Pack it up & head to 80|35 Festival with Soul Flower! The third annual 80|35 fest is set for July 4th weekend in Des Moines IA. Your Soul Flower buds are giving away a festival pack to help make 80|35 (or your festival of choice) your best fest yet. This groovy package includes a backpack for carrying your stuff, a tapestry for resting your dancing bones, lipbalm to keep you non-chapped & kissable all weekend long, a few tunes, and some other cool soul flower surprises.
Want to win? Just comment on this blog with the answer to this question:
What are you most looking forward to about 80|35?
(And if you aren’t planning on 80|35, you can still play by answering this question: what will you most miss about 80|35?)
Be sure to include your name & email in your comment so we can write you if you win! We will choose one random winner at noon on Tuesday, June 22nd. Thanks for supporting this awesome volunteer-organized fest and Soul-Flower.com. Peace!
p.s. keep watching our blog, facebook & twitter for our 80|35 ticket giveaway, coming soon!!
Tanya Hermann
June 19, 2010 at 1:56 am (15 years ago)I really want to see William Elliot Whitmore! I love that he is an Iowa native and still lives here. He’s a very interesting person and has such a great soulful voice. Also, I’ll just miss hearing all the great performers! 80/35 is just a great event for Des Moines!
Trissa
June 19, 2010 at 2:03 am (15 years ago)This comment has been removed by the author.
Trissa
June 19, 2010 at 2:05 am (15 years ago)What most will I miss about 8035? The atmosphere, meeting new people, the music, and most of all the beautiful voice of Zola Jesus!
Trissa Tillman
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Zdeb12
June 19, 2010 at 2:34 am (15 years ago)I can’t make it this year (darn the price of plane tickets/gasoline!), and I will especially miss meeting all the wonderful folks which congregate for events such as 80/35. Some of the longest lasting friendships (despite the long distances) I’ve ever made were born in the festival environment; it’s a shame to think of the people I could be meeting if I were able to be there!
RynRadiance
June 19, 2010 at 3:25 am (15 years ago)What will I miss most about 8035?
I’ll miss all the lovely people that I could have met and shared my hoop with, I’ll also miss the welcome atmosphere and the feeling of home festival inspires. There’s nothing more beautiful than people brought together by music.
Erin Rennick
June 19, 2010 at 3:39 am (15 years ago)To tell you the truth, I’m not entirely sure what 80/35 is really all about, but I’m sure if it’s got anything it do with Soulflower, it would be amazing. I can tell you, however, when I don’t go to a good festival here in Australia I really feel like I’ve missed out on some mind blowing music, fun fun people and a great atmosphere. I love the feeling of knowing everyone around you is the same as you, have at least one interest in common and you feel like you finally fit in somewhere.
Ashton
June 19, 2010 at 4:08 am (15 years ago)I will miss the incredible music, fun atmosphere, and interesting people!
Ashton Siess
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Shawnee
June 19, 2010 at 4:24 am (15 years ago)I love music fests but alas I am way out west in Utah and wont be going to 80/35. I have already attended Desert Rocks this summer in Moab, Utah. It was amazing! I also will be dancing at Uncle Uncannys music fest that will be located less then 15 miles from my home in Heber City, Utah! Wow keeping it local.
My favorite part of attending events of this nature is being able to move in the same rhythm with a diverse crowd of folks I may never get a chance to be with again but we will always share an intense moment of music.
Shawnee Loris, Kamas, Utah
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Liz
June 19, 2010 at 6:30 am (15 years ago)I won’t be able to go, but I’ll miss the music (especially Dar Williams!) and the groovy atmosphere!! I wish I could go!
Liz
moonstoneshine @ gmail .com
Katie
June 19, 2010 at 2:13 pm (15 years ago)I have to miss 8035 because I have a gig of my own! What I’m going to miss most about it? Hooping to some awesome music!
eenright65
June 19, 2010 at 4:49 pm (15 years ago)What I’ll miss most about the festival is having a summer vacation. Exploring new places and people, wondering around trying to find an appropriate place to go to the restroom, and dancing like there is no tomorrow!
