May 3, 2012

I spoke of this briefly on my blog, but I wanted to get the word out here as well. Every year, a local act gets to play on the main stage at 80/35, and they get there because of us, the general public.  Each year, a battle of the bands is set up and we get to hear them play and then decide who gets a prestigious spot to play on the same stage as The Avett...

Apr 19, 2012

This was originally posted on Dave Murphy’s Iowavesmusic.com blog on April 17, 2012  Iowa has arguably the most unique and collaborative music scene in the country. It feels like true phenomena, and to some it probably feels phony or forced; maybe even backhanded or underhanded, like the graciousness of the artists is just so they can get something for...

Apr 12, 2012

I have been waiting a long time to write this one, you guys have no idea. Christopher the Conquered was one of the first area acts that really opened my eyes to what this state was capable of and what music could actually sound like when a unique and talented artist just keeps plying his trade and tinkering with what works and what doesn’t.  Christopher...

Apr 11, 2012

We’ve always been big fans of the Des Moines Music Coalition for obvious reasons. Hey, they are the group that organizes the 80/35 Music Festival and many many more tributes to the local music scene. In our nearly 4 years of featuring our great city we’ve written about this organization a bunch of times, and we thought it would be a homage to look...

Mar 25, 2011

Another blast of cold weather and a little snow today could have everyone a bit worried.  I wouldn’t be though, because this July’s 80/35 Music Festival has been confirmed and the planning is underway.  Pre-Sale Tickets are on sale starting today for all of you who are already members of the Des Moines Music Coalition. Details: 80/35 Early Bird...