Name: Andy Juhl & the Bluestem Players
Start: 2026-01-18T18:00:00-06:00
Location: 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311

xBk presents
Andy Juhl and the Bluestem Players
w/ Radio Renegade and Allegra Hernandez

SUNDAY, JANUARY 18
Doors: 5pm | Show: 6pm
All Ages
Day Of Show Ticket: $15 + fees

*Limited seating available on a first come, first served basis. If you require ADA accommodations please reach out to [email protected]*
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•• ANDY JUHL AND THE BLUESTEM PLAYERS ••
Andy Juhl is a guitarist, singer/songwriter, and musical explorer who is always on the hunt for novel sounds to enrich his music. His passion lies in pushing the boundaries of conventional music, diving deep into the world of experimental sounds and textures. Andy's music is a fusion of heartfelt and earnest lyrics, punctuated by hummable melodies that linger in the mind long after the music fades. Yet, it's his penchant for weaving unique synthesized sounds into his arrangements that truly sets him apart.

Andy Juhl and the Bluestem Players shows are an experience. Their live shows contain a good amount of improvisation, so every show is different. This makes for an exciting experience because no one knows what's going to happen next.

If you like music that's a little different and unexpected, this is the show for you.

•• RADIO RENEGADE ••
Evander Ellsbury is no stranger to the Des Moines music scene. His psych rock band Eleven Moons gradually accumulated 11 of Ames' finest musicians, performing at 80/35, Greenbelt, and Maximum Ames Music festivals. Since moving to Des Moines, he has been creating a new live looping project. Join him for his Ames debut of Radio Renegade; where he uses guitars, old vintage radios and organic tape samples to create hauntingly beautiful sound scapes.

“ Through the static and white noise, I want to be a voice of reason. Not just with my own voice and other community voices, but with echoes of voices passed. Ones that carved a path forward for civil rights. To honor their legacy so they may live on and encourage us to be a fiery light in these dark times. To be a musical conduit for change, growth and harmony for all of humanity. A TRANSmitter for peace. A stable resonant frequency that brings us back together. For one cannot hear or reach the same frequency through two different wavelengths.”

•• ALLEGRA HERNANDEZ ••
Allegra Hernandez is a musician and guitarist from Des Moines, IA. Their music is layered with intricate dynamics and rich, melodic, guitar on top of heartfelt vocals. Allegra lets the music speak for itself onstage, with an organic and loud performance. With elements of rock, melodic hooks, and splashes of technical skill, Allegra taps into a realm of musical versatility. Strong songwriting and vocals are combined with exceptional guitar playing, big chunky distortion, searing leads, and first-person vignettes.

Aside from being an artist, Allegra also is a music educator and teaches guitar and bass lessons independently. Additionally, they also studied music at McNally Smith College of Music and Berklee College of Music, where they graduated from in 2020. They also work with a local non-profit, Girls Rock! Des Moines. As a non-binary person, Allegra is passionate about supporting and uplifting transgender, gender non-conforming, and queer youth. They are also passionate about making music accessible to everyone. Find Allegra's music on major streaming platforms.

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ADD ON OPTIONS
(does not include tickets for the show)
A limited amount of reserved tables are offered for this event if you'd like to ensure that you have seats. Reserved tables can comfortably accommodate up to a party of four individuals. Please note that the Reserved Table Add-On does not include a general admission ticket; each person must have their own general admission ticket for entry. For example, a party of three people would want to purchase THREE general admission tickets and ONE table. For all remaining tables, seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Option #1: Floor High-Top Side Table : $50 (+ Fees)
Option #2: Premium Balcony High Top Table: $50 (+ Fees)