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Meet ’n Greet Schedule

On July 1, 2011

80/35 offers you the opportunity to get up and close with your favorite local, regional and national acts. Visit the Meet ’n Greet booth, located on Locust Street and 12th Street, where we’ll be showcasing public interviews with participating bands that will be conducted by local media followed by a meet ‘n greet / autograph session. Swing by the merch tent first and have your favorite acts sign your 80/35 wares, or bring your favorite t-shirt from home!

MEET ‘N GREET SCHEDULE

Saturday, July 2
1:00 – Bitch
1:30 – Titus Andronicus
2:00 – NewVillager
2:30 – Grinning Match
3:00 – Thankful Dirt
3:15 – Rev. Peyton’s Big Damn Band
3:30 – Generationals
4:00 – Jacob Tyler Wolfgang
4:30 – La Strange
5:00 – Galactic
5:30 – Christopher the Conquered

Sunday, July 3
1:00 – Poison Control Center
1:30 – Infantree
1:45 – The River Monks
2:15 – The Envy Corps
2:30 – Civil Twilight
3:00 – Rebel Creek
3:15 – Land of Blood and Sunshine
3:30 – Yelawolf
4:00 – Pink Mink
4:30 – of Montreal (pending)
5:00 – The Macpodz
5:30 – The Giving Tree Band

The Parties after The Party

On July 1, 2011

What do you do after a full day of stupendous musical acts? 80/35 comes around just once a year so you need to take advantage of the vibrancy it creates in our beautiful city! Luckily, a few of your favorite venues want to keep the party going for you. Just when you thought more music magic and fantastic fun wasn’t possible…Des Moines does it again!

Events to attend after dancing your face off with Girl Talk (Saturday, July 2):

@ Americana 8035 After Party Day One: DJ 810 will be spinning Motown.
@ Cosmopolitan Lounge Beginning at 4 pm – $4 Firefly Sweet Tea cocktails, $5 Bloody Marys, $2.50 Domestic bottles.@ Fong’s Pizza $3 kamikazes, delicious slices of pizza – 10 pm until 2 am ($2.75/slice).
@ The Gas Lamp After Party: Bright*Giant with Rebel Creek. Admission is free.
@ Peoples Court FREE 21+ After Party, Doors 10pm. Special Surprise Guests!
@ Vaud eville Mews FREE 21+ After Party: DJ Brodacious will be spinning starting at 10:30pm.
@ PBR Bar (Patio outside Mews) FREE 21+ After Party: Wolves in the Attic, Mantis Pincers, 10:30pm
@ Alpine Tap Room Get a free drink after the show if you show your wristband

Photo Courtesy of Stereogum

Events to attend after experiencing the astonishing Of Montreal (Sunday, July 3):

@ Americana 8035 After Party Day Two: The $nack$. Admission is free.
@ Cosmopolitan Lounge Beginning at 4 pm – $4 Firefly Sweet Tea cocktails, $5 Bloody Marys, $2.50 Domestic bottles.
@ Fong’s Pizza $3 Kamikazes alongside delicious slices of pizza 10 pm until 2 am.
@ Hessen Haus After Party: $5 liters of beer and karaoke.
@ Peoples Court FREE 21+ After Party, Doors 10pm. Special Surprise Guests!
@ Vaudeville Mews FREE 21+ After Party: Kevin Barnes of of Montreal (DJ List Christee) will perform, starting at 10:30pm
@ PBR Bar (Patio outside Mews) FREE 21+ After Party: Jeff Eaton, 10:30pm.

A weekend full of excitement, wonderful music and good times in abundance awaits. Thanks to these excellent establishments for joining in the 80/35 spirit!

Final Countdown to 80/35 and Free Area Activities

On July 1, 2011

The fourth annual 80/35 presented by U.S. Cellular on July 2 and 3 in Des Moines’ Western Gateway Park is tomorrow! This year the festival will feature nearly 50 national, regional, and local acts, performing on three stages — one main stage in a gated paid area and two free side stages.

Get tickets for the full 80/35 experience, or enjoy a variety of activities in the free area. Outside of the great music, there will be live art, kids activities, non-profit booths, a wide array of food by almost all local vendors, a green zone, and much more in the free area. Full details available at 80-35.com/adventure/activities.

