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SEPTEMBER 2025

 

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Central Iowa Blues Society and The Cellar Winery present another very special FREE SHOW with DOUG DEMING & THE JEWEL TONES on Saturday, September 20th from 5-8PM at The Cellar Winery!

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

All ages outdoor show. We have a limited number of tables and chairs, so we encourage you to bring your own chairs and blankets. You may bring your own food, all alcoholic drinks must be purchased from our tasting room. Absolutely NO outside alcohol is allowed to be brought onto our property, per State of Iowa Law. We have wine, local craft and domestic beer, mixed drinks, pop and water. We will have Murphy’s Fresh Made Tenderloins available for purchase.

In case of inclement weather, the show will be held indoors. Dogs are allowed as long as they are leashed, well mannered and their owners clean up after them.

 

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2025 Iowa Blues Challenge

SUNDAY – October 5 2025 @ 1PM

Join us for the 2025 Iowa Blues Challenge at Lefty’s Live Music in Des Moines, IA.
NO COVER – FREE EVENT!!! The performance schedule is as follows:

1:00- 1:20 – SOLO/DUO
Berdo & Jones

1:35-1:55 – BAND
The Chuggaluggers Band

2:10-2:30 – SOLO/DUO
Weary Ramblers

2:45-3:05 – BAND
The Other Brothers

3:05- 3:45 – INTERMISSION

3:45- 4:05 – SOLO/DUO
The Crawling Kingsnake

4:20-4:40 – BAND
Izzy Starchild and the Psychedelic Rose

4:55-5:15 – SOLO/DUO
Vorvick & James

5:30- 5:50 – BAND
HomeBrewed

Participating acts will be vying for a prize package that includes cash, opportunities for paid gigs (including but not limited to the Winter Blues Fest) and travel expense stipend for the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tennessee, presented by The Blues Foundation. The Central Iowa Blues Society is an Affiliate of the Blues Foundation, which produces the annual International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tennessee.

 

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CIBS Membership Meetings

CIBS Membership Meetings

7PM 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!

 

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Public Library’s Crossroads Series

• September 27th (2pm-3pm) Tom Buckmiller – History Of The Blues ***
• October 11th (2pm-3pm) Matt Woods *
• October 26th (2pm-3pm) Matt Woods – Delta Guitar **
• November 1st (2pm-3pm) Bob Pace – Student Harmonica ***
• November 16th (2pm-3pm) Malcolm Wells – Student Harmonica Giveaway With Lesson **

Library location
* West Des Moines Public Library – 4000 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA
** Des Moines Public Library – Central – 1000 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA
*** Des Moines Public Library – Forest Ave. – 1326 Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA

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

 

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BluesME Fundraiser

BluesME Fundraiser! Wed, November 5th
(5-7PM) @ Middlebrook Mercantile

Live Music, Silent Auction, and Guest Bartender slinging “Special” Blues Themed Cocktails

 

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Blues With A Healing

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

• October 4th 2pm-3pm Rob Lumbard (Facebook live only)

Other private performances are scheduled at the VA and Kavanaugh House Hospice

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

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More Iowa Blues Fests…

 

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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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