Author: Jen

Dennis Fowble This piece is on the South Skunk Blues society website (click on Dennis Fowble under Full Story). Dennis was also a longtime CIBS member and forever Blues Fan. His passion for Keepin’ the Blues Alive was felt...

Sincerest condolences go out Carol Wagner and Jeff Wagner on the recent death of her daughter, Betty Frantz. Please keep Carol, Jeff and their families in your thoughts and prayers as they go through this most difficult...

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...