2015 Art on the Prairie Music
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We are so excited to showcase such wonderful Iowa musicians at Art on the Prairie.
All the music is acoustic and unplugged, located in the Hotel Pattee, La Poste, Town Craft - 2nd Floor west, Carnegie Library – Main Level, and the Security Bank Building. |
Rae Fehring
Saturday, November 14 Hotel Pattee 11:00 am - 11:50am
Saturday, November 14 Security Bank Building 12:00pm - 12:50pm
"Rae and the Honeybees are, in a word, delightful...(Rae is a) nakedly honest storyteller and has a silky-smooth voice that’s more than capable of handling the emotional swings in their songs."- Cityview
Rae found a great backing vocalist and lead guitar to support her individual brand of acoustic rock back in october 2007. Rae and Jenny formed the Honeybees and have been rocking acoustic sounds since. They recorded their first ep (Faders Up) before the end of that winter, and it was released in the fall of 2008. For most of 2008, they added a full drum kit and bass to fill out the sound as they started to play larger venues including: The Elbo Room, Detroit Pride Mainstage, Capitol City Pride Mainstage, The Englert Theatre, and many more. Rae and Jenny have expanded the instrumentation beyond acoustic guitars. Over the last year, they've included bass and keys to re-imagine many of their songs. Currently, they are writing new material and will be playing gigs at a venue near you...
"tHb can rip through the rockers...or throttle back on tunes like the rootsy, harmony-laced 'Impotent Heart,' or 'Hallelujah'," lead singer Rae's voice "floats like honey over the sometimes stinging guitars,"— Sharpe Smith, The Des Moines Register
Saturday, November 14 Security Bank Building 12:00pm - 12:50pm
"Rae and the Honeybees are, in a word, delightful...(Rae is a) nakedly honest storyteller and has a silky-smooth voice that’s more than capable of handling the emotional swings in their songs."- Cityview
Rae found a great backing vocalist and lead guitar to support her individual brand of acoustic rock back in october 2007. Rae and Jenny formed the Honeybees and have been rocking acoustic sounds since. They recorded their first ep (Faders Up) before the end of that winter, and it was released in the fall of 2008. For most of 2008, they added a full drum kit and bass to fill out the sound as they started to play larger venues including: The Elbo Room, Detroit Pride Mainstage, Capitol City Pride Mainstage, The Englert Theatre, and many more. Rae and Jenny have expanded the instrumentation beyond acoustic guitars. Over the last year, they've included bass and keys to re-imagine many of their songs. Currently, they are writing new material and will be playing gigs at a venue near you...
"tHb can rip through the rockers...or throttle back on tunes like the rootsy, harmony-laced 'Impotent Heart,' or 'Hallelujah'," lead singer Rae's voice "floats like honey over the sometimes stinging guitars,"— Sharpe Smith, The Des Moines Register
Nate Nelson Acoustic Show
Saturday, November 14 La Poste 11:00 am - 11:50am
Saturday, November 14 Carnegie Upper 12:00pm - 12:50pm
Nate Nelson- Steve has three “homemade” and six “hand-picked” children. He and his wife Liz have been foster parents to over 45 children since 1999. He states that they are now down to only five boys at home!
Since meeting Nate Nelson at a jam night in late April of this year, Steve has been playing bass in Nate Nelson and the State Street Band. They perform frequently throughout Central Iowa and recently appeared on the Great Day television program (KCWI HD23) and the Bud Light Stage at the Iowa State Fair.
Do not expect any “hot guitar licks” or Stevie Ray Vaughn-esque leads when you see a Nate Nelson Acoustic Show. What you can expect is a passionate, honest performance of each and every cover tune and original song that you’ll experience. The powerful vocals coming through that bearded Iowa smile will help you connect with the meaningful and emotion filled lyrics through each one of his sets. “Every song on one of my set lists is there for a specific reason. It may make you happy, sad, bring back the past, or think about the future, but I hope to God it makes you feel something”, Nate states. The cover tunes are a mix of country and southern rock and roll.
Nate has always been a musically driven person, but was never a musician. He didn’t learn his first guitar chord until January of 2012 after he made his first appearance singing on a live stage just weeks before that. After that day, Nate made the commitment to practice at least an hour a day while staying at home with his infant son. He admits that he is technically not “self-taught” as his lessons came from YouTube videos and smart phone apps, but it taught him how to play one whole song. The song had 5 chords which sent him searching for more songs with these chords. “I’m not one of those guys that has been playing since childhood. I try to hide behind my voice as much as possible”, Nate humbly states. “I do what I can with what I have, and it seems to work.”
After just a year, Nate had put together a set list and was playing out in the Des Moines suburbs for tips. His confidence grew with each performance and began to earn paying gigs.
Fast forward to 2015 and Nate has played over 200 shows across central Iowa as a solo acoustic act, a power acoustic/electric duo with Doug Cochran, and most recently fronting the band Nate Nelson and the State Street Band who have made appearances on the Great Day Morning Show on KCWI 23 HD as well as graced the stages of the Iowa State Fair on the Bud Light Stage.
Steve Parnell - Since picking up his first guitar (a genuine P.O.S.) in 1968, Steve has been playing and singing just about everywhere. Originally from Kansas, Steve came to Iowa in 1991 with a song in his heart and a desire to share that song (and a few others) with appreciative audiences.
In addition to helping lead worship over the past twenty five years, Steve has performed with both the Ames and Des Moines Barbershop Choruses and sung in quartets from both groups. He has also done a fair amount of solo work, releasing his first collection of original songs, “Lift Your Voice”, in 2003.
www.facebook.com/natenelsonacoustic
www.facebook.com/nnstatestreetband
www.reverbnation.com/natenelsonacoustic
www.reverbnation.com/natenelsonandthestatestreetband
Saturday, November 14 Carnegie Upper 12:00pm - 12:50pm
Nate Nelson- Steve has three “homemade” and six “hand-picked” children. He and his wife Liz have been foster parents to over 45 children since 1999. He states that they are now down to only five boys at home!
Since meeting Nate Nelson at a jam night in late April of this year, Steve has been playing bass in Nate Nelson and the State Street Band. They perform frequently throughout Central Iowa and recently appeared on the Great Day television program (KCWI HD23) and the Bud Light Stage at the Iowa State Fair.
Do not expect any “hot guitar licks” or Stevie Ray Vaughn-esque leads when you see a Nate Nelson Acoustic Show. What you can expect is a passionate, honest performance of each and every cover tune and original song that you’ll experience. The powerful vocals coming through that bearded Iowa smile will help you connect with the meaningful and emotion filled lyrics through each one of his sets. “Every song on one of my set lists is there for a specific reason. It may make you happy, sad, bring back the past, or think about the future, but I hope to God it makes you feel something”, Nate states. The cover tunes are a mix of country and southern rock and roll.
Nate has always been a musically driven person, but was never a musician. He didn’t learn his first guitar chord until January of 2012 after he made his first appearance singing on a live stage just weeks before that. After that day, Nate made the commitment to practice at least an hour a day while staying at home with his infant son. He admits that he is technically not “self-taught” as his lessons came from YouTube videos and smart phone apps, but it taught him how to play one whole song. The song had 5 chords which sent him searching for more songs with these chords. “I’m not one of those guys that has been playing since childhood. I try to hide behind my voice as much as possible”, Nate humbly states. “I do what I can with what I have, and it seems to work.”