FREE AREA HIGHLIGHTS

MUSIC
Two free stages: Kum & Go Stage featuring national and regional acts from 12pm-9pm on Saturday and Sunday, and the Independence Stage featuring local acts from 12:15pm-9pm on Saturday and Sunday. There will also be Late Night DJs by 515 Alive on the Independence Stage each night from 9pm-Midnight.

ACTIVITIES

YPC Do More Village: A hub for showcasing all things Des Moines featuring interactive exhibits and unique demonstrations, all provided by local organizations. Visit ypcdsm.com for more details.

Dahl’s Kids Zone: Bring down the kiddies for an inflatable play area and several interactive activities from 12pm-6pm on Saturday and Sunday. Some of the activities include the Sparkle Hoop Dance Group teaching Hula Hoop tricks and Architect Mel Shivvers conducting his Children’s Creative Activities where kids can create a 3-dimensional project on a cardboard base. Click here to learn more about the Dahl’s Kids Zone.

DIY Craft Fair: Browse for purses, jewelry, and many handmade goods on Saturday from 12pm-6pm. Vendors include Papercake Creations, Jolene Schultz, Dank Artistry, Where It’s At, bejoyful for Obsidiansoup, By Kim, BeAtomicBeauty & Bush League Buttons, and Stella James Handmade.

Green Zone: We will highlight local resources and services providing central Iowans with choices for green and healthy living. The Green Zone will be available on Sunday from 12pm – 6pm. Vendors include Urban Ambassadors, Recycle Me Iowa, Green RU, Bryan Sanford (Funk Shui recycled sculpture), and Rain Barrels of Iowa.

Meet ’n Greets: Meet and get autographs from 80/35 bands. Schedule and participating bands TBA.

Live Painting and Art Installation: Art Noir and Van Holmgren will be re-purposing banners from previous 80/35 festivals. Attendees can watch local artists live paint and then view them on display throughout the festival grounds. Art Noir’s tent will give festival goers a chance have their hand in creating a live painting and post missed connections to each other over the two days.

VENDORS

Food: A wide variety of food vendors will be on the festival grounds. The majority of 80/35 food vendors are local. Food prices will vary. View a full list of food vendors at 80-35.com/adventure/activities.

Beer and Wine: Ames-based Olde Main Brewing Co. will provide craft beer at the festival including Clone Pale Ale, Dinkey Wheat, Sodbuster Stout, Gryphonbrau Lager, and Hard Pressed Cider. Jasper Winery will also have Iowa wines available including La Crescent (crisp white), All-Night White (sweet white), Behind the Shed Red (dry red), Lucy Lane (sweet red), and Jasper Winery Sangria. Beer and wine will sell for $5 each or 5 for $20.

Merch: Official 80/35 merch (including t-shirts, posters) and band merch will be available for purchase.

TICKETS
Discount advance tickets are available at midwestix.com at $60 for two-day passes, $35 for one-day passes, and $150 VIP until Saturday morning at 9am and Sunday day of passes will be available online until Sunday at 9am. Day of tickets will sell at the gate for $40 one-day only. Two-day passes and VIP will not be available day of.

80/35 is tomorrow! Last chance for discount tickets!

On July 1, 2011

It’s almost time. Nearly fifty acts, two days, and the biggest party in Des Moines is about to begin! Girl Talk, of Montreal, Galactic, Grace Potter and the Nocturnals, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros and so many more bands will soon grace three stages at the fourth annual 80/35 Music Festival.

Time is running out for you to save precious monies on admission to this weekend’s marvelous musical marathon and Des Moines’ biggest 4th of July party eva! Advance discount tickets are available at midwestix.com at $60 for two-day passes, $35 for one-day passes until Saturday morning at 9am, and Sunday day of passes will be available online until Sunday at 9am. Day of passes will sell at the gate for $40 (one-day only). Two-day passes and VIP will not be available day of. Don’t delay further. Get your tickets now!

Two-day passes $60 (Save $20 if you buy now)
One-day passes $35 (Save $5 if you buy now)
Discount two-day and Saturday passes are available until 9am tomorrow.

Get tickets now!

Low on cash? That’s okay. Come down and enjoy the free area of the festival, including two free stages, Dahl’s Kids Zone, Meredith DIY Craft Fair, Green Zone, band Meet ‘N Greets, Do More Village, and no street party is complete with out beer, wine and a huge variety of delicious food.

