Mannheim Steamroller brings Christmas to Des Moines
Classic holiday albums sung by Bing Crosby, Mariah Carey and Elvis Presley stand the test of time. Yet one band, Mannheim Steamroller, took it a step further and created its [...]
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Posted December 04, 2024in Sound Circuit
Posted November 06, 2024in Sound Circuit
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 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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