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MARCH 2025

 

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Win a Pair of Tickets!

Enter to win a pair of tickets to see Jazz singer-songwriter Madeleine Peyroux and Blues singer Bettye LaVette one night only at Hoyt Sherman Place on Sunday, March 23rd! Simply reply to this message saying ENTER ME and a winner will be randomly selected this Friday! We will notify you at the email address you entered from!

 

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CIBS Upcoming Events!

Mike Morgan & the Crawl

7:00PM @ Lefty’s Live Music – 2307 University Ave, DM

Doors at 6PM / Show at 7PM – $20 – Dallas-based, Mike Morgan and The Crawl’s fiery stage shows draw rave reviews from critics and leave fans open-mouthed in amazement. A healthy dose of hard driving Texas blues, a touch of Southern soul, and a splash of old-fashioned roots rock. – www.mikemorganandthecrawl.com

GET TICKETS HERE

 

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2025 Iowa Blues Hall of Fame Induction Celebration

5:00pm @ The River Center – 340 SW 3rd St, Des Moines, IA

The Iowa Blues Hall of Fame is proud to announce the induction of four exceptional musicians: vocalist and guitarist Eddie Bowles (posthumous), bassist and vocalist John Resch, drummer and vocalist Turk E. Krause, and guitarist, singer, and bandleader Scott Long. These talented individuals have all made significant contributions to the rich heritage of blues music in Iowa and beyond.

GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS HERE

For VIP tickets please contact one of the IBHOF Co-chairs listed below.
Bryan Church – 515-577-7749
Terry Cole – 515-971-6664

 

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2025 SpringFest

2:00 PM @ The Cellar Winery – 2183 320th St, Madrid, IA

SAVE-THE-DATE! 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

 

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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!

April 14 • Scott Eggleston
May 12 • TBA
Jun 9 • TBA
Jul 14 • TBA
Aug 11 • TBA
Sept 8 • TBA
Oct 13 • TBA
Nov 10 • TBA
Dec 8 • TBA

 

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Public Library’s Crossroads Series

• March 22nd (2pm-3pm) Bob Pace – Student Harmonica **
• April 26th (2pm-3pm) Scott Eggleston ***
• May 17th (2pm-3pm)  Tina Haase-Findlay & Rob Lumbard *
• July 12th (2pm-3pm) Bob Pace – Student Harmonica *
• July 19th (2pm-3pm) Tina Haase-Findlay & Rob Lumbard ***
• September 27th (2pm-3pm) Tom Buckmiller – History Of The Blues ***
• October 11th (2pm-3pm) Matt Woods *
• November 1st (2pm-3pm) Bob Pace – Student Harmonica ***

Library location
* West Des Moines Public Library – 4000 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50265
** DesMoines Public Library – North Side – 3516 5th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
*** Des Moines Public Library – Forest Ave. – 1326 Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314

The Crossroads: A Journey with the Blues Series
is sponsored by Central Iowa Blues Society

 

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Blues With A Healing – VA Central Iowa Health Care System

The following Blues with a Healing performances can be viewed online on CIBS Facebook page as it is happening!

• March 15th (2pm-3pm) Bob Pace fb live
• April 5th (2pm-3pm) Heath Alan fb live
• May 3rd (2pm-3pm) Rob Lumbard fb live
• June 14th (2pm-3pm) Scott Eggleston fb live

The Blues With A Healing performances
are sponsored by Central Iowa Blues Society

 

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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!

 

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