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Thursday, July 02, 2009 
ARE YOU READY TO ROCK?
Did we mention that there will be more than 40 bands at 80/35? Forty-four bands, to be exact! Make sure you're ready to rock and not stuck in a line buying tickets when your favorite band plays your favorite song from that one album. There's just a limited time left to get your advance discount tickets.

We don't want you to miss a thing, so don't wait in line to buy tickets at the show. Get them now at IowaTix.com, IowaTix outlets, or call 515.277.3727 before it's too late!

Buy Tickets Now - http://www.IowaTix.com


SCHEDULE

Friday, July 3
Gates at 3:00 PM

Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Main Stage
4:00 PM - Tilly and The Wall
5:45 PM - Matisyahu
7:30 PM - Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks
9:30 PM - Public Enemy

Mediacom East Stage (Free Stage)
4:00 PM - Buster and the Punks
4:45 PM - William Fitzsimmons
5:45 PM - Modern Skirts
6:45 PM - Maps and Atlases
7:45 PM - The Nadas
8:45 PM - House of Large Sizes

Meredith West Stage (Free Stage)
4:00 PM - MooseKnuckle
5:15 PM - The Dig Angees
6:15 PM - The Autumn Project
7:15 PM - Occidental Brothers
8:30 PM - Public Property
9:30 PM - DJ Diverse
10:45 PM - Brad Goldman & Jade Reed

Saturday, July 4
Gates at 11:00 AM

Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Main Stage
12:00 PM - Poison Control Center
1:30 PM - New Monsoon
3:15 PM - Man Man
5:00 PM - G. Love and Special Sauce
7:00 PM - Broken Social Scene
9:00 PM - Ben Harper and Relentless7
Fireworks following Ben Harper

Mediacom East Stage (Free Stage)
12:00 PM - Hanwell
12:45 PM - Beati Paoli
1:45 PM - Miss Derringer
2:45 PM - Audrye Sessions
3:45 PM - The Josh Davis Band
4:45 PM - Wild Sweet Orange
5:45 PM - Cleo's Apartment
6:45 PM - Mr. Baber's Neighbors
8:00 PM - Brother Ali

Meredith West Stage (Free Stage)
12:00 PM - Anni Rossi
1:00 PM - Baby Teeth
2:00 PM - Paper Route
3:00 PM - Girl In A Coma
4:00 PM - Floodplane
5:15 PM - Cymbals Eat Guitars
6:15 PM - Margot and the Nuclear So & Sos
7:15 PM - Maximilian Eubank
8:15 PM - The Envy Corps
9:00 PM - All Bugs
10:00 PM - Al Brown
11:00 PM - Flatform


TIME TO PARTY!
Outside the music, there's ton of stuff to check out at 80/35 including fireworks, delicious Olde Main beers, a wide variety of food, dozens of street performers, face painting, hula hooping, DIY Craft Fair, meet 'n greets with the bands, even fun for the youngins at the Kid's Zone, plus so much more! Here's the master list!


STAY TUNED IN DURING THE FESTIVAL
80-35.com will feature photo galleries, live blogging, and your tweets throughout the weekend.


WANT MORE?
Go to http://www.80-35.com to find maps, parking, rules, FAQ, details on the bands, and a ton more. 80/35 is on the cover of Metromix and Cityview this week, so pick up a copy!

Buy tickets at http://www.IowaTix.com.
Monday, June 29, 2009 
Important Ticket Information
80/35 is really only 4 days away! Advance discount ticket sales end soon, so buy yours now at http://www.IowaTix.com, IowaTix ticket outlets or by calling 515.277.3727 for the discount rate of $70 two-day, $35 Friday only, or $45 Saturday only.

Advance ticket holders will exchange their ticket for a wristband at the gate. You must keep your wristband for re-entry. 80/35 is not responsible for lost wristbands.

Day of tickets can be purchased at the gate for $80 two-day, $40 Friday only, and $50 Saturday only. Do yourself a favor and save money by getting advance tickets now!

Buy tickets now at http://www.IowaTix.com!



Make Your Festival Checklist
We want to make sure your 80/35 experience is as stellar as possible. Here's a checklist to get you started.

