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Written by Mary Buck
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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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Written by Nikki Omundson
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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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Written by Mary Buck
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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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Written by Brian Johnson
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Tuesday, 17 November 2009 |
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"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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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 
VEISHEA is again seeking the best local and regional talent to compete in the 2010 VEISHEA Battle of the Bands.
The House of Bricks annual fundraiser for the Animal Rescue League of Iowa is set for Saturday, February 13 with Caste in Stone, Buster and the Punks, The League and more TBA. Stay tuned to 
The former Ingersoll Dinner Theater at 3711 Ingersoll Ave. is being renovated into a multi-use facility that will be primarily a Caribbean-themed restaurant and dance lounge. Copa Cavana will specialize in Cuban foods and will have a lounge with Latin American dancing such as salsa, tango and merengue with live and DJ music. Live shows, theater groups and free dance lessons will also be on the venue.
A big thanks to all the volunteers, bands, sponsors and attendees for making Little BIG Fest a success.