Monthly Archives: May 2011

Truth & Salvage Co. – 5/29 Show Review

Posted on May 31, 2011 by

I went and checked out Alt/Country/Jam band Truth & Salvage Co. on Sunday night at Vaudeville Mews and was pleasantly surprised (with the band….not so much the small crowd). The 6 piece band was a bit cramped on the small … Continue reading →

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Bonne Finken CD Review and FREE GIVEAWAY

Posted on May 30, 2011 by

I was absolutely unable to listen to anything but Bonne Finken’s new CD, Expectation Fall, this weekend. After meeting with her late last week she was kind enough to sneak me a copy of her new EP before it officially … Continue reading →

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BONNE FINKEN CD Release Party June 2, 2011 at People’s Court

Posted on May 25, 2011 by

Bonne Finken has been a busy gal. Her album ‘ExpectationFall’  will be available June 7th 2011, and we’re beyond stoked to listen to the finished results. The DSMvibe crew along with the many fans will be at the ‘ExpectationFall’ CD … Continue reading →

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Dwollapalooza, Zaarly, what the heck?

Posted on May 24, 2011 by

Don’t let the title of this post scare you; these are real things. Many of you in Des Moines are probably already aware of Zaarly and probably have even heard about Dwollapalooza. For those of you that have not, check … Continue reading →

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Truth & Salvage Co. at Vaudeville Mews this weekend – 5/29

Posted on May 23, 2011 by

Looking for something to do with your extra day off this weekend? Head over to Vaudeville Mews on Sunday night 5/29 for your chance to see Truth & Salvage Co unleash their rock/country/jam band fusion. They’ll be hitting the festival … Continue reading →

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Music line-up announcement for Des Moines Arts Festival

Posted on May 19, 2011 by

The Des Moines Arts Festival (June 24-26) has announced the music schedule for the weekend. The fest will have 3 music stages located at various points within the grounds. Looks like a great line-up for an already great festival.  For … Continue reading →

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More 80/35 info to blow yo mind

Posted on May 17, 2011 by

After much speculation and intense anticipation, our homies from the DMMC have announced more acts for 80/35. of Montreal Okkervil River Handsome Furs Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe Local bands: Wolves in the Attic, Land of Blood and Sunshine, Uniphonics And … Continue reading →

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The blues shines on at the Gas Lamp

Posted on May 15, 2011 by

I finally made my way to the Gas Lamp (at the former location of Blues on Grand) this past weekend and must say I was pleasantly surprised. The layout of the new bar/music venue is the same as the former … Continue reading →

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Urbandale City Limits Recap in Photos

Posted on May 15, 2011 by

It may have been a chilly and drizzly day, but that didn’t stop a wildly talented group of DSM musicians from throwing down a foot stomping good time. Here is a recap of the Urbandale City Limits in pictures.

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Warren Haynes Band coming to Simon Estes Amphitheatre June 12th

Posted on May 14, 2011 by

Fresh off his recently released solo album, Warren Haynes brings his new band to town for a Sunday night show at Simon Estes Amphitheatre on June 12th. Haynes has put his other bands on hold for the summer (Govt Mule … Continue reading →

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