Insider Sessions
reggae band, Dubskin
The Insider Sessions with Erika Iverson
Photograph by Doc Skully
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The Insider Sessions are inspired by the emotion, power, and soul that go into one, simple song. The aim is to get closer and more personal to the music and the art. The acoustic sound, I believe, is perfect for this. It allows you to hear only instruments, only voice, no background fuzz, and nothing channeling the noise but our own ears. The artists will choose their own place to play, sometimes in a van, sometimes on a bus, sometimes simply in an alley way; either way each session is authentic and personal. So take a look at these artists, some are from Iowa, some just passing through, and as you'll sometimes find, just getting started. Listen and enjoy the sounds that erupt throughout our beautiful state.
~ Erika Iverson
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Dubskin is an original Reggae band from Fort Collin's, Colorado. When they played in Des Moines for Bob Marley's Birthday I spoke with the drummer about doing a session and they agreed. Though we couldn't get it done that first night, they invited me to their show in Iowa City. Wherever they go, the bounce of the rhythm and the soul of their music follows. In Iowa City's much smaller venue their energy was just as big and they turned the Wednesday night crowd into a Friday night jam. After the show they lined up their drums, a tambourine, and a borrowed acoustic guitar for a powerful acoustic performance. It was perfect, and the left over crowd and I couldn't have asked for more. Thanks, Dubskin!
~ Erika
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Erika Iverson attends Iowa State University for Journalism and Philosophy. She is a music fanatic that moonlights as a writer for Insider Iowa. Some of her old favorites include Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan, Elton John, Bill Withers, The Who, The Doors, Buddy Guy, throw a little Cher in there (Half-breed!!!), Stevie Nicks, and a list that could be a story all it's own... When her heart plays music it plays bluegrass, when her soul plays music it plays the violin.
