Mar. 27, 2008
Radiohead Tour Dates
Dates are starting to roll in...
Closest date so far:
Wed 05/14/08 Maryland Heights, MO Verizon Wireless Amph. St. Louis
Mar. 27, 2008
Music University - Getting on the Radio
Join the Des Moines Music Coalition for the next Music University panel on Getting on the Radio at House of Bricks on March 11.
Music directors will share how they choose what gets on-air and what you can do to increase your chances. Be there to network with these decision-makers and get your CD in their hands.
Panelists will also discuss reaching out to stations in other markets and utilizing popular Internet radio stations and podcasts. Stay tuned for the list of panelists.
Getting on the Radio
House of Bricks
525 East Grand, Des Moines
Tuesday, March 11
7:00 p.m.
FREE
$1 domestic bottle beers and karaoke starting at 9:00 p.m.
More information here
Mar. 27, 2008
Spring Semester at the Maintenance Shop
A great lineup for the spring semester in Ames! No less than 8 must see shows between now and April. The complete list here. Highlights include:
January
Mason Proper
February
Tea Leaf Green
Joseph Israel
The Redwalls
Matt Costa
The A-Sides with Division Day
March
Cloud Cult
Xiu Xiu
Mar. 27, 2008
New tunes - Feb. 11
New tunes this week:
Sea Wolf - Black Dirt
British Sea Power - All In It
Mar. 27, 2008
DES MOINES LAUNCHES 80/35 SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL
The Greater Des Moines Music Coalition (DMMC) is partnering with the City of Des Moines for the open-air, multiple-stage festival in downtown Des Moines at Gateway West Park. 80/35 is billed as an annual two-day summer music festival launching on July 4 and 5, 2008.
Des Moines houses the Midwestern connection hub of interstates 80 and 35, bringing a number of bands and fans traveling the "summer festival circuit" through the city. Major, cutting-edge acts that drive through Des Moines for festivals in Chicago, Milwaukee or Kansas City will now have a stop at 80/35.
More information here
Mar. 11, 2008
Radiohead - North American tour?
One thing is pretty certain...Radiohead will be touring in North America this year. But the question remains - when? The waiting's the hardest part. Pitchfork has the story here.
Mar. 11, 2008
In town this week: The Redwalls
Mar. 11, 2008
Wilco Returns to the Val Air!
Just announced...Wilco at the Val Air Ballroom--Sunday, March 9! Ticket information is still to be announced.
Jan. 19, 2008
Des Moines Concert Announcement - The Envy Corps
Iowa band the Envy Corps will play a 5 p.m. all-ages concert followed by a 9 p.m. 21-and-over show at People's Court on Dec. 22. People's Court is the new 700-capacity space in downtown Des Moines and is located on the third floor of the multi-purpose building on the southeast corner of Third Street and Court Avenue. Tickets cost $10 and will go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 2 through www.iowatix.com.
Jan. 19, 2008
Little Big Fest Line-up
The Des Moines Music Coalition has announced the line-up for the second annual Little Big Fest, held Nov. 17 at the Hotel Fort Des Moines. Performing on the Electric Stage will be Mooseknuckle, Floodplane, Josh Davis Band, Brother Trucker, Jim the Mule and Obsidian's Dream. On the Authentic Records Acoustic Stage will be Mr. Baber's Neighbors, Dick Prall, Andy Fleming, Tyler Thompson Band and John Peter Lewis. Tickets are $8 in advance through Iowatix and go on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday. Tickets will be $10 the day of the show.
Jan. 19, 2008
The Envy Corps 12/22 shows - Tickets still available
The Envy Corps have two upcoming shows as an early Christmas gift to their fans in Central Iowa. It goes down at People's Court Ave. in Des Moines on Saturday, December 22. The 5pm show is all ages, and the 9pm show is 21 and over.
Tickets are $10 (and still available) via IowaTIX.com.
Jan. 19, 2008
Little Big Fest - Saturday!
This Saturday at Hotel Fort Des Moines.
The Greater Des Moines Music Coalition's second annual Little BIG Fest puts talented Iowa bands at the forefront for an alternative culture celebration featuring the best of local roots, jam, reggae, bluegrass, and alternative country.
