Live Music This Week in DSM: Feb. 25 – March 2, 2025

This week’s lineup of musical acts in Greater Des Moines (DSM) includes Austin Brown Trio, Adam Klett, Tom Pevear, Claudia Caltrain, Kinda Pretty and Stardusters 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, Feb. 25, 2025

• “Freight Train” Frank in the skywalk at La Mie Elevate at 11 a.m.
• B. John Burns "The Awards" Dinner Hour Livestream at 5 p.m.
• Blues Jam at Carl’s Place at 7 p.m.
• Dan Jones & Friends at Greenwood Lounge at 7:30 p.m.
• Austin Brown Trio at The Lift at 8 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025

• Dan Trilk at Stuffed Olive in Historic Court District at 6 p.m.
• Krantz / Schumacker / Ward Trio at Louie’s Wine Dive at 6 p.m.
• Steve Hawtrey at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 6 p.m.
• Post Sex Nachos with VEAUX at xBk Live at 7 p.m.; $16-21 (seating options)
• DSM Big Band at Noce in Western Gateway at 7 p.m.; $28, $17 at table $15 bar seat
• Joshua Sinclair at Sakari Sushi Lounge at 7 p.m.
• Lincoln Grimes at Greenwood Lounge at 7 p.m.
• Youth Jazz Orchestra Winter Concert at Temple Theater in Western Gateway at 7:30 p.m.
• Adam Klett at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 9 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025

• “Freight Train” Frank in the skywalk at La Mie Elevate at 11 a.m.
• Tom Pevear at Confluence Brewing at 6 p.m.
• Jesse & The Medicine Men at Ponchos Friendly Confines in Waukee at 6 p.m.
• Jordan Messerole at Board & Batten LLC in Dallas Center at 6:30 p.m.
• Vincent Neil Emerson with Kelsey Waldon at Wooly’s in the Historic East Village at 7 p.m.; $20
• Pianist Tanner Taylor & Co. at Noce in Western Gateway at 7 p.m.
• Casey Joe Collins 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.
• HR of Bad Brains /Greg Wheeler & Poly Mall Cops / DJ Richie Daggers at Lefty’s at 7:30 p.m.; $25-30
• Family Reserve Band from The Gilded Palace Livestream at 8 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.
• Johnny Novacaine at Yacht Club at 9 p.m.
• Luke Thomas at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 9 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 28, 2025

• Audiowaves / Stone Age Queens at Lefty’s at 5 p.m. (Doors); $10-12
• Friday Work Release Party with Bob Pace And The Dangerous Band at Greenwood Lounge at 5 p.m.
• Randy Burk at Bevy’s Tavern in West Des Moines at 5 p.m.
• Willie James Shay at Sonny’s Pizza Bistro at 5:30 p.m.
• David Watson at Paws & Pints at 6 p.m.
• The Juan & Only at El Toreado Mexican Bar & Grill in West Des Moines at 6 p.m.
• Tony McGhee Project at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 6 p.m.
• Neva Alden at Iowa Distilling Co. in Cumming at 6 p.m.
• Brian Herrin at B&B Theaters in Ankeny at 6:30 p.m.
• Unpolished Jams 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.; $72, $65, $62 $54 at table, $36 bar seat
• Velvet Trio at Pal Joey’s at 7 p.m.
• Lubbers / Buckmiller at Kelly’s Little Nipper at 7 p.m.
• Claudia Caltrain at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 7 p.m.
• The Dan Medeiros (DM) Project at Ducktail Lounge in Clive at 7 p.m.
• SPAM at Olde Town Tap in Altoona at 7 p.m.
• Nick Hermann at Firetrucker Brewery in Ankeny at 7 p.m.
• Joshua Sinclair at Reclaimed Rails Brewing in Bondurant at 7 p.m.
• Mardi Gras ..Dixieland/Variety.. Close Enough at Lake Robbins Ballroom, Woodward at 7 p.m.; $10 (Cajun & Normal Buffet $$6-$10
• Houndmouth with SUSTO at Val Air Ballroom in West Des Moines at 7:30 p.m.; $29.50
• Decoy Trio / Jordan Beem / loveyoubye at xBk Live at 8 p.m.; $14-17 (seating options)
• Jessie Villalobos / Rob Ankum Duo at The Cave at 8 p.m.
• Shock Collar at Doc’s Lounge in Johnston at 8 p.m.
• Cover That at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 8 p.m.
• Neil Hewitt at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 8 p.m.
• Schoon Brothers at Sister’s Place in Carlisle at 8 p.m.
• Ryne Doughty at The Proletariat in Perry at 8 p.m.
• Brittany Sword at Cabaret Sports Bar & Grille in Ankeny at 8 p.m.
• Royce Johns Trio at Miss Kitty’s in Clive at 8:30 p.m.
• Acousti-Beast at Greenwood Lounge at 9 p.m.

