Episode 24: Favorites of 2015

Well, Iowa Music Showcase is one year old!

Not quite as popular as I hoped it be, but it is getting noticed.

We've been mentioned on a few other podcasts. Had one episode with over 200 listens, and a couple more with over 100. And every episode seems to have at least 50 listens from our various locations, Bandcamp, YouTube, and SoundCloud.

We've also had some big names on here, like Greg Brown and The Envy Corps.

And shortly after Green Death was on our show, they signed on to a major label! - The same could happen to you! Send your submission today!

And Patresa Hartman was only making 1 lousy cent a week off Spotify. But on the week she was on IMSC, it quadrupled to 4 cents!

And coming later in the year, we will have a bunch of genre-based shows including another metal show and a classical music show!

Also another guest producer is coming probably in March. And February will include the long delayed Peace, Love, and Stuff retrospective.

And I still have a goal of getting Slipknot on this show somehow! So if you know anybody from the Slipknot camp, help me out!

Anyhoo, this episode features songs from the most listened to, read, watched, or downloaded blog and/or podcast we put out.

The song chosen to represent to the podcast episode was just the one most read in Iowa Music Showcase Songs.

To download (right click and hit "Save link as..."):
https://archive.org/download/IowaMusicShowcaseEpisode24/Iowa%20Music%20Showcase%20-%20Episode%2024_.mp3

For more information, click on the link below the song and artists....

Opening - Iowa Music Showcase opening by Dylan Boyle
(http://iowamusicshowcasesongs.blogspot.com/2015/01/intro-and-closing-dylan-boyle.html)

Song 1 - "Ganglion Sister" by Love Songs for Lonely Monsters (from the most read blog post - Episode 7: Women of Iowa Rock and Pop)
(http://iowamusicshowcasesongs.blogspot.com/2016/01/ep-24-song-1-ganglion-sister-by-love.html)

Song 2 - "North of the River" by Monday Mourners (from the most read post on Iowa Music Showcase Songs)
(http://iowamusicshowcasesongs.blogspot.com/2016/01/ep-24-song-2-north-of-river-by-monday.html)

Song 3 - "Triplets (demo)" by Arent We All (from the most listened to episode on SoundCloud -Episode 4: Iowa Metal Music)
(http://iowamusicshowcasesongs.blogspot.com/2016/01/ep-24-song-3-triplets-demo-by-arent-we.html)

Song 4 - "Ocean Blue (live)" by Red Comet (from the most played episode on Bandcamp - Episode 13: Iowa Folk and Acoustic Music)
(http://iowamusicshowcasesongs.blogspot.com/2016/01/ep-24-song-4-ocean-blue-live-by-red.html)

Song 5 - "That Kinda Tough" by Danny Grause (from the most watched episode of YouTube - Episode 10: Iowa Country Music)
(http://iowamusicshowcasesongs.blogspot.com/2016/01/ep-24-song-5-that-kinda-tough-by-danny.html)

Song 6 - "Rhinemaidens (live)" by The Envy Corps (from the most viewed episode on Archive.org - Episode 17: Joe Lawler Dedication)
(http://iowamusicshowcasesongs.blogspot.com/2016/01/ep-24-song-6-rhinemaidens-live-by-envy.html)

Song 7 - "Vampire Club" by Lipstick Homicide (from the most downloaded episode on SoundCloud - Episode 19: Happy Hawkeye Halloween! 2015, The Terrifying Version)
(http://iowamusicshowcasesongs.blogspot.com/2016/01/ep-24-song-7-vampire-club-by-lipstick.html)

Song 8 - "Yesterday I Was Talking to My Sister" by Jack Joe Talcum & The Powders (from the most downloaded on Bandcamp - Episode 14: Lipstick Homicide Retrospective, Part 2 of 3)
(http://iowamusicshowcasesongs.blogspot.com/2016/01/ep-24-song-8-yesterday-i-was-talking-to.html)

All rights reserved by the composers and performers. Used by their kind permission.

Next episode: Caucus, the musical!

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Episode 23 - Happy Hawkeye Holidays 2015, The Blizzard Edition

This is the last of our Christmas episodes. In this one, we feature tunes more of an adult nature, as well as some with a few naughty words.

So if you're a sensitive soul, or around sensitive souls, you might want to play this episode later.

Otherwise, you're in for a fun treat!

To download (right click and hit "Save as..."):
https://archive.org/download/IowaMusicShowcaseEpisode23/Iowa%20Music%20Showcase%20-%20Episode%2023_.mp3

For more information, click on the link below the song and artist...

