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MAY 2024

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Central Iowa Blues Society Finds a New Home at Mainframe Studios!

Des Moines, Iowa – The Central Iowa Blues Society (CIBS) is excited to announce that they have secured a lease agreement with Mainframe Studios in Des Moines, Iowa. This new space will serve as the society’s headquarters and house the prestigious Iowa Blues Hall of Fame.

Located at 900 Keosauqua Way, Mainframe Studios includes several other music-centered non-profits. Their mission to provide affordable workspaces to advance equity and opportunities in the arts was key in opening the door for the Society.

The Iowa Blues Hall of Fame, originally housed at the legendary Blues on Grand, will now have a dedicated space for public viewing. This move will allow the society to further its mission to recognize, honor, and celebrate the rich heritage of blues music in Iowa.

“We are thrilled to have found a new home at Mainframe Studios,” said Scott Allen, President of the Central Iowa Blues Society. “This space will allow us to better serve our members and continue our work in preserving and promoting the blues in Iowa.”

The Central Iowa Blues Society would like to thank Mainframe Studios for their support and partnership in this exciting new chapter for the organization.

For more information about the Central Iowa Blues Society and the Iowa Blues Hall of Fame, please visit www.cibs.org

 

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SpringFest 2024

SpringFest 2024

2PM – Sunday, May 26 @ The Cellar Winery
2183 320th St, Madrid, IA 50156

FREE! Family Friendly! FUN! Come celebrate great music in a perfect setting at the Cellar Winery, Memorial Day Weekend. Admission is FREE! All ages are welcome. Lawn chairs and blankets are encouraged. Food trucks will be on-site but you’re welcome to bring your own picnic! *NO OUTSIDE ALCOHOL ALLOWED

2-3:30 CEDAR COUNTY COBRAS

4-5:30 KEVIN BURT & BIG MEDICINE

6-7:30 SHANNON CURFMAN

 

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Mike Morgan & the Crawl

Mike Morgan & the Crawl

6PM – Friday, June 14 @ The Cellar Winery
2183 320th St, Madrid, IA 50156

Central Iowa Blues Society is sponsoring this FREE concert at the beautiful shaded lawn at the Cellar Winery! All ages are welcome. Lawn chairs and blankets are encouraged. *NO OUTSIDE ALCOHOL ALLOWED

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Doug Deming at xBk

Doug Deming & the Jewel Tones
with The Matt Woods Band

6PM – Sunday, July 14 @ xBk Live
1159 24th St, Des Moines, IA

Get your tickets now for this swinging double-bill show! TICKETS

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 MATT WOODS BAND – The Matt Woods Band is a Des Moines based band specializing in old school urban electric blues. The band’s hard-hitting rhythms and powerful guitar lines evoke a sound right out of the early Chess Records catalog. Featuring Matt Woods on guitar and vocals, Dwight Dario on drums and Patrick Recob on bass, this band boats some of the finest roots musicians in the Midwest. The Matt Woods Band has the ability to turn any situation into an old-fashioned blues party! Whether playing an old favorite or cranking out a clever original tune, The Matt Woods Band can deliver!

 

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CIBS Membership Meetings

CIBS Membership Meetings

7:00 PM on Second Mondays @ Confluence Brewing
1285 Thomas Beck Rd, Des Moines, IA 50315

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!

June 10 • The Blue 2 (CIBS Board Nominations)
July 8 • TBA
August 12 • TBA (CIBS Board Election)
September 9 • TBA
October 14 • TBA
November 11 • TBA
December 9 • TBA

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Public Library Blues Series

WDM Public Library – 4000 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines

• Saturday, July 13th – Blues With Storytelling, Ronley King
  1pm-2pm FREE
• Saturday, August 10th – Blues With Storytelling, Rob Lumbard and Matt Woods
  1pm-2pm FREE

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Blues with a Healing

Blues With A Healing from the VA Central Iowa Health Care System Des Moines – ONLINE EVENTS. You can watch live on our Facebook page HERE

• Saturday, June 15th Rob Lumbard 2pm-3pm

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MORE UPCOMING SHOWS

Bryan Farland keeps us all in the live music loop with his
“The List – Live Music in DSM Area”
weekly posts and emails. Thank you Bryan!

Sending all the best to our dear friend Bryan
to keep on healing from a recent health scare!