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The Avey Brothers among top ten bands! Congratulations to 2009 Iowa Blues Challenge Band winners, The Avey Brothers, for making the finals of the 2010 International Blues Challenge held in Memphis, Tennessee January 21 – 23.
The Avey Brothers from the Quad Cities were chosen as one of the top ten of the 110 bands representing blues societies from around the world (that's 39 states, 12 countries and 5 continents!) Each band performed in two preliminary rounds on the historic Beale Street in Memphis, Thursday and Friday, with the best act from each venue advancing to the finals held Saturday night.
Also participating in the Solo/Duo portion of the International Blues Challenge were the Midnight Dogs from Des Moines. Consisting of Iowa Blues Hall of Fame member Steve E. George along with Bob Pace, they performed in Club 152, where the overall Solo/Duo winner, Matt Andersen of Canada also played.
2010 Iowa Blues Challenge Blues Bands,
are you ready for the Challenge? Applications are ready for bands for
the next all Iowa Blues Bands Challenge with the deadline being March 6,
2010.
The format this year will again depends on the number of bands involved. The date for the round in the Quad Cities will be April 11, 2010 at Rascals, in Moline, IL. The rounds in Des Moines will be April 8 at Zimm’s and April 15 at Blues on Grand. A third round in Des Moines will be added if necessary.
The Finals will be held May 22, 2010 at the Downtown Marriott.
Helping us sponsor this event this is are Mississippi Valley Blues Society, Lizard Creek Blues Society, Budweiser, KGGO, Junior’s Motel, Rieman Music, Zimm’s Food & Spirits and Blues on Grand. DOWNLOAD APP HERE>>
Corporate Thanks! Special thanks goes to Doll Distributing (Budweiser), KGGO and 98.3 WOW for their corporate sponsorship of the Central Iowa Blues Society. We are starting our 11th year together with Bud and 98.3 and we hope for many, many more as we all strive to keep the Blues Alive. Their continued support makes CIBS events better every year… This is our seventh year with the KGGO folks, Del Alexander and Andre' Mosqueda and we hope to make it the best year yet for the Blues here in Central IA. A big thanks to Kelle Swanson and Lia Marsh at Budweiser, Del at KGGO and Andre' on the Roadhouse for all their hard work at keeping CIBS’ name in the limelight. Thanks again! More special thanks to Bill Wheeler for renewing the corporate membership for Hiland Park Hardware. Stop by the store at 3613-6th Avenue and say thanks to Bill for his continued support of CIBS and helping us to Keep the Blues Alive. Bill is our contact for the Sweet Corn Days that we have helped sponsor for the past 10 years in Highland Park.
More Thanks! CIBS would like to give big thanks to Chris Miner, Ron Cooper and Connie Molison for renewing their memberships again this year as a contributing friend. More thanks to Deb and Mark Kean and Bob and Karla Shackelford for upgrading their membership to contributing friends this year. We appreciate your support and faith in CIBS in Keepin’ The Blues Alive.
Congratulations!
Congratulations are in order for Iowa Blues Hall of Famer/CIBS member
Bob Dorr and his lovely bride Carolyn, as they start out on the road of
marriage bliss after 22 years of courtship It all happened at Rockin' in
the Blue Year show 12-31-09 shortly after midnight and many were on hand
to witness the event. All the best to you both in the coming years.
Deepest Sympathy CIBS would like to extend our very deepest sympathies to Iowa Blues Hall of Famer/CIBS member, Dartanyan Brown on the recent death of his father, Ellsworth Brown. Please keep your thoughts and prayers with Dartanyan and his family during this difficult time.
Flying Mango Presents
Seth Walker Sunday, February 21at Flying Mango Tickets on sale now at www.iowatix.com or available for purchase at Flying Mango payable with cash or check.
"A
different point of blue" - an apt description for an artist whose songs,
driving delivery and infectious down-home style resonates with the emotions,
beauty, power and simplicity that plays such an integral role in the appeal
of traditional Roots, Blues and Americana music.
Creative Loafing wrote, Seth Walker is a splendid mix of roots styles: blues, soul and Americana, featuring deep-fried guitar licks, churchy organ and crisp horns, mostly delivered over spot-on shuffles.
Westword declared, Seth Walker serves Southern roots guit-pickin and blues songcraft with ease and grace. Echoing a variety of artists, from Jimmy Reed to Ray Charles, he slips expertly from loose-jointed shuffles to organ-inflected feel-good fare and a whole lot more. An old soul with new fingers, Walker cooks from start to finish.
