Music scene · Boone
A central Iowa city where school bands, community theater, and the annual Pufferbilly Days festival supply much of the live music. Downtown bars book acoustic, country, and classic rock acts.
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A central Iowa city where school bands, community theater, and the annual Pufferbilly Days festival supply much of the live music. Downtown bars book acoustic, country, and classic rock acts.
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Boone is a central Iowa city where music comes from school bands, community theater, church choirs, and local bar acts. The town hosts the annual Pufferbilly Days festival with community entertainment. Des Moines-area musicians occasionally drive up for private events.
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