The Bowlful of Blues

About The Bowl

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.

Advance tickets are $15. Day of show tickets are $20.

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21^st Annual Bowlful o' Blues
Saturday, August 31^st, 2013

Here's the full schedule.

12:00 - 1:30    Poppa Neptune featuring Detroit Larry Davison	
 1:30 - 2:00    Denny Garcia
 2:00 - 3:30    Terry Quiett Band	
 3:30 - 4:00    Denny Garcia
 4:00 - 5:30    Walter Trout		
 5:30 - 6:00    Denny Garcia
 6:00 - 7:30    Shaun Murphy Blues Band	 
 7:30 - 8:00    Denny Garcia
 8:00 - 9:30    John Primer Blues Band	

After the Bowl ends there will be a jam at the VFW led by Terry Quiett Band.

Official Motel for the Bowlful of BluesEconoLodge Inn and Suites in Newton 641-792-8100http://www.econolodge.com/hotel-newton-iowa-IA146

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

• 2012 Bowl
• 2009 Bowl
• 2008 Bowl
• 2007 Bowl
• 2006 Bowl
• 2005 Bowl
• 2003 Bowl
• 2002 Bowl
• 2001 Bowl
• 2000 Bowl

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?