Old 97′s Coming to Des Moines
My buddy Ben Wantland sent me a text tonight letting me know what the Old 97′s are coming to People’s Oct. 4th. I was pumped since they are on my list of favorite bands I have not seen live yet. I just got home and checked out the Old 97′s website. It was not that I did not believe him but come on it is the Old 97′s so I have to be sure. Sure enough, Oct 4th they are coming! Need to make sure Terra gets off work so we can check them...
Read MoreAmie Street Music Wednesday #20
Amie St. Music Wednesday I can’t believe it is middle of the week already. I guess when you are busy time flies. I did not have a lot of time this week to look around Amie Street for anything new so I am dropping a Josh Davis Band song for you. As many of you know they are a local band to central Iowa. I am pretty good friends with them and do their website. I also like to drink their free beer backstage when I catch their shows. They have a new album dropping in October and I have heard most of the tracks. It is going to a be another good album that deserves much more...
Read More35/80 Music Festival
Well, this weekend is Des Moines first 35/80 Music Festival. It is the first one I think the city has had of this size. You can check out all the details at http://www.80-35.com/. The music line up looks pretty good. The full list and schedule is below. I plan to go on Saturday and take Noah with me. Kids under 2 get in free. Or at least 2 kids per paid adult do. On the schedule below I put in bold the artists/bands I want to try and catch. There are two free music stages as well as a Kids Zone on Saturday with inflatables, an instrument zoo, and musical performances. It should be a...
Read MoreDes Moines in the News
Funny story made national news today. Straight out of Des Moines, IA. Well Ft. Dodge realy. Here it is from AP. “DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Jane Hambleton has dubbed herself the “meanest mom on the planet.” After finding alcohol in her son’s car, she decided to sell the car and share her 19-year-old’s misdeed with everyone — by placing an ad in the local newspaper. The ad reads: “OLDS 1999 Intrigue. Totally uncool parents who obviously don’t love teenage son, selling his car. Only driven for three weeks before snoopy mom who needs to get...
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