Monthly Archives: July 2011

Jam Cruise 10

Posted on July 29, 2011 by

I am no stranger to music festivals. I love everything about them. From the insane lineups to the amazing display of art and activities, there is something for everyone. One festival that I am not very familiar with but am … Continue reading →

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Avoid rush hour traffic! Listen to live music instead

Posted on July 28, 2011 by

The Des Moines Downtown Community Alliance has put together yet another awesome series of live music events in our metro city.  Beginning September 1st , join us with your friends and co-workers to kick off of the “TrafficJam, Avoid The … Continue reading →

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The Nadas New Album Release

Posted on July 27, 2011 by

The Nadas are definitely a household name in the great state of Iowa and beyond. These hometown heroes provide tunes for many of the biggest events in the DSM and surrounding areas. They just returned from a mini tour in … Continue reading →

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515 Alive – Urban and Electronic Music Fest

Posted on July 26, 2011 by

If you live in the 515, you are probably already aware of 515 Alive. However, there may be a few DSMVibe peeps that still live under a rock. And that’s ok! What’s not ok is to miss 515 Alive now … Continue reading →

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Max & Roxi get jazzed on opening night

Posted on July 23, 2011 by

Max Wellman and Roxi Copland kicked off a 5 night stand last night at the Temple Theater with a full house of their biggest fans. If you’ve never been to the Temple Theater, you’re missing out. It’s an intimate little … Continue reading →

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iClips to broadcast sets from All Good Music Festival this weekend

Posted on July 22, 2011 by

Who says you can’t enjoy live music from the air conditioned comfort of your own house? With another brutally hot weekend on the horizon, here’s yet another reason to stay home…iClips.net will be streaming 24 sets from this weekend’s festival … Continue reading →

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Max and Roxi – Live at the Temple Theatre

Posted on July 20, 2011 by

Don’t miss local jazz/pop musicians Max Wellman and Roxi Copland as they team up for a series of 5 shows July 22-23 and July 29-31 at the The Temple Theatre in Des Moines. The duo will be performing together backed … Continue reading →

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A Chat with Rich Vogel from Galactic

Posted on July 17, 2011 by

I was quite excited to get to see one of my favorite bands, Galactic, play at 80/35 this year. I was even more excited when I found out that I would get to interview them at the Meet ‘n Greet … Continue reading →

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The Heavy Pets – Vaudeville Mews 7.24

Posted on July 14, 2011 by

It is not unusual for me to be one of the last to know about a killer band. However, once I hear something that gets me on the first listen, I am usually a fan for life (or at least … Continue reading →

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Little Feat at Hoyt Sherman Place – 7/14

Posted on July 13, 2011 by

Don’t forget to check out the rock/blues/funk legends Little Feat  tomorrow night at Hoyt Sherman. The band hit it big in the 1970′s with hits like “Dixie Chicken”, “Willin”, and “Fat Man in the Bathtub” and has kept the groove rolling … Continue reading →

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