After just a year, Nate had put together a set list and was playing out in the Des Moines suburbs for tips. His confidence grew with each performance and began to earn paying gigs.
Fast forward to 2015 and Nate has played over 200 shows across central Iowa as a solo acoustic act, a power acoustic/electric duo with Doug Cochran, and most recently fronting the band Nate Nelson and the State Street Band who have made appearances on the Great Day Morning Show on KCWI 23 HD as well as graced the stages of the Iowa State Fair on the Bud Light Stage.
Steve Parnell - Since picking up his first guitar (a genuine P.O.S.) in 1968, Steve has been playing and singing just about everywhere. Originally from Kansas, Steve came to Iowa in 1991 with a song in his heart and a desire to share that song (and a few others) with appreciative audiences.
In addition to helping lead worship over the past twenty five years, Steve has performed with both the Ames and Des Moines Barbershop Choruses and sung in quartets from both groups. He has also done a fair amount of solo work, releasing his first collection of original songs, “Lift Your Voice”, in 2003.
www.facebook.com/natenelsonacoustic
www.facebook.com/nnstatestreetband
www.reverbnation.com/natenelsonacoustic
www.reverbnation.com/natenelsonandthestatestreetband
Rob Lumbard
Saturday, November 14 TownCraft Upper West 11:00 am - 11:50am
Saturday, November 14 La Poste 12:00pm - 12:50pm
http://roblumbard.com
I got my early musical education sitting in with musicians in the bars up on Forest Avenue and Harding Road here in Des Moines. Rose Marie Webster, Luther Allison, Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee were some of the people I bugged till they let me play harp or a little guitar with them. I gigged around as a solo act until I joined The Wapsie River Band in 1980. I barn stormed the Midwest with them for ten years. Quite a few of the songs I’ve written were inspired by those times of playing biker bars and dives. In 1990 I went back to playing solo, opening up for Lyle Lovett, The Band, The Austin Lounge Lizards, Dan Hicks, Jerry Jeff Walker, Norman Blake, Steve Forbert, Leon Redbone, and countless Blues acts that came through Iowa. This coupled with a weekly gig at Flanagan’s, enabled me to record a couple of cds on the Hot Fudge label. I was also a part of the trio Two Bobs and a Babe which included Hot Fudge label-mates Bob Dorr and Molly Nova. My music is Blues/Folk based but depending where I’m playing, you might find me covering a Jazz standard, Robert Johnson, Lyle Lovett or doing a set of my own tunes. My finger-picking guitar style can be traced back to my high school years of listening to Hot Tuna, Doc Watson and all the Blues, and Bluegrass albums I could get my hands on. Myslide playing was influenced by Johnny Winter, Lowell George and Ry Cooder. For slide I use a ’29 National and for most of my regular guitar work I use a ’35 Epiphone archtop. Mysongwriting has been heavily influenced by the Texas songwriters and tends towards self-deprecating humor. This year I’ll be playing festivals, bar rooms, restaurants, churches, private parties from here to Rabbit Hash, Kentucky. Mostly I’m still a solo act but I also play guitar for The CJC Big Band, and The Party Gras Classic Jazz Band. My songs can be heard on KUNI and KFMG radio. My music has appeared in several Public Television projects, which have received EMMY, and other awards. I’ve been a member of the Central Iowa Blues Society and have participated in their Blues in the Schools program. I also take on a limited number of guitar students.
Saturday, November 14 La Poste 12:00pm - 12:50pm
http://roblumbard.com
I got my early musical education sitting in with musicians in the bars up on Forest Avenue and Harding Road here in Des Moines. Rose Marie Webster, Luther Allison, Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee were some of the people I bugged till they let me play harp or a little guitar with them. I gigged around as a solo act until I joined The Wapsie River Band in 1980. I barn stormed the Midwest with them for ten years. Quite a few of the songs I’ve written were inspired by those times of playing biker bars and dives. In 1990 I went back to playing solo, opening up for Lyle Lovett, The Band, The Austin Lounge Lizards, Dan Hicks, Jerry Jeff Walker, Norman Blake, Steve Forbert, Leon Redbone, and countless Blues acts that came through Iowa. This coupled with a weekly gig at Flanagan’s, enabled me to record a couple of cds on the Hot Fudge label. I was also a part of the trio Two Bobs and a Babe which included Hot Fudge label-mates Bob Dorr and Molly Nova. My music is Blues/Folk based but depending where I’m playing, you might find me covering a Jazz standard, Robert Johnson, Lyle Lovett or doing a set of my own tunes. My finger-picking guitar style can be traced back to my high school years of listening to Hot Tuna, Doc Watson and all the Blues, and Bluegrass albums I could get my hands on. Myslide playing was influenced by Johnny Winter, Lowell George and Ry Cooder. For slide I use a ’29 National and for most of my regular guitar work I use a ’35 Epiphone archtop. Mysongwriting has been heavily influenced by the Texas songwriters and tends towards self-deprecating humor. This year I’ll be playing festivals, bar rooms, restaurants, churches, private parties from here to Rabbit Hash, Kentucky. Mostly I’m still a solo act but I also play guitar for The CJC Big Band, and The Party Gras Classic Jazz Band. My songs can be heard on KUNI and KFMG radio. My music has appeared in several Public Television projects, which have received EMMY, and other awards. I’ve been a member of the Central Iowa Blues Society and have participated in their Blues in the Schools program. I also take on a limited number of guitar students.
Lincoln Grimes
Saturday, November 14 Carnegie Library 11:00 am - 11:50am
Saturday, November 14 TownCraft Upper West 12:00pm - 12:50pm
I have been passionately pursuing the art of music for nearly 25 years. I came from a musical background. Gary Grimes (my dad) was a founding member of the Des Moines band The Cavaliers that began back in the late 50's early 60's. I began my musical pursuits in the 4th grade, trying my hand at the trumpet. My teacher happened to be the guy that taught my dad and told me to try something else. Good honest advice. Thankfully I took that advice and picked up the guitar soon after and the guitar has been a great friend of mine ever since. I've played many styles of music through the years both original compositions and interpretations of already written songs. I'm always in search of a sound that moves me and alters my perspective on life. In high school and shortly after, I played in the rock band Redwing. We wrote many songs and had a great time getting the most out of our youth. In 1996, I took a break from playing to concentrate on work and family growth, but began playing professionally again in 2004. I now play with Crooked Mile and I couldn't be happier as I continue to grow both musically and now vocally. Playing music for an audience is something that excites me and music will always be my true passion in life.
Saturday, November 14 TownCraft Upper West 12:00pm - 12:50pm
I have been passionately pursuing the art of music for nearly 25 years. I came from a musical background. Gary Grimes (my dad) was a founding member of the Des Moines band The Cavaliers that began back in the late 50's early 60's. I began my musical pursuits in the 4th grade, trying my hand at the trumpet. My teacher happened to be the guy that taught my dad and told me to try something else. Good honest advice. Thankfully I took that advice and picked up the guitar soon after and the guitar has been a great friend of mine ever since. I've played many styles of music through the years both original compositions and interpretations of already written songs. I'm always in search of a sound that moves me and alters my perspective on life. In high school and shortly after, I played in the rock band Redwing. We wrote many songs and had a great time getting the most out of our youth. In 1996, I took a break from playing to concentrate on work and family growth, but began playing professionally again in 2004. I now play with Crooked Mile and I couldn't be happier as I continue to grow both musically and now vocally. Playing music for an audience is something that excites me and music will always be my true passion in life.