What To Bring
Sunscreen
Blanket for seating (sorry, no chairs)
Sunglasses
Hand sanitizer
Hat for shade
Earplugs (if you can't handle the noise)
Camera (personal pocket-size point and shoot only, no SLRs or professional photography equipment)
Bicycle (ride your bike to the festival, we'll have FREE secured bicycle parking)
Small, non-frame backpacks
One empty water bottle is allowed, only one bottle per person
Empty camelback or other empty plastic container
Binoculars
Kids (children under 11 will be admitted free when accompanied by a parent/guardian with a ticket)
Cell phone
Lip balm
Over the counter pain reliever
Personal schedule to make sure you don't miss your favorite bands
Giant clock necklace

What Not to Bring
No weapons
No coolers
No fireworks
No illegal substances
No unauthorized vending
No pets
No smoking in the paid, gated area
No chairs of any kind
No professional photography or video equipment

What Will Be Provided
Drinking water
Cool zone with fans and misters
First aid station
ATMs
Vendors selling food, beverages, and snacks (vegetarian options are available)
Lost and Found at the Volunteer Headquarters on Locust
Festival grounds map and schedule of bands
Amazing music and an overall awesome time

Get more details and answers to FAQ at http://80-35.com/details/f..aq-rules.



Directions/Parking
80/35 is at Western Gateway Park, located at 13th and Locust in downtown Des Moines. View the festival grounds map. There are many FREE parking ramps and street parking surrounding the festival grounds. Get directions to the festival at http://80-35.com/details/m..aps-directions.


Hotels/Accommodations
Marriott-Des Moines Downtown
700 Grand Ave. (515-245-5500)
Get the special 80/35 rate of $89/night

Holiday Inn-Des Moines Downtown
1050 6th Ave . (515) 283-0151 - Tresa Vedder
$80/$35 two-day package - $80 for the first night, $35 for the second

Hotel Fort Des Moines
1000 Walnut St. (515) 243-1161 or (800) 532-1466
Get the special 80/35 rate of $89/night

Find more hotel and camping information at http://www.80-35.com/detai..ls/accommodations.



Music
Listen, learn, and fall in love with the 80/35 bands at http://www.80-35.com/lineu..p/schedule.

http://www.80-35.com
Wednesday, June 17, 2009 
With unemployment rates up and shelters over capacity, the 80/35 music festival is again partnering with Des Moines Area Religious Council (DMARC) Food Pantry at Western Gateway Park to be a hub during the festival for accepting food and cash donations. In exchange for three food items, 80/35 attendees will receive a free water/pop ticket.

The DMARC emergency food pantry gives out around 80,000 items of food every month to emergency food pantries throughout the Des Moines metro area. “With the economy in its current state, we are grateful to the 80/35 music festival for their willingness to partner with DMARC to fill a very pressing need,” says James Trotter, Director of the DMARC Emergency Food Pantry.  “With the help of 80/35, it will be possible for the people of Des Moines to help their neighbors in need while at the same time enjoying a weekend of fantastic music.”

Food and cash donations will be accepted at front of the Main Entrance on Locust Street throughout the festival weekend. Items most in need include: canned fruit, canned meals, canned soups, canned vegetables/beans, cereal (both hot and cold), fruit and vegetable juices, instant potatoes, macaroni and cheese dinners, macaroni/spaghetti, peanut butter, rice (one lb. bags), saltines, spaghetti sauce (canned), and canned tuna. We are not able to accept glass containers.

“80/35 is proud to partner with DMARC to help our fellow Iowans during this economic downturn,” says Loyd Ogle, Greater Des Moines Music Coalition board president. “We strongly encourage festival attendees and people throughout the Metro to bring food and cash donations to the festival grounds.”

Advance tickets to 80/35 are available through IowaTix.com or by calling 515-277-3727. Advance tickets are $70 for a two-day pass, $35 for Friday only, and $45 for Saturday only. Day of show tickets will sell for $80 for two-day, $40 for Friday and $50 for Saturday.

80/35 is made possible by U.S. Cellular, Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, Meredith Corporation, Mediacom, American Trust, Olde Main Brewing Co., Principal Financial Group, Kum & Go, Prairie Meadows, Dahls, Greater Des Moines Partnership, Jasper Winery, WHO-TV, Des Moines Metromix, Capital 106.3, Channel Q 105.1, Young Professional Connection, Lava Row, and Saturday Manufacturing, Inc. 80/35 was founded in 2008 by a grant from the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines.
Monday, June 15, 2009 
The much anticipated and eagerly awaited 80/35 music festival returns July 3rd and 4th to Western Gateway Park in downtown Des Moines. More than 40 national, regional, and local acts converge together for the biggest music festival in Iowa.

The lineup and set times are now complete with the additions of MooseKnuckle, Maximilian Eubank, and 80/35 Wild Card winner Hanwell, as well as late night DJs: DJ Diverse, Brad Goldman and Jade Reed, All Bugs, Al Brown, and Flatform.

