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The Celtic Music Association kicks off 2026 with their concert series. Concerts feature popular and traditional Irish and Scottish music. Jan. 17 is Dallahan; Runa is Feb. 28 and Tannahill [...]
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Posted December 31, 2025in Sound Notes
Posted December 03, 2025in Sound Notes
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December is a month of merry-making. From holidays to ringing in the New Year, Des Moines offers numerous music options. Celebrate 1980s rock on Dec. 13 for A Very Motley [...]
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Posted November 05, 2025in Sound Notes
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When imagining a symphony, one might visualize violin players playing classical music. Think again. The Black Jacket Symphony is a rock band that performs classic rock albums in its entirety. [...]
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Posted October 01, 2025in Sound Notes
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The 2025 Iowa Blues Challenge at Lefty’s Live Music takes place Oct. 5 starting at 1 p.m. The competition decides who will represent Iowa in the 2026 International Blues Challenge [...]
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Posted September 03, 2025in Sound Notes
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Emmy Award-winning songwriter and Iowa native Bonne Finken presents an Eras-style concert on Sept. 5 at xBk Live. She is debuting her new single, “Blood Runs Through Me.” Tickets $20. Night Moves [...]
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Posted August 06, 2025in Sound Notes
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The month of August often consists of sticky heat and frazzled parents and their back-to-school duties. Yet, live music doesn’t end when school begins. There’s always an excuse for a [...]
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Posted July 02, 2025in Sound Notes
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Ready for some action at Wells Fargo Arena? Correction: make that Casey’s Center. As of July 1, Casey’s Center is the official name of the arena formerly known as Wells [...]
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Posted June 04, 2025in Sound Notes
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Summer officially starts June 20, so it’s time to dust off your camp chairs and get ready for outdoor live music. Why not head to the ’burbs to experience free [...]
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Posted April 30, 2025in Sound Notes
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Take me out to the ballgame… and a concert. The Principal Park’s Spring Into Summer Concert Series takes place in May. On Friday, May 23, the Pork Tornadoes perform after the [...]
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Posted April 02, 2025in Sound Notes
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The Iowa State Fair has announced its grandstand concerts, running from Aug. 7-17. As of press time, Megan Moroney with opener Kameron Marlowe is already sold out. Other grandstand acts [...]
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