Shannon
June 19, 2010 at 5:07 pm (15 years ago)What I’ll miss most is, well the whole thing… I’m not going.:-( But I would have loved to attend, mostly for the music & the people. Music makes the world go ’round. Especially when you have lovely people to share it with.
..Shannon Hanvelt
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Sara K.
June 20, 2010 at 5:10 am (15 years ago)I will be missin’ Railroad Earth, but the gear will get plenty of use on the upcoming Panic tour! Ready for Vacation.
Keep the Love,
Sara
Michelle
June 20, 2010 at 6:12 pm (15 years ago)I will miss the atmosphere, the people and the music. Wish I could be there!
Melissa
June 20, 2010 at 6:14 pm (15 years ago)well i wont be able to attend 80|35 this year and i will for sure miss modest Mouse…that show would be epic. But what’s better than going to such a beautiful atmosphere and being around such wonderful souls!
Melissa
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Carrie
June 20, 2010 at 8:55 pm (15 years ago)After looking at the lineup it looks like I will be missing a lot of great music. I hope everyone who can make it has a great time!
GERMANation
June 20, 2010 at 10:11 pm (15 years ago)The one thing that I am looking forward to this year is Modest Mouse and DJ DIVERSE. There is a great line-up of performers this year. Every year it gets better and better, I can just imagine how much talent there will be next year.
Jen
June 21, 2010 at 2:19 am (15 years ago)Checking out some new bands, Modest Mouse, and seeing Dar Williams sing Iowa in Iowa (which know she will)!
Kandi
June 21, 2010 at 4:37 am (15 years ago)Ooooh wish I could go and meet all the other soul flowers! I will miss showing off my new decoration. At 40 years young, I pierced my nose. Did it the old fashioned way; shoved it in myself. (Can anyone say “mid-life crisis”? lol) And I love art, music, poetry anything like that, so the music would be such a treat! It would be an awesome experience!
We will just be getting back from seeing our wonderful daughter graduate from basic training for the National Guard. She is ready to serve her country where she is needed. Floods, tornadoes, ice storms, the works. When she first started talking about going in, it was right after Katrina, she was too young, and she said to me, “Mom, I want to be one of those helping to rescue people and animals from rooftops. I want to be one of those that give out clean water and food to hard hit areas when natural disasters strike. We should have gotten there sooner and I can’t go yet!” If she could have, she would have. We are very proud of her (how could we not be?). So we will just be getting home from that.
We are in Arkansas, so remember Arkansans, the next time you are in a flood, tornado, ice storm, etc. and the guard comes to help, MY daughter may be among them, giving you everything she can to keep you safe and well. Even if it isn’t she that helps YOU, thank the ones that do!
I hope everyone has a super time!
K
June 21, 2010 at 1:06 pm (15 years ago)I will definitely miss all the great music! Modest Mouse is a favorite of mine. I haven’t been to too many “festival” like events, but Im always catching shows at local venues. Music has been and always will be a huge part of my life!
Kellie Newton
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Christina
June 21, 2010 at 7:38 pm (15 years ago)I am looking forward to so many great bands playing this year. One of my favorites, Dawes, will be most exciting for me. I’m also looking forward to just being around a bunch of people who enjoy this music as much as I do.
Christina Guerrero
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Michelle
June 21, 2010 at 7:40 pm (15 years ago)I can’t wait to see all the amazing bands and hangout with my friends. Saturday night has an a great lineup.
Michelle Thompson
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Gavin
June 21, 2010 at 7:41 pm (15 years ago)I am really pumped for alot of the acts booked this year including Earl Greyhound, The Heavy, Modest Mouse, and a lot of the local DSM bands. Being from Des Moines, I am also really excited to see the music economy start to take off here, and think its really neat to see people from across the country come to my hometown for a great festival.
TattooedMama
June 21, 2010 at 7:43 pm (15 years ago)Looking forward to Sunday with Sara Watkins and The Heavy.
Jessica BB
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Sandy
June 21, 2010 at 7:45 pm (15 years ago)I am looking forward to all the great energy and wonderment surrounding the festival. Its great watching all the people!
