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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.

Fat Andy on Scented Vinyl
November 24, 2008 – 11:37 am | No Comment
Fat Andy on Scented Vinyl

Authentic Records artist Fat Andy plays a few tunes off of their new album “Motel Bottle Rocket” live on Scented Vinyl available exclusively on rockiowa.tv!

Concert Preview: Palmerston at 4th Street Theatre
November 19, 2008 – 10:25 am | One Comment
Concert Preview: Palmerston at 4th Street Theatre

Alternative rock band Palmerston are playing Saturday, December 6th at 4th Street Theatre (inside/next to Java Joe’s) at a foodraiser show for the Food Bank of Iowa. 2 bucks AND 2 cans of food. More food …

If you build it… (Show Updates)
November 17, 2008 – 6:03 pm | No Comment

Kevin Costner is coming back to Iowa…to ROCK!
Or something. Interesting tidbit in First Fleet’s latest e-mail update. Our events calendar is borked right now and I figure not everyone gets this e-mail so here ya …

Kaisercartel at the Mews
October 8, 2008 – 3:39 pm | One Comment
Kaisercartel at the Mews

After hanging with this Brooklyn duo and getting a sweet interview (video link), we caught two great songs from these up and comers. They enamored the crowd, pimped 80/35, and had us dreaming of their …

Get Educated – Metro Arts Alliance Workshop on the P’s
September 30, 2008 – 5:15 pm | No Comment
Get Educated – Metro Arts Alliance Workshop on the P’s

Packaging, presenting, and promoting yourself is the topic of an upcoming Metro Arts Alliance workshop. Yours truly will be presenting. I will be in good company with Deb Copeland, casting director and owner of Copeland Creative …

Show your support: The Dig Angees
September 26, 2008 – 10:23 am | No Comment

Can’t wait until November 4th to get your voting fix? Then head over to the LG Rally for Music and vote for Iowa boys and 80/35 vets The Dig Angees.
As you may recall, Rock Iowa …

Tyborn Jig LIVE at Val-Air Ballroom
September 26, 2008 – 12:18 am | 2 Comments
Tyborn Jig LIVE at Val-Air Ballroom

 
You’re not going to find our latest video here for a little while. Nope. If you want to see the latest Rock Iowa vid featuring Tyborn Jig opening for Flogging Molly, you’ll have to head …

Buy Local: Vintage Vitae Grand Opening on Saturday
September 22, 2008 – 8:29 am | One Comment
Buy Local: Vintage Vitae Grand Opening on Saturday

Remember the sweet fashion show video from the tattoo fest? Of course you do, of course you do. Well, some of the cool kids from that show including rok:her:roots, Pink Revolver, and Magpie are teaming …

Two-part Video Interview with KaiserCartel
September 16, 2008 – 10:36 pm | 2 Comments
Two-part Video Interview with KaiserCartel

rockiowa.tv part 1: Rock Iowa interviews KaiserCartel 
rockiowa.tv part 2: KaiserCartel interviews KaiserCartel
One video, two ideas. It’s fast and fun, so check it out:
We caught up with KaiserCartel at Vaudeville Mews after missing an interview at …

Skybombers LIVE Video at Val Air Ballroom
September 15, 2008 – 2:27 pm | One Comment
Skybombers LIVE Video at Val Air Ballroom

We’re music people, okay? We’re not taskmasters. A bit slow in getting this together but we had a great time at the Flogging Molly/Skybombers/Tyborn Jig show at Val Air last month and are rolling out …

Show Picks: MGMT October 1st at People’s Court
September 14, 2008 – 6:19 pm | 3 Comments
Show Picks: MGMT October 1st at People’s Court

 
MGMT and locals Radio Moscow October 1st at People’s Court. First Fleet Concerts and People’s have really stepped up their game lately and are bringing some great shows to town. We’re particularly excited about this …

News – Josh Davis Band’s “Get Awesome” Drops Sept. 30th
September 9, 2008 – 12:00 pm | One Comment
News – Josh Davis Band’s “Get Awesome” Drops Sept. 30th

 
Passing on a release we got regarding the new upcoming record from Josh Davis Band. They are one of the acts on Authentic Records, home to the Nadas and lots of other great alt-country and …