Midwestern Women in Music: Kerry Alexander
Joy and falling in love is the foundation of Bad Bad Hats. Lead singer, Kerry Alexander, shares her...
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Midwestern Women In Music: Teri Underhill
Take a look behind the concert stage with Midwestern, song writer Teri Underhill. The 21-year-old blends her Hawaiian...
Dead Moines: Where We Are Now
As the pandemic wore on, many music venues in Des Moines stayed closed. But other spaces opened their doors after our new world started to mimic the one we left behind. And the most active venue in Des Moines – which, given the sparse booking options and reduced capacity, is kind of like being the tallest dwarf – is Woolys. Read More
“Dead” Moines: Where We’re Going
Des Moines has always struggled to attract a wide array of artists. For big-name acts that had outgrown bar gigs but couldn’t sell out stadiums, Iowa just wasn’t on their touring radar. But a development in the mid-2000s started to change that: festivals! Read More
“Dead” Moines: How We Got Here
Des Moines isn’t your typical Midwest music scene. Sure, it’s right on the crosshairs of Interstates 80 and 35, connecting culture hubs like Chicago or Minneapolis with modest scenes like Omaha and Kansas City. But despite it’s prime location, live music in Des Moines has historically been behind the curve. Read More
Home on the Plains with Grant – Episode 17
During the pandemic, Urban Plains staff members are participating in “Home on the Plains,” a series in which...
Lives Upended – Holly
This series illustrates COVID-19’s effect on Midwesterners — one person at a time. “I started working in the...
Home on the Plains with Monica – Episode 10
During the pandemic, Urban Plains Staff members are participating in “Home on the Plains,” a series in which...
Concert Day Behind-The-Scenes
From organizing a date, to setting up sound check, many factors go into preparing for a live performance....
Home on the Plains with Madison – Episode 7
Music has always been a source of renewal for me, and combined with fresh air and a bit...