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Buster and The Punks)Vaudeville Mews – Saturday, August 8th, 4:30 pm – Showtime: 5:00 pm – All Ages – $7 (rock/progressive/psychedelic)
I’m sure many of you know the name Omar Rodriguez-Lopez—guitarist for the Mars Volta. However, you must also learn to know the names Marfred and Marcel Rodriguez-Lopez. The brothers of Omar formed Zechs Marquise, along with Marcos Smith and Matthew Wilkson, in order to form a more perfect union of beautifully crafted progressive rock. Even if you have never heard of Zechs Marquise, you must attend this show and then walk over to People’s upon its completion for a full and well-rounded night of prog rock.
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Gomez
People’s – Tuesday, July 21st, 8:00 pm – 21+ – $18 advance/$21 door (rock)
Coming all the way from across the pond, England’s Gomez will be appearing at People’s this Tuesday and will be BRINGIN’ IT …
So, with all the excitement of 80/35 last week, as well as my own personal obligations, Guaranteed Good Times slipped right past me. But, have no fear, I’m back! Hopefully everyone took advantage of the …
The Magazines are a new band from the Ames/Des Moines area, but their faces, names, and other bands are well-known across the Midwest. Currently ringleader Bradford Johnson (Cardboard Canary, Rosefield Rivals, Stallions Versus Unicorns) has …
(Or maybe you were there to see them.) At any rate, we’ve got them. Check out People Who Are Not Here to See Tilly & the Wall, People Who are Not Here to See Public …
Apparently, I am nothing but bad luck for bands I am seeking to interview. Poor Hanwell were busy repairing their snare drum when I arrived a bit before noon. For the record, that is two …
During one of the lulls in the rain, I had a nice chat with Dave Davison and Erin Elders of Maps and Atlases, who put on a fantastic, although technically troublesome, show. In Dave’s words, …
John Pemble of JohnPemble.com is video blogging about 80/35. His first three videos are already bumping so check them out!
T-2 Days Till 80-35 Music Festival
Tomorrow 80-35 Tonight Des Moines Symphony
T-2 Hours Before 80-35 starts
Update #1
Rain …
There is a definite sense of free-spirit roaming the streets of Downtown at 80-35, and not even the incessant rain has caused any crowd-sized casualties as far as I can tell. My tiny notepad is …
So far you can catch the following videos, all shot between 3 and 5:
A sneak peak at Matisyahu
Behind the scenes in the media room
Set up with Darren
The first 10 people in line
Annnnd a food tour
The Avett Brothers
Hoyt Sherman Place – Friday, June 26th, 8:00 pm – All Ages – $20-27 (bluegrass/acoustic/pop)
I had heard some murmurings about these guys before I headed off to Sasquatch but hadn’t taken the time …
Mustard Plug (with The Horseshoe Spatulas, Slaughterhouse 6, and Buster and The Malignant Punks)
Vaudeville Mews – Thursday, June 18, 5:00 pm – Showtime: 5:30 pm – All Ages – $10 (ska/punk/rock)
Admit it: you were into …
Capgun Coup, Bear Country, Baby Shanks & The Carl Weathers Collective, and Conchance
TWO SHOWS! Both starting at 9pm with $5 admission
Sunday, June 14th: Des Moines Social Club
Monday, June 15th: The Ames Progressive
Looking for a great …
The Envy Corps Album Release Show (with Cashes Rivers)
Vaudeville Mews – Thursday, June 4th, 5:00 pm – Showtime: 6:00 pm – All Ages – $10 (indie/pop/rock)
The Envy Corps new EP, Kid Gloves, is being released …
Farmer’s market die-hards and thrift-conscious art lovers are invited to a new kind of market debuting May 30.
We’re hosting a casual, monthly bazaar for art, vintage, found items and handmade goods. Dubbed “Market Day” artists …
If you weren’t at the Indie Potluck, then you missed the majestic Raise High The Roof Beam in their full glory. But before your day is full of bemoaning and such, we got a video …
Dan stopped by GDP and picked up photos of Cashes Rivers, Cleo’s Apartment, Dark Mirror, Finding the Warren, Gaiden Gadema, The Autumn Project, The Envy Corps and Tyborn Jog. Check out his vibrant photos — …