Tickets are available now for only $8 at www.iowatix.com or $10 at the door.
For more information visit http://www.desmoinesmc.com or http://www.myspace.com/desmoinesmc.com.
Electric Stage
Mooseknuckle - 7:00
Obsidian’s Dream - 7:45
Jim the Mule - 8:45
Brother Trucker - 10:00
Floodplane - 11:15
Josh Davis Band - 12:30
Authentic Acoustic Stage
Tyler Thompson Band - 7:15
Andy Fleming - 8:15
Dick Prall - 9:30
John Peter Lewis - 10:45
Mr. Baber’s Neighbors - 12:00
Electric Stage
Josh Davis Band – http://www.myspace.com/thejoshdavisband
Releasing their sophomore album, Bluebird earlier this year, Des Moines’ Josh Davis Band draws the crowds to their roots-rock, alt-country style and always delivers an impressive performance.
Floodplane – http://www.myspace.com/floodplane
Drawing comparisons to The Allman Brothers, Phish, and the Grateful Dead, Floodplane has been playing their eclectic jam music in Des Moines for more than ten years. The four-piece has shared the stage with Ziggy Marley, Umphrey’s McGee, and Robert Walters.
Brother Trucker – http://www.myspace.com/brothertrucker
The Des Moines-based quartet can pull off shakin’ rock and country-laced ballads in effortless form. Top that off with heartfelt lyrics by singer, songwriter Andy Fleming and you have a perfect fit for Little BIG Fest.
Jim the Mule – http://www.myspace.com/jimthemulerockandroll
Hailing from the Quad Cities, Jim the Mule describes their sound as a blend of gritty rock and roll with textures of the late ‘60s and early ‘70s and touches of southern rock, pop, alternative rock and country — forging their genre “Midwestern Rock and Roll.”
Obsidian’s Dream – http://www.myspace.com/obsidiansdream
Obsidian’s Dream’s first performance was at a friend’s Halloween party in 2003, now the band has played alongside bands like Widespread Panic and Ben Harper at the Wakarusa Music Festival in Kansas this summer.
Mooseknuckle – http://www.myspace.com/mooseknuckleknucks
The side project of Floodplane’s Gwen Page, Mooseknuckle will bring their high-energy fusion of funk, jazz, and rock to Little BIG Fest, just two months after the Des Moines-based four-piece celebrated their one-year anniversary.
Authentic Acoustic Stage
Tyler Thompson Band – http://www.myspace.com/tylerthompsonband
In 1998, the Tyler Thompson Band recorded their first album with great musicians such as Chuck Leavell (Allman Brothers, Eric Clapton), Leroy Parnell, and Mick Thomson. After touring the U.S. and Europe and a two-year hiatus, the group is back with a new album and continue to produce great rock music.
Mr. Baber’s Neighbors – http://www.myspace.com/mrbabersneighborsthesolarstringband
This Des Moines four-piece takes bluegrass to the next level with touches of country, folk and roots-rock added to the mix.
Dick Prall – http://www.myspace.com/dickprall
Born in Iowa but based in Chicago, singer, songwriter Dick Prall is a true troubadour. Prall effortlessly blends his unique, reassuring vocals with smooth melodies on his most recent album Weightless.
Andy Fleming – http://www.myspace.com/brothertrucker
Brother Trucker’s front-man singer, songwriter, guitarist takes it solo.
Jon Peter Lewis – http://www.myspace.com/jonpeterlewis
Best known for being a Top 10 finalist from American Idol’s third season. Jon Peter Lewis is now signed to Des Moines’ Authentic Records and is currently promoting his new album Stories From Hollywood.
Dec. 06, 2007
Album of the week: The Stars - In Our Bedroom After the War
The Stars - In Our Bedroom After the War
Dec. 06, 2007
Des Moines Concert Announcement
The Bravery
House of Bricks
Oct. 5, 2007
Tickets are $15 and go on sale at 10 a.m. Sept. 15 through Iowatix.
Dec. 06, 2007
Wilco tickets
Wilco tickets now on sale!
Sunday, October 14 at the U of I Main Lounge
Tickets are $29.50 through Ticketmaster.