Opening - Iowa Music Showcase theme (Christmas version) by Dylan Boyle
(http://iowamusicshowcasesongs.blogspot.com/2015/12/iowa-music-showcase-theme-christmas.html)
Song 1 - "My Song About Why I Don't Do Christmas Songs" by John Burns
(http://iowamusicshowcasesongs.blogspot.com/2015/12/ep-23-song-1-my-song-about-why-i-dont.html)
Song 2 - "I Hate Christmas" by Lesbian Poetry
(http://iowamusicshowcasesongs.blogspot.com/2015/12/ep-23-song-2-i-hate-christmas-by.html)
Song 3 - "Merry Christmas" by Nuclear Rodeo
(http://iowamusicshowcasesongs.blogspot.com/2015/12/ep-23-song-3-merry-christmas-by-nuclear.html)
Song 4 - "Red Light Christmas" by Tuff Jerks
(http://iowamusicshowcasesongs.blogspot.com/2015/12/ep-23-song-4-red-light-christmas-by.html)
Song 5 - "What Did Santa Claus Bring You for Xmas" by The Law
(http://iowamusicshowcasesongs.blogspot.com/2015/12/ep-23-song-5-what-did-santa-claus-bring.html)
Song 6 - "Hatin' on Christmas" by Lipstick Homicide
(http://iowamusicshowcasesongs.blogspot.com/2015/12/ep-23-song-6-hatin-on-christmas-by.html)
Song 7 - "I Still Believe" by North of Grand
(http://iowamusicshowcasesongs.blogspot.com/2015/12/ep-23-song-7-i-still-believe-by-north.html)
Closing - Iowa Music Showcase theme (Christmas version) by Dylan Boyle
(http://iowamusicshowcasesongs.blogspot.com/2015/12/iowa-music-showcase-theme-christmas.html)

All rights reserved by the composers and performers. Used by their kind permission.

Next episode: YOUR favorites from our 2015 podcasts!

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Episode 22: Happy Hawkeye Holidays 2015, The Snow Edition

On this second episode of Christmas tunes, we steer away from the more traditional tunes, and feature more originals. And though still in the holiday tradition, these songs have a little more bite than the songs from the previous episode.

So grab your eggnog, sit back - or dance - and have yourself a corny Christmas with Iowa grown holiday tunes!

For more information, click on the link below the song and artist...

Opening - Iowa Music Showcase theme (Christmas version) by Dylan Boyle
(http://iowamusicshowcasesongs.blogspot.com/2015/12/iowa-music-showcase-theme-christmas.html)
Song 1 - "It's Christmas" by Enny Owl
(http://iowamusicshowcasesongs.blogspot.com/2015/12/ep-22-song-1-its-christmas-by-enny-owl.html)
Song 2 - "Christmas with Keith" by Jason Hennesy
(http://iowamusicshowcasesongs.blogspot.com/2015/12/ep-22-song-2-christmas-with-keith-by.html)
Song 3 - "Kiki Xmas Song" by Kate Kane
(http://iowamusicshowcasesongs.blogspot.com/2015/12/ep-22-song-3-kiki-xmas-song-by-kate-kane.html)
Song 4 - "Better than Santa Claus" by Tina Haase Findlay
(http://iowamusicshowcasesongs.blogspot.com/2015/12/ep-22-song-4-better-than-santa-claus-by.html)
Song 5 - "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" by Bryan Baker
(http://iowamusicshowcasesongs.blogspot.com/2015/12/ep-22-song-5-god-rest-ye-merry.html)
Song 6 - "Winter Blues" by Jinnouchi Power
(http://iowamusicshowcasesongs.blogspot.com/2015/12/ep-22-song-6-winter-blues-by-jinnouchi.html)
Closing - Iowa Music Showcase theme (Christmas version) by Dylan Boyle
(http://iowamusicshowcasesongs.blogspot.com/2015/12/iowa-music-showcase-theme-christmas.html)

All rights reserved by the composers and performers. Used by their kind permission.

To download (right click and hit "Save as..."):
https://archive.org/download/IowaMusicShowcaseEpisode22/Iowa%20Music%20Showcase%20-%20Episode%2022_.mp3

Next episode: Our final, scroogier and naughtier episode of Christmas music!

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Labels: acoustic, alternative music, blues (genre), Christmas, Christmas 2015, Christmas music, folk music, folk rock,Holiday Music, holidays, Holidays 2015, podcast episodes, podcasts, punk rock, rock music

Episode 21: Happy Hawkeye Holidays 2015, the Flurries Edition

I know some folks don't like Christmas music. Well too bad! Cus I do!

So I presenting THREE whole episodes of holiday tunes!

The first features lighter and more traditional fare. The second features a little rougher, rockier fare. And the last features Chrstmas tunes with adult situations and language.

I want to thank all the artists who sent me works to use or gave me permission to use their work.

And a big thank you to the artists who sent me work that hadn't been released or who recorded something just for these episodes.

For more information, click on the link below the song and artist...

