Ep 46 - Cover from the 1978 Des Moines Roosevelt High School yearbook

This photo is from the 1978 Theodore Roosevelt High School Yearbook, which carries no copyright. The photographers are listed in the yearbook as: Jeff Jones, Mark Tatarud, Mark Parker, and a fourth name I cannot make out.

Original version of the photo

Labels: cover, Ep 046, photography, Roosevelt (Des Moines) yearbook

IMSC Ep 46 - Song 1: "Call of the Jedi" by Czheck Productions

Productions has worked with many artists and producers from all around the world. Inspired by soul and baptized by fire Czheck Productions establishes a new era of hip-hop sound."
- from their Facebook page

"Hip Hop Artist/Producer who is influenced by soul and the unknown"
- from their ReverbNation page

"Producer/Artist Czheck has been working on this hip hop classic since 2007 with top production and chill vibes enter the middle of sound where reality meets unreality."
- from their DatPiff page

Lineup:
Cody Carlson - all instruments and programs

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/Czheckproductions/

ReverbNation:
https://www.reverbnation.com/czheckproductions

Artist Trove:
http://www.artisttrove.com/artist/145563185457754/Czheck+Productions

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Labels: 2010s, 2016, Call of the Jedi (song), Coralville, Cory Carlson, Czheck Productions (artist), Ep 046, hip-hop, instrumental, Iowa City area, Star Wars

IMSC Ep 46 - Song 2: "I Can Control You" by Jordan Mayland and The Thermal Detonators

"Known as having his hand in many projects, Jordan has put out three "solo" albums playing most instruments on every track. The newest album "This Mess" is the first full band Thermal Detonators album and out now!"
- from their BandCamp page

"Jordan Mayland and Thermal Detonators was the name Jordan chose for his original solo EP debut. After years of playing music from that EP solo the band has finally come to add new color and life into old songs and help create a new atmosphere of multiple live layers, sing-alongs, and new theatrical elements."
- from their Facebook page

"The soul-stirring Ames/Des Moines pop unit Jordan Mayland & the Thermal Detonators delivers a tantalizingly dark treat with its generous new record This Mess, their first LP from the hand-made Nova Labs label.

"Mayland is a veteran of some of Iowa’s best bands of the past two decades, starting with the beloved early 2000s (local) hitmakers Keepers of the Carpet and continuing through today with acts like Volcano Boys and TIRES. The Thermal Detonators are Dave Atchison, Paul Hertz, Sean Huston, Claire Kruesel and Frank McBroom — a seasoned outfit that blends voices and diverse instrumentation into a rich sound that feels gracious, even compassionate. You can hear the band listening."
- from a review by Nate Logsdon on the Little Village website

Lineup:
Jordan Mayland - vocals, instruments

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/jordanmaylandandthethermaldetonators/

BandCamp:
https://jordanmayland.bandcamp.com/

To download the podcast, right click on the link below and hit "Save as...":
https://archive.org/download/IowaMusicShowcaseEpisode46/Iowa%20Music%20Showcase%20-%20Episode%2046_.mp3

Labels: 2010s, 2013, Ep 046, folk music, folk pop, I Can Control You (song), indie music, Jordan Mayland,Jordan Mayland and The Thermal Detonators (band), pop folk, pop music, Star Wars

IMSC Ep 46 - Song 3: "It's You" by Dagobah

"A long time ago in a midwestern town far, far away, the boogie began. And it hasn't stopped since.

"Iowa City-based band Dagobah takes its name from a sunny day meditation concerning Jedi master Yoda's weed-choked home planet. This six-man group's spaced-out, funky sound, goofball stage presence and tongue-in-cheek humor seem to flow naturally from the same source...

"'Blending the space-pirating, hopping-across-the-galaxy raucousness of Han Solo with Yoda's Zen-like teachings, Dagobah's "pfunklectic' music takes you on an emotional roller coaster. It runs the gamut of introspection to all-out psychedelia...

