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A Look Back: The Mob

June 1, 2011 If you are a fan of the music of the 60's and 70's, and you get an opportunity to experience a reunion of one of the greatest show bands to ever come from the Midwest, you know it will be a show not... more »»

 
 
 
A Look Back

December 3, 2010 I’ll take a guess that most of the Twist & Shout readers all know the rock and roll classic, “Land Of 1000 Dances” The song was written by New Orleans club singer, Chris... more »»

A Look Back: The Casinos Arrive in Fort Dodge

September 9, 2010 You all know THE song, the one you heard as a kid, that made you stop in your tracks and listen to every word and every not. more »»

The Crew Cuts

May 5, 2010 In looking back at the history of rock and roll, there is always a level of controversy. Rock and roll controversy comes in all size, shapes, and form. more »»

Ray Ruff & The Checkmates

January 28, 2010 Over the years of doing these columns on our rich rock and roll history, one of the areas I talk about is regional road band marketing. more »»

Remembering the Sensational Rising Suns

December 30, 2009 How many of you remember the exciting show band, the Sensational Rising Sun. more »»

The Bell Notes Play Fort Dodge

September 2, 2009 Now keep in mind, the arrival of the Bell Notes to Fort Dodge’s Laramar Ballroom was the arrival of real rock and roll. more »»

The Byrds

July 7, 2009 One of the most often asked questions I receive, is “Did the Byrds Ever Appear in Iowa.” and “Did the Byrds Ever Appear In Fort Dodge?”” With this column, I’ll attempt to answer bot. more »»

The Rooks / Con Brio

June 8, 2009 There is always a long list of great rock bands that called Des Moines, Iowa home. more »»

The Story of Natural Color/The Revue with Spider & The Crabs

May 27, 2009 This is another one of those fascinating Midwest 70’s rock and roll stories that has been lost for a number of years and now comes to light. more »»

 
 

 

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