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....
Read MoreSince 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...
Read MoreCIBS 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...
Read MoreARE YOU READY TO TAKE THE CHALLENGE? We are now seeking applicants for the 2010 Iowa Blues Challenge Solo/Duo competition. A one round competition will be held in Des Moines, Iowa on Sunday, September 12, 2010 at Blues on Grand....
Read MoreBand Contest Another fabulous night of live Blues this year at the Iowa Blues Challenge Finals! Congratulations to The Steady Rollin’ Blues Band, winners of the 2010 Iowa Blues Challenge held May 22nd at the Downtown Marriott in...
Read MoreCongratulations to CIBS member Ray Hall as he begins his new life as Retired…May your time be filled with many great Blues times!!!
Read MoreErnie 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...
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