Monthly Archives: August 2011

Guitar virtuosos Tommy Emmanuel & Joe Robinson at Hoyt Sherman September 8th

Posted on August 30, 2011 by

Australian guitar god Tommy Emmanuel comes to town to play a show at Hoyt Sherman Place on 9/8, with special guest Joe Robinson. Emmanuel has long been regarded as one of the best acoustic guitar players on the planet, but … Continue reading →

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No Fashion Victims Here — Response to Elle.com Article

Posted on August 30, 2011 by

Update (8/31/11): The original article has been taken down from Elle.com. If you are interested in reading it, KCCI has posted it on their website.  I will digress from writing about music for one post because I think it is … Continue reading →

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Iowa Blues Challenge – 8/28 at Zimm’s

Posted on August 25, 2011 by

The Central Iowa Blues Society proudly presents the 2011 Iowa Blues Solo/Duo contest, happening this Sunday 8/28 starting at 4:00PM at Zimm’s Food & Spirits (3124 Ingersoll, Des Moines). This years competition features 7 different acts, performing 20 minute sets. … Continue reading →

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Vote for On Pitch’s SXSW panel idea: Behind the Scenes of a Music Festival

Posted on August 24, 2011 by

Jill Haverkamp and Hillary Brown continue to make an outstanding name for themselves by their work on the music scene in Des Moines. Once again they have submitted a panel idea for SXSW. Check out the blog post below from … Continue reading →

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George Harrison Documentary – Directed by Martin Scorsese

Posted on August 23, 2011 by

I am a huge fan of the Beatles which is nothing original. What is a bit different, though, is that George is by far my favorite of the Fab Four. I have always loved his songs the best and thought … Continue reading →

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Maximum Ames Music Festival

Posted on August 23, 2011 by

The local music scene just keeps getting better and better. Ames will be hosting a four day music extravaganza in September called Maximum Ames which will showcase some of the best local musicians. This crazy event will be held over … Continue reading →

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LotDog Music Festival – This Saturday

Posted on August 22, 2011 by

The jam scene in Des Moines has always been a bit under the radar as there hasn’t been a huge fan base in these parts. However, I have noticed a bit of a shift lately with my fellow DSMers. There … Continue reading →

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Little BIG Fest set for 11/18 – Band submissions accepted through 9/14

Posted on August 17, 2011 by

The DMMC’s 6th annual Little BIG Fest will be held on Friday, 11/18 at Hotel Fort Des Moines. The fest will feature two stages of the best local and regional jam, blues, bluegrass and folk bands.  The line-up for the … Continue reading →

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Kansas to replace Skynyrd at IA State Fair show with Doobie Brothers

Posted on August 11, 2011 by

Unfortunately, Lynyrd Skynyrd has cancelled their appearance at this year’s Iowa State Fair Grandstand due to complications from lead singer Johnny Van Zant’s recent surgery. Kansas will be stepping in to take their place. Previously purchased tickets will still be … Continue reading →

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KANROCKSAS!

Posted on August 11, 2011 by

Here are our pictures from last weekends KANROCKSAS Music Festival! We had a blast. Images are by Casey Austen (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Austen-Photography/310544166474)

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