Dec. 06, 2007
DMMC’s Little BIG Fest
Attention Iowa bands – DMMC’s Little BIG Fest
The Greater Des Moines Music Coalition is seeking bands for the second annual Little BIG Fest (LBF) at Hotel Fort Des Moines on November 17, 2007. Little BIG Fest is an alternative culture celebration featuring music of the roots, jam, reggae, bluegrass, and alternative country styles.
The event will include an electric stage for full band performances and an “unplugged” stage with some reinforcement featuring acoustic combos and solo acts. The unplugged stage is an exciting new addition this year and the DMMC is seeking both established acts and up-and-comers to perform on this stage.
Interested bands should contact littlebigfest@desmoinesmc.com and include the following information: website or MySpace link, brief band biography, short list of recent shows, and full contact information including phone number for a booking contact. No phone calls, please.
Vendors or sponsors interested in participating in Little BIG Fest should contact DMMC Events and Festivals Chair Mike Shoafstall at mike@desmoinesmc.com or call 515-244-5537.
Nov. 11, 2007
Wilco
Iowa City Concert Announcement - Wilco
Wilco At the Iowa Memorial Union in Iowa City
Sunday, October 14
Ticket information to be announced
Nov. 11, 2007
Concert Announcement - Court Ave Block Party
Court Avenue Block Party
Sunday, September 2
2pm in front of Court Center
Tickets are $10 day of show for ages 21 and older, $15 for younger than 21.
The Lineup:
Reel Big Fish
Zoli and Taye of the Suicide Girls
The Horseshoe Spatulas
The Vandon Arms
Radio Moscow
DJ Retro P
Reel Big Fish (above)
Nov. 11, 2007
To Be Loved
It only happens a few times a year... You unwrap the CD and pop it into the player with jaded hope. Will what comes out of the speakers sound distinguishable from something that landed in your hands last week, last month, last year? And then that first track hits your ears...something NEW, something FRESH! Something BRILLIANT!
Ian Moore's new album, To Be Loved, wins my vote for most appropriate title of the year. From the pop hook of "30 Days" to the dynamic shifts of "To Be Loved", Ian Moore is a revelation, sharing his gift for fresh melodies and soulful vocals. A wonderful album from a hell of a songwriter.
In stores today, on Justice Records.
Erik Hage's All Music Guide review is here.
Nov. 11, 2007
Ames Concert Announcement!
Tuesday, October 16:
Blue October, Yellowcard, Shiny Toy Guns & Lovedrug at Stephens Auditorium in Ames. Ticket on sale date and pricing is to be announced!
Nov. 11, 2007
Coming to Your Town: Clap Your Hands Say Yeah
CYHSY have added tour dates recently, in addition to their appearances at several of the great festivals yet to come in 2007: Lollapalooza '07, Monolith Festival, Austin City Limits Music Festival, & Treasure Island Music Festival.
Clap Your Hands Say Yeah
Sat 08/04/07 Chicago, IL Grant Park
Mon 09/10/07 Brooklyn, NY Music Hall Of Williamsburg
Tue 09/11/07 New York, NY Blender Theatre At Gramercy
Fri 09/14/07 Morrison, CO Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Sat 09/15/07 Austin, TX Zilker Park
Sun 09/16/07 San Francisco, CA Treasure Island
Tue 09/18/07 West Hollywood, CA Troubadour
Wed 09/19/07 West Hollywood, CA Troubadour
Thu 09/20/07 West Hollywood, CA Troubadour
Sun 09/23/07 Del Mar, CA Del Mar Fairgrounds
Fri 09/28/07 Portland, OR Roseland Theater
Sat 09/29/07 Seattle, WA Neumo's
Sun 09/30/07 Seattle, WA Neumo's
Thu 10/04/07 Minneapolis, MN Fine Line Music Cafe
Sat 10/06/07 Madison, WI The Annex
Tue 11/13/07 New York, NY Bowery Ballroom
Wed 11/14/07 Brooklyn, NY Studio B
Fri 11/16/07 Brooklyn, NY Studio B
Sat 11/17/07 Washington, DC Rock And Roll Hotel
Sun 11/18/07 Washington, DC Rock And Roll Hotel
Nov. 11, 2007
Coming to Your Town: Rilo Kiley
The North American leg kicks off September 6 at the Warfield Theatre in San Francisco and features dates scattered around the U.S. and Canada, including Midwest dates in Columbia, MO, Omaha, Minneapolis, and Chicago. Blacklight, the band's fourth release and their first for Warner Bros., is due August 21.