Opening - Iowa Music Showcase theme (Christmas version) by Dylan Boyle
(http://iowamusicshowcasesongs.blogspot.com/2015/12/iowa-music-showcase-theme-christmas.html)
Song 1 - "Greensleeves" by Jonny Lipford
(http://iowamusicshowcasesongs.blogspot.com/2015/12/ep-21-song-1-greensleeves-by-jonny.html)
Song 2 - "Silent Night/O Holy Night" by Juan Lively and Lee Jones
(http://iowamusicshowcasesongs.blogspot.com/2015/12/ep-2-song-2silent-nighto-holy-night-by.html)
Song 3 - "Nutcracker Suite" by Jim McDonough and His Orchestra & Singers
(http://iowamusicshowcasesongs.blogspot.com/2015/12/ep-21-song-3-nutcracker-suite-by-jim.html)
Extra - "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" and "What Are You Doing on New Year's Eve" by Max Wellman
(http://iowamusicshowcasesongs.blogspot.com/2015/12/extra-have-yourself-merry-little.html)
Song 4 - "Here We Come A'Wassailing" by Seedlings
(http://iowamusicshowcasesongs.blogspot.com/2015/12/ep-21-song-4-here-we-come-awassailing.html)
Song 5 - "Carol of the Bells" by Billy Catone
(http://iowamusicshowcasesongs.blogspot.com/2015/12/ep-21-song-5-carol-of-bells-by-billy.html)
Song 6 - "Here on Christmas" by The Dennis Wayne Gang
(http://iowamusicshowcasesongs.blogspot.com/2015/12/ep-21-song-6-here-on-christmas-by.html)
Song 7 - "Zimstange" by Michael Martin
(http://iowamusicshowcasesongs.blogspot.com/2015/12/ep-21-song-7-zimstange-by-michael-martin.html)
Closing - Iowa Music Showcase theme (Christmas version) by Dylan Boyle
(http://iowamusicshowcasesongs.blogspot.com/2015/12/iowa-music-showcase-theme-christmas.html)

All rights reserved by the composers and performers. Used by their kind permission.

To download (right click and hit "Save as..."):
https://archive.org/download/IowaMusicShowcaseEpisode21/Iowa%20Music%20Showcase%20-%20Episode%2021_.mp3

Next episode: The second of three Christmas episodes!

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Episode 20: A Jimi Strychnine Scribner Dedication

For those of you who don't know, Jimi was head chef at The House of Bricks, which later became Streetcar 209. He has also been a regular part and supporter of the Des Moines music scene, especially the metal/hard rock scene.

I have to admit that before I started this podcast episode, I did not know who Jimi Strychnine Scribner was. But since I've worked on it, I've come to realize that this is my lost.

Jimi does seem to rub some people the wrong way, but he is cared for and beloved by a great many more.

To contribute, go to
https://www.gofundme.com/3r6jkbss

Unfortunately, that hasn't prevented him from getting cancer. But the Des Moines scene has come to his rescue with a GoFundMe project and a benefit show at Lefty's at 5 pm and 9 pm on Sat, Nov 21.

And to help promote these benefits, I present a podcast of artists who know Jimi and/or performing on the show. I also have people who have written about Jimi and what he means to them and the Des Moines music scene.

You can read those here - The Jimi Strychnine Written Dedications

The GoFundMe project to help Jimi:
https://www.gofundme.com/3r6jkbss

Info on the benefit at Lefty's:
http://www.leftyslivemusic.com/?cpt_event=jimmy-scribner-benefit

To download (right click and hit "Save as..."):
https://archive.org/download/IowaMusicShowcaseEpisode20/Iowa%20Music%20Showcase%20-%20Episode%2020_.mp3

For more information, click on the song or artists....

Opening - Iowa Music Showcase opening by Dylan Boyle
Extra 1 - Joe Lawler on Jimi
Song 1 - "Where Do I Go" by Dubwitch
Song 2 - "To: You" by Madam Jules
Song 3 - "Inside" by As For You / Brian Ickowitz on Jimi
Song 4 - "All Truckered Out" by Wrestling with Wolves / Danny Wolf on Jimi
Extra 2 - Chad Taylor on Jimi
Song 5 - "Deign" by Odium
Song 6 - "Building a Better Mars" by Calous / Joe Corigliano on Jimi
Song 7 - "I'll Be Alright" by Cirrus Minor / Aaron Lea on Jimi
Extra 3 - Julia Mahlstadt on Jimi
Extra 4 - An interview with Jimi by Joe Lawler that I stole from Juice
Closing - Iowa Music Showcase closing by Dylan Boyle

All rights reserved by the composers and performers. Used by their kind permission.

Next episode: The first of our Christmas episodes.

The Peace, Love, and Stuff episode has been postponed until mid-January.

Iowa Music Showcase can be listened to and/or downloaded on the following sites:
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Labels: benefit shows, Calous, Cirrus Minor, dedications, electronic music, folk rock, hard rock, heavy metal, Jimi Strychnine Scribner, metal (genre), metal music, podcast episodes, podcasts, Wrestling with Wolves