Little Big Fest puts down the roots

By Joe Lawler

Metromix
November 17, 2009

Little Big Fest puts down the roots
Mike Fitzpatrick, left, and Andrew Fleming of Brother Trucker. (Credit: Juice File Photo)

Little Big Fest moves to People's Court for its fourth year, 19 years after People's in Ames helped to launch jam in Iowa. Check out the lineup, then read up on what you're in for. 

Little Big Fest
When: 7 p.m. Saturday
Where: People’s Court, 216 Court Ave.
Cost: $10 through Iowatix or at the door. $25 for ticket, one-year DMMC membership and 80/35 T-shirt.
Info: Go to desmoinesmc.com.

Main Stage
7 p.m.: Omega Dog (jam)
8:15 p.m.: Workshy (jam)
9:30 p.m.: Jefferson County Green Band (folk/jam)
10:45 p.m.: Brother Trucker (roots rock)
midnight: Floodplane (jam)

Backstage Bar
7:15 p.m.: Pennyhawk (folk/acoustic)
8:45 p.m.: Thankful Dirt (Americana/folk duo)
10 p.m.: Mr. Baber’s Neighbors (bluegrass)
11:30 p.m. Maximilian Eubank  (folk)
12:45 a.m.: Johnny on Point (electronica)

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