Author: Jen

The 2012 Iowa Blues Challenge features head to head competition culminating in a three band Final Round to be held Saturday, May 26, 2012 at the Downtown Marriott at 700 Grand Avenue in Des Moines. Make your hotel reservations...

Don’t procrastinate. Don’t delay. Play for fun or play to win. (Or BOTH!) No matter, your band is exposed to a lot of people. Get going!! Entry form on this site under “Events and Programs” at Top of Page...

Congratulations to The Candymakers from the Quad Cities and Bryce Janey from Marion, the Iowa Blues Societies band and solo/duo representatives, respectively, in the 2012 International Blues Challenge. Each advanced to the...

Rooms are sold out at the Downtown Des Moines Marriott but the Hotel Fort Des Moines is ready to take your reservation. Fest goers can call 800-532-1466 or 515-243-1161. Rates are $89 for double/single room and $109 for a suite....

Now that you know what terrific bands we have for the BluesFest, here are the exact performance times: 5 to 7 PM: Things will kick off with a pre-fest party in the Marriott Lobby with Rob Lumbard, Iowa Singer and Songwriter....

CIBS is again proud to sponsor some of the wonderful entertainment at “I’ll Make Me A World in Iowa”. Hal Reed will be doing Blues Workshops throughout the day on Friday, January, 2012. Click on the link for full...