Thu 09/06/07 San Francisco, CA Warfield Theatre
Fri 09/07/07 Portland, OR Crystal Ballroom
Sat 09/08/07 Seattle, WA The Showbox
Mon 09/10/07 Orem, UT McKay Events Center
Tue 09/11/07 Denver, CO Ogden Theatre
Wed 09/12/07 Columbia, MO Jesse Auditorium
Thu 09/13/07 Omaha, NE Sokol Auditorium / Underground
Fri 09/14/07 Minneapolis, MN First Avenue
Sat 09/15/07 Chicago, IL Riviera Theatre
Mon 09/17/07 Royal Oak, MI Royal Oak Music Theatre
Tue 09/18/07 Toronto, ON Phoenix Concert Theatre
Wed 09/19/07 Montreal, QC La Tulipe
Fri 09/21/07 Boston, MA Avalon
Sat 09/22/07 New York, NY Webster Hall
Sun 09/23/07 New York, NY Webster Hall
Tue 09/25/07 Philadelphia, PA The Trocadero & Balcony Bar
Wed 09/26/07 Washington, DC 9:30 Club
Thu 09/27/07 Washington, DC 9:30 Club
Fri 09/28/07 Asheville, NC Orange Peel
Sat 09/29/07 Atlanta, GA Variety Playhouse
Mon 10/01/07 Fort Lauderdale, FL Revolution
Tue 10/02/07 Lake Buena Vista, FL House Of Blues
Thu 10/04/07 New Orleans, LA Republic New Orleans
Fri 10/05/07 Houston, TX Warehouse Live
Sat 10/06/07 Dallas, TX Palladium Ballroom
Sun 10/07/07 Austin, TX Stubb's Bar-B-Q
Tue 10/09/07 Tucson, AZ Rialto Theatre
Wed 10/10/07 Tempe, AZ The Marquee Theatre
Fri 10/12/07 San Diego, CA SOMA San Diego
Sat 10/13/07 Las Vegas, NV The Joint
Mon 10/15/07 Santa Monica, CA Santa Monica Civic Auditorium
Nov. 11, 2007
Coming to Your Town: Bloc Party
The band's new North American tour begins September 7 in Chicago and runs through the end of the month. Tour stops include Milwaukee, St. Louis, Austin, Dallas, Nashville, and Ottawa.
Fri 09/07/07 Chicago, IL The Hideout
Sun 09/09/07 Montreal, QC Parc Jean-Drapeau
Tue 09/11/07 Milwaukee, WI Pabst Theater
Wed 09/12/07 Indianapolis, IN Murat Egyptian Room
Thu 09/13/07 Columbus, OH Lifestyle Communities Pavilion
Fri 09/14/07 Saint Louis, MO The Pageant
Sun 09/16/07 Austin, TX Zilker Park
Wed 09/19/07 Mexico City, MEX Auditorio Nacional
Fri 09/21/07 Houston, TX Warehouse Live
Sat 09/22/07 Dallas, TX House Of Blues
Sun 09/23/07 Tulsa, OK Cain's Ballroom
Tue 09/25/07 Nashville, TN City Hall
Wed 09/26/07 Covington, KY Madison Theater
Fri 09/28/07 Toronto, ON Ricoh Coliseum
Sat 09/29/07 London, ON The John Labatt Centre
Sun 09/30/07 Ottawa, ON Capital Music Hall
Wed 10/03/07 New York, NY WaMu Theater At Madison Sq. Garden
Wed 12/12/07 Glasgow, UK S.E.C.C.
