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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>>


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2010 Winter Blues Fest! January 30, 2010 at our NEW location-The Downtown Marriott-700 Grand in Downtown Des Moines. Food will be available for sale along with plenty of cash bars. 

Tickets available at door for $15-doors open at 6 PM


Midnight Dogs
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Rock River, 2nd Floor

2009 Iowa Blues Societies
Blues Challenge Solo/Duo Winner

 

Avey Brothers
7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Salon D, 2nd Floor

2009 Iowa Blues Societies
Blues Challenge Band Winner

The Side Effects
7:45 PM - 10:15 PM
Salon E, 2nd Floor

2009 Blues Society of Omaha
Blues Challenge Band Winner

Jim Suhler & Monkey Beat
8:00 PM - 10:30PM
Dubuque, 3rd Floor

Everett Smithson Band
8:30 PM - 11:30 PM
Des Moines, 3rd Floor

Delta Highway
10:30 PM - 1:00 AM
Salon D,  2nd Floor

Levee Town
10:45 PM - 1:15 AM
Salon E, 2nd Floor

2009 Kansas City Blues Society
Blues Challenge Band Winner

 

Brandon Scott Sellner
11:00 PM - 1:30 AM
Dubuque, 3rd Floor

2009 Greater Twin Cities Blues Music Society
Blues Challenge Band Winner

Trouble No More
12:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Des Moines, 3rd Floor

After Hours Jam
1:00 AM - til ?
Des Moines, 3rd Floor

Room rates for this event are only $99 and you can make reservations NOW by following this link Des Moines Marriott Downtown >>  or by calling 515-245-5500 or 800-514-4681. Just tell them you are coming for the Blues Fest.


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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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