Author: Jen

Congratulations to CIBS member Ray Hall as he begins his new life as Retired…May your time be filled with many great Blues times!!!

Ernie Peniston, 2003 Iowa Blues Hall of Fame Inductee, has made the decision to retire from his singing career. He has been in the music business for 40 years or better and has made lots of friends and fans along his journey. He...

CIBS would like to extend our very deepest sympathies to CIBS member, Ray Hall on the recent death of his brother Russ. Please keep your thoughts and prayers with Ray and his family during this difficult time.

CIBS would like to give big corporate thanks to Parks Area Foundation for again renewing as a corporate sponsor. Parks Area Foundation is very actively involved with the Hiland Park area. We truly appreciate your continued...

CIBS would like to give big thanks to Deb Bodson and Ken Morse for renewing their memberships again this year as contributing friends. We appreciate your support and faith in CIBS in Keepin’ The Blues Alive.

Blues Women!!!! On Sunday, August 29, 2010, this is where all Blues women will want to be! Cyndi Webster-Miller will be hosting the 8th annual Blues Women Picnic this year at her lovely home at 1218-Park Avenue, Des Moines, IA...

We have won the People’s Choice Independent Music Award for best blues CD 2010. We literally could not have done this without our fans support. It means a lot to us that you took the time to go to the website and vote for...

Sunday, August 8, 2010 – Participation in 5-mile bicycle ride starting and ending at Principal Park – a commemorative event t-shirt for the first 500 participants who register – play catch on the field before...