The Claudettes w/ Abbie Sawyer
Schedule
Wed, 20 Aug, 2025 at 07:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311 | Des Moines, IA
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xBk presentsThe Claudettes
w/ Abbie Sawyer
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20
Doors: 6pm | Show: 7pm
All Ages
Day of Show Ticket: $20 + fees
*Limited seating available on a first come, first served basis. If you require ADA accommodations please reach out to [email protected]*
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•• THE CLAUDETTES ••
Six albums into their lauded career, the Claudettes (of Chicago) continue to put a fascinating new spin on American roots music. Blues and R&B are laced with punk spirit and film-noir moods to create the band’s singular “garage cabaret” sound. The Claudettes have earned worldwide acclaim with their recordings and concerts that are equal parts heart, musicianship and theatrical flair. Force-of-nature vocalist Rachel Williams (who dominates the stage like a glam-rock rebirth of Annie Lennox and renowned pianist/songwriter Johnny Iguana join the positively heroic rhythm section of Zach Verdoorn (bass, guitar, vocals) and Michael Caskey (drums). Outside the Claudettes, Iguana has toured with Junior Wells and Otis Rush, played on many Grammy-nominated albums and recorded with Buddy Guy, Junior Wells, Derek Trucks, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Johnny Winter and more. Johnny is also composer of the score for the Emmy-winning smash FX/Hulu series “The Bear.”
“Chicago’s original recipe band…The Claudettes’ sonic playing field is the blues and everything after, all tastefully and artfully blended together….Perhaps the band’s greatest super power: songwriting.”—NPR Music
“A skewed cabaret band of blues, jazz and rockabilly…a sensibility that feels equal parts James Dean and David Lynch.”—Minneapolis Star-Tribune
“Holy Mackerel…I hear so many levels of what I consider amazing creativity…I hear touches of Jerry Lee Lewis at his most manic…of cinema…of multiple genres wrapping around one another…These guys are the B-movies of the music world—maybe not understood now, but in the future, the kings and queens of the universe!”—Frank Gutch Jr., No Depression
“The Claudettes Go Out! shows the band’s mastery of every era of American music, from the roots of the blues to today’s modern pop….the Claudettes pen standards for a new generation.”—J. Poet, Rock & Roll Globe
Tour dates, photos, videos and more on the Claudettes website: https://theclaudettes.com/
The Claudettes on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2wCV9oTulGa7JgMODOn34b?si=luSxhdv8TpW6l5RdtruaWQ
https://www.facebook.com/TheClaudettes/
https://www.instagram.com/the_claudettes/
The Claudettes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuKbNgXi2gR_7f3f1vTu_pW6m8dE9OE0C
•• ABBIE SAWYER ••
Abbie Sawyer is a singer-songwriter who captivates live audiences with her stirring lyrics and soulful voice.
Her 2025 LP, Persimmon [https://abbiesawyer.bandcamp.com/album/persimmon]—called “a tall glass of hope” by dsm Magazine—was recorded over four seasons in her Iowa home as an exploration of the human experience, the creative process and blind faith. The 12-song collection witnesses the bravery it takes to love in the dance of being alive.
Her debut solo album, Love Is a Flood (2022), illuminates her experiences of motherhood and the pandemic, including postpartum anxiety and depression, joy and healing. This album and Abbie’s experience was featured [https://www.iowapublicradio.org/ipr-music/2022-10-25/female-musicians-uniquely-feel-the-impact-of-a-lack-of-family-planning-options] on Iowa Public Radio and National Public Radio.
Abbie performs and records as a solo artist, as well as with Diplomats of Solid Sound, NOLA Jazz Band, The Night Lights, and Abbie & the Sawyers, with a sonic range from retro soul to New Orleans jazz, Americana and women-led Folk.
Abbie has shared billings with The Righteous Babes, Rufus Wainwright, Leyla McCalla, Lake Street Dive, The New Mastersounds, and Fitz & the Tantrums. She has toured internationally and her projects have over 40 million streams on Spotify.
Abbie is also the founder and owner of Mama Bare Botanicals [https://mamabarebotanicals.com/], a line of natural skin and soul care products made with love to inspire your inner glow.
“Sawyer sings as if she coated each word with sugar before offering them; each note a ginger snap, bringing crisp brightness to the ears of listeners.” — Little Village [https://littlevillagemag.com/album-review-abbie-sawyer-persimmon/]
“She’s not just a remarkable Iowa-based singer-songwriter—she’s someone who lives her life as a creative act.” — Maxwell’s Coffeecast [https://open.substack.com/pub/maxwellschaeffer/p/abbie-sawyer-on-creativity-ritual?r=3ksusv&utm_medium=ios]
Persimmon is “a tall glass of hope.” — dsm Magazine [https://dsmmagazine.com/2025/04/23/a-tall-glass-of-hope-abbie-sawyer-to-release-second-solo-album-this-friday/]
“Unforgettable voice.” — Little Village [https://littlevillagemag.com/abbie-sawyer-celebrates-debut-solo-release-at-xbk-live/]
“Stunningly intimate.” — dsm Magazine [https://dsmmagazine.com/2016/04/20/making-memories-with-music/]
“Abbie Sawyer delivers her music and lyrics with soul-quenching satisfaction. Hers is an honest connection between her heart and the listener’s being.” — The Culture Buzz [https://kfmg.org/staff/john-busbee]
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ADD ON OPTIONS
(does not include tickets for the show)
A limited amount of reserved tables are offered for this event if you'd like to ensure that you have seats. Reserved tables can comfortably accommodate up to a party of four individuals. Please note that the Reserved Table Add-On does not include a general admission ticket; each person must have their own general admission ticket for entry. For example, a party of three people would want to purchase three general admission tickets and one table. For the remaining tables, seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Option #1: Premium Front Row Low Top Table : $50 (+ Fees)
Option #2: Premium Balcony High Top Table: $50 (+ Fees)
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Where is it happening?
1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311, 1159 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50311-4331, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
