Since 2003, Ames on the Half Shell has been Ames’ premiere event of the summer. Taking place at Bandshell Park every Friday in June and July at 5pm, the Ames Jaycees host a party downtown where everyone goes to relax, get together with friends, or meet new people. They are seeking bands to play mostly cover songs in country, reggae, and rock genres. All selected artists will be compensated and provided with 3 drink tokens per band member.
Each performance lasts 3 hours inclu>...
Since 2003, Ames on the Half Shell has been Ames’ premiere event of the summer. Taking place at Bandshell Park every Friday in June and July at 5pm, the Ames Jaycees host a party downtown where everyone goes to relax, get together with friends, or meet new people. They are seeking bands to play mostly cover songs in country, reggae, and rock genres. All selected artists will be compensated and provided with 3 drink tokens per band member.
Each performance lasts 3 hours including one or two breaks. Bands provide their own PA, though a PA may be provided for a fee. Proceeds are designated for the Ames Jaycees’ Annual July 4th Fireworks show and the other community projects. Children 10 and under are free. Sponsors include 1430 KASI radio, Channel Q 150.1 radio, and Chitty Garbage Services Inc.
About the Jaycees:
In more than 4,000 communities across America, women and men ages 21-30 are having fun, helping other citizens and learning how to lead through membership in The U.S. Junior Chamber. It’s an organization of boundless opportunity. The Junior Chamber offers social and professional outlets for today’s young Americans. The Ames Jaycees are a dynamic, vital group of young leaders in Central Iowa. Ames is just one of 50 Jaycee chapters serving 2000 members statewide. In its 76 year history, the Ames Jaycees have turned out hundreds of civic leaders and helped thousands of people in their community.