Posted August 05, 2026in Sound Circuit
When Hoobastank hit the music scene in the mid-1990s, one question followed them everywhere. “Interviewers ask, why such a stupid name?” co-founder Dan Estrin said. “We never said we love that name. We never walked around thinking we’re super cool and we came up with this brilliant name. There’s no
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Posted July 01, 2026in Sound Circuit
Ten years ago, country-rock singer Alexis “Lex” Curran was confined to a wheelchair because of an autoimmune disease. After prayers and treatments, she recovered. Struggling with what she describes as survivor’s guilt, Curran questioned why she had been given a second chance. Her answer, she believes, was to share her
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Posted June 03, 2026in Sound Circuit
Fastball, the alt-rock trio that helped define late-1990s radio, is enjoying an unexpected comeback, and co-founder Tony Scalzo says the band is embracing every minute of it. “We are excited about getting this new vibe. It’s like we’re in a renaissance, more than we were 15 years ago when nobody wanted anything
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Posted May 06, 2026in Sound Circuit
Welcome to the “Grand Illusion.” Come on in and see what’s happening. Pay the price. Get your tickets for the show. And what a show it’s been for the band Styx. Over the past five decades, Styx’s iconic 1970s and 1980s rock has endured. Its classic keyboard sound, solid vocals and
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Posted April 01, 2026in Sound Circuit
A classic American band, aptly named America, is in its fifth decade of touring. The group recently embarked on its “Happy Trails” tour for 2026 and will perform at the Des Moines Civic Center on April 25. America, a folk-rock band, is known for its vocal harmonies and numerous hit
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Posted March 04, 2026in Sound Circuit
As a blues musician, Tommy Castro first regarded his music career as a business, performing with different bands since the early 1990s. However, in 2008 and after more than 20 years of performing, he received a blues award for his “Soul Shakers” album. After that, he was nominated on a
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Posted February 04, 2026in Sound Circuit
As a child, Brandon Hudspeth was intrigued with Big Bird and other characters from “Sesame Street.” When the show featured various guest stars, Hudspeth took note of a man dressed in black, playing guitar and singing. The famed musician, Johnny Cash, commanded more attention than Kermit the Frog, and Hudspeth
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Posted December 31, 2025in Sound Circuit
A jam band formed by a group of high school buddies is still going strong 40 years later. Big Head Todd and The Monsters was formed by Todd Park Mohr, Brian Nevin and Rob Squires in Colorado in 1986 with Jeremy Lawton joining later. The band found success with hits
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Posted December 03, 2025in Sound Circuit
From lounge acts to jazz standards to pop music and Broadway tunes, it’s safe to declare that Gina Gedler is at home singing any genre. Gedler’s wide vocal range shines across genres, garnering many awards and accolades. This year, the Greater Des Moines Community Jazz Center Hall of Fame honored
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Posted November 05, 2025in Sound Circuit
Seven years ago, the Other Brothers received a second-place finish in the Central Iowa Blues Society’s Iowa Blues Challenge. As “life happened” throughout the years, the band competed again in October 2025. This time, they won the best band award. They will represent Iowa in the 2026 International Blues Challenge
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