Mary McAdams
Saturday, November 14 Security Bank Building 11:00 am - 11:50am
Saturday, November 14 Hotel Pattee 12:00pm - 12:50pm
http://www.marymcadams.com
Mary was a Regional Finalist in the Mountain Stage “NewSong” songwriting contest in August 2010 and won 2nd place in the 14th Annual Susanne Millsaps Songwriter Showcase at the Snowbird Mountain Music Festival in July 2010. Mary was a Regional finalist in the Lilith Fair Local Talent Search in July 2010 and was a Finalist in the Big Top Chautauqua Songwriting Contest in Bayfield, WI in August 2010. Mary is a Des Moines-based singer, songwriter and educator. Her music is a mix of folk and Americana blended with the blues. She performs at Music Festivals, Art Festivals, coffeehouses, community groups and schools. Mary performed at an Official Showcase for the 2010 Sundance Film Festival with the 2010 Access Film-Music Showcase in Park City, UT. In late 2009 she showcased at the Crossroads Entertainment Conference in Des Moines, IA. She was a finalist in the Minnesota Folk Festival “New Folk Songwriting Contest” in 2002 and 2005. Mary runs Ritual Café’s evening Open mic, which provides space for new songwriters and performers to develop their skills. Mary has been on the IAC Performing Artist Roster since 2005 and is an active teaching artist with Metro Arts Alliance. Mary is a member of Nashville Songwriters Association International and has received commissions to write songs for a local organization. She is a teaching artist and teaches songwriting in the schools to grades K-8 with an emphasis on working in schools with under served populations and schools that have lost their arts programming. Mary annually attends the Planet Bluegrass Song School in Colorado to study with the nations top songwriters. Mary performs solo, duo and with her band. Mary’s artistic mission includes building a strong and acclaimed songwriting community in Des Moines, IA. Mary received her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin. Go Badgers. Press Quote: “Mary McAdams brings a mother’s love and a lover’s passion to the 10 original compositions on this Iowa-based release. Mary can serve up slow and saucy roadhouse blues, earnest Americana roots rockin’ or a lullabye ballad with equal authenticity. From the funky piano fills of “Greed” to the simple guitar picking of “Fourth of July” – you’ll fall in love with the subjects in Mary’s songs.”
Saturday, November 14 Hotel Pattee 12:00pm - 12:50pm
http://www.marymcadams.com
Mary was a Regional Finalist in the Mountain Stage “NewSong” songwriting contest in August 2010 and won 2nd place in the 14th Annual Susanne Millsaps Songwriter Showcase at the Snowbird Mountain Music Festival in July 2010. Mary was a Regional finalist in the Lilith Fair Local Talent Search in July 2010 and was a Finalist in the Big Top Chautauqua Songwriting Contest in Bayfield, WI in August 2010. Mary is a Des Moines-based singer, songwriter and educator. Her music is a mix of folk and Americana blended with the blues. She performs at Music Festivals, Art Festivals, coffeehouses, community groups and schools. Mary performed at an Official Showcase for the 2010 Sundance Film Festival with the 2010 Access Film-Music Showcase in Park City, UT. In late 2009 she showcased at the Crossroads Entertainment Conference in Des Moines, IA. She was a finalist in the Minnesota Folk Festival “New Folk Songwriting Contest” in 2002 and 2005. Mary runs Ritual Café’s evening Open mic, which provides space for new songwriters and performers to develop their skills. Mary has been on the IAC Performing Artist Roster since 2005 and is an active teaching artist with Metro Arts Alliance. Mary is a member of Nashville Songwriters Association International and has received commissions to write songs for a local organization. She is a teaching artist and teaches songwriting in the schools to grades K-8 with an emphasis on working in schools with under served populations and schools that have lost their arts programming. Mary annually attends the Planet Bluegrass Song School in Colorado to study with the nations top songwriters. Mary performs solo, duo and with her band. Mary’s artistic mission includes building a strong and acclaimed songwriting community in Des Moines, IA. Mary received her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin. Go Badgers. Press Quote: “Mary McAdams brings a mother’s love and a lover’s passion to the 10 original compositions on this Iowa-based release. Mary can serve up slow and saucy roadhouse blues, earnest Americana roots rockin’ or a lullabye ballad with equal authenticity. From the funky piano fills of “Greed” to the simple guitar picking of “Fourth of July” – you’ll fall in love with the subjects in Mary’s songs.”
Dan Jones
Saturday, November 14 Hotel Pattee 1:00pm - 1:50pm
Saturday, November 14 Security Bank Building 2:00pm - 2:50pm
Dan Jones is a local singer/songwriter that also covers great singer/songwriters and bands such as Neil Young, Bob Dylan, Hank Williams Sr., Simon & Garfunkel, Old Crow Medicine Show, etc. I play guitar, 6 & 12 string, and harmonica. He has been performing for more than 20 years, solo and in bands.
Saturday, November 14 Security Bank Building 2:00pm - 2:50pm
Dan Jones is a local singer/songwriter that also covers great singer/songwriters and bands such as Neil Young, Bob Dylan, Hank Williams Sr., Simon & Garfunkel, Old Crow Medicine Show, etc. I play guitar, 6 & 12 string, and harmonica. He has been performing for more than 20 years, solo and in bands.
Tina & Brandon Findlay
Saturday, November 14 La Poste 1:00pm - 1:50pm
Saturday, November 14 Carnegie Upper 2:00pm - 2:50pm
Diva and Deacons Page
Passionate partners in love and rhyme, Tina and Brandon have become quite a bluesified force to be reckoned with. Married since January of 2005 and veterans of their popular past bands Lady Blue and Bella Soul, these true soulmates are entering a whole new era of life and musicmaking in 2015. They have enjoyed their numerous appearances on blues stages big and small, and are honored to be the new 2015 Iowa Blues Challenge Duo Champions, now preparing to represent Iowa at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis in January 2016. They consider themselves blessed to be able to share such a busy, diverse, challenging, exciting, and fulfilling melodic journey together, The award winning vocals of Tina plus the sought after "guitartistry" of Brandon create a compelling union all their own, in their powerful duo shows or with their new blues band, Diva and the Deacons. Celebrating one lovely decade of performing, with more brand new music coming this year, Tina and Brandon continue to be forever grateful for their growing lovable tribe of fans. For them, it is all about inspiration, authenticity, and the thrill of a sweet blues groove. If this is you, then Tina and Brandon are your kindred spirits indeed.
Saturday, November 14 Carnegie Upper 2:00pm - 2:50pm
Diva and Deacons Page
Passionate partners in love and rhyme, Tina and Brandon have become quite a bluesified force to be reckoned with. Married since January of 2005 and veterans of their popular past bands Lady Blue and Bella Soul, these true soulmates are entering a whole new era of life and musicmaking in 2015. They have enjoyed their numerous appearances on blues stages big and small, and are honored to be the new 2015 Iowa Blues Challenge Duo Champions, now preparing to represent Iowa at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis in January 2016. They consider themselves blessed to be able to share such a busy, diverse, challenging, exciting, and fulfilling melodic journey together, The award winning vocals of Tina plus the sought after "guitartistry" of Brandon create a compelling union all their own, in their powerful duo shows or with their new blues band, Diva and the Deacons. Celebrating one lovely decade of performing, with more brand new music coming this year, Tina and Brandon continue to be forever grateful for their growing lovable tribe of fans. For them, it is all about inspiration, authenticity, and the thrill of a sweet blues groove. If this is you, then Tina and Brandon are your kindred spirits indeed.
