AMES, Iowa – Downtown Ames transformed into a vibrant music venue Thursday evening as the annual Ames Music Walk drew crowds to experience live performances at a variety of local businesses and public spaces. the event, held Sept. 19, 2024, featured a diverse lineup of musicians spanning genres and locations throughout the city’s core.
The Ames Music Walk offers a unique opportunity for residents and visitors to explore downtown Ames while enjoying a wide range of musical talent. The event supports local artists and businesses, fostering a sense of community and contributing to the cultural vitality of the city.
Performers and thier locations included: Ben Schrag at The Loft Resale (233 main St.); Cigars to Guitars at 301 Main; DJ Fito at RAYGUN (301 Main St., Suites 105 and 106); Tom Richards at Life Distilled (301 Main St., Suite 109); liz Morse and Zach Cosmos at Cooks‘ Emporium (313 Main St.); Count On Us at sweet Caroline’s (316 Main St.); Perfect Strangers at Della Viti (323 Main St.); Reggie Greenlaw at Ames British Foods (328 Main St.); Frank Engstrom at Everts Flowers Home & Gifts (329 Main St.); Steve Veysey at The Shops at Clark & Main (500 Main St., Suite 101); Sondra Wilson at Prairie Rose Needleworks (500 Main st.,Suite 103); Lott Music Studio teachers at Back Alley House Plants (501 Main st.); Fezzik at Cornbred (526 Main St.); performances at Tom Evans Park hosted by The Ames Foundation; Jayden Barbier at Great Harvest Bakery and Café (502 Burnett Ave.); High Trestle Rovers at Torrent Brewing Co. (504 Burnett Ave.); The Craig Swalwell Band at 313 Bar & Lounge (115 Fifth St.); Lott music Studio teachers at lott Music Studio (401 clark Ave., Suite 220); Onion Creeek Band at the Ames History Museum (416 Douglas Ave.); Foxpin at the Octagon Arts Center (427 Douglas Ave.); Lincolnway driverz band at the ames Public Library (515 Douglas Ave.); and KHOI Community Radio at 622 Douglas Ave.
The event was documented by Nirmalendu Majumdar of the Ames Tribune, capturing the energy of Ben Schrag’s performance.
