It is highly unlikely that there is a more experimental or adventuresome band at this year’s 80-35 festival than Man Man.  They’ve been described as “Viking-vaudeville, manic Gypsy jazz,” but as soon as you attempt to label them, they seem to pull something new from out of their musical sleeves.  They sometimes sound like what would happen if Tom Waits was in a car crash with a New Orleans brass band on the way to a circus, but sometimes not.

Since their formation by Luke Pettipole in Ames in 2001, The Envy Corps has gained huge popularity and notoriety in Iowa - and thanks in part to an opening spot on The Killers Fall 2006 tour - across the country. Fans everywhere are eagerly awaiting The Envy Corps’ turn at the 80/35 Music Festival this summer in Des Moines. 

The second annual 80/35 music festival on July 3 and 4 in downtown Des Moines packs in the fun for the entire family. The 80/35 Dahl’s Kids Zone has been expanded this year to include some of Central Iowa’s best children’s performers, an inflatable play area and several interactive activities. Best of all, the 80/35 Kid Zone is free, no festival ticket is needed to participate in the fun.

Seven high school bands competed last night in DM Palooza at People’s Court for a slot in the 80/35 music festival alongside industry giants like Public Enemy and Ben Harper. The winning band, Buster and the Punks from Urbandale will perform on Friday, July 3rd at 4pm on the Mediacom East Stage.

Important Ticket Information
80/35 is really only 4 days away! Advance discount ticket sales end soon, so buy yours now at IowaTix.com, IowaTix ticket outlets or by calling 515.277.3727 for the discount rate of $70 two-day, $35 Friday only, or $45 Saturday only.