Big Joe Kinser
Saturday, November 14 TownCraft Upper West 1:00pm - 1:50pm
Saturday, November 14 La Poste 2:00pm - 2:50pm
http://www.reverbnation.com/bigjoekinser
Big Joe Kinser plays acoustic guitar-driven American roots music. Occupying that space between country, rock, folk and blues, he writes and sing songs that are by turns humorous and heartbreaking. Big Joe's voice has a rich and emotional quality that can conjure Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Roy Orbison, Ray Charles or Burl Ives. Add to this his onstage "arid" sense of humor and you have an evening of great fun and great music.
Saturday, November 14 La Poste 2:00pm - 2:50pm
http://www.reverbnation.com/bigjoekinser
Big Joe Kinser plays acoustic guitar-driven American roots music. Occupying that space between country, rock, folk and blues, he writes and sing songs that are by turns humorous and heartbreaking. Big Joe's voice has a rich and emotional quality that can conjure Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Roy Orbison, Ray Charles or Burl Ives. Add to this his onstage "arid" sense of humor and you have an evening of great fun and great music.
High Crest
Saturday, November 14 Carnegie Upper 1:00pm - 1:50pm
Saturday, November 14 Hotel Pattee 2:00pm - 2:50pm
http://www.thehighcrest.com
Aaron Earl Short and Kat Darling formed the band The High Crest in 2006. The husband-wife duo blends the sounds of rich harmonies, whistling harmonica, and boogieing guitar to the heartbeat rhythms of the djembe, calling it “folk & roll”. The relatable writing brings attention to life’s absurdities and sincerity, all traveling at about 45mph in the fast lane. The two accompany each other with respect for their original songs, creating memorable music and shows. They perform weekly around Iowa and in the Des Moines area. The High Crest continues to develop independently, currently producing Aaron’s debut solo album, “Strange” to be followed by their family album “Simple Songs Simple Feelings” to be released this year.
Saturday, November 14 Hotel Pattee 2:00pm - 2:50pm
http://www.thehighcrest.com
Aaron Earl Short and Kat Darling formed the band The High Crest in 2006. The husband-wife duo blends the sounds of rich harmonies, whistling harmonica, and boogieing guitar to the heartbeat rhythms of the djembe, calling it “folk & roll”. The relatable writing brings attention to life’s absurdities and sincerity, all traveling at about 45mph in the fast lane. The two accompany each other with respect for their original songs, creating memorable music and shows. They perform weekly around Iowa and in the Des Moines area. The High Crest continues to develop independently, currently producing Aaron’s debut solo album, “Strange” to be followed by their family album “Simple Songs Simple Feelings” to be released this year.
Tim Earp
Saturday, November 14 Security Bank Building 1:00pm - 1:50pm
Saturday, November 14 TownCraft Upper West 2:00pm - 2:50pm
Tim Earp has been playing music since he can remember. He is an avid music collector, married and lives in Des Moines.Tim loves music from the 30’s & 40’s. He loves playing atArt on the Prairie and can be found playing at the Hotel Pattee and Baru 66, in Des Moines, on a semi regular basis. His favorite color is still blue.
Saturday, November 14 TownCraft Upper West 2:00pm - 2:50pm
Tim Earp has been playing music since he can remember. He is an avid music collector, married and lives in Des Moines.Tim loves music from the 30’s & 40’s. He loves playing atArt on the Prairie and can be found playing at the Hotel Pattee and Baru 66, in Des Moines, on a semi regular basis. His favorite color is still blue.
Bryan Baker
Saturday, November 14 Hotel Pattee 3:00pm - 3:50pm
Saturday, November 14 Carnegie Upper 4:00pm - 4:50pm
http://ka-klick.com/
Bryan Baker (Kaklick Martin) is a metaverse musician: A singer/songwriter performing in, and writing songs about, the virtual world known as Second Life®. Bryan’s avatar Kaklick took the stage in Second Life® for the first time back in late 2005, so he is among the longest running performers in Second Life® and was an early evangelist for the live music scene there.
Since that time he’s written several songs about or inspired by some aspect of his virtual existence with subjects ranging from virtual relationships to bugs that plague this tech dependent world. Two of these songs made it on to “Roadhouse Ranch and Saloon”; where honkey-tonk meets the metaverse. “Big Bad World” takes on more real life social commentary. Both albums were released in 2007. 2009 saw the release of Mr. Lincoln a more eclectic mix of rock idioms and themes. 2010 brought the zombiepocalypse or at least the new single "Zombie Love Song (If Anyone Eats My Brains)" a tender love song about brains. In 2012 he followed the single up with an album of his nerdiest material, including an album version of "Zombie Love Song" called "Yeah, I'm a Geek".
Bryan has been writing music since his childhood, but got serious in high school. Originally intending on a path that would have taken him to Berklee School of Music in the early 80s as a bassist, he was offered the chance to try out a musician's life straight out of high school and he hired on as a bass player in a lounge outfit of no consequence in the twin cities area. When this came to an end a few months later he returned to Iowa and joined a new-wave outfit called "The Keyz" based in Ames. They played some great shows to appreciative fans, but this didn't last either. By this time he'd started studying at Iowa State, initially in music, then migrating to theatre and eventually graduating in that field.
In 1987 he moved to California and started a full ride to the prestigious California Institute of the Arts as a composer/sound designer for theatre. He was the first MFA to graduate in that specialty in 1989. He did some freelancing in LA, at one time garnering a comparison to Brian Eno in the LA Times for his work on a play he did with the writer of the TV show "Life Goes On".
For several years he concentrated on other aspects of his life, and his career path led him to work on show control for many high profile entertainment venues, but he kept writing and playing music. In 2004 he started seriously recording and writing again and has been going full steam since.
Saturday, November 14 Carnegie Upper 4:00pm - 4:50pm
http://ka-klick.com/
Bryan Baker (Kaklick Martin) is a metaverse musician: A singer/songwriter performing in, and writing songs about, the virtual world known as Second Life®. Bryan’s avatar Kaklick took the stage in Second Life® for the first time back in late 2005, so he is among the longest running performers in Second Life® and was an early evangelist for the live music scene there.
Since that time he’s written several songs about or inspired by some aspect of his virtual existence with subjects ranging from virtual relationships to bugs that plague this tech dependent world. Two of these songs made it on to “Roadhouse Ranch and Saloon”; where honkey-tonk meets the metaverse. “Big Bad World” takes on more real life social commentary. Both albums were released in 2007. 2009 saw the release of Mr. Lincoln a more eclectic mix of rock idioms and themes. 2010 brought the zombiepocalypse or at least the new single "Zombie Love Song (If Anyone Eats My Brains)" a tender love song about brains. In 2012 he followed the single up with an album of his nerdiest material, including an album version of "Zombie Love Song" called "Yeah, I'm a Geek".
Bryan has been writing music since his childhood, but got serious in high school. Originally intending on a path that would have taken him to Berklee School of Music in the early 80s as a bassist, he was offered the chance to try out a musician's life straight out of high school and he hired on as a bass player in a lounge outfit of no consequence in the twin cities area. When this came to an end a few months later he returned to Iowa and joined a new-wave outfit called "The Keyz" based in Ames. They played some great shows to appreciative fans, but this didn't last either. By this time he'd started studying at Iowa State, initially in music, then migrating to theatre and eventually graduating in that field.
