Central Iowa Blues Society News
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The Central Iowa Blues Society (CIBS) is a volunteer non-profit arts organization dedicated to the education, preservation and celebration of blues and roots music throughout Iowa.
Central Iowa Blues Society News
3w ago
NOVEMBER 2023 2023 Membership Appreciation Party Saturday, November 11! Reverend Raven & the Chain Smokin’ Altar Boys featuring Westside Andy to perform at CIBS 2023 Membership Appreciation Party on Saturday, November 11 at Lefty’s Live Music! Doors at 6PM / Show at 7PM – Must be a member of the Central Iowa Blues Society to ..read more
Central Iowa Blues Society News
3w ago
TWO NIGHTS—20 ACTS… ALL UNDER ONE ROOF AND OUT OF THE COLD! Advance Tickets $55 Weekend Pass – or – $25/Friday and $35/Saturday At the door admission goes up $5. CIBS Members receive $5 rebate on Weekend Pass only. You may collect your rebate at the merchandise booth on the 3rd Floor. LINE-UP ARTIST ..read more
Central Iowa Blues Society News
2M ago
SUNDAY – OCT 15, 2023 @ 6:00PM Halfway to Hall of Fame Noce, 1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA Halfway to the Hall of Fame event featuring Kevin Burt & the Corridor! The new inductees for the Iowa Blues Hall of Fame Class of 2024 will be announced! This will also be your first opportunity ..read more
Central Iowa Blues Society News
2M ago
You may remember seeing several folks sporting these shirts at Doc’s memorial yesterday designed by Jeff’s niece. You may order your very own at the following link! Proceeds will be split between CIBS and Empower House. Sales are only open until Sept 24th! https://jeff-memorial.itemorder.com/shop/home ..read more
Central Iowa Blues Society News
3M ago
SUNDAY – SEP 24 2023 @ 1-6PM Lefty’s Live Music, 2307 University Ave, DM 2023 Iowa Blues Challenge doors open at 12:30 Join us for the 2023 Iowa Blues Challenge on September 24 at Lefty’s Live Music in Des Moines, IA. NO COVER – FREE EVENT!!! This year’s challenge consists of three Solo/Duo acts and ..read more
Central Iowa Blues Society News
4M ago
Chickenbone Slim & the Biscuits featuring Laura Chavez Friday, Sept 15 2023 • 7:00PM (doors @ 6) • $20 Lefty’s Live Music, 2307 University Ave, Des Moines, IA Chickenbone Slim and the Biscuits are a four-piece original Blues/American international touring band based in San Diego, California that features 2023 Blues Music Award-winning guitarist, Laura Chavez ..read more
Central Iowa Blues Society News
4M ago
Sunday, September 17, 2023 Confluence Brewing Company 1235 Thomas Beck Rd, Des Moines, IA There will be a celebration of life for Jeff “Doc” Wagner on Sunday, September 17, 2023 from 2-8PM at Confluence Brewing Company. The celebration will include a LIVE JAM and POTLUCK. This is the day after the Mississippi Valley Blues Fest ..read more
Central Iowa Blues Society News
7M ago
MAY 2023 Sunday, May 28 – 2PM @ The Cellar Winery SpringFest 2023 The Cellar Winery, 2183 320th Street Madrid, IA 50156 2PM • RONLEY KING BAND 4PM • BRANDON MILLER BAND 6PM • CURTIS SALGADO SpringFest 2023 — FREE! Family Friendly! FUN! Come celebrate great music in a perfect setting at the Cellar Winery ..read more
Central Iowa Blues Society News
9M ago
SAVE-THE-DATE for the 2023 Iowa Blues Challenge on September 24, 2023 at Lefty’s Live Music in Des Moines, IA. Participating acts will be vying for a prize package that includes cash, opportunities for paid gigs (including but not limited to the 2024 Winter Blues Fest) and travel expense stipend for the 2024 International Blues Challenge ..read more