Showing posts with label family fun. Show all posts
Showing posts with label family fun. Show all posts

Tuesday, January 24, 2017

Great Live Music All Weekend At Wobbly Boots Roadhouse

The best BBQ restaurant in Des Moines never wants you to eat and run, so occasionally we book some incredible entertainment for you to stick around and enjoy. This weekend we're doubling up on the talent at Wobbly Boots Roadhouse! Friday night we've got country music recording artist Jason Brown on stage, and Saturday brings the return of the Barefoot Entertainer himself, Dale Blue. 




Jason Brown
Jason is an Iowa-born native, originally from just three miles outside Pella. He has entertained hundreds of thousands of fans across the Midwest, and their support along with his love of music has helped him to produce some amazing songs. To date, he has put five songs on the Billboard and MediaBase Country Charts. Jason has also had the privilege of performing with some of country music's leading artists, including Blake Shelton, Rascal Flatts, The Band Perry, Little Big Town, and many more. 

Jason's grandmother was the first one to notice the potential for his voice at the young age of four while he was singing along with everyone at church. She took the time to help him discover and develop that voice sitting at the piano. Both gospel music and traditional country music had a large impact on him, turning him into the singer that he is today.  



Moving to Texas at the age of fourteen with his mom and brother, Jason toured with his church youth group, singing throughout Texas, Arizona, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Georgia, and Florida. A few years later he returned to Pleasantville, Iowa to live with his dad. That's when he began touring the Midwest fair circuit. He has fronted many different talented bands, learning from each and every person that has crossed musical paths with him. 

Jason has grown a broad and loyal fan base with songs that combine equal parts musical and vocal excellence and a love for all things Midwest. Sometimes he performs backed by a full band, other times alone with just his voice and his guitar. This Friday night, January 27, 2017, Jason will be playing an acoustic set on the Wobbly Boots Roadhouse stage with Greg Valentine beginning at 9:00 pm. If you'd like to hear a preview of what you can expect, head on over to JasonBrownCountry.com and have a listen.     


Dale Blue
You may have caught Dale Blue on our stage earlier this month. He shares a hometown with the Lake of the Ozarks Wobbly Boots Roadhouse, but they don't mind sharing him with us occasionally! 

Dale spent a portion of his musical career playing gigs in high-end hotels where they required him to play current popular songs while wearing suits and tuxedos. He absolutely hated it, and after suffering through three years of 5-6 nights a week of that torture, Dale promised himself - Never again! He made a vow to never play somewhere he didn't want to be or perform any music that he didn't love. 



Today, wherever you find Dale on stage, he'll be smiling from ear to ear, singing an incredible combination of blues and rock. As for his attire, he earned the nickname "The Barefoot Entertainer" because he prefers to perform comfortably without any shoes on! He's not the only one having a good time. Dale's humor and aura of fun is contagious when you see and hear him play. He loves passing around the tambourine and inviting the members of the crowd to join him on stage.

If you make your way down to mid-Missouri, you can find Dale playing regularly during the summer at the waterfront bar he co-owns in Linn Creek, MO, called The Fish & Company. He also has a talent for writing, and sometimes offers his outlook on various subjects for LO Profile Magazine at the lake. Come by the Boot this Saturday night, January 28, 2017 and check out this awesome entertainer for yourself.  


Join Us All Weekend at the Boot!
We'll be serving up the best BBQ in Des Moines all week long, but this Friday and Saturday, we'll be adding some of the best live music in the Midwest to it for our incredible customers. Mark your calendars now to be here both nights. Enjoy some dinner, order a few cocktails, and get ready to dance the nights away at Wobbly Boots Roadhouse. 


Don't forget you can take home 16 oz. bottles of Wobbly Boots House Recipe BBQ Sauce!!

New Second Location - Same Incredible BBQ!

Open EVERY DAY at 11:00 AM!

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Wobbly Boots Roadhouse
1301 NW 114th St
Clive IA 50325
(515) 223-5700

Friday, October 9, 2015

How To Teach Your Kids To Appreciate Great BBQ

It's tough for parents to enjoy dinner out with the family when the kids can never agree on a restaurant.  You want to eat at your favorite BBQ restaurant near Des Moines, but all of those sauces can be intimidating for young palates.  Here are a few tips on how to change those turned up noses into eager smiles when you mention Wobbly Boots Roadhouse for dinner.  
  


Start them out with an old favorite.


We have a great menu just for kids here at the Boot.  They even get their very own special kid's cup along with their meal.  Make sure you take it home with you and let them use it often, reminding them of what a great time they had while they were here.  We offer some kid-friendly favorites:


  • Kids Burger with fries
  • Grilled Cheese with fries
  • Mini Corn Dogs with fries
  • Mac & Cheese Boat

Once you lure them in with one of those, maybe next time they will be brave enough to try our not-so-common kid's choices:

  • Pork Sliders with fries
  • Boneless Wings with fries





Give them a taste of your favorites.


The next step really depends on your child's personal style.  If they are competitive, challenge them to taste one thing off of your plate each time you visit.  You can even entice them to dip their own food in a bit of our house-recipe BBQ sauce.  (Kids LOVE dipping!)  If they are easily distracted, sneak a bite or two onto their plate while they aren't looking.  They will be happily surprised with the new, delicious flavor before they know it.  Pretty soon, you'll have to convince them to order off of the regular menu so they stop eating off of your plate! 



Let them get messy.


This is the best way to get a kid to eat BBQ - give them free range to get as messy as they like.  (Although, we do prefer you keep it contained to your own table.)  The taste of incredible BBQ is just part of the joy.  The experience of getting a little on you adds to the fun.  Where do you think the phrase "finger-licking good" came from?  If they aren't constantly having to stop between bites to clean up, they can really dig in.  Don't worry, we've got wet wipes here for everyone.  Just make sure nobody wears their favorite white shirt to dinner.    


Once a week we'll even give you a hand in turning those children into BBQ lovers.  Every Tuesday night from 5 pm - 8 pm, KIDS EAT FREE!  We'll let you order 1 free kid's meal with the purchase of an adult meal when you dine in the restaurant.  You can put your plan into action and not even have to pay for their meal!

The key is to bring the kiddos in with something familiar, then introduce something new a little bit at a time.  Before you know it, they will think of us as the best BBQ restaurant near Des Moines just like you do.  When you say, "Where should we go for dinner tonight?" everyone in the family can agree on Wobbly Boots Roadhouse.  One big happy family with very full, happy tummies after.  



Don't forget you can take home 16 oz. bottles of 

Second Location - Same Incredible BBQ!

Open EVERY DAY at 11:00 AM!

Like us on Facebook!
Follow us on Twitter!
Follow us on LinkedIn!
Follow us on Google+!

Wobbly Boots Roadhouse
1301 NW 114th St
Clive IA 50325
(515) 223-5700