Archive > May 2010

Private house show in Des Moines, IA…

Finn Miles is playing a series of house-shows across Iowa, and since they’re private I can’t tell you about them.
However, I can tell you that:
1. You can book a house show. (contact us at finnmiles@finnmiles.com)
2. If you really want to get invited to a house show…say one we’re holding on June 5th in Des Moines I may be able to get you invited…if you promise to be good.

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TIGJam Midwest 2010

TIGJam Midwest is next weekend, June 4th-6th, 2010, at Foundry Coworking. If you’re interested, RSVP here at Eventbrite: http://tigjammidwest.eventbrite.com
Here’s the official info:
TIGJam Midwest is an indie game jam where creatives – programmers, hackers, designers, artists, or musicians – get together and make videogames in a weekend. For those who aren’t familiar with game jams, [...]

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BobFest 2010 – Dubuque, IA

Some of you know Finn Miles is related to the fantastic “Nothin’ but Dylan” and what better opportunity to see both bands as well as scads of others in Dubuque, IA at BOBFEST! We’ll all be covering Bob Dylans songs – expect old favorites as well as rare B-sides and unreleased songs.

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He made me a pipecleaner neclace.

Pipe cleaner art…a common sighting at Finn Miles shows!

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BobFest

We just found out we’ll be playing at “BobFest,” The Bob Dylan tribute concert in Dubuque, IA on Thursday May 27th.

What songs do you want to hear?

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Fine Music by our friends at Canby

Our friends at Canby have released an outstanding record “Rat.” We think it’s so good you should buy it.

And go see a live show while you’re at it.

And check out their record label for additional enjoyable music.

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Finn Miles + Gracious Audience == Great time in Des Moines, IA

We pulled out the art supplies and before we knew it pipe cleaner art was everywhere! It turns out that the guys from Why Make Clocks are quite the artists (Pac Man, Star Wars, and other creative elements were bent and formulated by WMC). Also, if you haven’t heard Why Make Clocks plan an acoustic set you’re really missing out; their songs shine in an intimate setting like the Mars Cafe.

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On What Makes Videogames Distinct

In case you’re wondering where this is going, my answer is going to be the “unnamed medium” that I’ve referred to in the previous post. Just so I have my cards on the table, as a friend would say.
This post is part of a series: “unfinished posts I wrote a year ago that are collecting [...]

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May 14th, Mars Cafe – Finn Miles and friends

A very special night of acoustic music featuring:
H. Dustin Harmson
Why Make Clocks
Finn Miles

There will be art, music, great food and drinks, and a variety of surprises that are sure to please…

Join us!

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The Kindest Words – Finn Miles Review on Music Gems Blog

It turns out the blog “Music Gems” that I submitted to is run by Louse, a talented singer/songwriter, writer, and well spoken person.

I answered her few questions as honestly as I could, and the culminating review well defined all I have been trying to communicate the last few years under the Finn Miles moniker.

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