Favorites of 2017 (and the State of the Website speech and boring statistics)

Well, we entered the fifth year of the Iowa Music Showcase. Unfortunately, we were gone for over half of the previous year! Hopefully, things will go better this year!

We will include all the podcasts, videos, and articles we featured last year. We've also added the podcast, Audible Farm, an interview podcast from local musician Peter Stockdale of the Des Moines punk band, 3 Finger Betty, and Iowa metal band, Unity.

We also, on an irregular basis, will be featuring older articles, audio, and video, from sources like KRUI 89.7 FM in Iowa City, Des Moines Music Coalition, KURE radio in Ames, as well as older websites like Lock N Load from the Sioux Falls/Sioux City area, Des Noise, Des Moines is Not Boring, Iowaves, and Band Bombshell, among others.


I'm not doing any podcast of the favorite tunes from the Iowa Music Showcase podcast, because - 1) I haven't had the time, and 2) we only did four podcasts last year! But below I'll list all the boring top ten's I've listed on previous years.

Also, we may fewer Iowa Music Showcase podcasts, depending on how time and whatnot goes for me. But I will continue to feature playlists, compilation albums, videos, and other websites where you can find Iowa music.


But in the five months we were running last year, we did manage to do a showcase of Sump Pump Records. And if I can get the podcasts up and running again, I'd be happy to showcase other Iowa labels!


Okay, now it's time for all the math and list nerds! Here's some various top ten lists for our website for 2018!

THE MOST VIEWED POSTS ABOUT SONGS ON THE IOWA MUSIC SHOWCASE PODCASTS 2018
10. Ep 61 - Song 2: "Wulf" by Goldblum
9. IMSC Ep 63 - Song 4: "Thrill" by Nicholas Buckton
8. Ep 62 - Song 6: "One Less Thing to Worry About" by Tom Armstrong
7. Ep 60 - Song 2: "In the Dragon’s Mouth" written and performed by Eric McIntyre
6. Ep 61 - Song 5: "Vermillion" by Annalibera
5. IMSC Ep 63 - Song 8: "Koyote Song" by Julie Gordon
4. Ep 61 - Song 8: "I Made You a Card" by Karen Meat & The Computer
3. Ep 61 - Song 6: "Rock On" by Broken Ones
2. Ep 61 - Song 1: "The Punchline" by Chad O'Neall
1. Ep 61 - Song 4: "Dinosaur Park" by Skin of Earth

THE MOST VIEWED POSTS FROM 2018
10. PLAYLISTS: The Uncertainty Music Festival 2018
9. IHEARIC VIDEOS - Some Prog Rock and a Guitar/Violin Duo
8. CULTURE MYTH - Day 5: A rest
7. IHEARIC PODCAST - Episode 20: More Guests Than Microphones (04/22/2018)
6. IHEARIC VIDEOS - Dana T, a Violinist, and a Chorus
5. PLAYLISTS - Vacation: Iowa Style
4. IOWA MUSIC SHOWCASE PODCAST - Episode 62: Music of Sump Pump Records, Part 2 of 2
3. IOWA MUSIC SHOWCASE PODCAST - Episode 61: Music of Sump Pump Records, Part 1 of 2
2. YOUR OWN PRIVATE IOWA - Episode 31: Halfloves
1. IOWA MUSIC SHOWCASE PODCAST - Episode 60: Music from The Iowa Composers Forum



MOST VIEWED POSTS FEATURING A PODCAST
10. YOUR OWN PRIVATE IOWA - Episode 14: Dear Rabbit
9, IHEARIC PODCAST - Episode 18: Back to Basics
8. IHEARIC PODCAST - Episode 21: May Concert Preview (04/29/2018)
7. IOWA MUSIC SHOWCASE PODCAST - Episode 63: Iowa Country and Folk Music
6. YOUR OWN PRIVATE IOWA - Episode 28: T&A
5. IHEARIC PODCAST - Episode 20: More Guests Than Microphones (04/22/2018)
4. IOWA MUSIC SHOWCASE PODCAST - Episode 62: Music of Sump Pump Records, Part 2 of 2
3. IOWA MUSIC SHOWCASE PODCAST - Episode 61: Music of Sump Pump Records, Part 1 of 2
2. YOUR OWN PRIVATE IOWA - Episode 31: Halfloves
1. IOWA MUSIC SHOWCASE PODCAST - Episode 60: Music from The Iowa Composers Forum

