
Avey Grouws Band
Lil' Hanks Blues Jam - a wonderful fundraiser
Little Hanks Blues Jam
22597 18th Ave
New Virginia, IA 50210

Free admission
About this concert
The Nelson Family is opening up their annual event for Little Hank at the Big Sky 40. It's a very special cause for a very special boy. And Avey Grouws Band will be there for a truly great time. Join us! 2-5 Avey Grouws Band, 3pm Scooter tricks by Luke Scoots. If you haven't been before and you want information or help with location, please text Shawn Nelson at 515.490.4501
Bring your chairs, BYOB, bring snacks...whatever helps you enjoy the day! From the family, "Thank you all from the bottom of our hearts for all your love and support you have given us, but especially to our sweet Hank."
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Dorenda
August 24th 2025
Jeni Grouws belts out the tunes with gusto. Her bold voice is amazing. She interacts with the crowd and makes everyone feel included. We had an awesome evening with the band! Go see them!
Cumming, IA@Middlebrook Mercantile
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"Blistering guitar and emotional vocals." (Vintage Guitar Magazine)
"This band kicks a**" (Martine Ehrenclou/Rock and Blues Muse)
"...a formidable ensemble." (Lee Zimmerman/Goldmine)
Roots Rock group Avey Grouws Band blends blues, roots, rock and soul as powerfully as the Mississippi River runs through their home in the Quad Cities of Iowa & Illinois. Led by powerhouse vocalist Jeni Grouws and ace guitar man Chris Avey, the two-time top ten Billboard charting band are known for their gritty sound and enthusiastic shows. Sophomore album, "Tell Tale Heart", was recorded in Nashville, TN with Grammy award winner, Casey Wasner (Keb' Mo', Taj Mahal). Released September 2021, "Tell Tale Heart" debuted #7 on the Billboard Blues Album chart. Avey Grouws Band also hit #10 on the Billboard charts with their 2020 debut album, "The Devil May Care". In 2023, Avey Grouws Band set off on tours to Florida, the East Coast, the Midwest including Kansas City and Topeka, and then to Las Vegas to play the iconic Big Blues Bender with greats Keb’ Mo’, Shemekia Copeland, Danielle Nicole, Tab Benoit and more.
Read More"This band kicks a**" (Martine Ehrenclou/Rock and Blues Muse)
"...a formidable ensemble." (Lee Zimmerman/Goldmine)
Roots Rock group Avey Grouws Band blends blues, roots, rock and soul as powerfully as the Mississippi River runs through their home in the Quad Cities of Iowa & Illinois. Led by powerhouse vocalist Jeni Grouws and ace guitar man Chris Avey, the two-time top ten Billboard charting band are known for their gritty sound and enthusiastic shows. Sophomore album, "Tell Tale Heart", was recorded in Nashville, TN with Grammy award winner, Casey Wasner (Keb' Mo', Taj Mahal). Released September 2021, "Tell Tale Heart" debuted #7 on the Billboard Blues Album chart. Avey Grouws Band also hit #10 on the Billboard charts with their 2020 debut album, "The Devil May Care". In 2023, Avey Grouws Band set off on tours to Florida, the East Coast, the Midwest including Kansas City and Topeka, and then to Las Vegas to play the iconic Big Blues Bender with greats Keb’ Mo’, Shemekia Copeland, Danielle Nicole, Tab Benoit and more.
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