Music fans living in and visiting Des Moines, Iowa know to mark their calendars every summer for the 80/35 Music Festival.
Every year, the 80/35 Music Festival brings the best in entertainment, and the 2011 80/35 Music Festival is no different.
The 2011 80/35 Music Festival will take place at the Western
Gateway Park on July 2 and 3.
The 80/35 Music Festival is designed to celebrate music in general, not one specific genre. Because of this, the stages
at the 80/35 Music Festival feature a variety of artists from many different genres. At the 80/35 Music Festival, fans can
see genres like hip-hop, blues, rock, punk and more represented at the various concert
events.
Because of its reputation in the music world, the 80/35 Music Festival is able to attract many top stars to its stages.
Over the years, some of the bands to book live shows
at the 80/35 Music Festival include Modest Mouse, Slightly Stoopid, The Flaming Lips, the Roots, Ben Harper, Broken Social
Scene, Public Enemy and many more.
The 80/35 Music Festival is the perfect place to head to with a group, no matter who is with you. The music is only part
of the draw of the 80/35 Music Festival. In addition to all of the concert events, the 80/35 Music Festival also features
interactive art, merchandise vendors, children's activities, food sales and many other attractions.