Thu 12/13/07 Manchester, UK Manchester Central
Fri 12/14/07 London, UK Alexandra Palace
Sat 12/15/07 London, UK Alexandra Palace
Aug. 20, 2007
New tour dates: Arcade Fire
Arcade Fire has added some tour dates in the USA after their appearance at the Austin City Limits Music Festival. New dates include Saint Paul, Louisville, and Columbus. Here's their upcoming US dates: Sat 09/15/07 Austin, TX Zilker Park
Mon 09/17/07 Morrison, CO Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Thu 09/20/07 Los Angeles, CA Hollywood Bowl
Sun 09/30/07 Saint Paul, MN Roy Wilkins Auditorium
Wed 10/03/07 Louisville, KY Waterfront Park
Fri 10/05/07 Columbus, OH Lifestyle Communities Pavilion
Aug. 20, 2007
Coming to Your Town: Kings of Leon
Kings of Leon have added some tour dates recently. They are hitting Lollapalooza '07 and a couple of Festivals in Europe before heading back to the states.
Thu 08/02/07 Minneapolis, MN First Avenue
Fri 08/03/07 Minneapolis, MN First Avenue
Sun 08/05/07 Chicago, IL Grant Park
Fri 08/24/07 Reading, UK Richfield Avenue
Sat 08/25/07 Leeds, UK Bramham Park
Sun 08/26/07 Paris, FRA Rock En Seine Festival
Sun 09/02/07 Seattle, WA Bumbershoot
Tue 09/04/07 San Francisco, CA Warfield Theatre
Fri 09/07/07 Los Angeles, CA Greek Theatre
Sat 09/08/07 San Diego, CA SDSU Open Air Theatre
Mon 09/10/07 Tempe, AZ The Marquee Theatre
Tue 09/11/07 Las Vegas, NV The Joint
Fri 09/14/07 Morrison, CO Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Sat 09/15/07 Council Bluffs, IA Harrah's Council Bluffs
Wed 09/19/07 New York, NY Radio City Music Hall
Fri 09/21/07 Upper Darby, PA Tower Theatre
Sun 09/23/07 Washington, DC 9:30 Club
Fri 09/28/07 Boston, MA Orpheum Theatre
Sat 09/29/07 Providence, RI Lupo's Heartbreak Hotel
Thu 10/04/07 Detroit, MI The Fillmore Detroit
Sat 10/06/07 Mountain View, CA Shoreline Amphitheatre
Tue 10/09/07 Atlanta, GA Fox Theatre
Wed 10/10/07 Birmingham, AL Alabama Theatre
Thu 10/18/07 Nashville, TN Ryman Auditorium
Sun 10/28/07 New Orleans, LA New Orleans City Park
Fri 11/30/07 Hull, UK Hull Arena
Sat 12/01/07 Aberdeen, UK Aberdeen Exhibition & Conf. Centre
Mon 12/03/07 Glasgow, UK S.E.C.C.
Tue 12/04/07 Newcastle, UK Metro Radio Arena
Thu 12/06/07 Brighton, UK The Brighton Centre
Fri 12/07/07 Nottingham, UK Nottingham Arena
Sun 12/09/07 Manchester, UK Manchester Central
Mon 12/10/07 Birmingham, UK The NIA
Wed 12/12/07 London, UK Wembley Arena
Aug. 09, 2007
The July 15th Deadline
With the deadline upon Internet radio to pay the new royalty rate, Congress weighed in at the last minute and pressured SoundExchange to give webcasters more time to negotiate. SoundExchange promised Congress that it would not initiate enforcement actions on July 15th provided that webcasters continued good faith negotiations. Thanks to all DMPulse listeners that contacted Congress! We couldn't have done it without you. There's more to be done, and we'll keep you posted on the progress. If you haven't already, PLEASE contact your representatives and encourage him or her to co-sponsor The Internet Radio Equality Act.
Link to The Internet Radio Equality Act:
Representative Finder to contact Congress
Aug. 09, 2007
Day of Silence
DMPulse is silent today to draw attention to an impending royalty rate increase that, if implemented, would lead to the virtual shutdown of this country's Internet radio industry.
"Silence" is what Internet radio may be reduced to after July 15th, the day on which 17 months' worth of retroactive royalty payments -- at new, exceedingly high rates -- are due to the SoundExchange collection organization, following a recent Copyright Royalty Board (CRB) decision.
