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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 with their musical instruments.  The duo, Weary Ramblers, consists of Kathryn Severing Fox and Chad Elliott. Each musician offers unique

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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 Mountain Daredevils announced their “When it Shines” farewell tour and make a stop in Des Moines at Hoyt Sherman Place

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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 to the beat, band members chime in with guitars and drums — mimicking the real band.  A Van Halen song

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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 80/35 event takes place July 12-13 at Water Works Park. Previously, it was held downtown Des Moines close to 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, such as Billie Eilish, Adele, Zac Brown Band and Chance the Rapper.   But for Samara Joy, who, at age

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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 at 301 Ashworth in West Des Moines, recently completed a $15 million renovation. As I had attended concerts at the

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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 month recognizes and celebrates the extraordinary heritage and history of jazz.  Abe Goldstien, who is the director of the Community

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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 contemporary, rock and roll, soul, funk and jazz for major audiences. The saxophone is often associated with jazz, but it’s

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Posted January 03, 2024in Sound Circuit

The Prince Experience

As Gabriel Sanchez struts on the stage, dressed in a purple crushed velvet outfit, he confidently picks up his guitar and approaches the microphone. Glancing at the sold-out crowd, organ music plays in the background while he begins singing, “Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to get through this

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Posted December 06, 2023in Sound Circuit

Vibrant Music Hall

Music lovers, concert goers and live show aficionados can add one more venue to choose from in Des Moines’ suburbia — Vibrant Music Hall. Vibrant Music Hall, located in Waukee’s KeeTown Loop at 2938 Grand Prairie Parkway, hosted its first concert, needtobreathe on Nov. 5.  Vibrant isn’t named because of

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