Katie
June 21, 2010 at 8:00 pm (15 years ago)I’m looking forward to taking my sons along so that the whole family can enjoy the great music!
1finefilipina
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Anonymous
June 21, 2010 at 8:27 pm (15 years ago)I am looking forward to EVERYTHING about the 80/35, i.e. the music, the dancing, the people, basically every aspect of the atmosphere! I guess, I could narrow it down to most looking forward to Modest Mouse. I cried [literally cried tears] with excitement when I found out they were headlining.
Angela
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maria
June 21, 2010 at 8:43 pm (15 years ago)I’m looking forward to The Cool Kids and stage-hopping.
maria 3600 (at) g mail . com
Anonymous
June 21, 2010 at 9:11 pm (15 years ago)I can’t wait for 80/35! Its gonna be great this year! I am most looking forward to seeing local band Omega Dog on the main stage! They are coming up fast! I’m really happy for them. This will be my third time at this festival, and I know for a fact its gonna be a good time!!! PEACE. Amanda C. [email protected]
Mellybean
June 21, 2010 at 9:15 pm (15 years ago)This comment has been removed by the author.
Mellybean
June 21, 2010 at 9:19 pm (15 years ago)I really want to see Slighty Stoopid, Spoon and Modest Mouse!!!! It is my best friend’s Birthday and she loves Slighty Stoopid!! In the years past the music has been amazing and the people are just the best. Everyone is so nice and it is just a fantaastic event.
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Melissa Miller
j annie wilson
June 21, 2010 at 9:24 pm (15 years ago)I’m looking forward to seeing two of my favorite groups (the Walkmen and Spoon), relaxing with my partner-in-crime after a very busy summer thus far, introducing my son to some new music, meeting new folks, people watching…. look forward to every minute of it!
Jill DC
June 21, 2010 at 9:27 pm (15 years ago)Very excited to see Spoon and Yo La Tengo. But most of all, having a great time with my friends!
James
June 21, 2010 at 10:45 pm (15 years ago)Really looking forward to Modest Mouse, Spoon, and Yo La Tengo (my girlfriend said they’re amazing live). Also, I’d excited to see what Midwest festivals are all about.
Brooklyn
June 21, 2010 at 11:11 pm (15 years ago)I am looking forward to the music (obviously!), especially William Elliot Whitmore and Spoon and Modest Mouse and that crazy Christopher the Conquered! I am also looking forward to the wonderful celebration of live music and lots of people in the amazing and wonderful sunny summer sun!
–Brooklyn–
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ryan
June 21, 2010 at 11:43 pm (15 years ago)I am pumped for the cool kids!
Tyler
June 22, 2010 at 12:42 am (15 years ago)Slightly STOOPID!!!!!
Angela
June 22, 2010 at 3:01 am (15 years ago)The two things I am looking forward to are seeing my cousin Will play and getting to spend the weekend with some really great friends and lots of family!
Angela Tweedy
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Phungus
June 22, 2010 at 5:06 am (15 years ago)I’m fortunate to live in the DM area, and really excited for events like this. I have 2 little ones that I take with me everywhere I go. I have a passion for and appreciate TRUE music. I can honestly say, I listen to EVERYTHING, including…country. Blue Grass is right on! I’m excited that Modest Mouse will be there this year, however, I must say the thing I’m most looking forward to, is a weekend packed full of music, fun, old and new friends, and whatever weather Mother Nature brings. If it rains, then let’s jump in puddles! Nothing beats the outdoors with my kids. Add music to our day, and I’m in Heaven!
Kim
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Joe
June 22, 2010 at 6:53 am (15 years ago)I cant wait to see Slightly Stooped for the first time. It’s also my birthday on the second night, so with fireworks and mm it’ll be awesome!
Joe Sanchez
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Missy
June 22, 2010 at 4:41 pm (15 years ago)well i wont be able to attend 80|35 this year due to a lack of money for ticket but i will for sure miss Modest Mouse…that show would be epic. But what’s better than going to such a beautiful atmosphere and being around such wonderful souls! I love how much music brings people from around the area together, so beautiful!
Missy
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