Listeners are urged to take action TODAY by calling their representatives in Washington D.C. and urging them to help our industry by supporting the Internet Radio Equality Act.
To take action: start here at SaveNetRadio.org
More about the Day of Silence and the CRB ruling at the Radio and Internet Newsletter.
Aug. 09, 2007
Tuesday, June 26 is the Day of Silence at DMPulse
The future of Internet radio is in immediate danger. Royalty rates for webcasters have been drastically increased by a recent ruling and are due to go into effect on July 15 (retroactive to Jan 1, 2006!).
To protest these rates and encourage you to take action and contact your Congressional representatives, we are taking part in the Day of Silence, by silencing our programming for today.
We ask that you excuse the interruption of our normal programming, and ask that you take action to help ensure this silence is not permanent. Please call your Congressional Representatives today. Click the link below http://www3.capwiz.com/saveinternetradio/issues/alert/?alertid=9738601
for instructions how.
Thank you!
Aug. 09, 2007
The New DM Pulse
Welcome former Radio One listeners! DM Pulse launches June 1, 2007.
Jul. 30, 2007
Save Net Radio
Jul. 16, 2007
Coming to Your Town: The White Stripes
The White Stripes
Sun 07/22/07 Portland, ME Cumberland Co. Civic Center
Mon 07/23/07 Boston, MA Agganis Arena
Tue 07/24/07 New York, NY Madison Square Garden Arena
Wed 07/25/07 Wallingford, CT Chevrolet Theatre
Fri 07/27/07 Wilmington, DE Grand Opera House
Sat 07/28/07 Fairfax, VA Patriot Center
Sun 07/29/07 North Myrtle Beach, SC House Of Blues
Mon 07/30/07 Birmingham, AL Sloss Furnace
Tue 07/31/07 Southaven, MS Snowden Grove Park
Sat 09/15/07 Austin, TX Zilker Park
Tue 09/18/07 San Diego, CA TBA
Wed 09/19/07 Inglewood, CA The Forum
Fri 09/21/07 Berkeley, CA Greek Theatre
Mon 09/24/07 Anchorage, AK George M. Sullivan Sports Arena
Wed 09/26/07 Seattle, WA Paramount Theatre
Thu 09/27/07 Seattle, WA Paramount Theatre
Fri 09/28/07 Nampa, ID Idaho Center
Sat 09/29/07 West Valley City, UT The E Center
Sun 09/30/07 Jackson, WY Snow King Resort
Tue 10/02/07 Rapid City, SD Rushmore Plaza
Wed 10/03/07 Fargo, ND Fargo Civic Auditorium
Thu 10/04/07 Lincoln, NE Pershing Center
Sat 10/06/07 Chicago, IL Aragon Ballroom
Sun 10/07/07 Chicago, IL Aragon Ballroom
Thu 10/11/07 Albuquerque, NM Kiva Auditorium
Wed 10/24/07 Glasgow, UK S.E.C.C.
Thu 10/25/07 Manchester, UK Manchester Evening News Arena
Sun 10/28/07 Birmingham, UK The NEC Arena
Mon 10/29/07 Cardiff, UK Cardiff International Arena
Wed 10/31/07 Sheffield, UK Hallam FM Arena
Thu 11/01/07 Nottingham, UK Nottingham Arena
Jun. 01, 2007
Act Now!
The future of Internet radio is in immediate danger. Royalty rates for webcasters have been drastically increased by a recent ruling and are due to go into effect on May 15 (retroactive to Jan 1, 2006!). If the increased rates remain unchanged, the majority of webcasters will go bankrupt and silent on this date. Internet radio needs your help! H.R. 2060, The Internet Radio Equality Act was introduced by Representatives Jay Inslee (D-WA) and Donald Manzullo (R-IL ) to save the Internet radio industry. Please call your congressperson to ask them to co-sponsor H.R. 2060.
**As much as I'd like to keep supporting the local music scene, DMPulse will no longer exist unless more reasonable royalty rates are implemented. Do not let poor legislation impact the huge array of music available online, and the millions of dollars artists have received in royalty payments.
-Jay Matthews
DMPulse
Jun. 01, 2007
Concert Announcement - John Mayer & Ben Folds
Just announced! John Mayer with Ben Folds at Wells Fargo Arena!
