucy Brown
  • Ted & Holley Bzdega
  • Dewey & Suzanne Cantrell
  • Dirk & Carol Cavanaugh
  • Ron Cooper & Connie Molison
  • Dr. Timothy & Sheila Drevyanko
  • Jeff Duskin
  • Marty Enslow & Sarah Cartwright
  • Jonann Molloy-Earp
  • Bryan & Pat Farland
  • Steve Flood
  • Dave Grieve
  • Laure Guisinger
  • Georgia Helmick & Bob Pace
  • Ron Jarboe
  • Gary Jensen
  • Mark & Deb Kean
  • Ronley King
  • Scott & Susan Kirstein
  • Gerri Lyon
  • James Merritt & Lynne Ramsey-Merritt
  • Gary Mishler
  • Roger & Kathy Morrison
  • Ken Morse
  • Robert Mulgrew
  • Greg & Sheila Robinson
  • Philip Snyder
  • Roy & Ann Snyder
  • Dan & Jill Stevenson
  • Jenipher & Scot Sutherland
  • Phil & Martha Thien
  • Paul & Cindy Valin
  • John Washburn
  • Bill & Linda Weidmaier
  • Carlotta Wilde
  • Matt, Rachel & Rodney Woods
Welcome New Members

Philip Snyder
Matt, Rachel & Rodney Woods
Scott & Susan Kirstein
Brenda Leimberer
Lucy Brown
Laure Guisinger
for renewing as
Contributing Friends

Welcome New Members

Carol Bakkie
Jane Welch
Greg Lewis & Julie Kay-Lewis – 3 years
John Sprole
Donna Bever – 3 years
Sheila & Roger Hudson – 3 years
Patrick Mienke
Kevin & Monica Coons
Cameron Steinbach & Brenda Salter
Thomas & Katie Geraty

Renewing Members

Julie Warren
Cindy Grill Kirkpatrick
Quinn Fairchild – 3 years
Tony & Ginnie Padden – 3 years
Jeff Klunenberg
Steven Henry – 3 years
John Luna
Craig Long
LeMoine Fergesen
Jo Littleton
Roxanna & Todd Mason
Mike Cooling & Vicky McClelland – 3 years
Carol & Jim Polito
Brad & Dawn McCloud
Gene & Holly Peterson – 3 years
Diane Steggerda
Sandra Simmons
Rodney Hopkins – 3 years
John Byler
Jeffery Davis – 3 years
Royce Canada & Julie Owen

Iowa Blues Radio

BLUES BEFORE SUNRISE
hosted by Steve Cushing
SUNDAYS 12AM-5 AM

BLUE AVENUE
hosted by Bob Dorr
SUNDAYS 5-6:30PM

CRAWFISH CIRCUIT
hosted by Bob DeForest
SATURDAYS 10-11PM


THE 5:01 BLUES
hosted by Ron Sorenson
WEEKDAYS 5-5:15PM

T-BONE’S HOUSE ROCKIN’ BLUES
PARTY
& THE GROOVE ZONE
hosted by Don Erickson
TUESDAYS 7-10PM


DADDY’S DOGHOUSE
hosted by Mike Ketcham
TUESDAYS @ 7PM &
SUNDAYS @ NOON


CONFESSING THE BLUES
hosted by Cleve Baker
SUNDAYS 8-10AM

THE ROADHOUSE
in Memory of Andre Mosqueda
SUNDAYS 10AM-NOON


DA FRIDAY BLUES
hosted by John Heim
FRIDAYS 6-10PM

BACKSTAGE BLUES
hosted by John Heim
FRIDAYS 10-11PM

BEALE STREET CARAVAN
hosted by Pat Mitchell
SATURDAYS 1-2 AM

DA BLUES
hosted by Bob DeForest
SATURDAYS 6-10PM

CRAWFISH CIRCUIT
hosted by Bob DeForest
SATURDAYS 10-11PM

MIDNIGHT BLUES CD
FRI & SAT NIGHTS

SUPPORT PROVIDED BY


CENTRAL IOWA BLUES SOCIETY IS A GRATEFUL RECIPIENT
OF A POLK COUNTY BETTERMENT GRANT AWARDED
BY THE POLK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

OPERATIONAL SUPPORT PROVIDED IN
PART BY BRAVO GREATER DES MOINES


SUPPORT PROVIDED BY THE IOWA ARTS COUNCIL,
A DIVISION OF THE IOWA DEPT OF CULTURAL
AFFAIRS THROUGH THE FEDERAL CARES ACT