FolksGiving – Finn Miles

Posted on December 7th, 2009

On Nov. 20th a group of talented singers, songwriters, and thinkers joined forces in Des Moines, IA to hold the first ever FolksGiving Benefit, raising donations for the Central Iowa Homeless Youth Shelters.
Napkin Sketch was on hand, capturing video and sound, providing record of the musical, magical evening.

Celebrate FolksGiving in Des Moines – Get Ready!

Posted on November 16th, 2009

In preparation for the fantastic billing for FolksGiving I suggest a few little preparation points.

The Talented Seedlings

Posted on October 18th, 2009

Something’s going on in Des Moines right now. A talented crop of singer/songwriters are releasing new music, playing incredible shows and raising the bar on the Midwest music scene.

One of these talented young lads is Danny Heggen of the Seedlings.

Storyhill – Simply Amazing

Posted on April 25th, 2009

If you like Simon & Garfunkel style sweet harmonies will excellent, insightful, and “eternal” songwriting then I implore you, go see Storyhill in Zumbrota, MN tonight. Really, it’ll change your life for the better. I saw the fantasitic duo last night in Ames, and it was a breath of fresh air. If you’ve been looking [...]

Thoughtful Folk

Posted on March 17th, 2009

Looking for a night of thoughtful, eclectic folk music? Look no further than this Thursday at the Vaudeville Mews on 4th Street in Des Moines – show starts at 9:30, $5 cover. Support local/live music. Come on out and bring a friend! Br’er Tarlton Seedlings Finn Miles