Date: Monday, June 18
Tickets: On sale to the public on Saturday, April 28 at 10 AM.
Prices: Not yet announced
Jun. 01, 2007
Concert Announcement - Social Distortion
Social Distortion at the Val Air, Wednesday, May 2nd.
Social Distortion
Doors open at 6:00 PM, Show starts at 7:00 PM
Tickets: $25.00
Jun. 01, 2007
If You Feel Like Dancing...
Things are what you make of them. Indeed.
Tonight's Bishop Allen show was a great example of what can happen when a band willing to play their hearts out just days before SXSW meets a crowd ready to soak up every minute. It's quite refreshing to witness a band say, "we've been talking about Des Moines in the van." And not in a bad way. Hats off to the band for making another stop in DSM, and a tip o' the cap to the dancing, singing and rollicking crowd at the Mews tonight. It appears we made a good impression last time they were in town. I think we'll be seeing Bishop Allen again.
Jun. 01, 2007
GDP artists - Des Moines Boyz
Check them out now - see them at GDP.
Jun. 01, 2007
Get your tickets
If you are bummed you didn't get tickets to the Killers show in May, you'd better get on it with some of the other great concerts coming soon! The Envy Corps at the Vaudeville Mews, anyone? Have you picked up your Gross Domestic Product tickets yet? Get 'em here.
Apr. 30, 2007
DMMC Announces Gross Domestic Product Lineup
Des Moines, Iowa (Feb. 19, 2007) – The Greater Des Moines Music Coalition announces Gross Domestic Product’s (GDP) 15 band lineup. This years’ GDP features a diverse range of 15 Iowa acts in metal, hip-hop, rock, emo, punk, pop, psychedelic and more…with no “headliners.”
Gross Domestic Product Lineup:
Beside Nothing
Des Moines Boyz
Down Cast
Facecage
General Sherman
The Horseshoe Spatulas
Keepers of the Carpet
North of Grand
Oh Possum
On a Pale Horse
Only
Poison Control Center
Pushovers
Radio Moscow
$trick9
Details:
What: DMMC Presents Gross Domestic Product
When: Saturday, March 31, 2007
Doors: 6:30 Show: 7:00
Where: Hotel Fort Des Moines, 1000 Walnut St., downtown Des Moines
Tickets: On sale Feb. 21 at IowaTix.com, $10 in advance, $15 day of
ALL AGES – ALL AGES – ALL AGES
Fans can contact their favorite participating GDP bands to get tickets for LESS than $10.
Apr. 30, 2007
Jet plays the 10,000 Hours Show
Jet will headline this year's 10,000 Hours Show on April 11 at Drake University's Knapp Center.
Tickets are not available to the general public. High school and college students must have completed 10 or more verified volunteer/community service hours within the past year in order to be admitted. Online registration is at www.10000hoursci.org.
Apr. 30, 2007
Gross Domestic Product Lineup Announcement
The Greater Des Moines Music Coalition will announce the 15 band lineup for the second annual Gross Domestic Product the morning of February 19th on 105.1 Channel Q.
The inaugural GDP drew over 1,000 fans to see 14 Central Iowa acts, featuring such bands such as The Envy Corps, Poison Control Center, General Sherman, and more. This year, GDP returns bigger and better with 15 acts representing some of Central Iowa's best talent.
Here are some particulars...
What: Gross Domestic Product
When: Saturday, March 31, 2007
Where: Hotel Fort Des Moines, 1000 Walnut St., Des Moines, IA 50309
Tickets: On sale Feb. 21 at IowaTix.com
Apr. 17, 2007
New Music - Feb. 13
New songs this week!
Kings of Leon - On Call
Bloc Party - I Still Remember
The Broken West - Down in the Valley
The Shins - Red Rabbits
Watch the video for Bloc Party's "I Still Remember"
Apr. 17, 2007
The Envy Corps in London
Wish you could see The Envy Corps while they are on tour in the UK? Now you can!
Feb. 14, 2007
New Music - Jan. 8, 2007
New tunes this week from The Hold Steady, Kasabian, Modest Mouse and the Shins. Watch "Phantom Limb"...
