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Posted September 06, 2023in Sound Notes

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PorchFest DSM is back for its second year. PorchFest consists of 23 musicians playing on various porches in the Union Park area. The concerts take place Sunday, Sept. 10 from noon to 5 p.m. Musicians include Matt Woods, Abby Sawyer, Dickie and more. The concerts are free; wear your walking

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Posted August 02, 2023in Sound Notes

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Summer is not over. Just because youngsters are back-to-school shopping, summer is on for adults. Although concert season is winding down, August is still full of outdoor music concerts. Head over to West Des Moines’ Jamie Hurd Amphitheater on Sunday evenings for a laid-back vibe. Aug. 6, Stark Raving Madge;

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Posted July 05, 2023in Sound Notes

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Head out to the ’burbs for the Waukee Arts Festival, where you can view art and catch some free live music. On Friday, July 14, The End: A Tribute to the Beatles plays on the mainstage. School of Rock and Brittany Sword also perform. On July 15, the mainstage act is Not

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Posted May 31, 2023in Sound Notes

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The Des Moines Art Festival announced musical acts coming up during the festival at Gateway Park June 23-25. Sister Hazel and The 502s will headline the Hy-Vee Main Stage with Satsang opening. The Roots Stage features Buffalo Nichols and Joshua Ray Walker. Other performers include B2wins, River City Opry, Heath

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Posted May 03, 2023in Sound Notes

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Summer is a great time to enjoy live music in the beautiful outdoors. Can we get a happy dance, woop-woop? May is when the calendar starts filling up with must-see music events. Visit Valley Junction in West Des Moines for the Festival Cinco de Mayo on May 6 including live

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Posted April 05, 2023in Sound Notes

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Nashville’s hottest country newcomer, Chase Matthew, is set to bring his headline “Love You Again Tour” to Wooly’s in Des Moines on April 6. Opening act is Hayden Coffman. $20 cover. Backstreet’s back — all right! Ready for an ultimate ’90s sing-along dance party? Catch Fool House, when they recreate the

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Posted March 01, 2023in Sound Notes

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Kenny Aronoff, of Rolling Stones’ “100 Greatest Drummers of All Time” list, formerly with John Mellencamp and Ringo Starr, performs with friends at DMACC West’s ciLive! event on March 9 at 5 p.m. He’s joined by guitarist Brent Woods, who has played with Sebastian Bach and Randy Rhoads; along with

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Posted January 04, 2023in Sound Notes

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Hairball. It’s the one rock band you never tire of seeing. Hairball returns to the Jacobson Center Exhibition Center at the Iowa State Fairgrounds for the 13th time on Saturday, Feb. 4. Opening band is The Pork Tornadoes. Tickets $28 advance; $33 show. Classic rock fans are singing joy to

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Posted November 30, 2022in Sound Notes

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Get your Christmas list checked off by purchasing tickets for all your music-loving friends. Chicago is coming to Stephens Auditorium in Ames on May 25. The legendary rock and roll band with horns, Chicago is one of the highest-charting American bands in Billboard Magazine’s Top 125 history. Tickets from $80-$129.

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Posted November 02, 2022in Sound Notes

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Journey, with special guest Toto, announced a stop at Wells Fargo Arena as part of their Freedom Tour on March 28. Tickets TBA.  Pentatonix, an award-winning acapella group, makes their way to Wells Fargo Arena on Dec. 8. Tickets are selling quickly, from $39 and up. Alaska Thunderf**k 5000’s first North

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