80/35 Music Festival announces 2010 event, seeks musicians
2008 event headliner Ben Harper performs at the 80/35 Music Festival. Photo by 80/35 Music Festival on Facebook. Front page image by 80/35 on Flickr.
Late last week, the Des Moines Music Coalition announced the dates and venue for the 2010 iteration of the 80/35 Music Festival. Set for Saturday, July 3 and Sunday, July 4 this year's festival will again take place at Western Gateway Park in downtown Des Moines.
The organizers have put out a call for both local and regional acts who would like to participate in the event. Those interested in participating can find out more at the organization's website. Additionally, fans of the festival are invited to suggest the acts that they would like to see perform by commenting on the event's fan page on Facebook.
The final lineup is expected to be released in April.
The inaugural 80/35 Music Festival was held 2008 and has since featured national touring acts such as Ben Harper and the Relentless7, Public Enemy, The Flaming Lips and The Roots as well as groups based in Iowa, such as The Nadas and The Envy Corps.
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Could I recommend the David Haack Trio as suggestion for your festival line-up. This is an emerging talent who has tremendous audience appeal.
David Haack Trio is a great group of guys. I went to several of their shows last summer. Very good choice.
David Haack Trio! Iowa grown talent....
Hey, the David Haack Trio is a great band. You should let them play in you festival.
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The David Haack Trio, a local group, plays fun music for all ages. The Trio would be a wonderful addition to the festival!
Definitely the David Haack Trio. Seen them several times and they seriously rock! They must make an appearance!
I recommend bringing in the DAVID HAACK TRIO for a taste of local talent - they're a fun blues/rock band and I hear the bass player has GREAT hair.
DAVID HAACK TRIO PLEASE! And, the bass player DOES have great hair.
David Haack Trio for sure. They are true Iowa talent and would be a great addition to any lineup!
Somethings you'll never forget: the day you get married, the birth of your children, and the first time you hear David Haack Trio.
DAVID HAACK TRIO
David Haack Trio has to make an appearance! Bring that guy back from California for a big show in his home town!
Thanks for all the suggestions! Feel free to post on our Facebook page also at http://www.facebook.com/8035musicfestival. Our booking crew is listening to all the suggestions.
David Haack Trio would be a great 80/35 band for 2010!
David Haack Trio!
I have to agree. That David Haack Trio is one righteous band. Bring 'em to Des Moines...please?
I think that David Haack Trio should NOT come, as they spammed this post...
MGMT
PASSION PIT
YEASAYER!!!!
BROKEN BELLS!
the poison control center is a great band from iowa and they have been heavily involved in the iowa music scene the last 10 years
I would like to see the following at this years festival
- GaiDen Gadema
- Aqua Marine Dream Machine
- Syzmanksi Shettler and Morris (SSM)
- Cirrus Minor
- Upon Deaths Arrival
- Atmosphere
- Colourmusic
- Les Claypool or Primus
- Cool Calm Pete
- Soulcrate Music
I've never seen the David Hack Trio but I've heard a lot of good things. They got positive remarks on Pitchfork and angie's list last year. Has anyone heard about the 2011 line up yet? I heard they're trying to get Passion Pit and MGMT. If it's true, I am SO THERE.
Was There!