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Live Music This Week in DSM: April 18 – 23, 2023

Live Music in DSM

April 18, 2023

This week’s lineup of musical acts in Greater Des Moines (DSM) includes Brittany Sword at The Republic on Grand in the Historic East Village on Wednesday, April 19, Corbett Reeves at Confluence Brewery on Thursday, April 20 and Soul Searchers at Chuck’s Restaurant on Saturday, April 22.

This list is curated week-to-week by local music fan Bryan Farland. Visit The List – Live Music in DSM Area's Facebook page for more information.

Tuesday, April 18

  • “Freight Train” Frank at La Mie Restaurant in the skywalk at 11 a.m.
  • B. John Burns “Aloha” Dinner Livestream at 5 p.m.
  • Open Bench at the 3-anual Holtkamp organ at Hope + Elim at 6:30 p.m.
  • Jon Locker, James Biehn, Scott Dawson at Greenwood Lounge at 7 p.m.
  • DSM Irish Sessions at Beaverdale Neighborhood at 7 p.m.
  • Blues Jam at Carl’s Place at 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 19

  • Lee Klett at Paws & Pints at 6 p.m.; Free (Unless you bring a dog – membership or day pass, medical documentation required)
  • Brian Herrin at Stuffed Olive at 6 p.m.
  • Krantz/Schumacker/Ward at Louie’s Wine Dive at 6 p.m.
  • Ryan O’Rien at The New Northwestern in the Historic East Village at 6 p.m.
  • Brittany Sword at The Republic on Grand at 6 p.m.
  • Music Jam with Beggars’ Bargain at Fuzzy’s Taco Shop at 6 p.m.
  • The DSM Big Band at Noce in Western Gateway at 7 p.m.; $15, Student $7
  • Bendigo Fletcher, In The Pines at Gas Lamp at 8 p.m.; $15-18
  • Triple J’s at Greenwood Lounge at 8 p.m.
  • The Sheet at Bellhop in the Historic East Village at 8 p.m.

Thursday, April 20

  • “Freight Train” Frank at La Mie Restaurant in the skywalk at 11 a.m.
  • Josh Sinclair at La Poste in Perry at 5 p.m.
  • Jonathan Foster at Lefty’s at 6 p.m.
  • NOLA Jazz Duo at The New Northwestern in the Historic East Village at 6 p.m.
  • Jesse & The Medicine Men at Big Al’s BBQ in West Des Moines at 6 p.m.
  • David Watson at McDivot’s in Grimes at 6 p.m.
  • Corbett Reeves at Confluence Brewery at 6:30 p.m.
  • J. Jeffrey Messerole at Board & Batten in Dallas Center at 6:30 p.m.
  • Guitarist Dan Padley & Co. at Noce in Western Gateway at 7 p.m.
  • Open Jam with Groove Review at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 7 p.m.
  • Geoffrey Junior, Strang Dang Duo, Gabriel Saldana at Triple Crown at 7:30 p.m.
  • Rev. Peyton’s Big Damn Band with The Hooten Hallers at xBk Live at 8 p.m.; $15-20
  • The Snacks at Gas Lamp at 8 p.m.
  • Live Jazz Trio at In Confidence at Hotel Fort Des Moines at 8 p.m.
  • Scott Eggleston at Greenwood Lounge at 8 p.m.

Friday, April 21

  • Bob Pace & The Dangerous Band at Gas Lamp at 5 p.m.; $5
  • Mule at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 5 p.m.
  • Mugshot with Rehtek, Ataraxis, False Providence at Lefty’s at 5 p.m. (Doors); $12 adv
  • Willie James Shay at Sonny’s Pizza Bistro at 5:30 p.m.
  • Brittany Sword at Paws & Pints at 6 p.m.; Free (Unless you bring a dog – membership or day pass, medical documentation required)
  • Stillwell, Trilk, Kinser at Chuck’s Restaurant at 6 p.m.
  • Bill Bergren/Tanner Taylor Duo at The Cave at 6 p.m.
  • Jordan Beem at 300 Craft & Rooftop at 6 p.m.
  • The Juan & Only at El Toreado in West Des Moines at 6 p.m.
  • Corbett Reeves at Iowa Distilling Co. in Cumming at 6 p.m.
  • Brother Trucker at Captain Roy’s at 7 p.m.; $5
  • The NOLA Jazz Band at Noce in Western Gateway at 7 p.m.; $28 table, $45 VIP, $18 Bartop
  • Dirk Von Stein at Kelly’s Little Nipper at 7 p.m.
  • The Drive-Ins at The Hall in West Des Moines at 7 p.m.
  • Jesse & The Medicine Men at Ducktail Lounge in Clive at 7 p.m.
  • Joshua Sinclair at Uptown Garage Brewing in Ankeny at 7 p.m.
  • Boys in the Band – Alabama Tribute at Pella Opera House at 7 p.m.; $30
  • Washer City Agitators at The Thunderdome in Newton at 7 p.m.
  • Amilia K Spicer at Progressive Voices Concert Series at 1st Unitarian Church at 7:30 p.m.; $22-27
  • Alice Unchained: Alice In Chains Tribute with Youth Gone Wild at Wooly’s in the Historic East Village at 8 p.m.; $12-15
  • Mae Simpson with Eleven Moons at xBk Live at 8 p.m.; $12-17
  • Knuckle – Dinner Show at Pura Social Club in the Historic East Village at 8 p.m.; $10 without reservation
  • Dred Wilson at Striking Sparrow Lounge at 8 p.m.
  • Recoil at Doc’s in Johnston at 8 p.m.
  • Rescue Dogs at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 8 p.m.
  • Opus Taylor at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 8 p.m.
  • Gladys Kravitz Lite at Whiskey House in Ankeny at 8 p.m.
  • Jason Mayer at The Proletariat in Perry at 8 p.m.
  • Electro-Beast at Greenwood Lounge at 9 p.m.
  • Sister Sara at Down Under in Clive at 9 p.m.
  • Jason Brown at Miss Kitty’s in Clive at 9 p.m.
  • Americulture with MORE CHEESE, Joint Pain, Bigby Woods, The Sleepover, The Getaways at Gas Lamp at 9:30 p.m.; $10

