Author: Jen

Congratulations go out to Jeff Burch and CIBS member Gretchen VanderEcken as they begin their life together as husband and wife this month. May you both have many, many Happy Blues years together…and Happy Birthday to the...

CIBS would like to give big corporate thanks to The Muddy Waters, a new Blues Club in Bettendorf, IA for their corporate membership. Kristi Bennett and Hal Reed are at the helm and Keeping the Blues Alive! Stop in at 1708 State...

Electro Glide Records is sponsoring a blues competition for an opportunity to get a contract with Electro Glide Records. All submissions must contain original music and will be reviewed by a panel of industry professionals. Four...

Happy Anniversary to Newsletter editor Lori Long and her hubby of 4 years, Mark Long. Many many more to ya!!

Congratulations to Matt Woods and The Thunderbolts who recently opened up for Pat Benatar and REO Speedwagon on the grandstand stage at the IA State Fair. They had a great night, good crowd response and a very cool interview on...

CIBS expresses our deepest sympathies to the family, friends and fans of IA Blues Hall of Famer Richie Hayward, who passed away on August 12 this year. Richie was inducted last year in the Hall of Fame during our benefit event....

Since 2005, The Blues Foundation has celebrated up and coming artists by bestowing an award for the “Best Self-Produced CD” of the year. Acts can be bands, solo acts, duo acts, trios, full choirs or any other...

CIBS would like to give big thanks to Dana, Meta, Sierra and Aurora Gowin for renewing their membership again this year as contributing friends. We appreciate your support and faith in CIBS in Keepin’ The Blues Alive. CIBS would...