Live Music This Week in DSM: April 8 – 13, 2025

This week’s lineup of musical acts in Greater Des Moines (DSM) includes Mason Ramsey with Halle Kearns, Casey Peasley, Dusty Rose Duo, Luke Fox, Knuckle and Hot Off The Grill at live music venues across the region. Check them out at restaurants and nightlife businesses while grabbing a bite or enjoying a cocktail. And don’t forget to connect through other things to do, too. Cheer on a sports team, shop local or visit your favorite attraction or event before or after enjoying the best live music in DSM.

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 8, 2025

• “Freight Train” Frank in the skywalk at La Mie Elevate at 11 a.m.
• Dale Menning & the Stardusters at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 11 a.m.
• B. John Burns "At The House" Dinner Hour Livestream at 5 p.m.
• Mason Ramsey with halle Kearns at Wooly's in the Historic East Village at 7 p.m.; $22.50
• Zane Gedler, Abram Miller, Michael Gedden at The Lift at 7 p.m.
• Trio Aceto (Mike Aceto's birthday!) at Greenwood Lounge at 7 p.m.
• Blues Jam at Carl’s Place at 7 p.m.
• MFKS at HiFi Brew Lounge in West Des Moines at 7 p.m.

Wednesday, April 9, 2025

• Koffin Kats / The Rumours / Old Dogs / Dead Don’t Die at Lefty’s at 5 p.m. (Doors); $20 / $25
• Day Ashworth at Stuffed Olive in Historic Court District at 6 p.m.
• NOLA Jazz Duo at Louie’s Wine Dive at 6 p.m.
• TreeHouse with Rootz Within and The Sheet at xBk Live at 7 p.m.; $16 DoS (seating options)
• DSM Big Band at Noce in Western Gateway at 7 p.m.; $30, $28, $19, $17 at a table $15 bar seat
• Willie Shay at Simon’s at 7 p.m.
• Randy Burk & The Prisoners at Greenwood Lounge at 7 p.m.
• Casey Peasley at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 9 p.m.

Thursday, April 10, 2025

• “Freight Train” Frank in the skywalk at La Mie Elevate at 11 a.m.
• Kris Karr at Confluence Brewing at 6 p.m.
• Jesse & The Medicine Men at Ponchos Friendly Confines in Waukee at 6 p.m.
• Jason Walsmith at Board & Batten LLC in Dallas Center at 6:30 p.m.
• My Son The Hurricane with Adrian + Meredith at xBk Live at 7 p.m.; $20 DoS (seating options)
• Saxophonist Wayne Page 7 Co. at Noce in Western Gateway at 7 p.m.
• Dusty Rose Duo at HiFi Brew Lounge in West Des Moines at 7 p.m.
• Open Jam with Groove Review at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 7 p.m.
• Live Music at In Confidence Speakeasy at Hotel Fort Des Moines at 8 p.m.
• Scott Eggleston at Greenwood Lounge at 8 p.m.
• Anthony Koester at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 9 p.m.

Friday, April 11, 2025

• Friday Work Release Party with Bob Pace and The Dangerous Band at Greenwood Lounge at 5 p.m.
• Willie James Shay at Sonny’s Pizza Bistro at 5:30 p.m.
• Matthew Garcia at Paws & Pints at 6 p.m.
• The Juan & Only at El Toreado Mexican Bar & Grill in West Des Moines at 6 p.m.
• Stephen Simmons at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 6 p.m.
• Brittany Sword at Iowa Distilling Co. in Cumming at 6 p.m.
• David Watson at B&B Theaters in Ankeny at 6:30 p.m.
• Brian Herrin at Tannin Wine Bar in Marshalltown at 6:30 p.m.
• Voix De Ville: A Noce Folly From Max Wellman at Noce in Western Gateway at 7 p.m.; $59 $42, $36, at table, $25 bar seat
• Willie Shay at Simon’s at 7 p.m.
• Grain Powered at Kelly’s Little Nipper at 7 p.m.
• Michael Moncada at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 7 p.m.
• Luke Fox at Firetrucker Brewery in Ankeny at 7 p.m.
• Warrant at Hoyt Sherman Place in Sherman Hill at 7:30 p.m.; $36.50 to $56.50
• Kidd G at Wooly’s in the Historic East Village at 7:30 p.m.; $25
• Bill Murray & His Blood Brothers at Val Air Ballroom in West Des Moines at 7:30 p.m.; $99 GA standing
• The Palmer Squares with Tobyraps at xBk Live at 8 p.m.; $20 DoS (seating add on options)
• Joe Inman at 1833 Saloon at 8 p.m.
• Scott Davis Trio at The Cave at 8 p.m.
• Hat Trick at Down Under Bar & Grille in Clive at 8 p.m.
• Burnin’ Sensations at Back Roads Lounge in Johnston at 8 p.m.
• Bad Friends at Doc’s Lounge in Johnston at 8 p.m.
• Dirty Champagne at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 8 p.m.
• Hudson Road at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 8 p.m.
• Hillbilly Air Show at Flat Tire Lounge in Madrid at 8 p.m.
• Chris Powell at The Proletariat in Perry at 8 p.m.
• Basement Philosophers Society at Greenwood Lounge at 9 p.m.
• Jordan Beem at Brick & Ivy Rooftop in Altoona at 9 p.m.

