Envy Corps at People’s Court Dec. 8
Anyone familiar with the DMMC is undoubtedly familiar with The Envy Corps. Their striking pop rock sounds and epic stage shows have been a part of many of DMMC’s events such as Gross Domestic Product and 80/35. With stints touring with such luminaries as The Killers, playing some of the biggest festivals in the world, and having songs featured on major motion picture soundtracks, The Envy Corps were absent from the Des Moines scene for an extended period. After taking some time off to rediscover their sound, The Envy Corps return to People’s Court on December 8 for an all ages show at 7pm. They will be playing old favorites as well as songs of their new album “It Culls You,” their first LP in three years, which was released in mid 2011.
Local Indie-rock band The Poison Control Center has earned accolades from The A.V. Club for having one of the best albums and one of the best live shows of 2011. The A.V. Club is an entertainment website published by The Onion.
The DMMC’s free music business education series, Music University will hold a panel on The Future of the Music Industry on Thursday, December 15 at 6pm at Ritual Café at 1301 Locust Street in Des Moines.
Last week we went behind the scenes with 
The Workshy, a five-piece band from Ames, will bring their blend of funk, fusion and jam sounds to the Hotel Fort Des Moines on Nov. 18 as part of Little Big Fest.
Singer/songwriter Ruth Moody and her band will kick off the 2011-2012 Live at the Temple Concert Series on Nov. 17 at the Temple for the Performing Arts in Des Moines.
Omega Dog are what people point to when they say they listen to jam band music. They are also a perfect example of why people would and should listen. They utilize the full spectrum of music. Modern pop, classic rock, reggae, old school R&B, classical, all styles seem to be represented to produce a medley of sonic purity but never once leaving behind their pop sensibility. This isn’t just a jam band or an excuse to screw around with instruments while people twirl in place. These are skilled musicians who make music for everyone.
When people say things like “this ain’t your father’s…” they say it to mean that this is a new and different way of looking at something. The thing about Lightnin’ Ridge, though, is this is your father’s bluegrass. This is the music that came up through the generations from the front porches and backyards of people all over the country. 
Iowa has always been a rural society. Its black soil and the folks who work it have long been its backbone and its greatest strength. Even as the Hawkeye State becomes more urban and more metropolitan, it is nice to be reminded of our rural strengths. It’s why we have the world’s best sweet corn. It’s why we can enjoy festivals devoted specifically to bacon. It’s why we have a band like Mr. Baber’s Neighbors.