Feb. 14, 2007
Favorite Albums of 2006
Recently, The Des Moines Register asked me to contribute my favorite albums of 2006. The article is here.
Below is the full list. They aren't necessarily the best albums released in 2006, but they are my favorites!
1. The Decemberists – “The Crane Wife”
I was drawn to great storytelling this year and vocalist Colin Meloy has lyrical gems on this one. Forbidden love that leads to a tragic murder? Check. An expectant mother losing her lover in the Battle of Bull Run? Check. You don’t hear this sort of thing on Mr. Timberlake’s new album, do you?
2. The Hold Steady – “Boys and Girls In
"Boys and Girls in
3. Band of Horses – “Everything All The Time”
“The Funeral" is my favorite song of the year, and "The Great Salt Lake" and "Monsters" sound like a band searching for something. Optimism and despair are dance partners. Why so bi-polar, B.O.H.? I just hope they channel that optimism into recording a follow-up, pronto.
4. Midlake – “The Trials of Van Occupanther”
Now here is one I did not expect to like. Who’s Van Occupanther? What’s with the guy in the bear mask on the cover? My questions were answered with two words: vocal harmonies. I hear
5. The Envy Corps – “I Will Write You Love Letters If You Tell Me To”
“Rhinemaidens” just motors along like a pleasant summer road trip. That part of “Story Problem” where the band brings in friends to sing along? Best musical moment of the year for me! “If we’re such good friends, why don’t we act like it?” My CD player thinks this album is that friend that just won’t go away.
Honorable Mention:
Regina Spektor “Begin to Hope”; Neko Case “Fox Confessor Brings The Flood”; Silversun Pickups “Carnavas”; Gnarls Barkley “St. Elsewhere”; Mates of State “Bring It Back”...did I just sneak these five in and make this a top 10 list? Excellent!
Feb. 13, 2007
DM Pulse in the news
DM Pulse has been getting some press lately. Here's some links.
Article in Cityview
Des Moines Music Coalition talks about DMPulse on their Blog in Juice and in an article on their homepage Article
Feb. 13, 2007
Radio Interview - WOI 640AM
Jay Matthews from DMPulse is scheduled to be interviewed as part of WOI-AM's "Midday" program Wednesday, Nov. 15. The interview is scheduled to begin around 12:10pm. WOI is 640AM and reaches most of the state of Iowa. If you are not near a radio, the station offers an audio stream here.
Jan. 28, 2007
Local Love
Thanks to the local bands who have added a blurb about DMPulse.com in their e-newsletters! Great music is all around here in Central Iowa, and it's time a local radio station truly supports local music. Thanks for the kind words and enthusiasm towards what we are trying to do here.
BTW, what are we trying to do? Support local bands, venues and the artists coming to play in the area! Get out there and support live music!
Jan. 28, 2007
Welcome Datebook Readers!
For those of you who discovered DMPulse.com through today's (Oct. 19) mention in the Des Moines Register's Datebook, welcome! If you missed it, there was a quick write up vertically in red on page 10.
So now that you are here, click the "Listen Now" icon above. That opens up our Live365 page, where our DMPulse audio stream resides. On our Live365 station page, click the big yellow "Play" button. It's free to listen!
Jan. 28, 2007
Welcome to DMPulse.com.
DMPulse exists to support the Des Moines Music Scene. Our goal is to support the music community in Central Iowa by introducing listeners to local music and artists playing in Central Iowa. In addition to local artists, we feature bands who will be playing in the area within the next few months and other national acts.
For a list of some of the local and regional artists you will hear on DMPulse go to our Featured Artist page
The DMPulse Playlist is here
For our concert listings, go to the Concert Calendar
Oct. 18, 2006
DMPulse
DMPulse launched October 1, 2006!
Recently Played
Upcoming
Concert Listings
| Date | Artist |
|---|---|
| 07/02 | 311 & Snoop Dogg |
| 07/04 | 80/35 Festival - The Flaming Lips, Andrew Bird & many more |
| 07/04 | Medeski Martin & Wood |
| 07/05 | 80/35 Festival - The Roots, Drive-by Truckers & more |
| 07/11 | The BoDeans |