The Boneshakers

About this event

"Poised between Detroit soul, golden-era Muscle Shoals and Dobro porch blues." –Classic Rock Magazine "The Boneshakers are a soulful tour de force in the way they seem to summon the very essence of R&B and the blues. They are that prolific and that good!" –Big City Rhythm & Blues Magazine The iconic band lead by world-renowned guitarist Randy Jacobs of Was (Not Was). The Boneshakers and members have toured and recorded with Bonnie Raitt, BB King, Buddy Guy, Seal, Keb Mo, Aretha Franklin, Elton John, Mindi Abair, Bootsy Collins, Tears 4 Fears, Bob Dylan, Stevie Wonder, Iggy Pop…just to name a few. A stirring blend of Detroit soul with Muscle Shoals-style R&B on full display every show. In 2025, Gulf Coast Records signed The Boneshakers and released the band's 11th album, Live To Be This. Released on July 18, 2025, the album debuted on Billboard Top 10, was featured in Rolling Stone Magazine, and featured special guests Bobby Rush, Charlie Musselwhite, Coco Montoya, Don Was, Jimmy Carpenter, and more. It also topped Blues radio charts in the UK, France, and Germany

Who

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Venue

Temple Theater

Des Moines, IA

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