The Bowlful of Blues

Here is the schedule for this years 17th Annual Bowlful of Blues. All times after the opening band are approximate. Bring your chairs, blankets, and coolers with your favorite beverages (no glass please). Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the gate. Children 12 and under are admitted free with an adult. Advance tickets are available at Zzz Records in Des Moines, Mattingly Music and HyVee in Newton, and The Music Shop in Grinnell.
1:00pm Mojo Machine
2:00pm Dewey Cantrell
2:30pm Brad "bebad" McCloud & His Case of the Blues
3:30pm Dewey Cantrell
4:00pm The Avey Brothers
5:30pm Dewey Cantrell
6:00pm Moanin' Michelle Malone
7:30pm Dewey Cantrell
8:00pm Too Slim & the Taildraggers

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 and Trampled Under Foot.

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

• 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.

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