This Friday marks the last day on the job for Des Moines Performing Arts publicist, Cindy Hughes Anliker, who is transitioning into the private sector with a gig at AmeriHealth. Stepping into her role for Des Moines Performing Arts is Communications Manager Jonathan Brendemuehl. Best of luck, Cindy. This week’s

Lazer 103.3 has announced that there will be no LAZERfest in 2016, as the long-time metal and hard rock festival has played its last. Once one of the biggest draws in the state, the event had been flagging the past couple years, as venue changes, schedule idiosyncrasies and declining lineups

The music world said one final goodbye in 2015 when Motorhead bassist Lemmy Kilmister died from cancer on Dec. 28 — four days after his 70th birthday. Kilmister gave the music world one of the most defining, recognizable voices in all of rock. Motorhead released 23 studio albums in its

It’s Christmas time. Many venues are dark this week because everyone is spending time with loved ones, and I’m hoping that you are all doing the same. Reflect upon the time that we have had this year, look forward to the things that are coming next year, and wish a

Local metal studs Green Death have recently announced that the band has signed to David Ellefson’s EMP Label Group. EMP A&R director Thom Hazaert was introduced to the band through Slipknot front man Corey Taylor after Taylor invited Green Death to play Knotfest earlier this year. EMP has already announced

A couple of classic rock icons are making a swing through Des Moines next summer. Journey and The Doobie Brothers have announced a Des Moines stop for their joint tour on Aug. 7, 2016. Tickets went on sale last Friday and are available at The Wells Fargo box office or

Des Moines Performing Arts announced the winners of its “Bridges Covered” contest, where local acts were encouraged to cover one of the songs from the “Bridges of Madison County” musical. The Brazilian 2Wins had the winning entry, and was awarded with a recording session at the Alexander Recording Company in

A couple weeks ago, we told you about the grand opening show for new jazz club Noce. Now, the Max Wellman-run establishment has announced its first full month of programming, which will start January of 2016. Wellman himself will hold down the mic roughly 30 percent of the time, fronting

Noce, the Max Wellman-run jazz and cabaret lounge, has announced the date and time for its grand opening celebration. The venue, located at 1326 Walnut St., will open its doors to the world on Dec. 31 when Noce hosts its first annual “Wild Party” New Year’s Eve celebration. The event

I’m in Australia! That does not mean all that much to you, except that while I am here, I will be hitting up a few local Aussie shows and relating any good musical finds I come across. At the same time, I am doing my level best to educate Oz