Posted November 06, 2019in The Sound
Guitarist stretches blues boundaries. When discovering a musician with raw talent, you tell your friends, “Buy her record! Attend her concert!” But if people do, then the venue will be packed, leaving you little room to enjoy your favorite up-and-coming blues guitarist. That’s the case with singer and guitarist Samantha
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Posted October 02, 2019in The Sound
Will music last? “Beethoven’s done well.” Bill Payne of Little Feat is excited to perform at Hoyt Sherman Place on Oct. 8 and for his return to Iowa for the group’s 50th anniversary tour. “We love coming to Iowa,” says Payne, “The pork tenderloins are great, and our (late) drummer,
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Posted September 04, 2019in The Sound
R&B group boasts 25 major music awards and 64 million albums sold. Boyz II Men currently holds the distinction of being the best-selling R&B group of all time, with an astounding 64 million albums sold. The trio of Nathan Morris, Wanya Morris and Shawn Stockman will perform in concert at
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Posted July 31, 2019in The Sound
Foreigner performs at the Iowa State Fair on Aug. 15 with Night Ranger opening. Before Tom Gimble joined Foreigner in 1995, he built an impressive resume. He’d played two world tours with Aerosmith and appeared in “Wayne’s World 2.” The tour wasn’t the “crazy” Aerosmith of the 1980s; it was
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Posted July 03, 2019in The Sound
Headliner, Grammy winner to perform at 80/35. The 80/35 music festival is scheduled for July 12-13 at Gateway Park. This year’s extravaganza features more than three dozen acts playing on five different stages. Portugal. The Man is one of 80/35’s headlining acts, and the band is scheduled to perform on
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Posted June 05, 2019in The Sound
Multi-genre group plays Brenton Skating Plaza on June 25. Lake Street Dive lead singer Rachael Price says their music doesn’t fit a specific genre, and people frequently inquire about what type of music they play. “We say our influences are mostly core influences, such as the Beatles, Paul Simon, David
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Posted May 01, 2019in The Sound
Grammy winner talks about her journey, which has involved breast cancer, cannabis, LGBT issues and Twitter. Melissa Etheridge’s album debut in 1988 showcased her raspy, bluesy voice, and the female rocker’s unique sound paid off. During the last 30 years, she has sold 35 million albums, including five that went
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Posted April 03, 2019in The Sound
Rock ’n’ roll never sleeps with “groovy” tunes. During the past 45 years, George Thorogood has performed more than 8,000 live shows. He has sold 15 million albums — two have gone platinum; six have gone gold. His “Bad to the Bone” recording has made the Top 100 Classic Rock
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Posted March 06, 2019in The Sound
‘Texican’ rock music like a flowing river When the Los Lonely Boys play at Wooly’s on March 12, their goal isn’t to have a sold-out show. They simply wish to express themselves through their music. “Our goal is to do our best today, at the moment,” says Jojo Garza, vocalist
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Posted February 06, 2019in The Sound
Kansas band members signed their first recording contract while in Des Moines. When Kansas returns to Des Moines for a concert at Hoyt Sherman on March 8, it will be like coming home. Rich Williams, a guitarist for Kansas, explains to CITYVIEW why Des Moines holds such special memories. “We
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