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Articles by Scott Kubie

Scott Kubie is a producer and videographer from Blair, Nebraska. He received a BA in Journalism from Drake University. While at Drake, Scott began Rock Iowa as a student television program. He served as President of Student Activities and booked concerts and entertainment for the student body. He later served on the board of directors for the Greater Des Moines Music Coalition and was appointed their Executive Director. Currently, Scott is co-owner of The Revue Creative, a video marketing and event planning agency with his partner, Keri. He volunteers for the DMMC and lives in the Drake neighborhood.

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 …

Drake Annual Juried Student Art Exhibit now open
March 4, 2009 – 8:19 am | No Comment
Drake Annual Juried Student Art Exhibit now open

Got word from Drake about their annual juried student show:
Drake University’s 38th Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition opened with a reception Sunday, March 1, in the Anderson Gallery in the Harmon Fine Arts Center, 2505 …

Breaking 80/35 News – DMMC Announces New Location, Presale Ticket Offers
March 3, 2009 – 9:00 am | No Comment
Breaking 80/35 News – DMMC Announces New Location, Presale Ticket Offers

What we already knew:

80/35 2009 is taking place July 3 and 4th.
It will be the second iteration of Des Moines’ own independent music festival. 
(Late Night with Jimmy Fallon house band) The Roots and The Flaming …

80/35 Announcement Coming Soon
March 2, 2009 – 10:43 am | No Comment
80/35 Announcement Coming Soon

Buzz is building on 80/35 2009. The organizers are teasing us with this picture on a recently created Twitter account (http://www.twitter.com/8035) that seems to be a hint at the location for this year. Ideas? Recognize …

Across the River
March 2, 2009 – 10:21 am | No Comment
Across the River

Latest full concert calendar from One Percent Productions. They book a lot of cool indie and alternative shows in the Omaha/CB metro. RI picks in bold. Del, Mr. Lif, Brother Ali, Atmosphere…dayum. Where’s the alt-hip-hop …

Cursive’s Mama I’m Swollen – $1 and climbing
March 1, 2009 – 11:48 am | No Comment
Cursive’s Mama I’m Swollen – $1 and climbing

Yes, I know that Cursive is an Omaha band on Omaha record label Saddle Creek. I also know that Omaha is in Nebraska. However:

Omaha/Council Bluffs is one metro area.
Council Bluffs is in Iowa.
Tim Kasher of …

Pardon our mess
March 1, 2009 – 2:20 am | No Comment
Pardon our mess

If you hadn’t noticed, things are a little different ’round here. Please pardon our mess (missing images and links, etc) while our little worker bees are busy cleaning up the new site. We’ll update this …

Des Moines Cityview’s Best Of Awards
March 1, 2009 – 1:52 am | No Comment
Des Moines Cityview’s Best Of Awards

Cityview announced its Best of 2009 awards last week, with honors for a myriad of accomplishments. Voters decided on the winners for dozens of categories, from Best Strip Club to Best Place for Miniature Golf. …

Free Porno (Mixtape download)
January 23, 2009 – 1:19 pm | One Comment
Free Porno (Mixtape download)

 
Self described “sickest band ever from Fairfield, Iowa” Porno Galactica just pumped out a new mixtape. Electronic duo Dom and Phil rip out some nerdy mixes and mash-ups reminiscent of Dan Deacon and Girl Talk. …

Share Your Ideas – Rock Iowa Radio
January 21, 2009 – 1:42 pm | No Comment

Rock Iowa Radio will kick off soon as a monthly one-hour radio-style stream and podcast. We’re looking for guests to interview and music submissions from Iowa bands.
The first recording session is January 31st beginning at …

Little BIG Fest 2008 – State Room
December 8, 2008 – 2:46 pm | No Comment
Little BIG Fest 2008 – State Room

We’ve posted A highlight video from the State Room in Hotel Fort Des Moines at Little BIG Fest 2008. Scented Vinyl’s Dan Bosman hosts. Interviews and/or performances from Maximilian Eubank, Pocket Full of Nickels, NueMoniker, …

Little Big Fest 2008 – Overview
December 2, 2008 – 5:26 pm | One Comment
Little Big Fest 2008 – Overview

Rock Iowa’s 2008 Little BIG Fest re-cap video. Scented Vinyl’s Daniel Bosman hosts. Thanks to all of the bands, organizers, and fans that made LBF great! You can check out this video and our other …