By Michael Swanger michael@dmcityview.com

As more than 150 artists from across the country showcase their original artwork at the Des Moines Arts Festival this weekend, a number of local musicians will also share their creative wares with thousands of people who will flock to the free, three-day event. From drum circles and drum corps, to blues and bluegrass, to rock and R&B, a variety of music can be heard on the bridges of downtown Des Moines and the Simon Estes Amphitheater. Here's a look at the acts scheduled to play:

Friday
Amphitheater Stage
• 4 - 5:30 p.m. Big Wooden Radio
• 6 - 7 p.m. Isiserettes
• 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Dr. Feelgood

Court Avenue Stage
• 4 - 9:30 p.m. Little Mojo

Library Stage
•4 - 5 p.m. Sevdah
• 5:30 - 7 p.m. Las Guitarras de Mexico
• 7:30 - 9 p.m. Atahualpa

Saturday
Amphitheater Stage
• 10 a.m. - noon Mak Dervo and
Scotty Hayward
• 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Party Guise
• 2 - 4 p.m. Little Mojo
• 4:30 - 7 p.m. Brother Trucker
• 7:30 - 9:45 p.m. Dr. Feelgood

Court Avenue Stage
• 10 -11:30 a.m. Chris Ranallo
• Noon - 2 p.m. Kevin Burt & The
Instigators
• 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. Jake Dilley Band
• 5 - 6:30 p.m. The Bob Pace Band
• 7 - 9:30 p.m. Lavendar Lace

Library Stage
• 10 - 11:30 a.m. Cordao de Ouro
Capoeira
• Noon - 1:30 p.m. Tony Valdez Group
• 2 - 4 p.m. Atahualpa
• 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Sumpin' Doo
• 7 - 9:30 p.m. Tony Valdez Group

Sunday
Amphitheater Stage
• 11 a.m. - noon The Mike and Amy
Finders Band
• 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Iowa Dance
Theatre/Tap Des Moines
• 2 - 4:30 p.m. David Zollo & The Body
Electric

Court Avenue Stage
• 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Brother Trucker
• 2 - 4:30 p.m. Faculty Lounge

Scene notes

If you want to see what real blues looks like in the context of high-quality artwork, don't miss H.C. Porter's booth (521) this weekend at the Des Moines Art Festival. The Jackson, Miss.-based artist returns for her third consecutive appearance at the festival where her bold, dramatic serigraphs last year earned her top honors in the event's 2-D mixed media category. Discerning blues fans rarely are afforded the option of finding high-quality art representative of the genre, but Porter's work brings authenticity and class to the field... Barbecue and blues go hand-in-hand and you can find both this weekend in Marshalltown at the state barbecue contest. Last year's contest drew 20,000 people and was voted "Iowa's Event of the Year," and organizers say this year's event is expected to draw just as many people, as well as 60 barbecue teams from across the country. There's also plenty of free live music, including performances on Friday by bluegrass group Lincoln Highways at 6 p.m. and blues guitarist Michael Burks at 8 p.m. Saturday's headliner is Chicago blues veteran Jimmy Burns, who plays at 6 p.m. The two-day event will be held at Riverview Park, located at Highway 13 N. and Third Avenue in Marshalltown... Blues on Grand will be closed June 26 through July 4... Two new noteworthy shows listed recently by Pollstar include Chevelle and Taproot at the Val Air Ballroom on Aug. 16 and the Jonny Lang Acoustic Band Tour Sept. 3 at Hoyt Sherman Place. CV

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