Saturday, March 1, 2025

• Jordan Messerole at West Des Moines Public Library in West Des Moines at 1 p.m.
• Bruce Harris at Revelton Distilling in Osceola at 4 p.m.
• Scott Davis Fat Tuesday Celebration at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 5 p.m.
• Kinda Petty at Doc’s Lounge in Johnston at 6 p.m.
• Crystal Blue at Lake Robbins Ballroom in Woodward at 6 p.m.; $10
• Looking4Luke at Covered Bridges Winery in Winterset at 6:30 p.m.; $5
• A Night of Stevie, Luther, & More with Napoleon Douglas at Noce in Western Gateway at 7 p.m.; $59, $46, $42, $36 at table, $25 bar seat
• Brian Congdon at Captain Roy’s at 7 p.m.
• Big Joe Kinser at Anchor Coffee House at Westminster Presbyterian Church at 7 p.m.; $20-25
• Unforgiven Band at Croatian Slavic Center at 7 p.m.; $5 Members, $7 Nonmembers
• Rollo and Smokey Road at Murph & Mary’s Pub in Newton at 7 p.m.
• Goldpine (Nashville) at Progressive Voices at 1st Unitarian Church at 7:30 p.m.; $22-27
• Gavin Adcock at Val Air Ballroom in West Des Moines at 7:30 p.m.
• David Watson at The Cork in Johnston at 7:30 p.m.
• Craig Gerdes full band at Talk Shop Lounge in St. Charles at 7:30 p.m.; $10
• Vincent Lima with Keenan O’Meara at xBk Live at 8 p.m.; $18-20 (seating options)
• Jenny Kohls Band at Greenwood Lounge at 8 p.m.
• Night Like This at Down Under in Clive at 8 p.m.
• Gimikk at Miss Kitty’s in Clive at 8 p.m.
• Lucas Beebe at Brick & Ivy in Altoona at 8 p.m.
• Robert Yeltman at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 8 p.m.
• Decoy Trio at Mickey’s Irish Pub in Waukee at 8:30 p.m.
• A Night of Stevie, Luther, & More with Napoleon Douglas at Noce in Western Gateway at 9 p.m.; $59, $49, $42, $36 at table, $25 bar seat
• Cover That at Back Roads Lounge in Johnston at 9 p.m.
• Standard Time with Zane Gedler & Co. at Noce in Western Gateway at 10:30 p.m.

Sunday, March 2, 2025

• Drama Kings at the Botanical Blues Series at Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden in the Historic East Village at 1 p.m.; $12, senior $11, child 2-12 $9, members free
• Aaron Earl Short & Brothers at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 2 p.m.
• Drama Kings at the Botanical Blues Series at Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden in the Historic East Village at 3 p.m.; $12, senior $11, child 2-12 $9, members free
• Joint Recital: Anthony Munoz & Chrissie Fischer at Sheslow Auditorium at Drake University at 5 p.m.
• Two Guys Named Dave + Steve O’Brien at Louie’s Wine Dive at 5 p.m.
• Stardusters at Lake Robbins Ballroom in Woodward at 5 p.m.; $13
• Chip Albright at Byron’s in Pomeroy at 5 p.m.; $20
• Tall Tall Trees with Alleygrass at Road To Greenbelt at xBk Live at 7 p.m.; $15-20 (chance to win a pair of tickets to Greenbelt Festival)
• Durango Fest- Montez De Durango, Alacranes Musical, K-Paz De La Sierra, Patrulla 81, Conjunto Atardecer at Val Air Ballroom in West Des Moines at 8 p.m.; $60 and $70, Mesa VIP(4) $500, $300

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.