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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 [...]
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Posted March 05, 2025in Sound Notes
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 [...]
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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 [...]
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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 [...]
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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,” [...]
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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.” [...]
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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 [...]
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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 [...]
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Posted July 03, 2024in Sound Notes
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If you’re an outdoor concert lover, the Des Moines metro has numerous musical options. The Waukee Arts Festival at Centenniel Park in Waukee offers free music on the main stage. [...]
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Posted June 05, 2024in Sound Notes
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If it is Sunday and endless chores took up your whole weekend, don’t despair. There’s still time to listen to live music. Head to West Des Moines for concerts at [...]
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