Joe Bonamassa
Guitarist and blues singer Joe Bonamassa recently surpassed yet another blues record — this one for having the most No. 1 Billboard Blues albums. He’s amassed 28 No. 1 rankings [...]
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Posted November 06, 2024in Sound Circuit
Posted October 02, 2024in Sound Circuit
Dixon honored
Performed thousands of concerts. Recorded and wrote for 300-plus albums. Taught hundreds of student music lessons. Played in dozens of bands, including a local favorite, Standing Hampton. Add it all [...]
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Posted September 04, 2024in Sound Circuit
Weary Ramblers
Two diverse musicians discovered each other’s talents during the pandemic. As they collaborated on a project, both realized they shared the same songwriting passion — along with singing and performing [...]
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Posted July 31, 2024in Sound Circuit
Ozark Mountain Daredevils celebrate 52 years
A classic rock and roll/Southern rock band, The Ozark Mountain Daredevils, formed in 1971 and continue to entertain concert goers — at least until the end of 2025. The Ozark [...]
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Posted July 03, 2024in Sound Circuit
Not Quite Brothers
“Ain’t looking for nothing, but a good time and it don’t get better than this.” The lyrics from a Poison song surge from Sam Johnson’s mouth. Jumping up and down [...]
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Posted June 05, 2024in Sound Circuit
80/35 Music Festival moves to Water Works Park
The 80/35 Music Festival returns for its 15th year, sponsored by the Des Moines Music Coalition (DMMC). One significant change (besides offering new musicians) is the location. This year, the [...]
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Posted May 01, 2024in Sound Circuit
Samara Joy sings about hope and a vision for the world
The Grammy Awards showcase the “best of the best” up-and-coming musicians in a variety of genres. For the Best New Artist award, the majority of musicians have been pop singers, [...]
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Posted April 03, 2024in Sound Circuit
Val Air’s marvelous venue
Local music lovers and concertgoers enthusiastically embraced the newly remodeled Val Air Ballroom, which re-opened for its first concert on Feb. 29. The Val Air, an 80-year-old iconic ballroom, located [...]
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Posted March 06, 2024in Sound Circuit
Celebrate Jazz Month
Des Moines may not be a hotbed of jazz compared to New Orleans or New York City, but music lovers can still celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month locally in April. Jazz [...]
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Posted January 31, 2024in Sound Circuit
Tommy Doggett
As a saxophone player, Tommy Doggett’s musical path has experienced numerous curves, not only in teaching and performing, but among a variety of music genres over the years. He’s played [...]
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