LCBS Monthly update including schedules, reviews and Blues news
August 2018 Bluespaper Inside this August 2018 issue — • Czech Village Blues August 11 • Czech Village Blues announces youth artists • 2018 Iowa Rock ‘n Roll HoF Inductees • Bill Graham reviews: Mike Zito, First Class Life • North Liberty Blues & BBQ Festival • Cabala Re-unites & readies for induction • Local Read more about Blues paper August 2018[…]
July 2018 Bluespaper Inside this July 2018 issue — Czech Village Blues announces youth artists Shane Johnson’s Blue Train at Czech Village Blues! Phil Smith reviews: Bernard Allison, Let It Go. Blues Caravan headlines Czech Village Blues! (cover) The Blues Is Alive & Well, Buddy Guy – Peter “Blewzzman” Lauro Local music schedules Cedar Read more about Blues paper July 2018[…]
June 2018 Bluespaper Inside this June 2018 issue — Czech Village Blues announces auditions Playing a musical instrument fights old age! Bill Graham reviews: The Nick Moss Band Tim&TheTrutones kick off Czech Village Blues! Evangeline, Blind Lemon Pledge – Peter “Blewzzman” Lauro Local music schedules
March 2018 Bluespaper Inside this March 2018 issue — • Ron DeWitte Remembered at Parlor City Pub • Eric Gales, Craig Erickson at Redstone Room • Phil Smith reviews: …To the Edge, 61 Ghosts • Eddie Shaw 1937-2018. Sonny Payne 1925-2018 • Tim&TheTrutones blast in to The Famous Mockingbird • 2018 Chili Challenge a record Read more about Blues paper March 2018[…]
February 2018 BP Inside this February 2018 issue — • 18th Annual Blues & Buffett Chili Challenge • CIBS Winter Blues Fest. see ad • Bill Graham reviews: Tinsley Ellis, Winning Hand • CIBS announces IBHOF Class of 2018 • The Blue Band “Last Goodbye Tour” Riverside • The Rev’s Farewell Rant Read more about Blues paper February 2018[…]
January 2018 BP Inside this January 2018 issue — • 16th Annual Blues & Buffett Chili Challenge • CIBS Winter Blues Fest. See ad • Phil Smith reviews: Albert Castiglia; ‘Up All Night’ • Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inducts Sister Rosetta Tharpe • Southern Avenue at CSPS. Review & photos by Phil Smith Read more about Blues paper January 2018[…]
December 2017 Bluespaper Inside this December 2017 issue — • Rev Rants on and on and… • 16th Annual Blues & Buffett Chili Challenge • Bill Graham reviews: Tommy Castro’s Stompin’ Ground • Former LCBS President, Chris Weinbrenner, 1927-2017 • The Blue Band wishes Iowa a Last Goodbye • Crystal Bowersox at CSPS, review by Phil Read more about Blues paper December 2017[…]
November 2017 BP Inside this November 2017 issue — • Tony Brown plays last gig in area • Phil Smith reviews: Witchy Feelin’, Savoy Brown • Percy Fairweather & The Storm, Peter “Blewzzman” Lauro • Blues Venues keeping it LIVE! • Local music schedules
Inside this October 2017 issue — • Corey Dennison Band coming to Elks Lodge • 25th Bowful of Blues fest article/photos by Phil Smith • Bill Graham reviews: Groovin’ in Greaseland, Rick Estrin • Iowa Blues Challenge winners • Local LIVE music schedules • Taj Mahal & Keb Mo (TajMo) together in Des Moines
Inside this September 2017 issue — • Big THANK YOU to Czech Village Blues Fest sponsors! • Czech Village Blues photos by Phil Smith • Phil Smith reviews: Craig Erickson, All The Way • 25th Annual Bowful of Blues – Sept. 3 – See ad page 4 • Corey Dennison Band coming to Elks Lodge Read more about Blues paper September 2017[…]