MOST VIEWED POST FEATURING A VIDEO
10. JAZZMAN JOE VIDEOS - NOLA Jazz Band at Noce in Des Moines on Apr 27, 2018
9. JAZZMAN JOE VIDEOS - Tina Haase Findlay sing Ella Fitzgerald at Noce in Des Moines on Apr 21. 2018
8. IHEARIC VIDEOS - Lwa Live and in Pitch Darkness at The Englehart Theater in Iowa City on Oct 25, 2010
7.JAZZMAN JOE VIDEOS - Ankeny Community Chorus performs for The Epiphany at Our Lady's Immaculate Heart Church in Ankeny on Jan 6, 2018
6. IHEARIC VIDEOS - Three Classical Pieces: Flute, Horn, and Violin
5. JAZZMAN JOE VIDEOS: Mississippi Jake and The Bootlegger's Orchestra at The Whiskey House in Ankeny, Iowa, on Apr 6, 2018
4. JAZZMAN JOE VIDEOS - Kelly's Clan at Snus Hill Winery near Madrid on Mar 17, 2018
3. PLAYLISTS: The Uncertainty Music Festival 2018
2. IHEARIC VIDEOS - Some Prog Rock and a Guitar/Violin Duo
1. IHEARIC VIDEOS - Dana T, a Violinist, and a Chorus

TOP PLAYLIST POSTS FROM 2018
5. PLAYLISTS: We're Back!
4. PLAYLISTS - Random Iowa Music on Bandcamp 2
3. PLAYLISTS - New Iowa Music on SoundCloud 2 *AND* 3
2. PLAYLISTS: The Uncertainty Music Festival 2018
1. PLAYLISTS - Vacation: Iowa Style

TOP YOUR OWN PRIVATE IOWA POSTS FROM 2018
10. YOUR OWN PRIVATE IOWA - Episode 24: Jared Miller
9. YOUR OWN PRIVATE IOWA - Episode 26: AIBU
8. YOUR OWN PRIVATE IOWA - Episode 13: Michaela Thompson
7. YOUR OWN PRIVATE IOWA - Episode 23: Moonrabbit
6. YOUR OWN PRIVATE IOWA - Episode 20: Bleujack
5. YOUR OWN PRIVATE IOWA - Episode 21: SpaceCamp
4. YOUR OWN PRIVATE IOWA - Episode 19: Evan Campbell
3. YOUR OWN PRIVATE IOWA - Episode 14: Dear Rabbit
2. YOUR OWN PRIVATE IOWA - Episode 28: T&A
1. YOUR OWN PRIVATE IOWA - Episode 31: Halfloves

TOP IHEARIC POSTS FROM 2018
10. IHEARIC PODCAST - Episode 2 (10/29/2017)
9. IHEARIC PODCAST - Episode 3 (11/05/2017)
8. IHEARIC PODCAST - Episode 19: Come to Our Concert this Friday (04/15/2018)
7. IHEARIC VIDEOS - Lwa Live and in Pitch Darkness at The Englehart Theater in Iowa City on Oct 25, 2010
6. IHEARIC PODCAST - Episode 18: Back to Basics
5. IHEARIC PODCAST - Episode 21: May Concert Preview (04/29/2018)
4.IHEARIC VIDEOS - Three Classical Pieces: Flute, Horn, and Violin
3. IHEARIC VIDEOS - Some Prog Rock and a Guitar/Violin Duo
2. IHEARIC PODCAST - Episode 20: More Guests Than Microphones (04/22/2018)
1. IHEARIC VIDEOS - Dana T, a Violinist, and a Chorus

