Iowa Music Showcase Songs: Foxholes

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Thursday, December 7, 2017

YOUR OWN PRIVATE IOWA - Episode 7: Foxholes

This week Foxholes came on the show, and what a great experience I had getting to know and talk to the band! We were all over the place as far as topics go, from the bands origins, to shows they had been at, to getting paid $300 bucks for a gig, using paint for dinosaur music videos, jamming with Nels Cline, and so much more! This interview was a real treat and they played a fantastic stripped down set with tunes that normally don't get played on stage.

This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm All Recordings done in the Studio at [88.5 KURE Ames Alternative]

Home page:
https://media.zencast.fm/your-own-private-iowa

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/yourownprivateiowa/
BandCamp:
https://yourownprivateiowa.bandcamp.com

Foxholes' home page:
http://foxholesmusic.com/

Foxholes on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/FoxholesMusic/

Wednesday, August 9, 2017

PLAYLISTS: Iowa Stock 2017 Spotify Playlist

Sorry this is so late. Family matters kept me from working on my side project, this website.

This week is, I hope, the first of numerous playlists featuring acts from the Iowa Stock music festival going down this Labor Day weekend.

UPDATE 12 Aug 2017 - Iowa Stock has announced that it will have to cut back on some of the acts - http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/entertainment/music/2017/08/10/really-believe-after-few-calls-and-emails-still-going-solid-event-even-if-im-not-one-bring-home/555560001/. So with that being said, I won't be doing any more playlists since I'm not sure who will be playing.

If you haven't heard, for 4 days, in St Charles, you will be able to check all Iowa music acts from various genres on various stages. You can check out all the details here - https://iowastock.com/

But basically, this is the kind of music festival that Iowa Music Showcase would put on if we had the money and the time. Kind of like a gigantic version of Iowa Music Showcase Live, the show we did back in February.

So I put together a playlist featuring all the Iowa Stock acts that I could find on Spotify. If I missed anyone, please let me know!

The Iowa Stock music festival website:
https://iowastock.com/

Other IMSC post featuring the Iowa Stock music festival:

Other IMSC posts featuring playlists:
http://iowamusicshowcase.blogspot.com/search/label/playlists

Other IMSC posts featuring Spoitfy:
http://iowamusicshowcase.blogspot.com/search/label/Spotify

One year ago...
Other Sources: Iowa Blues Showcase Podcast and the Best of the Blues in Des Moines website -
http://iowamusicshowcase.blogspot.com/2016/08/other-sources-iowa-blues-showcase.html

Two years ago...
Episode 14 - Lipstick Homicide Retrospective, Part 2 of 3 -
http://iowamusicshowcase.blogspot.com/2015/08/episode-14-lipstick-homicide.html

Other IMSC websites and links:
Feed:
http://feeds.feedburner.com/IowaMusicShowcase
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Iowa-Music-Showcase/364796883703114
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/iamusicshowcase
Instagram:
https://instagram.com/iowamusicshowcase

Labels: Christopher the Conquered (band), Courtney Krause, Dead Horse Trauma (band), Foxholes (band),Greg Brown, Halfloves (band), Iowa Stock, MarKaus, Maytags (band), Nadas (band), Sara Routh, SIRES (band)

Saturday, July 15, 2017

PLAYLISTS: New Iowa Music on Spotify 1

Well, all, this is just the first in a series of playlists I plan on doing from time to time featuring the latest Iowa music on Spotify. If someone is missing, let me know, and I'll add them to my follow list so I catch them next time!

Other IMSC posts with playlists:
http://iowamusicshowcase.blogspot.com/search/label/playlists

Other IMSC posts with new music:
http://iowamusicshowcase.blogspot.com/search/label/new%20music

Other IMSC posts with Spotify:
http://iowamusicshowcase.blogspot.com/search/label/Spotify

One year ago...
Other Sources: Free live music shows -
http://iowamusicshowcase.blogspot.com/2016/07/other-sources-free-live-music-shows.html

Two years ago...
Epsiode 13: Iowa Folk and Acoustic Music -
http://iowamusicshowcase.blogspot.com/2015/07/epsiode-13-iowa-folk-and-acoustic-music.html

Other IMSC websites and links:
Feed:
http://feeds.feedburner.com/IowaMusicShowcase
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Iowa-Music-Showcase/364796883703114
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/iamusicshowcase
Instagram:
https://instagram.com/iowamusicshowcase Labels: Czheck Productions (artist), Foxholes (band), New Iowa Music on Spotfy, new music, playlists, recent releases, Roxi Copland, Screaming for Silence (band), Stone Sour (band), Superchief (band), Wet Hair (band)

Sunday, January 15, 2017

iMSC Ep 42 - Song 1: "A Different Kind of Animal" by Foxholes

"Here are the things I know about Foxholes:
1. Their lead singer is really nice to me on Facebook.
2. I think their drummer works with a friend of mine from high school.
3. They are good at music.

"That’s pretty much it. I don’t know if that says more about me or about Foxholes, but they seemed to come from literally nowhere to be one of my favorite acts. I’m not misusing literally, either. They could have morphed in from another plane of existence for all I know. It just seemed like they weren’t here and then *poof* they were. Fully formed sentient beings ready to rock."
- from Dave Murphy on the Iowaves Music Blog

"Formed in late August 2012, Foxholes is a musical collaboration between Trevor Holt, Jessica Villegas, Ben Barndollar, Kyle Folvag and Craig Bowers – five laser focused Iowans committed to creating music that moves the people of Des Moines, Iowa and beyond...