Snag Your Official 80/35 Merch

On July 1, 2011

Stop by the 80/35 Merch Tent at 12th and Locust to grab your official festival merchandise and to shop for t-shirts, CDs, and posters from your favorite artists!

Official Festival Merchandise
T-shirts (three different designs) – $17
Totes – $12
Hoodie – $35
Limited Edition Screen Printed Poster - $30
Show poster – $5
Pre-show poster – $5
Poster – $3
Button 4-pack – $3
Stickers – $0.50 or 4 for $2

Street Closures due to 80/35 Music Festival

On June 30, 2011

Nearly 50 national, regional and local acts will perform at the fourth annual 80/35 presented by U.S. Cellular this Saturday and Sunday, July 2 and 3 in downtown Des Moines’ Western Gateway Park. Due to the festival, the following downtown streets will be closed for through access during the dates and times listed below.

STREET CLOSURES

Effective Wednesday, June 29 at midnight – Tuesday, July 5 at 6 p.m.
12^th St., Locust St. to Grand Ave

Effective Friday, July 1 at noon - Monday, July 4 at 6 p.m.
13^th St., Walnut St. to Locust St.

Effective Friday, July 1 at 7 p.m. - Monday, July 4 at 6 p.m.
Locust St., 15^th St to 10^th St.
Grand Ave, 10^th St. to 14^th St. (only south parking lane & one traffic lane)
13^th St., Grand Ave to Walnut St.
12^th St., Walnut St. to Locust St.
10^th St., Locust St. to Walnut St.

Words of Thanks and Gratitude from the DMMC

On June 30, 2011

Over six years ago, a group of like minded music fans, promoters, venue owners, musicians and community members came together to form the non-profit, Greater Des Moines Music Coalition (DMMC). Our mission: “to aggressively advocate, sponsor, and develop an independent, progressive live music economy in greater Des Moines for the purpose of urban revitalization, regional economic development, and the retention of our region’s youth and future.” We’ve worked towards this goal through events like Music University, Little Big Fest, Gross Domestic Product, Concert Corps, and a variety of advocacy efforts.

In 2008 the DMMC took the bold step of launching 80/35, as a completely all volunteer organized music festival. Support from the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines and the City of Des Moines were fundamental to the start of the festival. As the event has progressed into its fourth year, we continue to rely on the financial support of our partner sponsors including U.S. Cellular, Wellmark, Kum & Go, Meredith, Principal and more. Please view the full list below. Thank you to all of these businesses and organizations.

Finally, I want to take this opportunity to thank all the volunteers that make 80/35 possible. Over 400 volunteers come together to help coordinate all aspects of the festival, ensuring that each year’s event is bigger and better than the previous. The 80/35 music festival is an event that has put Des Moines on the national music map, and will continue to support the community and its musicians. I look forward to seeing you all this weekend!

Justin H. Schoen
President
Greater Des Moines Music Coalition

U.S. Cellular and 80/35 are giving away FREE tickets to the festival!

On June 30, 2011

U.S. Cellular® and 80/35 are so excited about the festival this weekend and the 80/35 App available in the Android Market, we are giving away FREE tickets! Simply visit any of the below participating U.S. Cellular locations and check out the 80/35 App on one of their Android powered Tablets and receive a FREE two-day ticket to 80/35! Limit (1) per customer. Available while supplies last at the following locations:

Urbandale – 8475 Hickman Road
Johnston – 5280 NW 86^th Street
West Des Moines – 6305 Mills Civic Parkway
Windsor Heights – 1054 73^rd Street
Ankeny – 1805 SE Delaware
Altoona – 3418 8^th Street SW
Indianola – 1011 N Jefferson

For additional information regarding these locations please visit uscellular.com.

Special Day-of Perks for DMMC Members

On June 29, 2011

The 80/35 ringmaster has another trick up his sleeve — special big top perks for members of the Greater Des Moines Music Coalition! DMMC members can receive an instant $3 discount on official 2011 80/35 t-shirts at the 80/35 Merchandise Tent located near 12th and Locust.

Special daily perks each day of the festival give members a shot at the ultimate 80/35 experience:

On Saturday, July 2, DMMC members can enter a random drawing to win a spot on stage to dance during Girl Talk’s energy-packed set. Members can register for the random drawing 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. at the 80/35 Merchandise Tent. The winner will be contacted and announced before 7 p.m.

