Monthly Archives: June 2011

80/35 Mixtape Pt. II

Posted on June 30, 2011 by

Here are a few other bands I can’t wait to see at 80/35 this weekend. Happy listening!  

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Keep the 80/35 vibe going at Nitefall on the River

Posted on June 29, 2011 by

There is TONS of great live music going on around our fine city in the next week, and I’m not even talking about 80/35 (though it will be epic). This also happens to be a busy week for the Nitefall … Continue reading →

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Starting my 80/35 Mixtape

Posted on June 26, 2011 by

I can hardly believe that we are just a week away from the 80/35 Music Festival in downtown Des Moines. If you are at all on the fence about attending, let me tell you that you will be sorry if … Continue reading →

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Fashionable and Functional

Posted on June 24, 2011 by

Summer festival season is in full swing. One of the things that was always a struggle for me when preparing for a summer music festival was the packing. It is true that I am a hippie chick, but I am … Continue reading →

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Don’t forget about the DSM Arts Festival this weekend…lots of great local music

Posted on June 22, 2011 by

Don’t forget about the Des Moines Arts Festival this weekend (June 24-26). On top of lots of great art, the fest will also have live music throughout the 3 days featuring local favorites like The Envy Corps, River Monks, Rebel … Continue reading →

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Bikes, Booze and Local Bands

Posted on June 16, 2011 by

Oh my gosh, I just heard about the coolest event. Ankeny Unplugged this week combines three of my favorite things: bikes, booze and some killer local bands. Saturday night is BIKEIOWA night. It would be cool enough if just a … Continue reading →

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Rebel Creek

Posted on June 15, 2011 by

One of the best parts about DSMVibe is getting to know local musicians that I didn’t know much about before and finding out that they kick ass. Before I met with Rebel Creek I didn’t know much about them. I … Continue reading →

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Warren Haynes Band – 6/12 Show Review

Posted on June 13, 2011 by

After a cloudy and rainy day, Sunday night turned out to be pretty nice, and we even caught a bit of sunshine around showtime. Warren and Co. went on around 8:30 and proceeded to rock the rest of the evening. … Continue reading →

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Check out Ryan Montbleau Band – Tonight at Vaudeville Mews

Posted on June 9, 2011 by

Lots of good tunes around Des Moines tonight, but in case Iron & Wine (People’s) or Big Head Todd with Toots and the Maytals (now at Val Air due to rain) aren’t your style, head down to Vaudeville Mews for … Continue reading →

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Ankeny Unplugged

Posted on June 2, 2011 by

Have you heard about Ankeny Unplugged yet? It starts this Saturday, and I promise you won’t want to miss it. The month of June boasts a stacked lineup of Iowa favorites, but that’s not even the half of it. This … Continue reading →

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