"'It's a matter of taking quality music seriously while poking fun at music in general,' said bassist Todd Fackler."
- from the May 4th, 1995, edition of Rebel Yell

"With a unique blend of horns, percussion, and "Star Wars', Dagobah, the latest local band to take Iowa City by storm, will have fans tearing down the walls...

"Singer, guitarist, and songwriter Pat Willis said Dagobah's sound is indescribable...

"'I know that sometimes I suck, but it's all part of the unique flavor - staying true to one's self and not caring about a specific formula,' Willis said.

"Adding to that flavor is the duo of Les Miller on trumpets and David McCray on saxophone... the hillbilly horn section...

"...Dagobah may be the only band to use the 'Star Wars' trilogy as a metaphor for its songwriting style.

"'Yoda, he's kind of like a figurehead, someone to look up to in a way, and the whole Force thing, the training, the Jedis, ya know, the dark side and the light side of The Force - it's all very applicable to us,' Willis said...

"Good or evil, Dagobah is definitely not boring...

"'I think our strength is our absolute unpredictability.'"
- from the Oct 24th, 1994 edition of The Daily Iowan

"'It's a lot of fun, a lot of dancing; it's a good workout as well as good partying.' (said guitarist Pat Willis)...

"Dagobah is a strange mixture of people that produces a proportionally strange brand of music.

"Coyly described by Willis as 'lots of dancing, lots of funky beats, it just goes every which way and loose.' Dagobah throws innumerable influences into its stylistic blender to create a sound that doesn't even remotely resemble ingredients.

"'We do sound collages: we do... more somber, introspective stuff; we do reggae,' said Willis. 'I guess the main gist is eclectic funk. "Funklectic!" How about that?'"
- from the Feb 2nd, 1995, edition of The Daily Iowan

Lineup:
Pat Willis - vocals, guitar
Todd Fackler - bass
Les Miller - trumpets
David McCray - saxophone
Carey Steward - percussionists
Brad Engeldinger - drums

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Labels: 1990s, 1994, Brad Engeldinger, Carey Steward, Dagobah (band), David McCray, Ep 046, folk music,funk, Iowa City, Iowa City area, It's You (song), Les Miller, Pat Willis, Star Wars, Todd Fackler, world music

Ep 46 - Extra: "20th Century Fox Fanfare/Star Wars theme/Cantina Band" by The University of Northern Iowa Panther Marching Band

"Each year the Panther Marching Band combines Panther spirit, pride, musicianship, and more than 120 years of tradition to create renowned gridiron excitement. The band consists of students from 79 different majors including nearly every discipline and major available at UNI. The band is open to both music majors and non-majors, and approximately 71% of our students are not music majors...

"The students of the Panther Marching Band take pride in their performances but also in the positive, friendly, and family-like atmosphere of the organization. Experience the energy and excitement of the Pride of Panther Nation!"
- from their home page

"Made up of over 330 members from all different backgrounds and majors, the Panther Marching Band performs five different shows each year at every UNI home game, as well as several away games and marching band showcases in the region. The band also performs service projects for high school bands in the Cedar Valley. Most importantly, though, we have a lot of fun! No audition is necessary for participation in the PMB; we are happy to welcome members of all skill level into our family!"
- from their Facebook page

Home page:
https://bands.uni.edu/pmb

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/PantherMarchingBand/

Labels: 2010s, 2015, 20th Century Fox Fanfare/Star Wars theme/Cantina Band (song), Ep 046, marching bands, Panther Marching Band, Star Wars, Star Wars medley (song), University of Northern Iowa Panther Marching Band

IMSC Ep 46 - Song 4: "Dagobah-bah-bah-bah" by The Han Solo Project

"The Han Solo Project was created by Tom Hummer and Mike Bal of Thoughts of Crossing. Their music covers a variety of rock styles and centers around the Star Wars universe."
- from their Locusic page

"This week, my long-time friend/drummer/collaborator/partner-in-crime Mike Bal and I released a new album as The Han Solo Project, titled The Force Hits Snooze. All the songs are about Star Wars."
- from Tom Hummer's home page

"Just another guy with a guitar... drums, bass, saxophone, piano, odd samples, and scary noises...

