John Mellencamp is Coming to Des Moines

Posted on September 10, 2014

John Mellencamp announced dates for his upcoming Plain Spoken tour beginning in January 2015 throughout the summer. On Sunday, February 15 Mellencamp will bring his tour to the Des Moines Civic Center. Listen to KGGO September 15 through the 19th for your chance to win a pair of tickets. 

“The Voice of the Heartland” will play 80 shows including multiple dates in the artist’s hometown of Bloomington, Indiana; Nashville, Chicago, Minneapolis, New York, and more. The special guest is Carlene Carter. The tour, produced by AEG Live, will kick off on January 21st in South Bend, Indiana at the Morris Performing Arts Center. A portion of the ticket proceeds from the final performance held in Indianapolis at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse on August 4th will be donated to the Riley Children’s Foundation, which supports Riley Hospital for Children (rileykids.org).

All shows will go on sale Friday, September 19th at 10:00AM (except New York shows which go on sale at 11:00AM). All are local time. Tickets available at johnmellencamp.com and axs.com. (Tour dates listed below)

A special presale will be available to Citi cardmembers from Tuesday, September 16th at 10:00AM through Thursday, September 18th at 10:00PM. (except New York shows which go on sale at 11:00AM) Exclusive VIP Packages are available! VIP Packages include amazing reserved tickets in the first ten rows, limited edition memorabilia and much more!

On September 23rd, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer John Mellencamp will release one of the most distinguished records of his career, Plain Spoken on Republic Records. Plain Spoken includes ten stunningly elegant and soul-searching Americana gems.

  

“The music looks back toward … ‘Blood On The Tracks,’ with strummed guitars, brushes on the drums and neck-rack harmonica, and the words ponder trouble, power, love, God, freedom and mortality.” says THE NEW YORK TIMES.  Plain Spoken is set to be hailed as an unparalleled new chapter in Mellencamp’s distinctive songbook.

Concert goers will receive a digital download of the Plain Spoken record with purchase of tickets to the tour (One download code per ticket for online and phone purchases only; does not apply to box office or outlet ticket purchases.)

Grammy-winning musician John Mellencamp has touched the heart and souls of music listeners and influenced American Culture with enduring songs, he is also one of the most successful live concert performers in the world. A man with a conscience, he used his visibility and influence to advocate an issue that hit close to home and became one of the founding members of Farm Aid, an organization that began in 1985 to raise awareness about the loss of family farms.  The Farm Aid concerts have raised over $45 million to promote a resilient family farm system of agriculture.

In 2014, he also signed a historic “lifetime recording contract” with Republic Records for the release of Plain Spoken and all of his albums to follow.Universal Music Enterprises continues to represent the artist’s prominent catalog as well. Mercury/UME recently released his latest live album, John Mellencamp Sings Trouble No More Live at Town Hall, this past summer.

JOHN MELLENCAMP 2015 PLAIN SPOKEN NORTH AMERICAN TOUR:

DATE – VENUE

Wed-21-Jan – South Bend, IN – Morris Performing Arts Center

Fri-23-Jan – Louisville, KY – Louisville Palace Theatre

Sat-24-Jan – Cincinnati, OH – Aronoff Center for the Arts

Tue-27-Jan – Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium

Wed-28-Jan – Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium

Fri-30-Jan – Columbus, OH – Mershon Auditorium

Sat-31-Jan – Cleveland, OH – PlayhouseSquare – Palace Theatre

Tue-3-Feb – Bloomington, IN – Indiana University Auditorium

Wed-4-Feb – Bloomington, IN – Indiana University Auditorium

Mon-9-Feb – Green Bay, WI – Weidner Center

Wed-11-Feb – Minneapolis, MN – Northrop Auditorium

Thu-12-Feb – Minneapolis, MN – Northrop Auditorium

Sat-14-Feb – Kansas City, MO – Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland

