Monday, June 29, 2009

80/35 Music Festival this weekend in Des Moines!

The Envy Corps, Broken Social Scene, Ben Harper, Man Man, G. Love, Margot & The Nuclear So and So’s, Tilly And The Wall, and so many more will all be their for one of best music festivals in the country. I know, I know it's in Iowa, but Des Moines is actually a pretty cool city. The two night festival over 4th of July weekend will include some incredible bands. Friday and Saturday night are the two nights of music. You can camp or stay in a hotel your choice. So if you don't have plans yet for the 4th, I say Rooooooooooaaaaaaaaad Trip!!!!!!

Friday Night @ Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Main Stage

4:00 PM – Tilly and The Wall
5:45 PM – Matisyahu
7:30 PM – Stephen Malkmus and The Jicks
9:30 PM – Public Enemy

Saturday Night

Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Main Stage
12:00 PM – Poison Control Center
1:30 PM – New Monsoon
3:15 PM – Man Man
5:00 PM – G. Love and Special Sauce
7:00 PM – Broken Social Scene
9:00 PM – Ben Harper and Relentless7

Buy your tickets here!

Labels: 80/35, des moines., music festival

Jack Penate and Miike Snow coming to Minneapolis Sep. 26th!

Both these guys have made their rounds in the states. But finally they come to the state of 10,000 lakes. Jack Penate is from England and has swept up a big fan base across the U.K. Jack's music is a mix of R and B, Indie-Rock, and Brit Pop. JP's got a brand new record out called "Everything is New", pick up a copy. You be the judge.

Look out all you Prince fans, Miike Snow is coming to town. Opening the show Miike's band hails from the musically rich country of Sweden. His record will be out soon.