Wood, Wine & Blues welcomes back the Avey Grouws Band, led by powerhouse vocalist Jeni Grouws and guitar phenom Chris Avey. A two-time Billboard Top 10 charting band that has toured the country, opened for legends like Keb' Mo and Beth Hart, and packed every venue from Kansas City to Vegas. Their sound is bold, emotional, electric and their live show? Unmissable. Catch them Saturday, Aug. 23, at 4:30 p.m.
Get ready for the Cedar County Cobras... a powerhouse duo bringing American Roots & Delta Blues straight from the gravel roads of rural Iowa to our main stage! With upright bass, foot drum, mandolin and slide guitar, their sound will have you tapping your toes, clapping your hands and maybe even jumping on the dance floor.
Fresh off their semi-finalist performance at the 2025 International Blues Festival in Memphis and winners of the Iowa Blues Challenge, they’re known for turning any venue, from small-town bars to international stages, into an unforgettable, boot-stompin’ good time.
Authentic. Gritty. Soulful. Whether it’s blues, Americana roots, or rockabilly, Cedar County Cobras bring the kind of contagious energy you feel in your bones.
Don’t miss their live performance at Wood, Wine & Blues on Sunday, Aug. 24, at 2 p.m.
Deja Blue is back for Wood, Wine & Blues. If you caught them in 2023, you already know. And if you didn’t? Don’t make that mistake again!
This blues-rock tribe brings serious flavor to the stage, with a sound that hits everything from BB King to Beth Hart to the Allman Brothers. Whether you’re vibing with Stevie Wonder or screaming along with Hendrix, Deja Blue’s got something for you. Catch them Saturday, Aug. 23, at 1 p.m.
Straight out of Des Moines, this powerhouse trio brings the real deal old school electric blues that makes you feel like you just stepped into a vintage Chicago juke joint. With Matt Woods on guitar and vocals, Patrick Recob on bass and Dwight Dario on drums, this band doesn’t just play the blues, they throw a full on blues party!
Their sound is raw, soulful and dripping with that classic Chess Records vibe. Whether they are belting out a fan favorite or tearing into a clever original, the Matt Woods Band knows how to get your toes tapping and your hands clapping before you even realize it.
Don’t sleep on this one. Kick off your Saturday at 11 a.m. with a set that will have you feeling like you are in the heart of the blues capital right here in Storm Lake.
Mick Polich, Storm Lake guitarist, bassist music educator and Class of 2025 Inductee into the Iowa Rock’n Roll Music Association, will perform Friday, Aug. 22, from 4-6 p.m.
Iowa Blues Hall of Fame inductee Rob Lumbard from Des Moines will perform in Sunset Park on Sunday, Aug. 24, from
12-1:30 p.m.
Storm Lake United presents its annual Wood, Wine & Blues festival in Sunset Park, Aug. 22-24. This is a family-friendly event with free admission — whether you’re coming for the music, the tastings, or just the laid-back lakefront atmosphere, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!
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