KHOI Fall Fundraising Concert: Red at Ames Auditorium
KHOI Community Radio is holding a fundraising concert on Sat., Nov. 14, 2026, at the Ames City Auditorium featuring the bands Redzband and Stranger Than Fiction, both highlighting longtime Ames musician Larry “Red” Stoltenberg. Redzband plays rock ‘n roll songs while Stranger Than Fiction features music across many genres. Lynne Carey, President of the KHOI Board Of Directors, said, “Red has been a treasure in local music for the past 50 years and will continue to be into the future. He has given us so much and we are thrilled to honor his significant legacy. His lead guitar licks are as legendary as his ability to entertain. Do not miss this opportunity.”
Attendees will be able to tell their stories about Red and the program will be streamed live on the KHOI Community Radio YouTube channel. Details are on KHOIFM.org and Facebook. Concessions will be available including snacks, beer and wine. These concerts are opportunities for the community to experience the excellent musical venues we are blessed to have in Ames and showcase musical talent from the area. Each year in the fall we will honor a musician or group which has a lot of Heart of Iowa history. For several decades, Red has played regularly at the Farmer’s Market, Music Walk, Roosevelt Summer Sundays, and many, many other places in the heart of Iowa.
Redzband and Stranger Than Fiction have a large following in the Des Moines/Ames area. The Ames City Auditorium, with its updated sound system, is an excellent venue to experience the music in its purest form. Our supporters and all music lovers in the area will find these concerts to be a great experience of good music. Concessions will be available in the lobby starting at 6 PM. A special VIP ticket includes a “meat & greet” (BBQ from Whatcha Smokin’ will be the “meat”) with the band at 6 o’clock followed by the three-hour show starting at 7.
Tickets are available at KHOIFM.org and at the door. Prices are $10 for students, $20 for general admission and $50 for VIP tickets. Parking is free and the City Hall complex has a CyRide stop on the red route. Ed Osenbaugh, lead volunteer with the KHOI Music Events Team noted, “These fall events are designed to invite attendees to tell stories, share the rich history of music in the heart of Iowa and make history as part of a multifaceted community experience. This evening is the result of years of work by our dedicated volunteers and is part of KHOI’s mission to create an appreciation of our artistic community — in person, on-line and on the radio. The intimate atmosphere of the City Auditorium lends itself to enhancing this mission.”.
This concert is partially supported by a grant for the Ames Commission on the Arts and by donations from local citizens.