Posted July 01, 2020in Sound Circuit
When you think of a violinist, you might envision a musician dressed in conservative black attire while expertly bowing her instrument to a Mozart song. Not for Kathryn Fox. Her recent repertoire includes the gamut of genres from western swing, to bluegrass, to classic rock. Her latest gig had her
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Posted April 01, 2020in Sound Circuit
For the band Theory (also known as Theory of a Deadman), performing in Des Moines is like coming home. Theory was scheduled to perform at the Val Air Ballroom on May 5, with special guest opener, 10 Years, but the concert has been postponed. Tyler Connolly, lead singer, explains
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Posted March 04, 2020in Sound Circuit
Honest lyrics draw fans in. Growing up in Arkansas, Justin Moore listened to country music greats such as George Straight and Dwight Yoakum. Now he is fortunate to be touring with another admired musician, Tracey Lawrence. “It’s a huge honor to do a tour with Tracey,” says Moore. “I’ve been
Read More →Seasoned musicians welcome crowd feedback. It’s one last “hurrah” for a new band of veteran musicians from Des Moines. The RhythMatics, who are all older than age 60, aren’t ready to pack up their musical instruments, not just yet. Band members of the RhythMatics have to their credit two Iowa
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Posted January 01, 2020in Sound Circuit
Wireless mics offer audience participation. The band Burnin’ Sensations realizes its name might also indicate an uncomfortable medical condition, but the band’s co-founder, Tim Helgeson, says there’s one advantage. “At least it’s not a forgettable name,” he says. “We’ve gotten a lot of grief about our name. I’m guilty of
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Posted December 04, 2019in Sound Circuit
Blues morphed into rock and roll When Dust Radio plays a new venue, they only bring their guitars, playing a repertoire of originals and covers. The band’s founder, James Nicholson, explains. “We’re loose and don’t have a set list,” he says. “We decide on the first three songs and then
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Posted November 06, 2019in Sound Circuit
Weekly gigs at Greenwood Lounge feel like home. The Greenwood Lounge can take you back a few decades. Inside are faded wall hangings of dogs playing poker with Christmas lights dotting the décor. Patrons sit on black cracked leather bucket stools while the band serenades the toe-tapping crowd. The band’s
Read More →“Can’t be wrong” with Oktoberfest When the Spin Doctors perform at Adventureland’s Oktoberfest on Oct. 5, they bring 30 years of musical showmanship. Lead singer and Spin Doctor’s co-founder Chris Barron spoke to CITYVIEW about the band’s upcoming gig. Spin Doctors was formed in 1988 by a group of guys
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Posted September 04, 2019in Sound Circuit
Musicians provide complex vocal harmonies. When Steve Radke played golf with his buddies at Woodward Granger High School, they discussed putts and birdies, but also guitars and music. He and two other guys formed a band in their garage, later renaming it Toaster in 1993. Original band members Radke and
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Posted July 31, 2019in Sound Circuit
Popular blues, rock musicians return to native Iowa. The Ducharme Jones band is making the rounds at various Des Moines music venues. As a duo or with a full band, Dave and Annie Ducharme Jones both play guitars and sing, rocking out to Tommy Petty, singing “Jolene” or belting out
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