Saturday, April 22

  • Dustin Baird at Revelton Distillery in Osceola at 4 p.m.
  • Soul Searchers at Chuck’s Restaurant at 6 p.m.
  • Jimmy the Weasel at Lake Robbins Ballroom in Woodward at 6 p.m.; $10
  • Dirk Von Stein & Cindy Grill at Fenders Brewing in Polk City at 6 p.m.
  • Twen with Mr. Softheart at xBk Live at 7 p.m.; $12
  • A.D.D. with Freak Twent4 at Lefty’s at 7 p.m.; $10-15
  • James Biehn Band at Captain Roy’s at 7 p.m.; $5
  • The Paul Licht Jazz Orchestra at Noce in Western Gateway at 7 p.m.; $28 table, $45 VIP,  $18 Bartop
  • Riverias at the Croatian Slavic Center at 7 p.m.; $5 Members, $7 Nonmembers
  • Robbie Michael at Uptown Garage Brewing in Ankeny at 7 p.m.
  • Kris Karr at Reclaimed Rails in Bondurant at 7 p.m.
  • Hits! The Musical at Hoyt Sherman Place in Sherman Hill at 7:30 p.m.; $32 to $102
  • William Kanengiser at Grand View Student Center at 7:30 p.m.; $20
  • B.Well, Allegra Hernandez, Johnny Marz, Pyko Da Syko, Teller Bank$, Lady Revel at All Things Considered at Wooly’s in the Historic East Village at 8 p.m.; $25
  • The Unfortunate Sons at Greenwood Lounge at 8 p.m.
  • Matt Terronez Quartet at The Continental in the Historic East Village at 8 p.m.
  • Sam & Adam’s Sing Along Party at Pura Social Club in the Historic East Village at 8 p.m.
  • Eastside Drive and The Experience at Morty’s at 8 p.m. Gimikk at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 8 p.m.
  • Get Off My Lawn at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 8 p.m.
  • Fast Dolly at Ambro’s Roadhouse in De Soto at 8 p.m.
  • Jesse & The Medicine Men at Whiskey House in Ankeny at 8 p.m.
  • 3 Point Sinker with Marzipan Mailbox at Jam Lamp at Gas Lamp at 8:30 p.m.; $10
  • JJ & The Boys at Mickey’s in Waukee at 8:30 p.m.
  • Solar Twenty Tour with Marks of Gray, Dystology, Resurrection Mary at Bogg’s Hull Ave Tavern at 9 p.m.
  • The Sons of Gladys Kravitz at Down Under in Clive at 9 p.m.
  • Standing Hampton at Miss Kitty’s in Clive at 9 p.m.
  • The Fitness Gram Pacers at Hawk Heaven Tavern in Altoona at 9 p.m.
  • Chill Mac – NoNe (CH)iLLer! Album Release with DJ Richie Daggers, Static Soul, Rob Wayne at Benefit for Luke Rauch at Teehee’s Comedy Club at 10 p.m.; $15-20
  • Shock Collar at Brick & Ivy Rooftop in Altoona at 10 p.m.

Sunday, April 23

  • Steve Grismore/Rod Leaverton Jazz Guitar Duo at Louie’s Wine Dive at 5 p.m.
  • Bob Fields and Swingtime at Lake Robbins Ballroom in Woodward at 5 p.m.; $13
  • MED CALL TOUR featuring King Iso with Taebo Tha Truth at Lefty’s at 5:30 p.m.; $20-25, VIP $60
  • Dan Tedesco at xBk Live at 7 p.m.; $15-20
  • Obsidian Hammer/Derelection/Zoid Vistrg at Bogg’s Hull Ave Tavern at 9 p.m.

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