Sun-15-Feb – Des Moines, IA – Des Moines Civic Center

Tue-17-Feb – Chicago, IL – Chicago Theatre

Wed-18-Feb – Chicago, IL – Chicago Theatre

Thu-5-Mar – San Antonio, TX – Tobin Center For The Performing Arts

Sat-7-Mar – Dallas, TX – McFarlin Memorial Auditorium

Sun-8-Mar – Austin, TX – Bass Concert Hall

Tue-10-Mar – New Orleans, LA – Saenger Theatre

Thu-12-Mar – Birmingham, AL – BJCC Concert Hall

Fri-13-Mar – Atlanta, GA – Fox Theatre

Sun-15-Mar – Jacksonville, FL – Times-Union Center

Tue-17-Mar – Ft. Lauderdale, FL – Broward Center for the Performing Arts

Thu-19-Mar – Clearwater, FL – Ruth Eckerd Hall

Fri-20-Mar – Clearwater, FL – Ruth Eckerd Hall

Sun-22-Mar – Orlando, FL – Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts

Tue-24-Mar – Columbia, SC – The Township Auditorium

Thu-26-Mar – N. Charleston, SC – North Charleston Performing Arts Center

Fri-27-Mar – Charlotte, NC – Ovens Auditorium

Sun-29-Mar – Norfolk, VA – Norfolk Scope Arena – Chrysler Hall Theatre

Tue-31-Mar – Durham, NC – Durham Performing Arts Center

Wed-15-Apr – Boston, MA – Citi Performing Arts Center Wang Theatre

Thu-16-Apr – Providence, RI – Providence Performing Arts Center

Sat-18-Apr – Red Bank, NJ – Count Basie Theatre

Mon-20-Apr – New York, NY – Carnegie Hall

Tue-21-Apr – New York, NY – Carnegie Hall

Thu-23-Apr – New York, NY – Apollo Theater

Fri-24-Apr – New York, NY – Apollo Theater

Sun-26-Apr – Washington, DC – DAR Constitution Hall

Wed-29-Apr – Hamilton, ON – Hamilton Place Theatre

Fri-1-May – Toronto, ON – Sony Centre for the Performing Arts

Sat-2-May – Toronto, ON – Sony Centre for the Performing Arts

Tue-5-May – Quebec City, QC – Grand Théâtre de Québec

Wed-6-May – Montreal, QC – Théâtre St-Denis

Fri-8-May – Syracuse, NY – Landmark Theatre

Sat-9-May – Buffalo, NY – Shea’s Performing Arts Center

Tue-12-May – Pittsburgh, PA – Benedum Center

Wed-27-May – Evansville, IN – Old National Events Plaza

Fri-29-May – St Louis, MO – Peabody Opera House

Sat-30-May – Rockford, IL – Coronado Performing Arts Center

Tue-2-Jun – Madison, WI – Overture Center for the Arts – Overture Hall

Wed-3-Jun – Peoria, IL – Peoria Civic Center Theatre

Fri-5-Jun – Milwaukee, WI – Milwaukee Riverside Theater

Sat-6-Jun – Ft, Wayne, IN – Embassy Theatre

Tue-9-Jun – Grand Rapids, MI – DeVos Performance Hall

Wed-10-Jun – Detroit, MI – Detroit Opera House

Fri-12-Jun – Baltimore, MD – Modell Performing Arts Center at The Lyric

Sat-13-Jun – Richmond, VA – Altria Theater

Tue-16-Jun – Philadelphia, PA – Merriam Theatre

Wed-17-Jun – Roanoke, VA – Roanoke Civic Center Theatre

Fri-19-Jun – Savannah, GA – Johnny Mercer Theatre

Sat-20-Jun – Augusta, GA – William B. Bell Auditorium

Tue-23-Jun – Memphis, TN – Orpheum Theatre

Wed-8-Jul – Winnipeg, MB – Centennial Concert Hall

Fri-10-Jul – Regina, SK – Conexus Arts Centre

Sat-11-Jul – Regina, SK – Conexus Arts Centre

Mon-13-Jul – Saskatoon, SK – TCU Place

Wed-15-Jul – Calgary, AB – Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium

Sat-18-Jul – Vancouver, BC – Queen Elizabeth Theatre

Sun-19-Jul – Seattle, WA – Benaroya Hall

Tue-21-Jul – Portland, OR – Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall

Thu-23-Jul – Fresno, CA – William Saroyan Theatre

Sat-25-Jul – Oakland, CA – Oakland Paramount Theatre of the Arts

Sun-26-Jul – Sacramento, CA – Sacramento Community Theatre

Tue-28-Jul – Los Angeles, CA – Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE

Wed-29-Jul – Phoenix, AZ – Comerica Theatre

Fri-31-Jul – Denver, CO Ellie – Caulkins Opera House

Sun-2-Aug – Omaha, NE – Orpheum Theater

Tue-4-Aug – Indianapolis, IN – Bankers Life Fieldhouse

Posted on September 5, 2014

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Zip Zone Sweet Deal of the Week

Posted on August 22, 2014

Click here for the Sweet Deal of the Week offer!