80/35 is packed with more than just music including fireworks, interactive art, kid’s activities, meet ‘n greets, street performances, and much more. Check out all the 80/35 extras planned for this year:

• Fireworks: Principal Financial Group Fireworks on Saturday, July 4 following Ben Harper and Relentless7.
• Dahl’s Kids Zone: Extended to two-days this year, running on Friday, July 3 from 3pm-7pm and Saturday, July 4 from 11am-6pm. There will be three gigantic inflatables, one for toddlers and two for kids up to age 10. Each day will also feature activities for kids including hula hoping, children’s bands, craft making, and more.
• Do-It-Yourself Craft Fair: On Saturday afternoon browse for purses, jewelry, and many handmade goods.
• CD Warehouse Meet ‘N Greet: Meet and get autographs from 80/35 bands.
• YPC Do More Village: Featuring more than 19 booths including 515 Alive, Art Noir, Crossroads Entertainment, One Iowa, Greater Des Moines Convention and Visitors Bureau, 4H Foundation, Yellow Brick Magazine, Des Moines Social Club, and many more.
• Sideshow Entertainment: Entertainers will include belly dancers, drummers, hula hoopers, live art, facepainters, henna artists, and fire handlers.
• Food: Los Primos (Mexican), When Pigs Fly (BBQ), Gazali’s (gyros), Smiles & Gyros (gyros), Papa John’s (pizza), Urbgarden & Catering (veggie humus and wraps), Turkey Time (strawberry smoothies, hamburgers, brats), Iowa Machine Shed (pork tenderloins, apple dumplings, pulled pork), Hardenbrook Concessions (turkey legs, polish sausage), Alohana Grill (shaved ice, eggrolls, BBQ chicken), J’s Pita Grill (hot sausage, chicken and steak salads). Food prices will vary.
• Beer: Ames-based Olde Main Brewing Co. will provide microbrews at the festival including Long Face Amber Ale, Off KILTer Scottish Ale, Clone Pale Ale, Dinkey Wheat, and Gryphonbrau Lager. Beers will sell for $5 each or 5 for $20.
• Wine: Jasper Winery will provide Iowa wines. Wine will sell for $5 each or 5 for $20.
• Merch: Official 80/35 merch (including t-shirts, posters, stickers, buttons, and beach balls) and band merch will be available for purchase.
• Cool Zone: Relax under four misting fans and two port-a-cools.
• Late Night DJs: This year the free area musical entertainment will continue until 11pm with DJs: DJ Diverse, Brad Goldman and Jade Reed, All Bugs, Al Brown, and Flatform.

Advance tickets are available through IowaTix.com or by calling 515-277-3727. Advance tickets are $70 for a two-day pass, $35 for Friday only, and $45 for Saturday only. Day of show tickets will sell for $40 for Friday and $50 for Saturday. Two-day passes will not be available day of show.

FINAL 80/35 SCHEDULE

Friday, July 3
Gates open at 3pm

Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Main Stage
4:00 PM – Tilly and The Wall
5:45 PM – Matisyahu
7:30 PM – Stephen Malkmus and The Jicks
9:30 PM – Public Enemy

Mediacom East Stage
4:00 PM – High School Play In Winner TBA
4:45 PM – William Fitzsimmons
5:45 PM – Modern Skirts
6:45 PM – Maps & Atlases
7:45 PM – The Nadas
8:45 PM – House of Large Sizes

Meredith West Stage
4:00 PM – MooseKnuckle
5:15 PM – The Dig Angees
6:15 PM – The Autumn Project
7:15 PM – Occidental Brothers
8:30 PM – Public Property
9:30 PM – DJ Diverse
10:45 PM - Brad Goldman and Jade Reed

Saturday, July 4
Gates open at 11am

Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Main Stage
12:00 PM – Poison Control Center
1:30 PM – New Monsoon
3:15 PM – Man Man
5:00 PM – G. Love and Special Sauce
7:00 PM – Broken Social Scene
9:00 PM – Ben Harper and Relentless7

Mediacom East Stage
12:00 PM – Hanwell
12:45 PM – Beati Paoli
1:45 PM – Miss Derringer
2:45 PM – Audrye Sessions
3:45 PM – The Josh Davis Band
4:45 PM – Wild Sweet Orange
5:45 PM – Cleo’s Apartment
6:45 PM – Mr. Baber’s Neighbors
8:00 PM – Brother Ali

