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July Issue is out!!!

July 7, 2010 By Anne Kersten

We're excited to have the July issue on the news-stands! It's fabulous- filled with the new 'Pulse', not to mention the great cover story on the Dragon Boat races. more »

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Local Live Music....

By WebWoman - Oct 27 2009 2:31PM

The Nadas are playing this weekend in Fort Dodge! That is wonderful... more »

Local Live Music....

By WebWoman - Aug 7 2009 9:32AM

The Nadas are playing in Humboldt at Riverfest tomorrow night! Should be a good sho. more »

A Look Back

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Roof Garden Ballroom

Roof Garden Ballroom
July 6, 2010 I have often said, there is not a week that goes by when someone doesn't ask me, "When did such and such (fill in bands name) play the Laramar or Roof Garden Ballrooms?"

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The Crew Cuts

The Crew Cuts
May 5, 2010 In looking back at the history of rock and roll, there is always a level of controversy. Rock and roll controversy comes in all size, shapes, and form. » Full Story

Ray Ruff & The Checkmates

Ray Ruff & The Checkmates
January 28, 2010 Over the years of doing these columns on our rich rock and roll history, one of the areas I talk about is regional road band marketing. » Full Story

Remembering the Sensational Rising Suns

Remembering the Sensational Rising Suns
December 30, 2009 How many of you remember the exciting show band, the Sensational Rising Sun. » Full Story

The Bell Notes Play Fort Dodge

The Bell Notes Play Fort Dodge
September 2, 2009 Now keep in mind, the arrival of the Bell Notes to Fort Dodge’s Laramar Ballroom was the arrival of real rock and roll. » Full Story

The Byrds

The Byrds
July 7, 2009 One of the most often asked questions I receive, is “Did the Byrds Ever Appear in Iowa.” and “Did the Byrds Ever Appear In Fort Dodge?”” With this column, I’ll attempt to answer bot. » Full Story

The Rooks / Con Brio

The Rooks / Con Brio
June 8, 2009 There is always a long list of great rock bands that called Des Moines, Iowa home. » Full Story

The Story of Natural Color/The Revue with Spider & The Crabs

The Story of Natural Color/The Revue with Spider & The Crabs
May 27, 2009 This is another one of those fascinating Midwest 70’s rock and roll stories that has been lost for a number of years and now comes to light. » Full Story
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