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Congratulations to The Avey Brothers, winners of the 2009 Iowa Blues Challenge held May 16th at the Hotel Fort Des Moines. This Quad-Cities band received $500 cash plus $1,200 travel expenses to Memphis as our local representative at the International Blues Challenge in January 2010. The Avey Brothers also receive 8 hours of studio time from Junior’s Motel as well as several paid gigs including the Mississippi Valley Blues Fest, Simply The Blues Fest and more. Matt Woods & the Thunderbolts placed second, earning them $400 cash. The Blues Explosion placed third, earning them $300 cash. Rounding out the competition was Trouble No More, earning $200 cash.

The Iowa Blues Challenge features one of the finest prize packages, for a contest of this kind, in the country. Prizes are awarded to the top bands, including---cash, travel expenses, recording time, as well as spots in the 2009 Mississippi Valley Blues Festival in Davenport, IA, 2010 Simply The Blues Fest in Ft. Madison, IA and the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tennessee in 2010.

The 2009 Iowa Blues Challenge is proudly sponsored by Central Iowa Blues Society, Mississippi Valley Blues Society, Lizard Creek Blues Society, Budweiser, Citadel Broadcasting/94.9KGGO & 98.3WOW, Junior’s Motel and Rieman Music.

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This year’s Winter Blues Fest has a little bit of everything to satisfy the soul; be it, incredible blues harmonica, fabulous guitar, Delta and Hill Country Mississippi Style Blues or howlin’-at the-moon blues!

Case of the Blues
2008 IA Blues Challenge solo/duo winner
Chequers Lounge - 7:00pm
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Bill Lupkin & the Workers
Grand Ballroom - 7:30pm
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Moreland & Arbuckle
Wedgwood Room - 7:45pm
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Avey Brothers
2008 Iowa Blues Challenge band winner
State Ballroom - 8:00pm
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King King
2008 KC Blues Challenge Winner
Independence Hall - 8:30pm
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Brothers Curtis
2008 Greater Twin Cities solo/duo winner
Chequers Lounge - 9:45pm
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Jason Ricci & New Blood
Grand Ballroom - 10:30pm
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Matt Woods & the Thunderbolts
2007 Iowa Blues Challenge Winner
Wedgewood Room - 10:45pm
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Joe Moss Band
State Ballroom - 11:00pm
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Trouble No More
Independence Hall - 12:00am
After Hours Jam - 1:00am

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It may be cold outside, but the Hotel Fort Des Moines Ballrooms & Chequers Lounge will have temperatures rising on Valentine’s Day Saturday, February 14th when the Central Iowa Blues Society welcomes 10 acts on 5 different stages. This multi-band event will culminate with an After Hours Jam in the Independence Hall in the Hotel Fort Des Moines.

Wristbands for the event are only $12.00 in advance and will give you admission to all of the Ballrooms on the 2nd floor, as well as Chequers Lounge on the first level. Tickets are available at the Hotel Fort Des Moines and Blues on Grand now. Price will be $15 on February 14th.

The Hotel Fort Des Moines is offering special Blues Fest rates for the night. You can make room reservations by calling 1-800-532-1466 or 515-243-1161. Be sure to mention that you are going to be there for the Blues Fest to receive your special rate.

Sponsors for this event are the Central Iowa Blues Society, Budweiser, 95KGGO/98.3WOW, Cityview, and Hotel Fort Des Moines.

For more information on the Winter Blues Fest, you can call (515) 225-6638 or (515) 830-4213. Listen to KGGO (94.9) and 98.3 WOW for wristband giveaways. Do not miss this sure-fire cure for cabin fever!


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Iowa Blues Hall Of Fame

The Iowa Blues Hall Of Fame mission is to recognize and honor our Iowa Blues heritage.  New members are inducted into the Hall of Fame each year.  A celebratory awards ceremony is held annually at Blues On Grand in Des Moines, which houses the Iowa Blues Hall of Fame.  Each member also receives a dedicated page on the hall of fame web site commemorating his or her achievements, complete with available photos, sound files and biography.  CLICK HERE to visit the Iowa Blues Hall of Fame web site.


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Carol Thomas Endowment Fund

Carol Thomas was a long-time blues singer and keyboard player, a founding member of the Central Iowa Blues Society, and served as the Newsletter Editor for CIBS from 1992 until her death in 1997 from cancer. Carol was loved and is missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her. In her honor, the Central Iowa Blues Society has established the Carol Thomas Memorial Endowment Fund. Monies collected will be used for youth educational programs.

Tax deductible contributions to the fund may be made in care of:

  • The Central Iowa Blues Society
    P.O. Box 13016
    Des Moines IA 50310

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