On Sunday, July 3, enjoy the festival in style with a chance to win a FREE VIP upgrade that includes drink tickets, dinner and a VIP gift bag. DMMC members can register for the random drawing 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the 80/35 Merchandise Tent. The winner will be contacted and announced before 5 p.m.

DMMC members should present their I.D. or DMMC membership card to receive the special discount and sign-up for the drawings.

Not a DMMC member yet? Memberships start at just $25 a year. You can sign up on the DMMC website. To take advantage of these opportunities, you must sign up for membership by 5pm on Friday or on the festival grounds at any point during the festival.

What To Bring To The Festival

On June 29, 2011

We want you to have everything you need to make your 80/35 experience one for the books, so here’s a checklist to get you started on what to bring to the festival:

What To Bring - Sunscreen - Sunglasses - Hand sanitizer - Earplugs (if you can’t handle the noise) - Non-pro cameras (film, disposable, and digital)- Washcloth or baby wipes (Not just for babies! An excellent way to freshen up)- Hat for shade - Small snack- Bicycle (ride your bike to the festival, we’ll have FREE secured bicycle parking on 13th between Grand and Locust) - Bug spray - Small, non-frame backpacks - One empty water and one factory sealed water bottle is allowed, only one of each allowed per person - Empty camelback or other empty plastic container -Binoculars - Small, compact umbrella- Kids (children under 11 will be admitted free when accompanied by a parent/guardian with a ticket and enjoy the Dahl’s Kids Zone) - Cell phone - Lip balm - Over the counter pain reliever - Blanket/small beach towel for seating- Lawn chair (only allowed in the back half of the main stage area)- Personal schedule to make sure you don’t miss your favorite bands (use the 80/35 mobile app to create your schedule!)

What Not to Bring – No weapons - No coolers - No outside beverages besides water- No fireworks - No illegal substances - No pets - No large frame backpacks- No smoking in the paid, gated area - No professional photography/video equipment or SLRs

What Will Be Provided – Free drinking water - First aid station - ATMs - Vendors selling food, beverages, and snacks (vegetarian options are available) - Lost and Found at the Volunteer Headquarters at 1011 Locust - Festival grounds map and schedule of bands - Marvelous musical spectacle and an overall awesome time

Other pointers to help you make the most out of your 80/35 experience:

Utilize the mobile app: Plan your schedule, “star” your favorite artists, and much more. Make it easy for yourself to stay organized on the days of the festival—you wouldn’t want to accidentally miss something! Available for iOS and Android.

Stay hydrated: 80/35 brings the heat, and with a forecast of sunny skies ahead, you’re going to want to think ahead when it comes to hydration. Patrons are allowed to bring one factory sealed water bottle and one empty water bottle into the main stage area, so take advantage of this! There will be two FREE water-filling stations on the grounds, and Wellmark BCBS will provide free reusable water bottles to all festival attendees.

Take lots of photos: Each year 80/35 books some of the hottest up-and-coming acts of the year, many of which are sure to blow up over the coming months, so you’re going to want these pixilated memories to use for bragging rights. Not to mention, preserving your 80/35 memories so you can relive them over the next 365 days until the next 80/35.

Step outside your comfort zone: One great thing about 80/35 is that there are tons of awesome acts, but it’s not so spread out that you can’t see everything you want. That being said, make sure to check out the Independence Stage where all the local artists will be. Explore all the stages, for that matter. Go see an act you’ve never heard of– you might just find your next favorite band!

Block the sun: Sunscreen works, sure. And make sure to pack lots of that. Sunglasses are also key in any music festival setting. But think outside the box and consider wearing a hat for shade or taking a break from music in the shade, as smart ways to protect yourself from the sun as well.

Bring cash along: ATMs will be on site, but it’s always smart to keep cash handy. Dwolla is also a great tool, and festival-goers will be able to purchase admission and drink tickets through Dwolla.

Have a blast: Finally, the ultimate goal of any music festival is to have a wonderful time and experience amazing live music. Travel light with the necessities, and don’t forget your laid back attitude and dancin’ shoes.

Get more details and answers to FAQ at 80-35.com/details/faq-rules.