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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 Iowa Cubs game. On Saturday, May 24, enjoy a concert by Craig Campbell. General admission tickets cost $15 per night

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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 include: Pitbull, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Def Leppard, Hairball, Hank Williams Jr., T-Pain, KIDZ BOP, Forrest Frank with special guest Lecrae and

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Posted March 05, 2025in Sound Notes

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Jimi Hendrix is long gone, but his music endures with the Experience Hendrix band. The Grammy-award winning musicians who will be playing his music include Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Marcus King and Eric Johnson. Other musicians joining in include David Hidalgo with Los Lobos and more. Catch this unique concert at

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Posted February 05, 2025in Sound Notes

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Warren Haynes brings his Million Voices Whisper 2025 Tour to Val Air Ballroom on Feb. 15. Hayne’s musical journey — now as an acclaimed solo artist — took him through three bands: Allman Brothers Band, Gov’t Mule and the Dead. “Million Voices Whisper” — Warren’s first solo album in almost a decade

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Posted January 01, 2025in Sound Notes

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The year 2024 is over. What’s in store for 2025? On a cold winter evening, it’s easy to binge watch the winter away. Instead, bundle up and head over to one of the hot live music venues in Des Moines.  Vibrant Music Hall in Waukee is the place to be

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Posted December 04, 2024in Sound Notes

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New Year’s Eve is on a Tuesday, and local clubs and venues are gearing up to celebrate 2025.  Ring in the New Year with Jana West and RetroSpect at the Sherwood Forest Event Center for a “Retro New Year’s Eve Bash.” Tickets cost $25.  Val Air Ballroom is another place

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Posted November 06, 2024in Sound Notes

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The Old Crow Medicine Show, a Grammy-winning string band that was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry, plays the Val Air Ballroom on Nov. 21. One popular hit, “Wagon Wheel,” has been covered by numerous country musicians. The opening act is Willie Watson, founder of the Old Crow Medicine Show,

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Posted October 02, 2024in Sound Notes

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Attend any local music venue and you’ll likely see photographer Mark Lage with his camera, snapping photos of Iowa musicians. Lage recently put together a 300-page hardcover book, “Iowa Musicianship.” It features his photos of more than 100 Iowa musicians at various live, local music venues. For more info, visit

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Posted September 04, 2024in Sound Notes

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The fair is over. Summer is winding down. The kids are back in school. Now’s the time to bring on the free time — with music to keep the beat going. PorchFest DSM is one event to look forward to. In its third year, PorchFest is a roaming porch music

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Posted July 31, 2024in Sound Notes

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Des Moines’ own Slipnot plays on Sept. 21 at Knotfest at Water Works Park. In addition, catch these bands: Till Lindemann, Knocked Loose, Hatebreed, Poison The Well, GWAR, Vended, Dying Wish, Zulu, Twin Temple, Holy Wars, Swollen Teeth, Spine and Dose. General admission is $125; grab three of your friends

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