Winter Weather is on the Way
With the possibility of a big winter storm on the horizon, B-sox talked to Brandon Lawrence from We Are Iowa Local 5 about the upcoming storm, and what central Iowa might see.
Click HERE for We Are Iowa’s Forecast
Jonah Jones – JPR Interview
Believe it or not, B-sox is into the paranormal and was asked by Jones Paranormal research to narrate their new film. He was honored to do so, and this is B-sox talking to Jonah Jones about the Poor Farm in Waverly, IA
For more on the Poor Farm, Click HERE
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Jones Paranormal Research: Poor Farm
As a lot of you know, I’m really into the paranormal. During the first year of the Haunting of KGGO.com Jonah Jones from Jones Paranormal Research joined me on the show. Fast forward to now, and Jonah asked me if I would be willing to narrate one of their films, and here it is! JPR got the chance to investigate the Poor Farm in Waverly, IA.
MORBIUS – Teaser Trailer
Underwater and Like a Boss Movie Reviews
This week, we talked about Under Water and Like a Boss!
Mike Reyes:
CinemaBlend:
Barely Sociable
I stumbled across this youtube channel, and got hooked watching the videos. If you’re into stories of the weird, you should check this out. Here’s a LINK to the main page.
The New Mutants | Official Trailer | 20th Century FOX
Central Iowa Blues Society presents the Upper Midwest’s Premier Blues Festival
Central Iowa Blues Society presents the Upper Midwest’s Premier Blues Festival Over Valentine’s Day weekend.
(Des Moines, IA) – The Central Iowa Blues Society is once again hosting the 26th Winter Blues Fest at the Downtown Des Moines Marriott, 700 Grand Ave, on Valentine’s Weekend – February 14 and 15, 2020. Tickets are $20 for Friday Night Only, $30 for Saturday Only, and $45 for a weekend pass. Special room rates are available at the Marriott and Hyatt Hotels in Downtown Des Moines.
If you’ve never been, this is the year to go. The festival takes over the entire downtown Marriott with 5 stages of blues music from national touring artists across all sub-categories of the genre including Swing Blues, Rockin’ Blues, Rockabilly, traditional, Rhythm and Blues, Soul and Alternative. There is a little something for every taste in music. There simply isn’t a music festival experience in Des Moines comparable to the Winter Blues Festival. It’s unique, it’s fun and a great way to spend a cold winter weekend in Des Moines, especially if you’re looking to do something a little different on Valentine’s Day weekend.
Friday’s lineup includes:
Davy Knowles- Rockin’ Blues – Isle of Man (UK)
Paul Nelson Band – Rockin’ Blues, NYC, NY
Tennessee Redemption (featuring Brandon Santini and Jeff Jensen)- Soul Blues- Memphis, TN
Nikki Hill (with Laura Chavez and Matt Hill)- Rockin’ Blues – New Orleans, LA
Buckmiller-Schwagger Duo- Traditional Blues- DSM, IA
Blues Two (The Blue Band’s Bob Dorr and Jeff Petersen)- Cedar Rapids, Traditional Blues, Iowa (Blues Hall of Fame members).
Saturday’s lineup includes:
Chris Cain- Traditional Blues- California
Mike Zito’s Big Blues Band featuring the B.B. King Horns – Big Band- New Orleans, LA
Albert Castiglia- Rockin’ Blues- FL
Taylor Scott Band- Rockin’ Blues – CO
Harper & Midwest Kind- Alt/ Contemporary Blues featuring Didgeridoo, Australia.
Lindsay Beaver- Rockabilly- Austin TX
Lauren Mitchell- Soul Blues- FL
Cedar County Cobras- Cedar Rapids- Traditional Blues
Heath Alan’s Iowa Blues Expo- DSM- Various Flavors
Keeping with tradition, the Winter Blues Fest lineup showcases several regional blues challenge winners that will compete internationally in Memphis earlier in the month including:
Generation of Blues with Hal Reed and Kent Burnside (IA-Solo/Duo)
Rex Granite with Sarah Benck (Omaha)
Harrison Street (MN)
Avey Grouws Band (IA-Band)
Stranded in the City (Kansas City)
Plus, don’t miss the Saturday afternoon FREE guitar workshop with Chris Cain from 1-3pm.
Advance Tickets $45 Weekend Pass – or – $20/Friday Only and $30/Saturday Only.
The Festival will feature a custom brew from Confluence Brewing Company, food and full bar service throughout the festival.
The Winter Blues Fest is sponsored by Confluence Brewing Company.
Tickets, schedule, artist profiles and links at www.cibs.org
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IG – @centraliabluessociety
The Central Iowa Blues Society (CIBS) is a volunteer non-profit arts organization based in Des Moines Iowa with over 1000 members dedicated to the education, preservation and celebration of blues and roots music in Iowa and across the globe.
Ricky Gervais’ Monologue – 2020 Golden Globes
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The Grudge Movie Review and more!
This week, Mike Reyes from cinemablend.com joined B-sox to talk about The Grudge, Cats, Spies in Disguise, Just Mercy and more!
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