Meredith West Stage
12:00 PM – Anni Rossi
1:00 PM – Baby Teeth
2:00 PM – Paper Route
3:00 PM – Girl In A Coma
4:00 PM – Floodplane
5:15 PM – Cymbals Eat Guitars
6:15 PM – Margot and the Nuclear So & Sos
7:15 PM – Maximilian Eubanks
8:15 PM – The Envy Corps
9:00 PM – All Bugs
10:00 PM - Al Brown
11:00 PM - Flatform

80/35 is made possible by U.S. Cellular, Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, Meredith Corporation, Mediacom, American Trust, Olde Main Brewing Co., Principal Financial Group, Kum & Go, Prairie Meadows, Dahls, Greater Des Moines Partnership, Jasper Winery, WHO-TV, Des Moines Metromix, Capital 106.3, Channel Q 105.1, Young Professional Connection, Lava Row, and Saturday Manufacturing, Inc. 80/35 was founded in 2008 by a grant from the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines.
Saturday, June 13, 2009 
80/35 and Drive Time Des Moines have teamed to reward commuters who think green.  Two lucky members of the “Rest Your Car” program, which is sponsored by Drive Time Des Moines, will win a pair of VIP passes to the 80/35 Music Festival.

A special prize drawing will be held on June 29th to award the VIP passes for the 80/35 Music Festival which will be held on July 3rd and 4th.  Any “Rest Your Car” member who logs at least four alternative commutes during the month of June will be eligible for the prize drawing.

“We want to reward people in our community who think green and do their part to reduce their carbon footprint,” stated Amedeo Rossi of 80/35.

The “Rest Your Car” program provides incentives to commuters who use an alternative commute option, such as carpooling, riding DART, biking, walking and telecommuting instead of driving alone to work.

If you are not already a member of “Rest Your Car” there is still time to sign up.  Go to www.DriveTimeDesMoines.org and click on “Rest Your Car.”
Thursday, June 11, 2009 
More than 300 people came out to People’s this week to vote for the final band added to the 80/35 lineup in the 80/35 Wild Card competition. Local folk/pop group Hanwell was the winner and will play the Noon slot on Saturday, July 4 on the Mediacom East Stage.

Thanks to all the great bands that participated: The Honeybees, Ely Falls, Hollywood Burnout, Blue Island Tribe, and our winner Hanwell.

Wednesday, June 03, 2009 
Five Iowa bands will compete for a coveted spot in the 2009 80/35 lineup alongside iconic acts including Ben Harper and Relentless 7, Public Enemy, Broken Social Scene, and more. More than 35 acts submitted for the 80/35 Wild Card competition and now after online voting, it’s down to five bands.
The Honeybees, Ely Falls, Hanwell, Hollywood Burnout, and Blue Island Tribe will compete at People’s Court on June 10 where the music fans will decide the winner that will land the last slot on the 80/35 lineup.

Each attendee will get one ballot. Attendees that have already purchased tickets to 80/35 from IowaTix will get an additional ballot. Tickets will be available for purchase at the event to receive an additional ballot.

80/35 Wild Card
Wednesday, June 10
7:00 p.m.
People’s Court, 216 Court Ave.
$5 Cover
All-ages

7 p.m. - The Honeybees
8 p.m. - Ely Falls
9 p.m. - Hanwell
10 p.m. - Hollywood Burnout
11 p.m. - Blue Island Tribe

Get more information on all the bands for the 80/35 Wild Card presented by the Greater Des Moines Music Coalition and Des Moines Metromix at desmoines.metromix.com.

Advance tickets are on sale now at IowaTix.com: $70 two-day pass, $35 Friday single day pass, and $45 Saturday single day pass. There will be a limited number of advance single day passes available.
Tuesday, June 02, 2009 
The Greater Des Moines Music Coalition (DMMC) partners up with Urban Dreams, an inner city non-profit organization offering human service programs in the greater Des Moines area and Polk County, to transform tickets paid for by generous donors as an incentive to encourage at-risk youth volunteerism and involvement in community service.

Every $1000 donation rewards 20 at-risk youths who are involved in community service
and acts as an incentive for young people to get involved and stay active doing service work and making positive choices.

Tickets to 80/35 gives these youth more motivation to connect with their community and explore opportunities to develop long-term volunteer commitments. Their experiences volunteering will create lasting impressions, build up work ethics and esteem, and encourage ongoing service as a mechanism for change–in their lives and communities.

80/35 is a two-day music festival held in downtown Des Moines, Iowa July 3 and 4, 2009.
Globally known acts such as Ben Harper and Public Enemy are headlining the 2nd Annual festival, along with dozens of large-scale national and local acts. The all-ages festival features art, music, kid’s zone, a non-profit “Village” area, fireworks, food, drinks and more.

