80/35 Music Festival

**JSam67** · 04-17-2008, 11:30 AM

As if anyone gives a shit, but for any Midwesterners, this isn't too bad. I'm definitely going to go, presale tomorrow morning at 11 am on iowatix.com. Only $40 for a 2-day pass with the presale, or $50 after May 1st. The festival is July 4th and 5th in Des Moines. Noteworthy bands:

The Flaming Lips (July 4th)
The Roots (July 5th)
Girl Talk (July 4th)
Drive-By Truckers (July 5th)
Yonder Mountain String Band (July 5th)

How can you lose with The Flaming Lips on the 4th of July? Never thought I'd say this, but nice work, Iowa.

http://dmjuice.com/apps/pbcs.dll/art...319/1115/juice
http://www.80-35.com/

**woogie846** · 04-17-2008, 05:14 PM

The Flaming Lips on Independence Day sounds awesome, and to top it off, the Roots following them after.

**JSam67** · 04-18-2008, 08:29 AM

Yeah, I'm genuinely excited about this little fest. They're supposed to add a few more nationally renowned acts later too. And STP had announced a show in Des Moines on the night of July 5th, but it's mysteriously absent from their tour website now... Anyway, I just got my presale ticket for both days, total came to only $46.40. That's a win in my book for the Lips on the 4th of July!

**allyjoy** · 05-09-2008, 01:09 AM

with this event I will see the roots possibly 3 times in one year

**shakermaker113** · 05-09-2008, 08:03 AM

might want to mention the locations while you're at it... it's in Indiana.

**JSam67** · 05-09-2008, 09:54 AM

I don't know why Indiana just got mentioned. This is taking place in Des Moines, which is in Iowa. It's the state capital, in fact. Didn't figure I would have needed to clarify.

Also, there is an announcement coming on May 13th announcing some more bands. Jakob Dylan and Andrew Bird are among some bands being added.

http://www.desmoinesregister.com/app.../DINER_REVIEWS

**sbessiso** · 05-10-2008, 07:18 AM

never heard of this thing, maybe I should consider it

**sbessiso** · 05-10-2008, 07:37 AM

my mind is aflutter! who will be added on May 13th???

**JSam67** · 05-10-2008, 07:38 AM

Probably some locals, and Beck...

**sbessiso** · 05-10-2008, 07:41 AM

there goes that vein in my neck threatening to pop again, Flips and Roots are good enough, i'm not expecting Mr.Hansen to grace Des Moines with his awesomeness

p.s.- FINALLY got the deluxe 2 cd Odelay, while its my least favorite Beck album, the second disk of b-sides are brutally good, i'm convinved he was hitting rocks when he made some of these

edit: The Flips and Beck ARE friends though....

**JSam67** · 05-10-2008, 07:49 AM

I must say I do love Odelay, but part of that is my love affair with "Jack-Ass" and "The New Pollution." I don't expect these adds to be real big, so if we got somebody I was already a pretty big fan of, I'd be very surprised. Maybe Sean Penn, though...

**shakermaker113** · 05-10-2008, 07:49 AM

Originally Posted by JSam67

I don't know why Indiana just got mentioned. This is taking place in Des Moines, which is in Iowa. It's the state capital, in fact. Didn't figure I would have needed to clarify.

oh crap. first, I didn't notice that you had mentioned the city in your post. second, I'm an idiot.

**JSam67** · 05-13-2008, 10:13 AM

So...80/35 added Black Francis today. It's so cool thinking I get to see both Frank Black and Kim Deal in the same year.

http://www.desmoinesregister.com/app...010/1111/ENT04

**sbessiso** · 05-14-2008, 04:54 PM

Iowa Magique!

**whynotsmile99** · 05-14-2008, 05:19 PM

thats awesome. I want to go. Iowa has the nicest females too.

I went to 4th of july on lake okaboge or however you spell, with my old rooomate. great, time

**sbessiso** · 05-20-2008, 06:58 AM

so that bastard girl talk canceled

scheduling conflicts my arse!

**JSam67** · 06-03-2008, 09:56 PM

Originally Posted by whynotsmile99

thats awesome. I want to go. Iowa has the nicest females too.

I went to 4th of july on lake okaboge or however you spell, with my old rooomate. great, time

People are genuinely nice to each other here, it's shocking to a lot of people who have had years of cynical city living. And yeah, Lake Okoboji is definitely a 4th of July hot spot. However, this year it will be topped by Wayne Coyne and crew

Here's the schedule/map, recently released. I'm not sure how long bands are allowed to play but it's tantalizing to think about a 2 hour Flips set.

http://www.desmoinesmc.com/index.php...sk=view&id=488

**sbessiso** · 06-04-2008, 03:02 AM

2 hours is barely enough time for them to scratch the surface

**JSam67** · 06-04-2008, 03:36 AM

I wish they'd give an idea of when the last band of the day has to be done. I would guess relatively early since this all takes place in town (noise curfew similar to Lolla?) but since it's the 4th, I hope nothing applies. Flips from 9 pm until sunrise!

**rage patton** · 06-04-2008, 11:06 AM

I love the Flaming Lips.

**sbessiso** · 06-04-2008, 05:16 PM

and they heart you too Rage

and seriously Josh, the way the schedule was set it, my brain hurt tryign to figure it out, I just closed the window and figured i'll get to it in a month or so

**JSam67** · 06-05-2008, 02:21 AM

You know what's gonna be awesome? Flaming Lips + Fireworks.

From the 80/35 site: Fireworks display planned for both nights

!!!!!

**sbessiso** · 06-05-2008, 03:16 AM

i want to say "magical" but that doesnt seem to quite cut it

supercalifragilisticexpiallidocious?

**sbessiso** · 07-01-2008, 04:27 AM

weeeeeeeee!

only a couple dayz!

**sbessiso** · 07-01-2008, 04:27 AM

GO IOWA GO!

**sbessiso** · 08-04-2008, 08:28 PM

Officially a success!! Dates announced for next year! Friday July 3rd and Saturday July 4th! Assuming there's something as awesome as the flaming Lips again, my big ass will be there

**zenidogx** · 08-04-2008, 08:32 PM

**sbessiso** · 08-04-2008, 08:34 PM

FUCK YOU! I don't even have to press play to know what that shit is! I recognize that douche and his stuuuupid ass stage setup. my god he's terrible

**zenidogx** · 08-04-2008, 08:39 PM

Originally Posted by sbessiso

FUCK YOU! I don't even have to press play to know what that shit is!

**JSam67** · 04-07-2009, 01:41 AM

http://www.desmoinesregister.com/art.../-1/BUSINESS04

Lineup announcement this afternoon for the 2009 installment of 80/35. I know you guys are all on pins and needles!

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