"One day Tom Hummer decided to make some music."
- from Tom Hummer's Facebook page

"Tom Hummer is a musician from Ames, Iowa...

"Tom has played bass for the rock band Thoughts of Crossing since their formation in 2003. He is also a founding member of the music review website Velocities In Music."
- from Tom Hummer's home page

Lineup:
Tom Hummer - vocals, instruments
Mike Bal - drums

Artwork by Mike Bal
https://mikebal.me/

Tom Hummer's home page:
http://www.tomhummer.com/

Tom Hummer's Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/tomhummermusic/

Thoughts of Crossing's Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/ThoughtsofCrossing/

Thoughts of Crossing's ReverbNation page:
https://www.reverbnation.com/thoughtsofcrossing

To download the podcast, right click on the link below and hit "Save as...":
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Labels: 2010s, 2016, alternative music, alternative pop, alternative rock, Ames, Ames area, Dagobah-bah-bah-bah (song), Ep 046, Han Solo Project (band), Mike Bal, pop music, pop rock, rock music, Star Wars, Tom Hummer

IMSC Ep 46 - Song 5: "Amidala" by Lame

"Lame was started in Iowa City- we were all born in different Iowa towns and met while attending the University of Iowa."
- from an email from Eric Burchett

Lineup:
Eric Burchett - vocals, rhythm guitar
Andy Berthusen - lead guitar
Nate Sieveking- bass
Becky Shaw - drums

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/Lame-59838221090/

YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/user/fakalklan

To download the podcast, right click on the link below and hit "Save as...":
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Labels: 2000s, 2001, Amidala (song), Andy Berthusen, Becky Shaw, Ep 046, Ep 059, Eric Burchett, Iowa City,Iowa City area, Lame (band), Nate Sieveking, pop, pop music, pop rock, Star Wars

IMSC Ep 46 - Song 6: "It Sucks That Han Solo is Dead" by The Emblem Faction

"We're a progressive metal band based out of Des Moines, Iowa."
- from their Facebook page

"Fans of progressive metal out in the Midwest have some great local music be excited for. Hailing from Des Moines, Iowa, The Emblem Faction is a an aggressive five-piece that takes inspiration from the likes of Veil of Maya, Intervals, ERRA, After The Burial, and Monuments. They recently released their first EP, entitled Timescapes, carrying with it a handful of groove-laden anger-fueled music. Today we bring you “Stampede”, the lead track off their aforementioned EP – exclusively through ItDjentsTV.

"Clocking in at just over two and a half minutes, the track wastes no time in getting into the thick of it. A powerful rhythm and crushing vocals greet the listener, rarely letting up over the courses of it’s short runtime. The vocals are harsh yet powerful; the drum patterns varied and consistent. You won’t find any clean vocals here, nor any melodic guitar work, but there is a lot here to like if you prefer gritty and uncompromising metal. If you need a good kick-start to your day, or just want something heavy to bang your head to, then The Emblem Faction have you covered!"
- from the It Djents TV page

Lineup:
Vocals - Mark Richardson
Bass - Steven Lucia
Guitar - William McHenry
Guitar - Brandon Feldt
Drums - Wade Niffenegger

Photograph by Dani Reed
http://danireedphotography.wordpress.com/
https://www.facebook.com/DaniReedPhotography/

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/TheEmblemFactionUS/

BandCamp:
https://theemblemfaction.bandcamp.com

WixSite:
http://bfeldt.wixsite.com/theemblemfaction

To download the podcast, right click on the link below and hit "Save as...":
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Labels: 2010s, 2017, Brandon Feldt, Des Moines, Des Moines area, Emblem Faction (band), Ep 046, It Sucks That Han Solo is Dead (song), Mark Richardson, metal music, Star Wars, Steven Lucia, Willaim McHenry