ZIP ZONE is absolute fun for ALL ages.  The outdoor entertainment park features attractions that are guaranteed to make children of all ages smile… and maybe do a happy dance!

ZIP ZONE is a new entertainment park in Des Moines, IA.  Visitors enjoy Go-Karts, Mini Golf and Bungee Trampoline as one of our primary attractions, but the list of fun things to do does not stop there!

You will love the Mini Golf, Bungee Trampoline, Bounce Houses, Zippy Pets and Splash Zone, to name a few, with new attractions on the way.

FUN doesn’t have an age limit at ZIP ZONE.  We are here to help your family, friends, corporate or other group have the best outdoor fun available. Whether it’s a birthday party or team building event, call us for a great package deal designed just for you.

Zip zone is very affordable, attractions starting at $2.00 and packages starting at $5.00. The ultimate fun is the EVERYTHING package which includes 1 each of the following attractions: Round of Miniature Golf, Go Kart, Bungee Trampoline, Zippy Pet and Bouncy House.

(515) 975-7463 or (515) 822-4286

Mon – Sat….…..11 am to 9 pm
Sun……………….12 pm to 8 pm

6220 Grand Ave. Des Moines – right behind Advance Auto Parts next to the Sands.

The BOB & TOM Show and 95 KGGO present: The Keystone Light Friends of The Bob & Tom Show Comedy Tour

Posted on August 22, 2014

Order your tickets today through our pre-sale event! Click here and use the code word “Comedy” until Friday, August 29th at 10AM. 

 The Keystone Light Friends of The BOB & TOM Show Comedy Tour presents a rotating ensemble of the world’s best comedians to stages all across America. Each live comedy show features several headliners heard on The BOB & TOM Show, one of the longest-running and highest-rated radio programs in America and the premiere radio showcase for today’s top comedians. Now in its 9th year, The Keystone Light Friends of The BOB & TOM Show Comedy Tour has performed more than 400 shows from coast-to-coast.

 Hosted by Bob & Tom’s own Kristi Lee, The Keystone Light Friends of The Bob & Tom Show Comedy Tour in Des Moines will feature the following Bob & Tom comedians: Bob Zany (www.bobzany.com), Ralph Harris (www.ralphharris.com) and Tim Bedore (www.vaguebuttrue.com).

The tour will be making its stop at Hoyt Sherman Place, 1501 Woodland Avenue on Friday, November 14, 2014 at 8:00 PM.

 Tickets will be available starting on Friday, August 29, 2014 at 10:00 AM Central. Tickets may be purchased by visiting www.hoytsherman.org, calling 800-745-3000 or by visiting in person at the Hoyt Sherman Place Box Office, 1501 Woodland Ave., Des Moines, IA 50309. Box office hours are Monday through Friday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (All tickets INCLUDE a $1 Red Cross donation). This show is recommended for those 18 years old and older.

 

Comedians:

Kristi Lee:

Kristi joined The Bob & Tom Show in 1984 as News Director. Kristi is a native of Indianapolis and attended Indiana University. She has also worked in television with Fox Sports and ESPN.

Ralph Harris:

Ralph Harris is one of today’s hottest comedic and acting talents! He marked his feature film debut in Dreamgirls, a film that has struck gold (of the Golden Globe variety). Ralph kicks off the movie as the Detroit MC that helps Jamie Foxx hook up with the Dreamettes. Not one to slow down, Ralph continued his film career momentum, immediately landing his second feature film role in the Universal Pictures release Evan starring Steve Carell and Wanda Sykes.

