Author: Jen
2014 International Blues Challenge
Sep 23, 2013
Make plans now to join us in Memphis, January 21 through the 25th, for the 30th International Blues Challenge! Best of luck to our Iowa competitors CHAD ELLIOTT & BONITA CROWE (solo/duo) and the ROCK ISLAND ROLLERS (band).
Read MoreBest Self-Produced CD Competition
Sep 23, 2013
Calling all Blues Bands! Since 2005, The Blues Foundation has celebrated unsigned blues artists through a competition called the “Best Self-Produced CD” of the year… DEADLINE OCTOBER 15, 2013!
Read MoreR.I.P. Big Mike Edwards
Aug 14, 2013
We received the sad news that, Iowa Blues Hall of Fame Member, “Big Mike” Edwards, 63, died on August 13, 2013. Our hearts go out to all Big Mike’s loved ones. A memorial concert will be held to honor Big Mike’s life on August 24, 2013 from 1 pm to 5 pm at the Simon Estes Amphitheater in downtown Des Moines…
Read More2013 Mississippi Valley Blues Fest
Jul 22, 2013
Photos from the 2013 Mississippi Valley Blues...
Read More21st Bowlful of Blues – Aug 31
Jul 17, 2013
Mark your calendars, Saturday, August 31st beginning at noon at the Maytag Park in Newton Iowa we...
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