I suppose most people have heard about the cancellation of Gridiron Bash 2008. Though Kelly Clarkson is not my top 5, or even my top 20 favorite artists, I was looking forward to the first concert to be held at Kinnick Stadium. It would have almost been like tailgating. My friends and my sister and I planned to meet beforehand to hang out, and then walk to the stadium for the concert. And with the recent acceleration of summer weather, it was looking like a great outdoor concert.
On the other hand, the recent cancellation has brought me to a brighter answer. Though I will have to drive 2 hours away, I will enjoy music like I would have in Iowa City on April 18th. Jimmy Eat World and Paramore, two currently hot artists, are playing at Val Air Ballroom in Des Moines. Jimmy Eat World has had 5 albums, including their recent album debut of “Chase This Light,” which ranked #5 on the Billboard in last November. Paramore has recently sky-rocketed in terms of airplay. With only 2 albums, they have been in the top 5 for Billboard’s “Hot Modern Rock Tracks” during 2007 and 2008.
Basically, Val Air Ballroom rocks with their consistent offers of featured artist performances. And though Kinnick tried to instate the first of hopefully many performances to come, their luck didn’t stay strong. For the convenience of location, along with the steep incline of gas prices, I hope that Kinnick Stadium has another opportunity to present their first musical performance. But in the meantime, I will enjoy great music wherever it occurs.
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