TOP JAZZMAN JOE VIDEO POSTS FROM 2018
10. JAZZMAN JOE VIDEOS: Drumline at Ankeny High School on October 23, 2012
9. JAZZMAN JOE VIDEOS - Beaver Creek Jazz Ensemble at the Union Park United Methodist Church in Des Moines on Apr 12, 2018
8. JAZZMAN JOE VIDEOS: Foxtrot Hot Shots at Noce Jazz Club in Des Moines on Mar 3, 2018
7. JAZZMAN JOE VIDEOS: Freestyle at The Des Moines Social Club on Mar 7, 2018
6. JAZZMAN JOE VIDEOS - Singers Summit with The Community Jazz Center Big Band at Java Joe's in Des Moines on Mar 18, 2018
5. JAZZMAN JOE VIDEOS - NOLA Jazz Band at Noce in Des Moines on Apr 27, 2018
4. JAZZMAN JOE VIDEOS - Tina Haase Findlay sing Ella Fitzgerald at Noce in Des Moines on Apr 21. 2018
3. JAZZMAN JOE VIDEOS - Ankeny Community Chorus performs for The Epiphany at Our Lady's Immaculate Heart Church in Ankeny on Jan 6, 2018
2. JAZZMAN JOE VIDEOS: Mississippi Jake and The Bootlegger's Orchestra at The Whiskey House in Ankeny, Iowa, on Apr 6, 2018
1. JAZZMAN JOE VIDEOS - Kelly's Clan at Snus Hill Winery near Madrid on Mar 17, 2018

TOP CULTURE MYTH POSTS FROM 2018
5. CULTURE MYTH - Day 2: Omaha
4. CULTURE MYTH - Day 6: Los Angeles
3. CULTURE MYTH - Day 3: Oklahoma City
2. CULTURE MYTH - Day 4: Albuquerque and Santa Fe
1. CULTURE MYTH - Day 5: A rest

TOP "ANYTHING ELSE" POSTS FROM 2018
10. IOWA BLOCK RADIO - Season Premiere
9 IOWA BLUES SHOWCASE PODCAST - Jimmy Pryor at the Hull Ave 1999 Clarence Key Jr. and John Woody Wood
8. IOWA BLOCK RADIO CLASSIC - Ep.3 (Sadly, this podcast is no longer available)
7. FESTER RAGE VIDEOS: A Testament of Youth (ATOY) in Des Moines at The House of Bricks on July 20, 2007 and at The Vaudeville Mews on Sep 23, 2007
6. DSM UNPLUGGED - Chris Ranallo on Jan 6, 2016
5. IOWA BLOCK RADIO PODCAST - Ep 2
4. IOWA BLOCK RADIO CLASSIC - Episode 1 (Sadly, this podcast is not available any more)
3. FESTER RAGE VIDEOS: Mike Sangster and Sinister Sons at a house show in 2008
2. FESTER RAGE VIDEOS - House of Large Sizes at People's in Des Moines on Dec 30, 2007
1. OTHER SOURCES: The Des Moines 4 Track Compilation Vol​.​1

Okay, because I'm a bit of a math nerd and chart nerd, and a glutton for punishment, one last chart! The winners of the charts! #1 got you 10 point, #2 got you 9 points, and etc. The ones with the most points won!
10. JAZZMAN JOE VIDEOS: Mississippi Jake and The Bootlegger's Orchestra at The Whiskey House in Ankeny, Iowa, on Apr 6, 2018
9. PLAYLISTS - Vacation: Iowa Style
8. PLAYLISTS: The Uncertainty Music Festival 2018
7. IOWA MUSIC SHOWCASE PODCAST - Episode 61: Music of Sump Pump Records, Part 1 of 2
6. JAZZMAN JOE VIDEOS - Kelly's Clan at Snus Hill Winery near Madrid on Mar 17, 2018
5. IHEARIC VIDEOS - Some Prog Rock and a Guitar/Violin Duo
4. IHEARIC PODCAST - Episode 20: More Guests Than Microphones (04/22/2018)
3. IOWA MUSIC SHOWCASE PODCAST - Episode 60: Music from The Iowa Composers Forum
2. IHEARIC VIDEOS - Dana T, a Violinist, and a Chorus
1. YOUR OWN PRIVATE IOWA - Episode 31: Halfloves