HeyJaredChip Happens
A catalog of stories and songs following the musical endeavors of Midwestern singer-songwriter, Chip Albright.
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Chip Chat Ep. 14: The Other Brothers (opens the original)
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With a sound “dipped in engine grease,” The Other Brothers are one hard-working rock and roll band getting it done in the Iowa scene. In an interview with CITYVIEW, the Des Moines-based group explains their sound as, “we play 1970s sounds on 1960s money. Our music is all about kicking back and having a good time. We want to get people dancing as much as we can. We don’t play grandpa’s blues. We want to cook a little bit.”<div class="captioned-image-con
Chip Chat Ep. 13: Mary Swander (opens the original)
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Mary Swander is pure joy. When I learned that she was heading to Ireland this month with her play, Coop, I asked if I could pop over for a chat. (The play will also be in Des Moines on Friday, October 23 at the Des Moines Intentional Eucharistic Community.) I spent a wonderful afternoon with her walking downtown Kalona, meeting some of her neighbors and bringing home some delicious treats and stories.<a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" href="https://su
Now Airing: KFMG’s Acoustic Archives (opens the original)
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I’m a huge fan of KFMG, the Des Moines Community Radio Foundation’s radio station. Powered by volunteers and community donations, the 501c3 is an incredible supporter of the music scene, both for traveling artists and those that call Iowa home. It’s a cornucopia of eclectic music and local culture. As a long-time listener, volunteer and supporter, I’m thrilled to host the new KFMG’s Acoustic Archives, airing every Saturday night from 8-10 PM in Des Moines on 98.9 FM and
Savoring September (opens the original)
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Our garden continues to produce, but it’s tapering off. The pollinators that visit the zinnias are less numerous. Less frenetic. More deliberate. (Perhaps word spread of the stealthy praying mantises ambushing our precious flying flowers.) <img alt="
Give Josh a Shot (opens the original)
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Since I wrote “If It’s Turek, That’s Terrific!” earlier this year I have witnessed Josh Turek up close and personal on many occasions. The more I see and hear him in action, the more I believe he is the resilient leader and pragmatic policymaker we so desperately need representing the people of Iowa in Washington, D.C.My first personal interaction with Josh Turek was when an unknown number with a “712” area code rang my phone back in April. It didn’t say “potential spam,” so I went ahead and ans
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