TruTones Return to Capt. Roys
Nov
28

TruTones Return to Capt. Roys

We are happy to be back at one of our favorite Des Moines live music venues - Capt. Roys. Intimate setting, great people and great food. Hope we see our Des Moines FabTone fans there.

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The TruTones Live at the Merc
Nov
29

The TruTones Live at the Merc

We are so happy to be back at this unique, cozy and well appointed music venue. Please join us for a Sunday afternoon of great music, beverages and people.

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TruTones back to the Isle Casion
Dec
11
to Dec 12

TruTones back to the Isle Casion

Playing the Isle Oasis lounge (smoke free and cover free) is one of our favorite venues. Nice room, stage and setting. Two shows, 9:00 and 11:00 p.m. Stop in and hear some music, and if you feel so inclined, enjoy the casino on the first floor.

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The International Blues Challenge, Memphis, TN
Jan
19
to Jan 23

The International Blues Challenge, Memphis, TN

The Fabulous TruTones are privileged to be chosen to represent Iowa at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN in January of 2027. Having won the Central Iowa Blues Society’s challenge, we will be heading to Memphis for a week of blues, music, food and celebrating the birthplace of popular music. We are fundrasing to help us with expenses. If you feel like helping us, please join the other supporters here.

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The 2027 Winter Blues Fest.
Feb
13

The 2027 Winter Blues Fest.

The TruTones are excited to be invited to the CIBS Winter Blues Fest. Our schedule is not clear, but we know we play on Saturday, February 13. Check out the CIBS website to more specifics as the time gets near.

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TruTones get their Mojo on!
Mar
6

TruTones get their Mojo on!

We had a blast played a great performance at the CR Opus Concert Cafe earlier in 2026. We’re now headed back to the MOJO series, same venue. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. This is a ticketed event, so see details to get your tickets in advance. Hope to see our CR Fab Tones Fans there.

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Comin' Back Home to the Octopus
Oct
16

Comin' Back Home to the Octopus

We love playing the best live music venue in the Cedar Valley. Come on down to the Octopus and celebrate this venue, the people that work and run it, and the music that happens there.

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2026 Iowa Blues Challenge
Oct
4

2026 Iowa Blues Challenge

The Fabulous TruTones made the cut! Great things keep happening for this band. We just wanna continue makin' good music for you good folks to enjoy. Our go to one word motto is "Onward!". Wish us luck. Or better yet come out and cheer us on.

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Fridayloo welcomes the TruTones
Aug
21

Fridayloo welcomes the TruTones

Here we go - The Fabulous TruTones have finally landed a spot on the FridayLoo series in Waterloo’s Lincoln Park. We start at 5:30 and will be rockin’ the East side for 4 hours. Hope to see our Cedar Valley FabTone Fans there.

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Denali's Welcomes the Fabulous TruTones
Jun
28

Denali's Welcomes the Fabulous TruTones

Located on the beautiful Wapsipinicon River at the River Ridge Golf Course in Independence, IA, Denali's on the River is your go-to spot! And now, even more to “go-to” for with the Fabulous Trutones hitting on a Sunday afternoon for your listening and dancing pleasure.

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Sturgis Falls Celebration welcomes the TruTones
Jun
27

Sturgis Falls Celebration welcomes the TruTones

The TruTones are thrilled to play their hometown Sturgis Falls Celebration on Saturday, June 27, at the Plaza Stage (5 - 8 p.m.). Always a special time to share our music with lots of friends and school mates coming back for reunions. Hope you’ll join us.

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TruTones play MIddlebrook Mercantile in Des Moines
Jun
21

TruTones play MIddlebrook Mercantile in Des Moines

We are very excited to play a new venue for us. We are starting to gather some local fans in the Capitol City, and hope you’ll take a day trip our to see us for a Father’s Day celebration with the TruTones. Afternoon party, so plenty of time for the other festivities. A unique and fun venue for the TruTones to rock out in.

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Iowa Arts Fest welcomes the Fabulous TruTones
Jun
6

Iowa Arts Fest welcomes the Fabulous TruTones

We are honored to have the opportunity to play at one of Iowa’s premier music/art events, The Iowa Arts Festival, sponsored by the Iowa City Summer of the Arts organization. We will be on the main stage Saturday, June 6 to start the festivities at 1:30 p.m. that day. We are thrilled to be a part of this event and hope we see some old and new FabTone Fans there.

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Bike Night with the TruTones
Jun
4

Bike Night with the TruTones

TruTones happy to play the iconic Bike Night event at the Screaming Eagle. It’s outside, street closed off, and special beverage deals. Bring your portable chair, enjoy some food and beverages inside, and get ready for some summertime rock and roll.

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The TruTones return home, to the Octopus in Cedar Falls
May
15

The TruTones return home, to the Octopus in Cedar Falls

After our amazing CD release party last November, we are so happy to return to what we consider our “home” bar, the Octopus on College Hill. We return with CDs to sell, new music to listen to and dance to, and all the elements that make this place, these people and this band so special. Please join us.