Ralph’s jump to the big screen comes after years of successful television work, including appearances on “Seinfeld”, “Parenthood”, “Nick Freno”, “Living Single” and “In Living Color”. No stranger to late night, Ralph has been featured on “The Tonight Show Starring Jay Leno” and “Late Night with Conan O’Brien”. However Ralph is probably best known for his starring role in the ABC-TV sitcom “On Our Own,” which aired during the immensely popular TGIF block on Friday nights, and which currently airs in syndication on TV One.

You can also catch Ralph on TV in airings of his two previously recorded Cable TV specials – “Comedy Central Presents” and the “HBO Half-Hour Comedy Special”. When he’s not filming, Ralph continues to tour the country and perform to sold-out audiences as a stand-up comedian, his first career and love. Ralph’s comedy is character driven, and is influenced by many of the greats, including his idols Bill Cosby, Jonathan Winters and Whoopi Goldberg, to name a few.

Born and raised in Philadelphia, Ralph spends what little time he’s not on the road at home in Los Angeles.

Tim Bedore:

Tim Bedore was born in a nice Catholic hospital on Chicago’s near north side and then promptly left for northern Wisconsin. Asked to leave the Catholic School system after seven and a-half years(changed “Dominos Nabiscum” to “Oreos from Nabisco” during High Mass) Tim finished college with a cum laude B.S. in Communication (in just four years). More than just watching films and drinking beer, Tim actually learned something about the transference of complex thoughts and ideas.

Nonetheless he ended up in radio and spent years using the airwaves to mis-inform, mis-guide and mis-advise the youth of America. “From the Mayo clinic this just in, the liver transplant operation for young Amy Tannebaum has not gone well, turns out they put in a veal cutlet by mistake. According to doctors it was a prank donor”. “Winnie the Pooh was shot and killed gangland style outside of Disneyland today. We’ll have cartoons before the film at eleven”.

Some of the features Tim entertained the great unwashed with included “Words are Fun”, “The Bible According to Tim”, “The Big Genital Nickname Report(big modifies report), “The Hitler Diaries” and “Mother’s Little Helper” in which he advised harried young mothers to play the game ‘Shut up and play dead’ when their kids were forced to stay inside on a rainy day. This is a game where the kids are campers in Yellowstone National Park and Mommy is a hungry grizzly bear that wandered into their camp. If anyone flinches a muscle, Mommy goes for the throat. Now a headlining comedian at top clubs across the country, Tim ponders the status quo, “I’m not saying adultery is a good thing, but don’t you want a happy President”? “They said that Jeffrey Dahmer was sane. Let’s review. You walk into a bar…buy someone a couple of drinks…take them home and eat them. If that’s not insane, what is it…mean spirited? Really Hungry”? “Why do they put handicap parking at Roller Rinks”?

Bob Zany:

In 1977, Bob Zany started his career where most performers want to end up –on national television. At the tender age of fifteen, the native Southern Californian appeared on the infamous Gong Show. Halfway through his stand-up routine, which he read from a piece of paper, Bob Zany was pulled off the stage by a man dressed like a nun wielding a net. Eleven years later, Zany made a triumphant return to The Gong Show, this time as a celebrity judge. Though the initial experience was painful, it marked the first of over 100 appearances on national television.

In 1981, while attending Mt. San Antonio College, Bob Zany applied for a job as a newscaster at the campus radio station but was turned down. Later that year, Zany auditioned for the owner of The Ice House in Pasadena. The audition took place in the middle of the afternoon in a club that seats 300. From the only occupied chair came the voice of the owner, ‘You’re not ready.’ Bob Zany looked around the empty showroom and said ‘Neither is your club!’ Undaunted, he talked the owner into letting him produce his own show so he could have the stage time, and for the owner, an audience. The result was The Bob Zany Show. The shows sold out consistently– with everyone Zany knew from his hometown, West Covina, and then some–in attendance. After one show, Bob Zany was approached by Frazier Smith, the host of a top-rated radio show on KLOS/LA. After a short time doing guest spots on Frazier’s show, Zany was hired by KLOS as a personality with his own show on Saturday mornings.

His other accomplishments include the creation of Bob Zany’s Comedy Outlets, with over 50 locations throughout California and Nevada; a comedy album Hi Home, I’m Honey; a soon-to-be published diet scrapbook, Laugh at Fat, Bay-bee!, which chronicles his 175-lb weight loss; numerous roles in feature films; and the highlight of his career to date, being hired by his idol, Steve Martin, to appear on George Burns’ Comedy Week.

