Two of a kind
Comedian Katt Williams is a wanted man after failing to appear in court to answer for an assault charge issued back in April when he allegedly threw a salt shaker [...]
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July 20, 2016 by justin
in Sound Check
The official record release party for Twins’ new album, “Square America,” takes place at Vaudeville Mews on Friday, July 22 at 9:30 p.m. Check this issue for a review, [...]
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July 20, 2016 by justin
in Book Review
‘Lily and the Octopus’
By Steve Rowley Simon & Schuster June 2016 $25.99 305 pages Every pet owner has a story to tell, and “Lily and the Octopus” is the dog book [...]
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July 20, 2016 by justin
in Sound Notes
Jeff Beck
“Loud Hailer” Rhino Jeff Beck, even at the age of 72, remains one of the most gifted guitarists alive. More than anything, what has kept the virtuoso fresh and at [...]
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July 20, 2016 by justin
in Press Release
50th Anniversary of Star Trek Celebrated in Butter at the 2016 Iowa State Fair
DES MOINES, IA (07/20/2016)– Butter is going space age as a tribute to the 50th anniversary of the popular TV series and film, Star Trek, will join the 2016 Butter [...]
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July 13, 2016 by justin
in Homepage Cover Story
Coolest Beer Festival Around!
Indoor air conditioned venue, unlimited beer samples, food vendors and live music take Des Moines’ original beer festival to a new level. Cityview’s annual Summer Brewfest returns this Saturday, July [...]
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July 13, 2016 by justin
in The Sound, The Sound Exclusive
Hello, America! The Temperance Movement vocalist Phil Campbell talks about the new album and bringing the band to the States.
Phil Campbell loves America — and then some. The Scotland-born singer of the blues-based rock band The Temperance Movement, Campbell — along with bassist Nick Fyffe, guitarists Paul Sayer and [...]
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July 13, 2016 by justin
in Sound Circuit
Simple music played well
Heath Alan has been playing saxophone for 30 years. But even before he picked the instrument up in fourth grade, music had been in Alan’s blood. His mother — Bluebird [...]
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July 13, 2016 by justin
in Tech Talk
The Malware minefield that is Android
Why is it that we’re surprised when a relatively new piece of technology turns out to be permeable to wicked acts? Yes, you can hack planes, cars, cash registers, televisions, [...]
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