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July 3, 2009 – 2:27 pm | No Comment

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Guaranteed Good Times: August 6th – 12th
August 6, 2009 – 11:45 am | No Comment

 Zechs Marquise (with TV Ghost, Blutiger Fluss, The Erased Life, and zechsBuster 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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Guaranteed Good Times: July 17th – 22nd
July 16, 2009 – 11:37 am | No Comment
Guaranteed Good Times:  July 17th – 22nd

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 …

Guaranteed Good Times: July 9th – 15th
July 9, 2009 – 11:15 am | No Comment
Guaranteed Good Times:  July 9th – 15th

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 New, Their Names are not
July 8, 2009 – 9:46 am | One Comment
The Magazines are New, Their Names are not

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 …

Things you missed yesterday
July 4, 2009 – 12:29 pm | No Comment
Things you missed yesterday

(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 …

Reports from 80-35, Dispatch 3
July 4, 2009 – 12:13 pm | No Comment

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 …

Reports from 80-35, Dispatch 2
July 3, 2009 – 7:22 pm | One Comment

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 Vloggin about 80/35
July 3, 2009 – 6:27 pm | No Comment
John Pemble Vloggin about 80/35

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 …

Reports from 80-35, Dispatch 1
July 3, 2009 – 4:38 pm | One Comment
Reports from 80-35, Dispatch 1

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 …

80/35 Friday night, part one:
July 3, 2009 – 3:05 pm | No Comment
80/35 Friday night, part one:

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

Guaranteed Good Times: June 25th – July 1st
June 25, 2009 – 9:19 am | No Comment
Guaranteed Good Times: June 25th – July 1st

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 …

Guaranteed Good Times: June 18 – 24
June 18, 2009 – 6:35 am | No Comment
Guaranteed Good Times: June 18 – 24

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 …

Guaranteed Good Times: June 11th – 17th
June 11, 2009 – 8:03 am | No Comment
Guaranteed Good Times: June 11th – 17th

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 …