Saturday, April 12, 2025

• G String Open Jam with your host Cowpunk at 1833 Saloon at 3 p.m.
• Dustin Baird at Revelton Distilling in Osceola at 4 p.m.
• Heart To Gold with Enumclaw, Otis VCR & Rivercrest at Lefty’s at 5 p.m. (Doors); $18
• PopCentric at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 5 p.m.
• Dirty Champagne DeepCuts at Doc’s Lounge in Johnston at 6 p.m.
• RiviEras at Lake Robbins Ballroom in Woodward at 6 p.m.; $10
• The Drama Kings at Dugan’s Hideaway at The Station on Ingersoll at 7 p.m.
• John Krantz Trio at The Cave at 7 p.m.
• Unforgiven at Croatian Slavic Center at 7 p.m.; $5 Members, $7 Nonmembers
• RetroSpect at Eagles Club 109 at 7 p.m.
• Courtney Hartman at Immanuel United Methodist Church at 7 p.m.; $20
• Adam Kulmatycki Duo at Shirley’s Bar & Grill in West Des Moines at 7 p.m.
• Night Like This at Reclaimed Rails in Bondurant at 7 p.m.
• Justin Elliott & Aaron Ely Duo at Slater Station in Slater at 7 p.m.
• Casey Peasley at Fore Seasons in Newton at 7 p.m.
• Night Ranger at Hoyt Sherman Place in Sherman Hill at 7:30 p.m. $66 + resale
• Dave Nachmanoff at Progressive Voices Concert Series at 1st Unitarian Church at 7:30 p.m.; $22 / $27
• Good Morning Bedlam with Emma Butterworth at xBk Live at 8 p.m.; $20 DoS (seating add on options)
• Surf Zombies at Maggie’s Rumble Room at 8 p.m.
• Whiskey Bizkit at East Side Eddie’s Neighborhood Bar & Grill at 8 p.m.
• Driving Blind at Down Under Bar & Grille in Clive at 8 p.m.
• The Guilty Pleasures at Back Roads Lounge in Johnston at 8 p.m.
• CC Stewart at Doug’s Pub & Grub in Urbandale at 8 p.m.
• Suede at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 8 p.m.
• The American Rebel Band at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 8 p.m.
• Sister Sara at Miss Kitty’s in Clive at 8:30 p.m.
• 5 Below at Mickey’s Irish Pub in Waukee at 8:30 p.m.
• Max Wellman Sings Sinatra & More with His Big Band at Noce in Western Gateway at 9 p.m.; $66, $54 $48 $38 at table, $34 bar seat
• Jeff Banks Band at Greenwood Lounge at 9 p.m.
• Knuckle at Yacht Club at 9 p.m.
• Bad Decisions at Hawk Heaven Tavern in Altoona at 9 p.m.

Sunday, April 13, 2025

• Cedar County Cobras at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 2 p.m.
• Hot Off The Grill at Cellar Winery in Madrid at 2 p.m.
• Liv McNair at Covered Bridges Winery in Winterset at 2 p.m.
• The Crowfoot Rakes at Captain Roy’s at 3 p.m.
• Steve Grismore / Bob Washut Duo at Louie’s Wine Dive at 5 p.m.
• Bob Fields & Swingtime at Lake Robbins Ballroom in Woodward at 5 p.m.; $13
• Stephen Simmons with Jeni Grouws at Byron’s in Pomeroy at 5 p.m.; $20
• Chicken P at Wooly’s in the Historic East Village at 8 p.m.; $35

The Greater Des Moines Partnership calendar of events is a one-stop resource for activities taking place throughout the region. Find networking information for Greater Des Moines (DSM) businesses, including Chamber luncheons, roundtables and ribbon cuttings. You can also find live music happening each week thanks to the “Live Music This Week in DSM” blog series.