Marty and the Sundowners pack Cedar Rapids venues
The Sundowners led by Marty Martens mix rock country and disco for a decade of weekend gigs at Cedar Rapids area spots. The group features Brenda Turner Jim Studden and Ronnie Waybill with Bill Lucko recently leaving for health reasons. They perform two long sets nightly with a 400 song repertoire and frequent Elvis and Presley covers.
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Marty and the
Sundowners
Marty Martens
Aquarium Lounge
Marty
Brenda Turner
Jim Studden
Ronnie Waybill
Bill Lucko
Martens
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Dolly Parton
Crystal Gayle
Waylon Jennings
Kenny Rogers
Rogers
the Gambler
Merle Haggard
Marty and the Sundowners
Bachman Turner
Marshall Tucker Band
Bee Gees
Darlin
K.C. and the Sunshine Band
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids-Marion
Spice
Sixth St
Centurion
Sheraton Hotel
33Rd Ave
Gregory’s
Roosevelt Royale Hotel
First Ave. NE
Glenn and Mary
Fancy Free
Ground
B.B. King to headline twin concerts in Iowa City tonight
Blues legend B B King headlines twin shows at Maxwell's Iowa City tonight. The veteran performer began recording in 1949 after earlier stints as a DJ and regional live acts. The night also features Bell Jar and various acts across Gabe's, Diamond Mils, and other local venues with $1-$2 covers.
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B.B. King
Maxwell’s
Iowa City
King
South
Riley King
Blues Boy
Beale Street
Blues Boy King
Bell Jar
Fire at Ripon hotel leaves six feared dead
Thirty years ago a hotel in Ripon Wisconsin caught fire and authorities feared at least six people were killed as firefighters battled the blaze and residents fled the building.
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Ripon
Wis
Italian official Giuseppe Spataro dies at 81 in Rome
Giuseppe Spataro a founder of the Italian Christian Democratic Party and former minister in postwar cabinets died Tuesday in Rome at age 81 from pneumonia. The notice also recalls that on this date in 1859 American composer Victor Herbert was born.
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Christian Democratic Party
Victor Herbert
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Grand Ave
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A. Ave. NE
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Walford, Iowa
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EBL
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the WI
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