"Foxholes’ fascination with guitars has always been clear, but that has never limited them. A professional passion for creative evolution and growth can be heard throughout the history of the band’s tracks. Listen and you’ll hear a group on a mission to bring you fresh tunes sweetened with the occasional keyboard, cello, mandolin and glockenspiel."
- from their home page

"Foxholes has been consistently stepping up their game since they began playing shows around Iowa in 2012. Formed as a three-piece indie-rock outfit, the band has now evolved into a five-piece sonic assault ensemble."
- from Ali Henkle on the DMMC (Des Moines Music Coalition) website

"Foxholes is a hard band to describe, but an easy one to enjoy. There’s a definite Iggy Pop and Dinosaur, Jr. vibe that I picked up immediately. But it goes beyond just garage rock."
- from Dave Murphy on a Des Moines Is Not Boring review

"The group describes itself on Facebook as what would result 'if Pixies and the Replacements had a baby, and then that baby was dropped on its head a bunch of times,' but those cheeky references sell it short... they have the conviction, creativity, and chops to own its sound and never comes across as nostalgic..

Holt called the band’s songs 'dark, atmospheric, guitar-centric music,' and said his vision evolved from garage punk to 'songs that have a bit more development and space.'"
- from Jeff Ignatius in the River Cities Reader

"Foxholes have been a revelation themselves, bursting onto the scene with a riff and a yell."
- from Dave Murphy on the Iowaves Music Blog

"They’re like super good at music."
- from Dave Murphy on the Iowaves Music Blog

"Holt explains how Foxholes took their name after the band Television’s song 'Foxhole.'

“'And everybody likes foxes,' Villegas smiles.

“'They’re so trendy right now, they’re the new owl I think,' adds Barndollar.

“'Owls are like a thing of 2010,' said Holt, agreeing on the now blasé owl."
- from Cady Colosimo on the Band Bombshell website

Lineup:
Ben Barndollar - Drums
Craig Bowers - Guitar
Kyle Folvag - Guitar
Trevor Holt - Vocals + Guitar
Jessica Villegas - Bass + Vocals

Home page:
http://foxholesmusic.com/

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

BandCamp:
https://foxholesdsm.bandcamp.com/

To download this podcast, right click on the link below and hit "Save as...":
https://archive.org/download/Iow aMusicShowcaseEpisode42/Iowa%20Music%20Showcase%20-%20Episode%2042.mp3

Labels: 2010s, 2015, A Different Kind of Animal (song), Ben Barndollar, Craig Bowers, Des Moines, Des Moines area, Ep 042, Foxholes (band), indie music, Iowa Music Showcase Live, Jessica Villegas, Kyle Folvag, Trevor Holt

Sunday, October 16, 2016

IMSC Ep 35 - Song 4: "Minotaur" by Foxholes

"Formed in late August 2012, Foxholes is a musical collaboration between Trevor Holt, Jessica Villegas, Ben Barndollar, Kyle Folvag and Craig Bowers – five laser focused Iowans committed to creating music that moves the people of Des Moines, Iowa and beyond. Hack a band member’s phone (please don’t) and you’ll find influential indie rock playlists littered with Pixies, the Jesus and Mary Chain, Velvet Underground, The Replacements and the like.

"Foxholes’ fascination with guitars has always been clear, but that has never limited them. A professional passion for creative evolution and growth can be heard throughout the history of the band’s tracks. Listen and you’ll hear a group on a mission to bring you fresh tunes sweetened with the occasional keyboard, cello, mandolin and glockenspiel.

"While shows outside of Iowa are not uncommon for the band, the Des Moines music scene is near and dear to the hearts of Foxholes members. If making the best rock music out there is their number one priority, contributing to, promoting and supporting the musical talent of Iowa is a close second. A group of five friends, making and supporting music – that’s Foxholes."
- from their home page

"Now, Foxholes didn’t exactly come out of nowhere, but they are finally starting to get the attention they deserve. Foxholes is a band that has been making a lot of noise in Des Moines. Their quick and grimy rock has been bringing them attention and accolades for a little while now...

"The group describes itself on Facebook as what would result 'if Pixies and the Replacements had a baby, and then that baby was dropped on its head a bunch of times,' but those cheeky references sell it short. Foxholes’ listed influences are undeniable, but the band has the conviction, creativity, and chops to own its sound and never comes across as nostalgic for the heyday of 120 Minutes – although it might make listeners pine for the era."
- from a River City Reader article

"Foxholes has turned a decent little trick. The band is reminiscent of a lot of other acts without ever feeling wholly derivative. Kicking back and listening to 'Can’t Help Myself,' you’ll find yourself conjuring up images of The Replacements and Dinosaur Jr., and front man Trevor Holt’s smoky voice occupies a space between Iggy Pop and The Strokes’ Julian Casablancas, but the end result is pure Des Moines pop/rock. For a band that’s less than 2 years old, the group has a remarkable level of confidence in what Foxholes is.
- from a Cityview review by Chad Taylor

Lineup:
Ben Barndollar - Drums
Craig Bowers - Guitar
Kyle Folvag - Guitar
Trevor Holt - Vocals + Guitar
Jessica Villegas - Bass + Vocals

Home page:
https://foxholesdsm.bandcamp.com/

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

BandCamp:
https://foxholesdsm.bandcamp.com/

To download the podcast (right click and hit "Save as..."):
https://archive.org/download/IowaMusicShowcaseEpisode35/Iowa%20Music%20Showcase%20-%20Episode%2035_.mp3

Labels: 2010s, 2014, Ben Barndollar, Craig Bowers, Des Moines, Des Moines area, Ep 035, Foxholes (band),Halloween, Halloween 2016, Indie Rock, Jessica Villegas, Kyle Folvag, Minotaur (song), shoegaze, Trevor Halt