South Skunk Blues Society - Bowlful of Blues

The Bowlful of Blues

About The Bowl

The Bowlful of Blues is our big annual musical event.
It is held at Maytag Park in Newton, Iowa every summer.

We have been host to many famous and excellent blues performers, including: Big Jack Johnson, Lil' Ed & the Blues Imperials, Long John Hunter, Tinsley Ellis, RJ Mischo, Willie Kent, The BelAirs, The Blues Notions, Super Chikan, Big Al & the Heavyweights, Catfish Keith, Chubby Carrier, Reverend Raven & the Chain Smokin' Altar Boys, Patrick Hazell, Phil Guy & the Chicago Machine, Watermelon Slim & the Workers, Sumpin' Doo, The Mercury Brothers, Blue Voodoo, Burnside & Reed, Matt Woods & the Thunderbolts, Bernard Allison, Bryan Lee, Levee Town, Trampled Under Foot, Michelle Malone, Too Slim and the Taildraggers and Eddie Shaw & the Wolfgang.

We have some posters,schedules and photos from past festivals for you to look at...

The Bowl in Bowlful of Blues refers to the beautiful amphitheater in Newton's Maytag Park. The park itself is shaded by giant maple and oak trees. Kids and adults can cool off in the park swimming pool, which includes two large water slides. There is also a great frisbee golf course on the park grounds.

Newton, home of The Bowlful of Blues, is located about a 1/2 hour drive east of Des Moines, Iowa on Interstate 80.

Some people find themselves wondering, Where is Iowa?

Some people find themselves wondering, Where is Newton?