South Skunk Blues Society Show
Lil' Ed & the Blues Imperials w/Mojo Machine at the Elks Lodge, 720 3rd Ave. Grinnell, IA on Saturday, February 27, 2010 - 7pm - Midnight
Ron Cooper's 50th Birthday - Advance tickets $10/$15 at the door
Tickets are available at the Elks Lodge and at The Music Shop 831 Broad St. Grinnell, IA. For more info call 641-236-8916 or go to www.southskunkblues.org. All ages welcome -minors will receive a wristband.
2010 Blues Music Award Nominations
Memphis, TN. The Blues Foundation will present the Blues Music Awards at the Cook Convention Center in Memphis, TN on May 6, 2010. Performers, industry representatives and fans from around the globe will have the chance to celebrate the best in Blues recording and performance from 2009.
Among those heading the list of honorees for the 31st Blues Music Awards Joe Louis Walker who garnered five nominations, including Album of the Year, Contemporary Blues Album of the Year, and Song of the Year for "I'm Tide" from his recent release Between a Rock and the Blues. Rick Estrin, Tommy Castro, Louisiana Red and Duke Robillard, each received four nominations. (Full nominees list below)
"Many nominators noted that narrowing each category to five was an especially difficult task this year, but I think the nominees are very reflective of the past year's releases. In this holiday season, I like to think of this as a present blues fans can open immediately," Jay Sieleman, The Blues Foundation's Executive Director said. "I would hope Blues fans will add the nominated releases and tickets to their shopping lists!"
Almost every nominee will be in attendance and perform so it's safe to say it will be one of the best shows of the year; where else do you get the chance to see a lineup including the best of the best in blues all in one evening? The 30th Blues Music Awards were widely hailed as the best ever so order now to get the best seats for the show. Members get seating preference and are the only fans who vote to decide which nominees will actually take home the Blues Music Award.
The Blues Music Awards are universally recognized as the highest honor given to Blues artists. The presenting sponsor will once again be The Gibson Foundation. 2010 BMA sponsors include ArtsMemphis, BMI, Casey Family Programs, Eagle Rock Entertainment, FedEx, Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise, Memphis Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Sierra Nevada Brewing Company, and the Tennessee Arts Commission.
Botanical Blues Series in January and February of 2010. This is the fourth season of great live blues in a truly unique fun venue. They have the biggest “green” room in the music biz!
Each Sunday from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m., please plan to join them for a smoke-free, family friendly, wheelchair accessible music performance space under the dome at the Botanical Center.
The Botanical Center is located at 909 Robert D. Ray Drive in the East Village of beautiful Downtown Des Moines. As usual, parking is free.
The admission is $4.00 for adults with discounts for seniors and children under age12. Admission is free for members of the Botanical Center. Food and beverages are available for purchase from Rich Glenn and his staff at the Riverwalk café.
2010 Schedule:
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Jan. 31 Dewey Cantrell and Jodi Bodley
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Feb. 7 Bella Soul featuring Tina Hasse-Findley
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Feb. 14 Steve George and Bob Pace
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Feb. 21 Thunderbird Kingsley
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Feb. 28 Alan Smith and Cindy Grill
CIBS welcomes Delbert McClinton Delbert is coming back on March 5, 2010 to the Val Air Ballroom in West Des Moines. Showtime is 8 PM with opening act Matt Woods & The Thunderbolts. Call Lynette now for your reservations (515-225-6638). Tickets will be $35 and on sale January 22, 2010 thru CIBS, Val Air and Ticket Master. Hurry----This one will sell out fast.
Living History Blues Fest 2009 Photos... MORE HERE>>
Check out Blues Blast's story & photos on the Living History Blues Fest
Digital Edition of the 2009 Blues Festival Guide magazine!
Calling all Writers/Reviewers We are still looking for writers to review the many CDs we receive from the record companies. We would also love to have your review on any good Blues books you come across. Call Lori at 515-288-8691 for your chance to see your name in print in your Blues Crier.
Help Promote CIBS!
For our Society to continue to grow and thrive, we need others to know who we are, what we’re about and what we’re doing.
Business owners – do you have a good spot we can hang posters or fliers for our events? If you’re not already, consider becoming a CIBS Corporate Sponsor. Your name will be listed on every Crier for our members to see and you will be supporting the music you love.
Members – where are some places you frequent that you feel are candidates for posters, fliers, table tents, etc. for upcoming events? Try to recruit a friend to the Society. We need to grow to flourish!
PLEASE send your ideas to Serena James at blueslivon@aol.com or contact her at 515.282.1172.
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