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Articles by Keri Thien

a freelance videographer and producer, keri is always in pursuit of the next project, idea or opportunity to travel. when not at home you might be able to find her at Market Street Media Foundry or somewhere in the vicinity of fourth street. keri lives off of ingersoll with her husband aaron and their she-devil cat bee. she hopes to someday move to germany and start RockdasRhineland.de

New Indie Market Launches May 30th
May 20, 2009 – 4:33 pm | One Comment
New Indie Market Launches May 30th

Farmer’s market die-hards and thrift-conscious art lovers are invited to a new kind of market debuting May 30.
We’re hosting a casual, monthly bazaar for art, vintage, found items and handmade goods. Dubbed “Market Day” artists …

515 /// Roxi Copland
March 24, 2009 – 3:36 pm | 2 Comments
515 /// Roxi Copland

5 questions + 5 facts about 1 person you should know.
 

5 facts
1. I am originally from (i.e. hometown): Aberdeen, Washington – A place fellow Aberdonian Kurt Cobain once described as “the armpit of the world”.
2. …

Korn to headline ’09 Lazerfest
March 20, 2009 – 9:06 am | 2 Comments
Korn to headline ’09 Lazerfest

The 2009 Lazerfest lineup was announced today:  Korn the headlining the annual summer festival, making making their first ever appearance in Des Moines.
Buckcherry, Saving Abel, Saliva, Loaded, Rev Theory, and Veer Union will also be …

Show Alert – Devotchka + She Swings, She Sways
March 17, 2009 – 11:40 am | One Comment
Show Alert – Devotchka + She Swings, She Sways

Gypsy-Slavic- Mariachi-Punk-Folk sensation DeVotchKa will be making a stop in Des Moines at People’s Court downtown TOMORROW March 18th.
Based in Denver, DeVotchKa has gained national renown for their musicianship and sound and garnered a underground …

Coldplay schedules Des Moines Tour Stop
March 12, 2009 – 11:22 am | 5 Comments
Coldplay schedules Des Moines Tour Stop

International rock phenom Coldplay has scheduled their first -ever tour stop in Des Moines for June 12, 2009  at Wells Fargo Arena.  Doors and showtime are to be announced.
Tickets go on sale Saturday, March …

5-1-5 goes to 6-4-1 \\\ Andy Ruble
March 9, 2009 – 2:03 pm | One Comment
5-1-5 goes to 6-4-1 \\\  Andy Ruble

In Honor of Rock Iowa’s March “Midwestern Sound” Ottumwa feature,  5-1-5 is going 6-4-1  \\\  6 questions + 4  facts about 1 person you should know.
Andy Ruble  |  Editor, Ottumwa Scene | www.myspace.com/theottumwascene

6 Facts:

Where you …

Girl Talk headlines IA City 10k Show
March 7, 2009 – 12:43 pm | No Comment
Girl Talk headlines IA City 10k Show

The 10,000 Hours Show of Eastern Iowa announced Thursday that remix artist Girl Talk will headline this year’s concert event.
The 10,000 Hours Show is a year-round effort to engage young people in volunteer service.   …

DMMC’s Concert Corps, March 16th
March 2, 2009 – 12:09 am | No Comment
DMMC’s Concert Corps, March 16th

The Des Moines Coaltion has announced the line up for the next installment of their Concert Corps series. The Vandon Arms giving their final performance this St. Patrick’s Day – March 14th – at the …

5|1|5 Kari Leigh Heath
February 23, 2009 – 6:31 pm | No Comment
5|1|5  Kari Leigh Heath

5 questions + 5 facts about 1 person you should know.

Kari Leigh Heath  |  O’Toole Merchants |  marketstreetmediafoundry.com | myspace.com/klheath

5 Facts
1. I am originally from Jacksonville, Florida
2. I am 28 years old.
3.  My day …

5|1|5 – John Solarz
February 16, 2009 – 1:30 pm | One Comment
5|1|5 – John Solarz
Mötley Lüt
February 11, 2009 – 11:23 am | 2 Comments
Mötley Lüt

Yes I know the post names a little lame… and yes.  I did have to google “how to type umlauts” in order to even write the damn thing.  But that’s besides the point.
The point is …

get in with r.i.
January 22, 2009 – 12:04 pm | 5 Comments
get in with r.i.

The Rock Iowa crew would love for you to join them here at Market Street Media Foundry on Tuesday, January 27 from 7-9pm for an informational and organizational meeting. This will be a hands-on meeting: …