By John Pemble on July 5, 2009
Vendors surround 80-35’s main stage on Locust and 13th street, some of which are artists. Jon Palestini is a Des Moines apparel artist who recently launched a Zombie line of clothing including my favorite “ZILF” design. The only beer to be found in the festival was from Ames Iowa’s Olde Main brewery. I enjoy their [...]
Posted in LiveBlog | Tagged 80-35, 8035, Alternative Music Festival, Amedeo Rossi, Ben Harper, Des Moines, G Love & Special Sauce, Olde Main Beer |
By John Pemble on July 4, 2009
Broken Social Scene started playing at 7 o’clock and as the sun started to set their ethereal sounds beamed across downtown Des Moines. It’s the beginning of the grand finale of this year’s 80-35 alternative music festival. More people are coming through the gate and the bare spots in this area are filling up with [...]
Posted in LiveBlog | Tagged Ben Harper, Broken Social Scene, Des Moines Register, Grand Finale, Joe Lawler |
