Tag Archives: Rebel Creek

Little BIG Fest – Photos and recap

Posted on November 20, 2011 by

In case you missed it, Friday night was the DMMC’s 6th Annual Little Big Fest at Hotel Fort Des Moines. 8 bands, 2 stages, and lots of hippie dancing would sum it up quite nicely. The night featured everything from … Continue reading →

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Preview of Little BIG Fest with Steve Pellow from Omega Dog

Posted on November 17, 2011 by

Don’t forget, this Friday, Nov. 18, get your ass to Hotel Fort Des Moines for the 6th annual Little Big Fest, a showcase of roots, jam, blues, bluegrass, folk and alt-country. Tickets are on sale NOW through Midwestix (click the logo on the right of … Continue reading →

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Check out the 2011 Crossroads Music Showcase – Thursday 11/10

Posted on November 8, 2011 by

The Crossroads Entertainment Conference and Showcase is coming up this Thursday and Friday  11/10-11/11, but did you know there is also a music showcase as part of the conference? This year, the showcase features 7 bands from the Midwest playing … Continue reading →

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One Night, Six Bands | The Gas Lamp Pumpkin Bash

Posted on October 25, 2011 by

I often get asked by people if there is any good live music over the weekend in Des Moines, and there is always someone playing that I can direct music lovers to. Well, this weekend is no different. Actually, it … Continue reading →

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Little BIG Fest | Tickets on Sale Today

Posted on October 11, 2011 by

If you have followed any of my past posts you already know that I am a fan of jam and folk music. Tyler “Ramblin’ Man” Hays is very much into the blues, but he also appreciates jam bands and folk … Continue reading →

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Shades at Vaudeville Mews 9.17.11

Posted on September 16, 2011 by

I’ve got your plans for Saturday night! Central Iowa band Shades are having a show at Vaudeville Mews to release their new album Cities Like Circuits. The show starts at 5pm with other locals Modern Day Satire and Rebel Creek … 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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And the award goes to…

Posted on July 6, 2011 by

I put together some awards to wrap up my sentiments of the 80/35 shows this past weekend: Break Out Performance: Rebel Creek These guys are so stupid good it blows my mind. I still can hardly believe they are so … Continue reading →

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80/35 Day 2

Posted on July 4, 2011 by

Day two of 80/35 was just as crazy rad as the first. The threat of rain may have caused some people to wait it out a bit. Or they were really hungover from the Girl Talk party the night before. … 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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