In 1987 he moved to California and started a full ride to the prestigious California Institute of the Arts as a composer/sound designer for theatre. He was the first MFA to graduate in that specialty in 1989. He did some freelancing in LA, at one time garnering a comparison to Brian Eno in the LA Times for his work on a play he did with the writer of the TV show "Life Goes On".
For several years he concentrated on other aspects of his life, and his career path led him to work on show control for many high profile entertainment venues, but he kept writing and playing music. In 2004 he started seriously recording and writing again and has been going full steam since.
Denise Forney
Saturday, November 14 La Poste 3:00pm - 3:50pm
Saturday, November 14 Security Bank Building 4:00pm - 4:50pm
Denise Forney is a singer/songwriter who hails from Des Moines, Iowa.
She picked up her first guitar when she was 9 years old, started teaching lessons to youth in her community when she was 12, and has been writing original music and performing with great passion ever since. Leaving a legacy of music with her family is one of her great purposes in life. Denise has created and released two original CD’s along with her three children: Rachel, Kaitlyn and Jacob. Their first CD release of “Criss Cross Applesauce,” is a compilation of children’s songs intended to educate and inspire little ones to get up and dance & sing along to the music. Their second CD “Not Too Little” is a Christmas album written to honor the life of Jacob Graen, a little 4-year old who taught everyone in his short life that you are never too little to share the love of God with the world around you. Denise released a third CD with her acoustic duo “Onyx2” entitled “Lessons Learned,” original songs written with the intention of helping individuals with any hurts, habits, or hang ups they might have and inspire them to never give up hope. Denise performs in central Iowa with the “4neys” and is thrilled to share her love of music at “Art on the Prairie” with a community that supports local artists and appreciates live music.
“Music speaks what cannot be expressed, soothes the mind and gives it rest, heals the heart and makes it whole, flows from Heaven to the soul.”
Facebook: The 4neys
Saturday, November 14 Security Bank Building 4:00pm - 4:50pm
Denise Forney is a singer/songwriter who hails from Des Moines, Iowa.
She picked up her first guitar when she was 9 years old, started teaching lessons to youth in her community when she was 12, and has been writing original music and performing with great passion ever since. Leaving a legacy of music with her family is one of her great purposes in life. Denise has created and released two original CD’s along with her three children: Rachel, Kaitlyn and Jacob. Their first CD release of “Criss Cross Applesauce,” is a compilation of children’s songs intended to educate and inspire little ones to get up and dance & sing along to the music. Their second CD “Not Too Little” is a Christmas album written to honor the life of Jacob Graen, a little 4-year old who taught everyone in his short life that you are never too little to share the love of God with the world around you. Denise released a third CD with her acoustic duo “Onyx2” entitled “Lessons Learned,” original songs written with the intention of helping individuals with any hurts, habits, or hang ups they might have and inspire them to never give up hope. Denise performs in central Iowa with the “4neys” and is thrilled to share her love of music at “Art on the Prairie” with a community that supports local artists and appreciates live music.
“Music speaks what cannot be expressed, soothes the mind and gives it rest, heals the heart and makes it whole, flows from Heaven to the soul.”
Facebook: The 4neys
Jean-Marie Salem
Saturday, November 14 TownCraft Upper West 3:00pm - 3:50pm
Saturday, November 14 Hotel Pattee 4:00pm - 4:50pm
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jean-Marie-Salem-Project/458068250949187?sk=timeline
Playing the guitar and writing songs since she was five years old, Jean-Marie Salem’s music is a collection of exotic lyrics and sounds that move you and will stick with you all day. Born in Eastern Iowa and raised in Des Moines, Iowa, Jean-Marie’s first instrument was a Ukulele given to her by family friends. Jean-Marie describes her music as follows: “It allows listeners to focus on what they want out of life by opening up their soul to achieve their life dream. I want people to succeed and be happy.”
Saturday, November 14 Hotel Pattee 4:00pm - 4:50pm
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jean-Marie-Salem-Project/458068250949187?sk=timeline
Playing the guitar and writing songs since she was five years old, Jean-Marie Salem’s music is a collection of exotic lyrics and sounds that move you and will stick with you all day. Born in Eastern Iowa and raised in Des Moines, Iowa, Jean-Marie’s first instrument was a Ukulele given to her by family friends. Jean-Marie describes her music as follows: “It allows listeners to focus on what they want out of life by opening up their soul to achieve their life dream. I want people to succeed and be happy.”
Steffen Heins
Saturday, November 14 Carnegie Upper 3:00pm - 3:50pm
Saturday, November 14 La Poste 4:00pm - 4:50pm
http://www.iowarecords.com
Steffen Heins plays and creates down home music from a country boy still longing for those carefree, easy days of living in great outdoor spaces. But don't expect the music to be all 'twang. Be ready for some popular folk, acoustic blues, hints of bluegrass, and an occasional gospel. This is American roots music.. Americana... and truly, acoustic music from the heartland. Steffen has been performing live since 1992 in coffeehouses, festivals, fairs and other public appearances throughout the state of Iowa; including a 6 month music adventure to Portland, Oregon in 1995. In 1994, Steffen released his first album, On & On, featuring the songs "Little Love of Mine", "Spiders Web", and "Lady November". In 1997, the Jenni Rain album was released featuring the hit title track "Jenni Rain", "Too Poor To Be Famous", and "Who was the King". Currently, Steffen continues to perform both solo and with an Iowa local-favorite band, the Home Grown Tomatoes.
Saturday, November 14 La Poste 4:00pm - 4:50pm
http://www.iowarecords.com
Steffen Heins plays and creates down home music from a country boy still longing for those carefree, easy days of living in great outdoor spaces. But don't expect the music to be all 'twang. Be ready for some popular folk, acoustic blues, hints of bluegrass, and an occasional gospel. This is American roots music.. Americana... and truly, acoustic music from the heartland. Steffen has been performing live since 1992 in coffeehouses, festivals, fairs and other public appearances throughout the state of Iowa; including a 6 month music adventure to Portland, Oregon in 1995. In 1994, Steffen released his first album, On & On, featuring the songs "Little Love of Mine", "Spiders Web", and "Lady November". In 1997, the Jenni Rain album was released featuring the hit title track "Jenni Rain", "Too Poor To Be Famous", and "Who was the King". Currently, Steffen continues to perform both solo and with an Iowa local-favorite band, the Home Grown Tomatoes.
John Burns
Saturday, November 14 Security Bank Building 3:00pm - 3:50pm
Saturday, November 14 TownCraft Upper West 4:00pm - 4:50pm
http://www.bjohnburns.com
In 2011, singer/songwriter John Burns celebrates 35 years as a professional musician. Forty years ago in 2012, John wrote his first song. Since then, he has written between 3,000 and 5,000 songs, including "The Other Side of Your Heart," released in 1977 by Lisa Gossett on Network Records, "Five Small Towns," from the White Pole Road Self-Guided Tour CD, and "3000 Houses in 300 Days," performed at the opening ceremonies of the 2009 Linda Vista Multi-Cultural Fair in San Diego, California. In the mid-1970s, John toured the United States with Baby Lester and the Buggybumpers. Other bands in which he has been a member are Now and Then, Goodnight Dallas, and the Shirts. For the past five years, however, John has appeared solo, playing his original songs on piano and guitar in ten states from coast to coast.