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MOJO in OPUS
Apr
16

MOJO in OPUS

KCCK88.3FM, Iowa’s jazz and blues station, along with Arts Iowa are presenting a new live music series at the Opus Concert Cafe. The Fabulous TruTones are happy to be one of the bands chosen to perform in this beautiful, intimate venue. This will be a concert setting, and chance for us to play a lot of our original music that we’re so proud of. It will be a very special evening of music. https://www.artsiowa.com/tickets/concerts

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TruTones Return to the Isle Casino
Mar
13
to Mar 14

TruTones Return to the Isle Casino

We had a great time playing the Isle Oasis room at the Isle Casino the last time we were there. It’s a perfect size for us, and the room is just right for listening, dancing, having a few beverages and a refuge from the casino downstair. No cover. We play 9 - 11 p.m. Come on down!

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Captain Roy's hosts the Fabulous TruTones
Feb
27

Captain Roy's hosts the Fabulous TruTones

After much effort and supportive recommendations from the likes of Dave Zollo and Heath Alan, the TruTones are excited to play this great live music venue in Des Moines. Please come out and support the group as we work on developing our DM audience. Great food, beverages, music and people.

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Trutones play the Isle Casino Hotel
Nov
7
to Nov 8

Trutones play the Isle Casino Hotel

A unique gig for the Fabulous Trutones, playing in the Isle of Casino hotel. We play Friday and Saturday, from 9 - 11 p.m. each night. It will be a fun venue and you can choose to indulge in some gambling, having a beverage of your choice and enjoying some of the food served up. No cover.

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Northside Summer Concert Series
Aug
9

Northside Summer Concert Series

The Fabulous Trutones are excited to play a live, outdoor performance for the Northside Summer Concert Series. We should have our new album available by this time, and look forward to sharing our music with Iowa City friends and music lovers.

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Local Bands, Brews and Bikes at Biergarten at Water Works Park
Jul
27

Local Bands, Brews and Bikes at Biergarten at Water Works Park

The FabTones return to a favorite venue and event. Local Bands, Brews and Bikes in the Des Moines, Water Works Park. Bring your picnic blankets, ride your bikes and enjoy some cold beverages at this free, live music event. Perfect outing for the whole family.

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Trutones Return to the Screaming Eagle
Jul
12

Trutones Return to the Screaming Eagle

The Trutones are happy to return to our Waterloo home base, the Screaming Eagle, for a night of blues, roots rock, originals and unique covers. We hope our Waterloo friends will join us for some good food, cold beverages and great music.

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Octopus Live Recording Show
Mar
1

Octopus Live Recording Show

The Fabulous Trutones are super excited to be recording a live show at our favorite Cedar Valley club, the Octopus on College Hill, Saturday, March 1st. There’s a pub crawl that happens from 7 - 8 pm, but we will start in earnest after 8 pm. This is part of our new album, half recorded in the studio (Catamount Recording) and half in the Octopus. It will be a special night. We hope you’ll join us!!

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Smokin' the Smokestack Bar in Dubuque
Nov
8

Smokin' the Smokestack Bar in Dubuque

The Fabtones are so excited to play our first gig in Dubuque at the Smokestack Bar. This is a great live music venue, and we hope to make this our Dubuque-home. Please join us.

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Trutones at Jameson's Public House & Restaurant
Oct
12

Trutones at Jameson's Public House & Restaurant

The Trutones return to Jameson’s (now under new management) to perform their unique blend of blues, roots rock and original music. Hope to see the Fabtone Fans there!

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Trutones Play Grumpy's
Aug
17

Trutones Play Grumpy's

The Fabtones are looking forward to playing this great neighborhood bar and grill in Waukon, IA. Great food, cold beverages and a perfect spot for a roots-rock trio. Looking forward to playing this new venue for us.

https://grumpysbarandeventcenter.com/

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Trutones play Local Bands, Brews and Bikes at Water Works Park
Aug
4

Trutones play Local Bands, Brews and Bikes at Water Works Park

The Fabulous Trutones are excited to play our first performance in the greater Des Moines area, for the Local Bands, Brews and Bikes at Water Works Park. Early afternoon gig, so please come out and get your feet tappin’ and free the troubles of your worried mind.

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Iowa City's Friday Night Concert Series
Aug
2

Iowa City's Friday Night Concert Series

The Fabulous Trutones are honored to play the Summer of the Arts Friday Night Concert series, on the Ped Mall stage in Iowa City. We will join the legendary Cedar County Cobras for a great night of roots-rock, blues and old time music.

https://summerofthearts.org/calendar-event/the-fabulous-trutones-and-cedar-county-cobras/

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Wayward Social, Marshalltown
Jul
27

Wayward Social, Marshalltown

Trutones play on the band shell in Marshalltown’s Legion Memorial Park. For Wayward Social. Join us for a great summer evening outdoor jam.

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Trutones Return to the Fabulous Octopus
Jul
12

Trutones Return to the Fabulous Octopus

We LOVE playing at our Cedar Falls live music venue home. It’s always a special night when we can heat up this unique space with so many good friends and new ones! Don’t miss it.

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Trutones Rock the Screaming Eagle
Apr
20

Trutones Rock the Screaming Eagle

The Fabulous Trutones are excited to be back in our Waterloo home pub, for great food, beverages and of course - music (that’s our job). Please join us.

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