A free series called “America’s Music: A Film History of Our Popular Music from Blues to Bluegrass to Broadway” will be offered this spring at the Franklin Avenue Library. With a focus on uniquely American musical traditions…
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CIBS supports the inaugural Bottoms Up Blues Bash on MARCH 2 at the Val Air Ballroom. Featuring The Bel Airs, Matt Woods and the Thunderbolts, and singer and songwriter Jean Marie Salem!
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January 26, 2013 at the Downtown Marriott in Des Moines. 10 acts on 6 different stages! This multi-band event will culminate with an After Hours Jam in the Des Moines Ballroom. Get tickets at the door! Get the lineup and details here…
Read MoreThe Friends of KHKE/KUNI are presenting their annual Blues Blowout on Feb. 9 at Waterloo’s Electric Park Ballroom. The show will feature Lil’ Ed and the Blues Imperials and Ana Popovic. The doors open at 7 pm and the...
Read MoreReminder to CIBS members: General Membership meeting coming up Monday, February 11, at Zimm’s on Ingersoll. Game time is 7pm. Come out and wish Lynette a happy birthday and thank her for many years of service on the Board....
Read MoreCongratulations to Des Moines’ own Scot Sutherland, nominated for the Blues Music Awards (BMA) in the Instrumentalist-Bass category. The awards event brings together Blues performers, industry representatives and fans from all...
Read MoreCIBS sponsors well-known local musician and Blues Educator Kevin ‘BF’ Burt at “I’ll Make Me a World in Iowa.” Kevin will be presenting workshops during Education Day on Jan. 25 between 9am and 2pm at Hy-Vee Hall. He...
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