Saturday, November 14 TownCraft Upper West 4:00pm - 4:50pm
http://www.bjohnburns.com
In 2011, singer/songwriter John Burns celebrates 35 years as a professional musician. Forty years ago in 2012, John wrote his first song. Since then, he has written between 3,000 and 5,000 songs, including "The Other Side of Your Heart," released in 1977 by Lisa Gossett on Network Records, "Five Small Towns," from the White Pole Road Self-Guided Tour CD, and "3000 Houses in 300 Days," performed at the opening ceremonies of the 2009 Linda Vista Multi-Cultural Fair in San Diego, California. In the mid-1970s, John toured the United States with Baby Lester and the Buggybumpers. Other bands in which he has been a member are Now and Then, Goodnight Dallas, and the Shirts. For the past five years, however, John has appeared solo, playing his original songs on piano and guitar in ten states from coast to coast.
CW Smith
Sunday, November 15 Hotel Pattee 11:00 am - 11:50am
Sunday, November 15 Carnegie Upper 12:00pm - 12:50pm
http://www.cwsmith.fm/CW_Smith/Home.html
From the time I could walk, say the folks closest to me, I’ve been singing. I’d entertain the family at picnics from the age of three. My cousin Leanne and I formed our first “band” -- The Flowerbuds --- when I was seven. I wrote my first song when I was ten, performed with the Indianola High School swing choir when I was eleven, and had choral and non-singing roles with the Des Moines Metro Opera when I was twelve and thirteen.
My first formal music lessons were on piano and trombone when I was 10 years old, but I never really stuck with either of them: I never had the lung power for trombone or the patience for piano. I taught myself guitar when I was 15, bass when I was 18, and drums when I was 19. During my time working at Trifecta Studio, I learned mandolin and harmonica, and got much better at the drums. I’ve since taken up baritone guitar, upright bass, ukuleles (soprano, tenor and baritone), banjo, bajo sexto and sitar. Piano still spooks me for some reason, though.
I joke that I have a musical attention deficit, and just can’t manage to stick with one instrument. But it was actually a valuable skill in the studio: if a client needed a particular instrument on a recording, it was just about as easy for me to learn a part as to go through my list of instrumentalists’ phone numbers. Usually in the time it took just to get a response on the phone, I could learn a part and we could finish the recording. In my current recordings and with my current bands, I bounce back and forth between guitar, bass, mandolin and drums to fill whatever void we hear in the arrangement.
My first “real” band was put together after a girl asked me to prom my junior year, 1986. I put together two guitarists, a bass player, a drummer and a sound engineer from friends I had in two other bands. The high school band director loaned us the band room for rehearsal space and even offered to play keyboards. “For Sherry” was recorded in three takes (two of which were complete) on the morning before prom, and I presented it to Sherry that evening. (The original 1986 recording of “For Sherry” can be heard on my Sound+Video page.)
After some retooling, I put together a more permanent band called Sound System, and we played and recorded together in different lineups from 1986 to 1989. My acoustic duo project, the audubon society, followed: Rob Straughn and I have performed, composed and recorded together since 1988. We now call ourselves Smith & Straughn.
In 1993, my friends James Haddox, Dave Graham, Tom Jirkovsky and I assembled Mystic East, the first of my bands to make a foray into the Des Moines club scene. We played several times at Safari Club and other Drake University area venues before we disbanded in late 1994.
From 2009 to 2012 I was one of the core members ofdUUdes, the house band at the First Unitarian Church of Des Moines. Always the utility man, I moved around playing guitar, bass, drums, mandolin, banjo, percussion and vocal as was necessary for any given song. It was a great way to bring my love of music together with the principles I try to live by.
My solo recording career began with the breakup of Sound System in 1989, and continues to this day. I’m working and playing now with a band (The Grape Ape Trust) and three duet projects (TMI, The Word Green and Smith & Straughn) and feeling more motivated now than ever before to get my my music recorded and performed out in front of an audience.
Sunday, November 15 Carnegie Upper 12:00pm - 12:50pm
http://www.cwsmith.fm/CW_Smith/Home.html
From the time I could walk, say the folks closest to me, I’ve been singing. I’d entertain the family at picnics from the age of three. My cousin Leanne and I formed our first “band” -- The Flowerbuds --- when I was seven. I wrote my first song when I was ten, performed with the Indianola High School swing choir when I was eleven, and had choral and non-singing roles with the Des Moines Metro Opera when I was twelve and thirteen.
My first formal music lessons were on piano and trombone when I was 10 years old, but I never really stuck with either of them: I never had the lung power for trombone or the patience for piano. I taught myself guitar when I was 15, bass when I was 18, and drums when I was 19. During my time working at Trifecta Studio, I learned mandolin and harmonica, and got much better at the drums. I’ve since taken up baritone guitar, upright bass, ukuleles (soprano, tenor and baritone), banjo, bajo sexto and sitar. Piano still spooks me for some reason, though.
I joke that I have a musical attention deficit, and just can’t manage to stick with one instrument. But it was actually a valuable skill in the studio: if a client needed a particular instrument on a recording, it was just about as easy for me to learn a part as to go through my list of instrumentalists’ phone numbers. Usually in the time it took just to get a response on the phone, I could learn a part and we could finish the recording. In my current recordings and with my current bands, I bounce back and forth between guitar, bass, mandolin and drums to fill whatever void we hear in the arrangement.
My first “real” band was put together after a girl asked me to prom my junior year, 1986. I put together two guitarists, a bass player, a drummer and a sound engineer from friends I had in two other bands. The high school band director loaned us the band room for rehearsal space and even offered to play keyboards. “For Sherry” was recorded in three takes (two of which were complete) on the morning before prom, and I presented it to Sherry that evening. (The original 1986 recording of “For Sherry” can be heard on my Sound+Video page.)
After some retooling, I put together a more permanent band called Sound System, and we played and recorded together in different lineups from 1986 to 1989. My acoustic duo project, the audubon society, followed: Rob Straughn and I have performed, composed and recorded together since 1988. We now call ourselves Smith & Straughn.
In 1993, my friends James Haddox, Dave Graham, Tom Jirkovsky and I assembled Mystic East, the first of my bands to make a foray into the Des Moines club scene. We played several times at Safari Club and other Drake University area venues before we disbanded in late 1994.
From 2009 to 2012 I was one of the core members ofdUUdes, the house band at the First Unitarian Church of Des Moines. Always the utility man, I moved around playing guitar, bass, drums, mandolin, banjo, percussion and vocal as was necessary for any given song. It was a great way to bring my love of music together with the principles I try to live by.
My solo recording career began with the breakup of Sound System in 1989, and continues to this day. I’m working and playing now with a band (The Grape Ape Trust) and three duet projects (TMI, The Word Green and Smith & Straughn) and feeling more motivated now than ever before to get my my music recorded and performed out in front of an audience.
Rural Acoustic Cooperative
Sunday, November 15 La Poste 11:00 am - 11:50am
Sunday, November 15 TownCraft Upper West 12:00pm - 12:50pm
https://www.facebook.com/ruralacousticcoop
Formed in 2013, the Rural Acoustic Cooperative or R.A.C., features the vocal prowess and inimitable presence of Dave Miller and guitar acrobatics of Pat1ent Zero guitarist Ben Christopher. Their unique approach draws from a vast American musical heritage ranging from blues, country, rock, jazz, and anything else the dynamic duo chooses to play.
