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A staple of the Des Moines music scene across genres, Tommy Doggett has added his saxophone to folk, funk, jazz, + rock. With his new project, Lines + Lineage, Tommy steps up front as a bandleader + composer.  Blending jazz chops with rock energy, Tommy has created instrumental music to describe the influence his family had on him as a child.

Plus: Connie Evingson celebrates the horn at Crooner's; Cindy Lawson and her band at Palmer's, and Sophia Chai photography at Hair + Nails.

In the midst of winter, Iowans need something to look forward to. How about a weekend full of blues music to warm the soul? The Central Iowa Blues Society (CIBS) is hosting its 28th annual Winter Blues Fest on Feb. 10 and 11 at the Downtown Des Moines Marriott. This year, 20 regional bands will

Iowa Public Radio asked Scot Sutherland, the founder of the concert series "Monday Night Live!," to write about the year in presenting some of Iowa's most beloved singer/songwriters.

Still-gigging Julius Brooks has played with many a jazz and R&B great on the road and close to home.

John Morgan and Tanner Taylor will be recognized for their musical prowess in the jazz world in an event at Noce this weekend.

Donation helps local organization meet fundraising goal.

Through two innings, Thursday’s game between the Jefferson City American Legion Post 5 Seniors and Troy (Ala.) Post 70 was on pace to be a high-scoring affair. Troy’s Walker Stallworth had other plans. Stallworth allowed just two hits in 5⅔ innings of relief, guiding Post 70 to a 12-5 victory against the Post 5 Seniors in a winner’s bracket game at the American Legion Mid-South Regional at Bobby Hayes Stadium.

Musician and singer Annie Ducharme-Jones shares some of her favorite places for live music in Des Moines. Plus, her go-to for blackened fish tacos.

Musician and singer Annie Ducharme-Jones shares some of her favorite places for live music in Des Moines. Plus, her go-to for blackened fish tacos.