Two GREAT musical events this weekend

[Bluzmann57]

The Iowa City Jazz fest July 4-6 and of course, my fave, the Mississippi Valley Blues Fest July 3-5. Excellent bands, good (if fattening) food, and cold beer, this year featuring micro brews. 28 bands, 2 stages, workshops, photo exhibit, and just general all around fun. Cost is $18.00 at the gate. The Blues Fest will be held in Downtown Davenport this year due to all the ^*@! H2O in LeClaire Park. But, come hell or high water, the Fest goes on.
The IC jazz fest is an even better deal. It's free! It's held on the ped mall and I imagine that the residents of IC and surrounding areas will welcome the rest from all the water. Hope to see some of you at one or both events. I will be at Blues Fest all three days and at Jazz Fest on Sunday. For info, go to www.mvbs.org and www.summerofthearts.com/jazzfest.
No matter what you all choose to do on this holiday weekend, please be safe. We want to beat McCain and we all need to be around to help out.

[Hardrada]

1. Out of curiousity, when was the last time the Blues Fest was

flooded out of LeClaire Park? It does not seem long ago.

[Bluzmann57]

3. 2001

When they put it in the parking lot of The ballpark. It did not go well. This year there will be indoor plumbing and AC if needed, although it sounds like the weather will be nearly perfect.

[DU9598]

2. Sioux City

For those on the west coast of Iowa, it is time for Saturday in the Park. Check it out: <http://www.saturdayinthepark.com/>

[pstans]

4. 80/35 Music Festival in Des Moines, with some big names

Ingrid Michaelson, The Flaming Lips, Jakob Dylan, The Roots, and one of my favorites Andrew Bird are all playing at the 80/35 Festival in Des Moines.

http://www.80-35.com

Friday, July 4

Mediacom Main Stage

* 5:00 p.m. - Des Moines Boyz
* 5:45 p.m. - Ingrid Michaelson
* 7:00 p.m. - Andrew Bird
* 9:00 p.m. - The Flaming Lips

American Trust DJ Stage

* 5:30 p.m. - Al Brown
* 6:30 p.m. - Al Brown
* 8:15 p.m. - Flatform

Bravo East Stage

* 5:00 p.m. - Headlights
* 6:00 p.m. - Euforquestra
* 7:15 p.m. - Diplomats of Solid Sound
* 8:15 p.m. - Mr. Baber's Neighbors

Meredith West Stage

* 5:00 p.m. - The Dig Angees
* 5:45 p.m. - Colourmusic
* 6:45 p.m. - Rock Plaza Central
* 8:00 p.m. - Cracker


Saturday, July 5

Mediacom Main Stage

* 12:00 p.m. - Public Property
* 1:15 p.m. - Dirty Little Rabbits
* 2:30 p.m. - Drive-By Truckers
* 4:00 p.m. - Jakob Dylan
* 5:30 p.m. - Black Francis
* 7:00 p.m. - Yonder Mountain String Band
* 9:00 p.m. - The Roots

American Trust DJ Stage

* 12:45 p.m. - DJ Flash
* 2:00 p.m. - Jade Reed
* 3:30 p.m. - TouchNice
* 5:00 p.m. - Tim Grimes
* 6:30 p.m. - Brad Goldman
* 8:15 p.m. - DJ Diverse

Bravo East Stage

* 12:00 p.m. - The Ben Lehl Band
* 1:00 p.m. - David Zollo and The Body Electric
* 2:00 p.m. - North of Grand
* 3:00 p.m. - Neva Dinova
* 4:00 p.m. - The Autumn Project
* 5:00 p.m. - Brother Trucker
* 6:00 p.m. - Family Groove Company
* 7:15 p.m. - The Poison Control Center
* 8:15 p.m. - Pieta Brown

Meredith West Stage

* 12:00 p.m. - The Vandon Arms
* 12:45 p.m. - GaiDen Gadema
* 1:30 p.m. - Deanna Devore
* 2:30 p.m. - KaiserCartel
* 3:30 p.m. - MooseKnuckle
* 4:45 p.m. - Ezra Furman & The Harpoons
* 5:45 p.m. - Maxilla Blue
* 6:45 p.m. - Radio Moscow
* 8:00 p.m. - The Envy Corps

[Bluzmann57]

5. Yonder Mt. String Band is quite good

If Bluesfest wasn't going on, I'd consider going out there. Have fun if you go.

[Peacetrain]

6. Saturday in the Park is very good

They usually run two stages.. a main stage and another for alternative music..