Sunday, November 15 TownCraft Upper West 12:00pm - 12:50pm
https://www.facebook.com/ruralacousticcoop
Formed in 2013, the Rural Acoustic Cooperative or R.A.C., features the vocal prowess and inimitable presence of Dave Miller and guitar acrobatics of Pat1ent Zero guitarist Ben Christopher. Their unique approach draws from a vast American musical heritage ranging from blues, country, rock, jazz, and anything else the dynamic duo chooses to play.
Dennis Kain
Sunday, November 15 TownCraft Upper West 11:00 am - 11:50am
Sunday, November 15 Hotel Pattee 12:00pm - 12:50pm
Dennis Kain, singer/songwriter based in central Iowa, a 2012 Mountain stage new song contestant with 40 years professional music experience.
Release of CD professionally produced by Jerry Yester (Lovin' Spoonful) who has produced Tom Waits, Tim Buckley, Association etc. coming out this fall. Recently finished Rocky Mountain Song school in Lyons Colorado. All original material is very diverse and covers a wide spectrum and very provocative.
Sunday, November 15 Hotel Pattee 12:00pm - 12:50pm
Dennis Kain, singer/songwriter based in central Iowa, a 2012 Mountain stage new song contestant with 40 years professional music experience.
Release of CD professionally produced by Jerry Yester (Lovin' Spoonful) who has produced Tom Waits, Tim Buckley, Association etc. coming out this fall. Recently finished Rocky Mountain Song school in Lyons Colorado. All original material is very diverse and covers a wide spectrum and very provocative.
Lily De Taeye
Sunday, November 15 Security Bank Building 11:00 am - 11:50am
Sunday, November 15 Carnegie Upper 12:00pm - 12:50pm
Lily DeTaeye is a 17 year old singer/songwriter from Clive, IA. She performs at many farmer's markets and festivals around Des Moines. She has a CD available on ITunes. Lily is new to Art on the Prairie and couldn't be more excited to be a part of it.
Sunday, November 15 Carnegie Upper 12:00pm - 12:50pm
Lily DeTaeye is a 17 year old singer/songwriter from Clive, IA. She performs at many farmer's markets and festivals around Des Moines. She has a CD available on ITunes. Lily is new to Art on the Prairie and couldn't be more excited to be a part of it.
Marilyn Jerome
Sunday, November 15 Security Bank Building 11:00 am - 11:50am
Sunday, November 15 La Poste 12:00pm - 12:50pm
Marilyn enjoys singing an eclectic mix of tunes and gets a kick out of “flipping” an old tune into a more contemporary version. Her style is a fusion of blues, folk, country, and old rock and roll. She covers Tom Petty, Nora Jones, The Who, Neil Young, Bonnie Raitt, the Marshall Tucker Band, and many others. She enjoys playing at Farmer’s Markets around the Des Moines metro area, coffee houses, small house parties, wineries, and a few larger venues, as well. She has been in a trio that performed for the Christmas Tree Lighting at the DM Science Center, the Corn Dog Kick-off at the Fairgrounds, and this year had the privilege of entertaining thousand of bikers as they passed through Minburn, IA for RAGBRAI. She solos at Palmer's Deli and played for the Tallgrass Theatre this year in her first-ever play. Her favorite “gig” is a weekly show at area nursing homes. She lives in Urbandale with her husband, four children, and several pets.
Sunday, November 15 La Poste 12:00pm - 12:50pm
Marilyn enjoys singing an eclectic mix of tunes and gets a kick out of “flipping” an old tune into a more contemporary version. Her style is a fusion of blues, folk, country, and old rock and roll. She covers Tom Petty, Nora Jones, The Who, Neil Young, Bonnie Raitt, the Marshall Tucker Band, and many others. She enjoys playing at Farmer’s Markets around the Des Moines metro area, coffee houses, small house parties, wineries, and a few larger venues, as well. She has been in a trio that performed for the Christmas Tree Lighting at the DM Science Center, the Corn Dog Kick-off at the Fairgrounds, and this year had the privilege of entertaining thousand of bikers as they passed through Minburn, IA for RAGBRAI. She solos at Palmer's Deli and played for the Tallgrass Theatre this year in her first-ever play. Her favorite “gig” is a weekly show at area nursing homes. She lives in Urbandale with her husband, four children, and several pets.
Andy Fleming
Sunday, November 15 Hotel Pattee 1:00pm - 1:50pm
Sunday, November 15 Carnegie Upper 2:00pm - 2:50pm
brotrucker.com
Andy Fleming is the singer/songwriter for Des Moines, Iowa band Brother Trucker. They've released 4 CD's - 3 on Iowa City Trailer Records. Fleming grew up in Davenport, Iowa and relocated to Des Moines in 1994. Michael Swanger of Cityview Magazine wrote "...Brother Trucker’s singer-songwriter-guitarist Andy Fleming has always had a knack for writing songs that champion the downtrodden, the forgotten and the working class heroes of society so that they remind us of the commonality of our humanity." Fleming writes about what he knows best - the hard working people of the Midwest. Andy maintains an active solo schedule in addition to Brother Trucker's touring schedule.
Sunday, November 15 Carnegie Upper 2:00pm - 2:50pm
brotrucker.com
Andy Fleming is the singer/songwriter for Des Moines, Iowa band Brother Trucker. They've released 4 CD's - 3 on Iowa City Trailer Records. Fleming grew up in Davenport, Iowa and relocated to Des Moines in 1994. Michael Swanger of Cityview Magazine wrote "...Brother Trucker’s singer-songwriter-guitarist Andy Fleming has always had a knack for writing songs that champion the downtrodden, the forgotten and the working class heroes of society so that they remind us of the commonality of our humanity." Fleming writes about what he knows best - the hard working people of the Midwest. Andy maintains an active solo schedule in addition to Brother Trucker's touring schedule.
Curry Harter
Sunday, November 15 TownCraft Upper West 1:00pm - 1:50pm
Sunday, November 15 Hotel Pattee 2:00pm - 2:50pm
http://www.heartlandentertainment.com/
Curry is a seasoned pro, playing blues and gospel across the continent for over 40 years. VENUES: Los Angeles Music Awards ~ B. B. King’s House of Blues, Universal City, CA ~ The Mint, LA, CA ~ Babe’s and Ricky’s ~ Angel’s Roadhouse ~ Green Fest ~ The Vault ~ The Boiler Room ~ Blue Guitar ~ The Ponderosa ~ Crossroads ~ British Bulldog ~ Stell’s ~ Gram’s ~ Pride Festival, L.A. ~ Orange Fest, Riverside ~ Walk For Life, San Bernardino ~ Apple Valley ~ The Open Door, Sonrise, Westminster House, Vancouver, BC ~ Save Me Concert, Davao City, Philippines ~ and many others…. PLAYED WITH OR OPENED FOR: Marcia Ball, Spider John Koerner, Finis Tasby, Kal David, Mobetta Loretta, Kent Burnside and The New Generation, Lightning Red, Spiro Nicolopoulos, The Greg Stein Group, Hobo Jazz, Mike Taylor, Bob Pace, Rob Lumbard, Matt Woods, Kelly McGuire, Brian Price, Stanly Butler, Oso Rey, Matt Coleman, Alain Emmanuel, Brian Holtz, Olga Tapia, King’s Men, Big Dave Little, Cliff Vermillion, Testimony, Reassigned, Mustard, Marianne Keith, Chad Patrick, Big Papa & the TCB, Mia Mercado, Jacob Calderon, Ben Rombouts, The Other Side, All Marbles, Phoenix, Bucksworth, Jacob Calderon, Taylor, Crystal Marie, and many others…. STUDIO RECORDINGS: Fender, Norco, CA ~ Green Door, Riverside, CA ~ Grapevine, Vancouver, BC ~ Topanga Canyon Analog, CA ~ Living Sound, Des Moines, IA ~ and others…. FILMS: Peace Love 2 Hours ~ Ecoheartland CD-ALBUMS: Peace for Life ~ Master’s Eyes ~ Natural Blue ~ The Spirit of Christmas ~ The Duke Michaels Project ~ Baby Rock Me, Ken Jones ~ Blue Bird, Mia Mercado ~ Heartwing, Gary Banta ~ Avery, Brian Holtz ~ and others….
