Q&A: MR NASTI

Written by Erika Owen MR NASTI hits the road with Annalibera today for a three-week tour that ends in a bang at the Maximum Ames Music Festival. If you haven’t seen his act before, make sure to catch Nicholas Naioti …

Q&A: Annalibera

Written by Trey Reis Des Moines four-piece, Annalibera, are a hard band to pin down. To start, they’ve been playing great show after great show around the central Iowa area over the past few months, including a stage spot at …

Show Review: Tom Goss at the Vaudeville Mews

Words and photo by Chance Hoener For my first write-up, I also made my first adventure to Vaudeville Mews since moving to Des Moines about a year ago and plan to go back soon. After driving around downtown looking for …

Q&A: Kevin Jenkins

Written by Erika Owen Not only did he release a new album yesterday (“Step Inside”), he’s opened for acts like Michael Jackson, The Police, and BB King. Kevin Jenkins is a badass on the bass. “Step Inside” marks his first time behind …

Q&A: Bonne Finken and Sharika Soal

Written by Chad Taylor of Des Moines Cityview   Ed Note: The following Q&A is the transcript from Chad’s time with Bonne Finken and Sharika Soal. Read the story here. Sex sells. It’s probably the least original opening ever, but that doesn’t make it …

Concerts at Grinnell College (IA) That You Can’t Miss

Written by Trey Reis With the excitement of the new semester comes the anticipation of the release of the Grinnell College concert schedule. Often taking a less heavy-handed approach to booking shows than Iowa State University’s Maintenance Shop, Grinnell College’s …

Q&A (NYC): EdTang & The Chops

New Jersey-based band Ed Tang & The Chops  is out with a full-length album, “Goodbye, Zen5, Sushi Dinner.” A gravelly vocal set mixed with a sticky sweet feminine balance throughout, this borderline folk/indie/alternative/slightly country has a song for everyone. If you’re …

Venue Spotlight: The M-Shop // Ames, Iowa

Written by: Trey Reis The Maintenance Shop in the Memorial Union at Iowa State University holds a place in my life not unlike my first memories of riding a bike, eating sushi, or being devastated by a book. Since the …

Show Preview (DSM/NYC): Science!

Science! is back for more! Tomorrow night in Des Moines at the Vaudeville Mews, 7pm, all ages, $10. Manhattan music fans: Catch them at The Bitter End on Friday, September 6th at 8pm. Bring your ID (it’s 21+) and some …

Q&A (DSM): Jason Klobnak Quintet

The Jason Klobnak Quintet will be making a stop in Des Moines tonight and tomorrow night. Tonight’s show: Star Bar, 9pm-12am. Tomorrow night’s show: Vaudeville Mews, 7pm-9pm. This Denver-based group recently released their album, “Mountain Move,” on Monday. Read a …