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Articles by Andrew Roger

Another Nebraska transplant from Omaha, Andrew grew up only listening to gospel, motown, and oldies. So he listens to KIOA alot. He's still one of the whitest kids you'll ever know. He's a freelance videographer and editor and user of Apple Final Cut Studio 2. He reads alot of CS lewis and just started to shovel his drive. Contact him at andrew@rockiowa.com and tell him how boring he is.

Please Go To This: Adam and Dave’s Bloodline
August 4, 2009 – 11:18 pm | One Comment
Please Go To This: Adam and Dave’s Bloodline

I grew up into the whole Christian subculture and along the edge of all the CCM music was the counter-culture music of Tooth and Nail Records. Bands like MxPx, Plankeye, Anberlin, Bleach, Ghoti Hook, The …

Gabe Cordova at Indie Potluck
August 4, 2009 – 12:49 pm | No Comment
Gabe Cordova at Indie Potluck

New video of Gabe Cordova singing at the last Indie Potluck, watch here

Casper and the Cookies thrice coming to Iowa
August 4, 2009 – 12:27 pm | No Comment
Casper and the Cookies thrice coming to Iowa

You may have seen Casper and the Cookies on tour with Apples in Stereo or The Poison Control Center, or got to hear the their tremendous release, Optimist’s Club. But now after a full year …

Olde Main Summer Concert Series
July 10, 2009 – 3:14 pm | No Comment
Olde Main Summer Concert Series

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 …

2nd Indie Potluck with This Frontier Needs Heroes
July 9, 2009 – 7:46 am | One Comment
2nd Indie Potluck with This Frontier Needs Heroes

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 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 …

VIDEO: Interview with Paper Route at 8035
July 5, 2009 – 3:10 pm | No Comment
VIDEO: Interview with Paper Route at 8035

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

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 …

Follow 8035 and Bands on Twitter
July 3, 2009 – 8:57 am | No Comment
Follow 8035 and Bands on Twitter

8035
Here is the most current list of 8035 bands who use twitter plus some extra media people and organizers to keep you updated with the latest 8035 news. Comment with any additions. Always add hashtag …

80/35 Pre Party with the PCC
June 29, 2009 – 2:14 pm | No Comment
80/35 Pre Party with the PCC

The beloved Poison Control Center is hosting the official 80/35 Pre-Party at the Vaudeville Mews this Thursday for FREE! This is the first chance you’ll get to hear them crank out new tunes they have …

VIDEO: The Future of Music Journalism
June 28, 2009 – 6:13 pm | No Comment

Freelance writer for Rolling Stone, Decibel, Village Voice, & more, Christopher Weingarten, spoke at the “140 Characters Conference” with a self-effacing message that music journalism as we know it is dying. I found this super …

Song from Indie Potluck
June 3, 2009 – 8:19 am | No Comment
Song from Indie Potluck

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 …