Bob Zany’s stage persona has evolved over the years, but the dramatic weight loss in 1991 caused the need for a major overhaul…along with the 175-lbs, he lost 30 minutes of his act! Bob Zany spent the following year doing late night spots at Hollywood clubs, trying to ‘reinvent’ himself. The result is the cigar-smoking, audience-interactive crowd favorite Bob Zany we know and love today.

The Bob & Tom Show:

 The Bob & Tom Show is a lively, humorous program inspired by the day’s news, sports and topical lifestyle occurrences. The program also hosts many of the world’s best comedians every weekday morning. Nationally syndicated by The Bob & Tom Radio Network, The Bob & Tom Show is one of the longest-running and highest-rated radio programs in America and one of the most award-winning morning radio shows, having been honored with seven Billboard Magazine “Personality of the Year” Awards, 11 awards from Radio & Records, and five Marconi Awards from the National Association of Broadcasters. In addition, Bob & Tom have released more than 60 comedy albums, CDs and DVDs, and expanded their brand with popular comedy tour live shows. Program schedules and additional information is available at www.bobandtom.com. 

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Posted on August 13, 2014

Elliott

Posted on July 12, 2014

Tune into Elliott from 2PM to 7PM weekdays on 95KGGO.

Elliott rocks the KGGO Workforce starting at Noon with the “All Request 95 at Noon”. Born and raised in Iowa, Elliott has been programming rock radio stations for nearly 10 years. “Working at KGGO, the station I grew up listening to, is a dream come true. And let’s be honest, is it really “working” when you’re in radio?” Elliott says with a smile.

When he’s not “working” you can find him on the golf course, the gym, or hanging out with friends and family. Elliott lives to rock, so look for him on stage at the next KGGO concert before the show!

 

Email Elliott your requests and thoughts about the station! [email protected]

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Sarpinos Sweet Deal

Posted on July 2, 2014

Click here for the Sweet Deal of the Week offer!

Sarpino’s Pizzeria Downtown Des Moines

  • $10 gets you $20 to spend
  • Free delivery within 4 mile radius
  • No minimum order
  • Fresh Ingredients, dough and hand made fresh daily

Sarpino’s pizza’s is 100% Real from the Hand Kneaded dough made daily to the fresh packed sauces and toppings. No fillers! Great tasting food! Highest Quality and Highest Standards! No minimum orders with free delivery. Only good for downtown location.

Sarpino's Pizzeria

Tattoos & Tailgates

Posted on June 24, 2014

If you are a tribute band fan, then you're going to love this line up.

Zoso (Led Zeppelin Tribute)

Cash Presley (Country Tribute)

Nervana (Nirvana Tribute)

As well as local talent.This is a great music event in a cool venue that you won't want to miss. The show starts at 10 am and runs until 11 pm. 

Tickets are available online through the Tattoos and Tailgates' website, at local sponsors business or on the day of the event. This is a day of fun and sun as well as music you won’t want to miss. Parking will be free and there will be plenty of food and beverage for everyone. 

Visit the Tattoos and Tailgates' website for full information on the bands playing and to purchase your tickets and stay tuned to 95 KGGO!

For a chance to win free tickets join KGGO at Big Barn Harley-Davidson on July 5th.

Clearwater Beach has been around for over 40 years as Iowa’s largest privately owned lake hosting such events as concerts, boating, waterskiing and concerts with a capacity of over 10,000 people.
 Now the beach is proud to host the only beach concert in central Iowa, the 2014 Tattoo’s and Tailgate’s Beach Bash. 

Clearwater Beach is located at 
6200 Raccoon River Drive 
West Des Moines, IA 
One mile west on Grand off of Interstate I-35

Sweet Deal of the Week – Mad Meatballs

Posted on June 20, 2014

Click here for the Sweet Deal of the Week offer!

This week's Sweet Deal for the firt time is Mad Meatballs!

It's on the bike trail off MLK in the East Village and is very bicycle friendly. 

Mad Meatballs specializes in homemade craft pizza made with local ingredients and has over 40 Craft Beers available with 12 on tap and 5 from Iowa. You can enjoy your food inside or on their large beautiful patio!

Mad Meatballs

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