DMMC and Urban Dreams needs help underwriting this program to foster the community teens’ growth by purchasing a block of donation tickets. Urban Dreams will distribute tickets at a special recognition ceremony prior to the festival. In addition, all sponsors will be recognized as a contributor to this unique program at the 80/35 festival.
Please contact Justin Schoen at Justin@desmoinesmc.com if interested in being a donor.

80/35 is made possible by U.S. Cellular, Meredith Corporation, Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, Mediacom, American Trust, Olde Main Brewing Co., Greater Des Moines Partnership, Jasper Winery, WHO-TV, Des Moines Metromix, Clear Channel, and Prairie Meadows. 80/35 was founded in 2008 by a grant from the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines.

The Greater Des Moines Music Coalition (DMMC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and collaborative movement committed to building a stronger and more diverse live music economy in greater Des Moines. For more information visit www.desmoinesmc.com.

Urban Dreams Mission Statement: To improve the quality of life for all non-traditional client groups through a comprehensive information and referral component; to administer high-risk youth/adult projects utilizing a holistic approach; to consult in the areas of urban development and minority sensitivity; and to bridge the gap between the traditional and non-traditional communities.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009 

The following bands now join the 80/35 lineup.

Brother Ali
William Fitzsimmons
Modern Skirts
Maps & Atlases
The Envy Corps
Public Property
The Nadas
Mr. Baber’s Neighbors
The Poison Control Center
The Autumn Project
Anni Rossi
Baby Teeth
Paper Route
Cymbals Eat Guitars

Read about the bands here.

Friday, July 3

Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Main Stage
4:00 PM – Tilly and The Wall
5:45 PM – Matisyahu
7:30 PM – Stephen Malkmus and The Jicks
9:30 PM – Public Enemy

East Stage
4:00 PM – High School Play In Winner TBA
4:45 PM – William Fitzsimmons
5:45 PM – Modern Skirts
6:45 PM – Maps & Atlases
7:45 PM – The Nadas
8:45 PM – House of Large Sizes

West Stage
4:00 PM – TBA
5:15 PM – The Dig Angees
6:15 PM – The Autumn Project
7:15 PM – Occidental Brothers
8:30 PM – Public Property
9:30 PM – Late Night DJs TBA

Saturday, July 4

Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Main Stage
12:00 PM – Poison Control Center
1:30 PM – New Monsoon
3:15 PM – Man Man
5:00 PM – G. Love and Special Sauce
7:00 PM – Broken Social Scene
9:00 PM – Ben Harper and Relentless7

East Stage
12:00 PM – 80/35 Wild Card Winner TBA
12:45 PM – Beati Paoli
1:45 PM – Miss Derringer
2:45 PM – Audrye Sessions
3:45 PM – The Josh Davis Band
4:45 PM – Wild Sweet Orange
5:45 PM – Cleo’s Apartment
6:45 PM – Mr. Baber’s Neighbors
8:00 PM – Brother Ali

West Stage
12:00 PM – Anni Rossi
1:00 PM – Baby Teeth
2:00 PM – Paper Route
3:00 PM – Girl In A Coma
4:00 PM – Floodplane
5:15 PM – Cymbals Eat Guitars
6:15 PM – Margot and the Nuclear So & Sos
7:15 PM – TBA
8:15 PM – The Envy Corps
9:00 PM – Late Night DJs TBA

Advance tickets are on sale now at IowaTix.com: $70 two-day pass, $35 Friday single day pass, and $45 Saturday single day pass. There will be a limited number of advance single day passes available.

80/35 is made possible by U.S. Cellular, Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, Meredith Corporation, Olde Main Brewing Co., Greater Des Moines Partnership, Prairie Meadows, WHO-TV, Des Moines Metromix, and Clear Channel. 80/35 was founded in 2008 by a grant from the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines.

The Greater Des Moines Music Coalition (DMMC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and collaborative movement committed to building a stronger and more diverse live music economy in greater Des Moines. For more information visit www.desmoinesmc.com.

Monday, May 18, 2009 
The 80/35 Wild Card contest has come down to this: Five bands will compete June 10 in a concert at People’s Court in downtown Des Moines to see which act will perform at 80/35. Congratulations to Blue Island Tribe, Ely Falls, Hanwell, Hollywood Burnout and the Honeybees. More than 15,000 votes were cast in online voting among 10 finalists. Get more information on each of the bands at Des Moines Metromix.