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 …

Just reposting this sweet series of concerts Olde Main in Ames is putting on! Check it!
The Olde Main Summer Concert Series returns this year with Radio Moscow, The Dig Angees, and Public Property. Enjoy your …

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 …

We are cordially inviting you to the second Indie Potluck on Thursday, July 30th at Union Park. The first Indie Potluck was awesome with Chicago’s Raise High the Roof Beam at the helm but …

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 …

Caught Electro-rockers, Paper Route after their mesmerizing set at 80/35 this weekend. Zach Harper led the interview as we filmed.

Paper Route Myspace

(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