Cedar County Cobras play American roots and blues music from the last century. The music takes on an “old time” blues feel that would most likely be found in a juke-joint down a gravel road in rural Iowa. Arriving with an upright bass, foot-drum, mandolin, and a collection of guitars this duo plays music that is best described as “boot-stompin” delta blues and roots blues. Fans of the Cobras have described the music as contagious, acoustic rockabilly, dancing bluegrass, or old-time country with the gritty sound of soulful blues. April Dirks plays the boogie-blues on the upright bass and guitarist Tom Spielbauer is the singer/ songwriter for the duo. Tom is also the winner of the 2022 Iowa Blues Challenge and played the 2023 International Blues Challenge in Memphis.