Sunday, November 15 Hotel Pattee 2:00pm - 2:50pm
http://www.heartlandentertainment.com/
Curry is a seasoned pro, playing blues and gospel across the continent for over 40 years. VENUES: Los Angeles Music Awards ~ B. B. King’s House of Blues, Universal City, CA ~ The Mint, LA, CA ~ Babe’s and Ricky’s ~ Angel’s Roadhouse ~ Green Fest ~ The Vault ~ The Boiler Room ~ Blue Guitar ~ The Ponderosa ~ Crossroads ~ British Bulldog ~ Stell’s ~ Gram’s ~ Pride Festival, L.A. ~ Orange Fest, Riverside ~ Walk For Life, San Bernardino ~ Apple Valley ~ The Open Door, Sonrise, Westminster House, Vancouver, BC ~ Save Me Concert, Davao City, Philippines ~ and many others…. PLAYED WITH OR OPENED FOR: Marcia Ball, Spider John Koerner, Finis Tasby, Kal David, Mobetta Loretta, Kent Burnside and The New Generation, Lightning Red, Spiro Nicolopoulos, The Greg Stein Group, Hobo Jazz, Mike Taylor, Bob Pace, Rob Lumbard, Matt Woods, Kelly McGuire, Brian Price, Stanly Butler, Oso Rey, Matt Coleman, Alain Emmanuel, Brian Holtz, Olga Tapia, King’s Men, Big Dave Little, Cliff Vermillion, Testimony, Reassigned, Mustard, Marianne Keith, Chad Patrick, Big Papa & the TCB, Mia Mercado, Jacob Calderon, Ben Rombouts, The Other Side, All Marbles, Phoenix, Bucksworth, Jacob Calderon, Taylor, Crystal Marie, and many others…. STUDIO RECORDINGS: Fender, Norco, CA ~ Green Door, Riverside, CA ~ Grapevine, Vancouver, BC ~ Topanga Canyon Analog, CA ~ Living Sound, Des Moines, IA ~ and others…. FILMS: Peace Love 2 Hours ~ Ecoheartland CD-ALBUMS: Peace for Life ~ Master’s Eyes ~ Natural Blue ~ The Spirit of Christmas ~ The Duke Michaels Project ~ Baby Rock Me, Ken Jones ~ Blue Bird, Mia Mercado ~ Heartwing, Gary Banta ~ Avery, Brian Holtz ~ and others….
Just Cause, Scott Buchanan, Mia Hegarty & Todd Herbst-Ulmer
Sunday, November 15 La Poste 1:00pm - 1:50pm
Sunday, November 15 Security Bank Building 2:00pm - 2:50pm
JUST CAUSE is the casual collaboration of Mia Hegarty-Roach (vocals), Scott Buchanan,(guitar, harmonica, vocals), and Todd Herbst-Ulmer (vocals, guitar, mandolin and penny whistle) who perform a wide variety of traditional to contemporary roots and Americana song styles that feature acoustic guitar and vocal harmony, including songs by John Prine, Bob Dylan, Richard Thompson, Doc Watson, The Band, Gregg Brown, Civil Wars, Eva Cassidy, Allison Krauss and many many others.
JUST CAUSE plays just cause we enjoy it. We especially enjoy playing for any worthy just cause as well. So if anyone’s up for some fun or needs to raise some consciousness, just give us a shout.
Sunday, November 15 Security Bank Building 2:00pm - 2:50pm
JUST CAUSE is the casual collaboration of Mia Hegarty-Roach (vocals), Scott Buchanan,(guitar, harmonica, vocals), and Todd Herbst-Ulmer (vocals, guitar, mandolin and penny whistle) who perform a wide variety of traditional to contemporary roots and Americana song styles that feature acoustic guitar and vocal harmony, including songs by John Prine, Bob Dylan, Richard Thompson, Doc Watson, The Band, Gregg Brown, Civil Wars, Eva Cassidy, Allison Krauss and many many others.
JUST CAUSE plays just cause we enjoy it. We especially enjoy playing for any worthy just cause as well. So if anyone’s up for some fun or needs to raise some consciousness, just give us a shout.
Nichols and Kiefer
Sunday, November 15 Carnegie Upper 1:00pm - 1:50pm
Sunday, November 15 La Poste 2:00pm - 2:50pm
Chris Nichols, Doug Nichols and Brad Kiefer- Brad's musical journey began as a child, listening to Wilbur and Nancy Renfrow's bluegrass band play at the Fall Festival in Dallas Center. Too young to stay up late and listen to them jam in the park across the street, he listened through his bedroom window, falling asleep before they were done. Later in life when Brad ran into Wilbur at a bluegrass festival in Newton, Wilbur invited him over for their long-standing tradition of Friday night picking. Doug's love of music carried over to his sons, Chris and Ben. With a trap set in their kitchen, and guitars and banjos at the ready, the three jammed together throughout the years and eventually formed the band, Pocketful of Nickels. Now they get together with friends to play music. Doug joins Brad for Renfrow's Friday night picking.
Sunday, November 15 La Poste 2:00pm - 2:50pm
Chris Nichols, Doug Nichols and Brad Kiefer- Brad's musical journey began as a child, listening to Wilbur and Nancy Renfrow's bluegrass band play at the Fall Festival in Dallas Center. Too young to stay up late and listen to them jam in the park across the street, he listened through his bedroom window, falling asleep before they were done. Later in life when Brad ran into Wilbur at a bluegrass festival in Newton, Wilbur invited him over for their long-standing tradition of Friday night picking. Doug's love of music carried over to his sons, Chris and Ben. With a trap set in their kitchen, and guitars and banjos at the ready, the three jammed together throughout the years and eventually formed the band, Pocketful of Nickels. Now they get together with friends to play music. Doug joins Brad for Renfrow's Friday night picking.
Dan Medeiros
Sunday, November 15 Security Bank Building 1:00pm - 1:50pm
Sunday, November 15 TownCraft Upper West 2:00pm - 2:50pm
BIO:
Dan Medeiros is a Des Moines-based singer/songwriter originally from Toronto, Canada. Since making the move across the border in 2012 he has quickly become recognized though-out the local music scene for performing his impassioned original songs of love & life on 12-string acoustic guitars
LINKS:
www.facebook.com/thedmproject
www.reverbnation.com/thedmproject
Sunday, November 15 TownCraft Upper West 2:00pm - 2:50pm
BIO:
Dan Medeiros is a Des Moines-based singer/songwriter originally from Toronto, Canada. Since making the move across the border in 2012 he has quickly become recognized though-out the local music scene for performing his impassioned original songs of love & life on 12-string acoustic guitars
LINKS:
www.facebook.com/thedmproject
www.reverbnation.com/thedmproject