Category Archives: Festivals

10 Years of Camp Euforia

Posted on March 21, 2013 by

by LDePhill  I love music festivals. The vibe, the sweat, the music, the people… I love it all. Just last year I discovered a festival that takes place in Iowa, but this is a deeply established festival. In fact, Camp … Continue reading →

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The East Village welcomes Little BIG Fest – Saturday 11/17

Posted on November 16, 2012 by

Don’t forget, this Saturday, Nov. 17, get down to the East Village for the 7th annual Little Big Fest, a showcase of roots, jam, blues, bluegrass, folk and alt-country. Tickets are on sale NOW ($15, or $20 at the door) through through Tikly (https://tikly.co/GreaterDesMoinesMusicCoalition/LittleBIGFest. This … Continue reading →

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Camp Euforia Photo Album

Posted on July 16, 2012 by

Photos by Adrienne Gross Check out our facebook page for more photos.

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80/35 Has Arrived

Posted on July 5, 2012 by

by LDePhill Hey Des Moines peeps! It’s finally 80/35 time!!! Yes, I am using an excessive amount of exclamation points because I am really excited. I love music festivals, and I love them even more when they are in my … Continue reading →

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Summer Camp Photo Album

Posted on June 18, 2012 by

by LDePhill Usually I can rely on the photographic mastery of Casey at summer music fests, but I didn’t have her with me at Summer Camp. Luckily my friend Bob was able to take some really kick ass photos of … Continue reading →

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A Salty Saturday at Summer Camp

Posted on May 29, 2012 by

by LDePhill My second day at Summer Camp started out by meeting up with some great friends and checking out ALO. This is just an all out fun band. The music is a little on the bubblegum pop side, but … Continue reading →

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Summer Camp Day One

Posted on May 26, 2012 by

by LDePhill Well, I survived the first day of adult Summer Camp. I am no spring chicken, so to say that I survived the first day and feel pretty good is better than I thought. Although, I did have to … Continue reading →

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Shows to check out at the Iowa State Fair for FREE!

Posted on May 22, 2012 by

By T. Hays The Iowa State Fair has announced several Grandstand shows over the last couple months, and if you like country or 80′s rock…you are probably thrilled with the lineup. I’m not a big fan of either, so I … Continue reading →

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Summer Camp Mix Tape

Posted on May 11, 2012 by

by LDePhill I can’t believe I am only two weeks away from heading to Summer Camp. For me, summer officially begins with the first music festival or outdoor show. This will be my first year at Summer Camp, and I … Continue reading →

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Get Unplugged In Ankeny

Posted on April 29, 2012 by

by LDePhill One of my favorite ways to enjoy live music is outside. Obviously I am not the only one based upon the crowds that come out to Simon Estes for various shows throughout the summer. Outdoor shows have started … Continue reading →

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