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80/35 2009 Discussion Thread
March 3, 2009 – 2:51 pm | 52 Comments
80/35 2009 Discussion Thread

Lots of buzz building lately about the return of 80/35. The inaguaral event was held at Western Gateway Park in downtown Des Moines over 4th of July weekend in 2008. Fans of the first event …

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 …

5|1|5 – John Solarz
February 16, 2009 – 1:30 pm | One Comment
5|1|5 – John Solarz
Colourmusic Talks 80/35
January 21, 2009 – 10:49 am | 5 Comments
Colourmusic Talks 80/35

80/35 vets Colourmusic returned to the capital city for a show at the Mews, but not before having cookies and coffee with the Rock iowa crew. The experiences of an outsider band coming to Des …

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 …

Lollapalooza: A look to the next 80/35
July 31, 2008 – 10:49 pm | 3 Comments

Any Iowans hitting up Chicago’s Lollapalooza?
I’m heading there right now. I’m definitely gonna post my reviews of shows and my experiences. Excited to see Manchester Orchestra, Devotchka, Cool Kids, Wilco, Love & Rockets, Explosions …

Live at 80/35 – Brian Sauer and the Merchandise
July 5, 2008 – 2:36 pm | No Comment

While we contend that Brian Sauer and the Merchandise would be a sweet band name, this video in fact simply features DMMC board member Brian Sauer showing off the 80/35 merch. Enjoy…
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We’re Live!
July 4, 2008 – 10:58 am | No Comment

Checking in live from 80/35. The Internet connection is iffy right now, here’s hoping we can get a wired line dropped in or there’s going to be a lot of praying and swearing involved in …

Latest 80/35 Music Festival News
May 27, 2008 – 9:52 am | No Comment

Hey we noticed alot of you are looking for the latest info on the 80/35 Music Festival here in Des Moines. Tickets can be found at: IowaTix.com
Find other news so far at:

Music via Chicago
Live Music …

80/35 Announcement
April 15, 2008 – 11:57 am | 3 Comments

Live Blogging from the 80/35 Press Conference at the downtown Central Library. I’m blogging over the shoulder of Joe Lawler. His connection seems a little snappier, I’m guessing the Register servers are a little better …

80/35 Announcement Tomorrow
April 14, 2008 – 11:41 am | No Comment

At a press conference tomorrow, the DMMC is announcing 10 bands that will be part of their inaugural 80/35 music festival July 4 and 5 in downtown Des Moines. Rock Iowa will be there, camera …