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80/35 Music Festival - July 3 and 4, 2010
Written by Greater Des Moines Music Coalition   
Thursday, 11 February 2010
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Time to think about your plans for 4th of July weekend. Of course, you'll be in Western Gateway Park at 80/35, Saturday and Sunday, July 3 & 4. But did you know that the fest features two full days of music this year? And by full we mean noon to night. Seriously. If we could bend time and squeeze 49 hours of music into the two-day fest, we would.

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5th Annual Gross Domestic Product Announced
Written by Greater Des Moines Music Coalition   
Friday, 05 February 2010
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The Greater Des Moines Music Coalition announces the 5th annual Gross Domestic Product is set for Saturday, March 27, 2010 at All Play in downtown Des Moines. Band submissions are being accepted at gdp@desmoinesmc.com until Thursday, February 11.

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VEISHEA 2010 Battle of the Bands
Written by Darren Hushak   
Thursday, 04 February 2010
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VEISHEA is again seeking the best local and regional talent to compete in the 2010 VEISHEA Battle of the Bands.


A great way to promote your group, the winner will receive a playing slot at the annual Live @ VEISHEA concert!

 

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Backstage Ball Encourages Support to Grow Music Scene - Jan. 27 at People's
Written by Greater Des Moines Music Coalition   
Thursday, 14 January 2010
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What began as a conversation in a coffee shop has become a thriving grassroots movement of music fans, musicians and business owners who believe in the power of music. Since 2004, the Greater Des Moines Music Coalition (DMMC) has put the promise of music to work for Des Moines. And it couldn’t have happened without the generous financial and volunteer support from our community.

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Local Reviews

CD Review: The Workshy - "Live at Vaudeville Mews"
Written by Mary Buck   
Wednesday, 02 December 2009
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It may be relatively unusual for a band to go with a “Live at” album as their debut effort, but this was clearly a wise decision for The Workshy. They thrive as the kind of jamband that should first be appreciated live. It’s a familiar format: Live at Fillmore East, the Whiskey, Max’s Kansas City…But who needs those overblown, clichéd venues? In Des Moines we have the Vaudeville Mews, and The Workshy uses that to their advantage.

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LBF Preview - Omega Dog
Written by Nikki Omundson   
Saturday, 21 November 2009
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Omega Dog has only been together for eight months, but the band has quickly played multiple shows around Des Moines. Their dedication to practice and songwriting has earned them shows at People’s Court, the Vaudeville Mews, El Bait Shoppe, the Longest Yard, A.K. O’Connors and the Briar Patch Festival.

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LBF Preview - The Workshy
Written by Mary Buck   
Thursday, 19 November 2009
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When Ames-based band The Workshy brings their rollicking, high-energy jams to Little Big Fest, the crowd better be ready to rock out.

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CD Review: BumRap - "Underpass Logic"
Written by Brian Johnson   
Tuesday, 17 November 2009
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Underpass Logic

"Underpass Logic" is the first release from BumRap, a collective of "Emcees, producers, bboys, bgirls, writers, & Dj's in the Des Moines Area, all from associated crews dedicated to building positivity in the universe and developing and preserving a progressive environment for the hip hop culture in our city, regardless of any other differences."

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@DMMC Tweets

ABOUT 8 HOURS AGO
RT @8035: Start putting money aside... Details on VIP passes & early bird tix sales coming soon. Hint: special perk for @DMMC members.
ABOUT 9 HOURS AGO
RT @407FranksPlace: Attention local bands: We carry CDs from local bands. Stop in or shoot me an email so we can include your music.
Monday, 08 March 2010 22:16
Change to GDP lineup: Ely Falls will no longer be able to perform & is being replaced by Blutiger Fluss http://ow.ly/1fNEj
Friday, 05 March 2010 17:22
RT @DesNoise: Des Moines Music Collectors' Show is Sun, 10-4, $1 admission, Downtown Holiday Inn, 1050 6th Ave. Last one till August!
Friday, 05 March 2010 16:20
RT @thenadas: You can download a free mp3 of "Long Goodbye" off our new album Almanac at http://twiturm.com/pydd9.
Friday, 05 March 2010 15:40
A special thanks to our new members this week! Remember if you sign up now, you get a free ticket to Gross Domestic Product.
Wednesday, 03 March 2010 15:35
Become a member of the DMMC and get a free ticket to Gross Domestic Product. Sign up online at http://ow.ly/1dIv1
Tuesday, 02 March 2010 20:55
RT @metromixdm: Find out the bands at the fifth annual Gross Domestic Product: http://tinyurl.com/ykw26ma
Tuesday, 02 March 2010 19:58
5th Annual Gross Domestic Product Lineup Announced - 14 bands on Saturday, March 27 at All Play http://ow.ly/1dnkU
Tuesday, 23 February 2010 17:19
80/35 Planning Meeting Tonight 6pm at Mickle Center, 1620 Pleasant Street. Come to get involved or learn more about the fest.