Live Music This Week in DSM: Feb. 6 – 11, 2024

This week’s lineup of musical acts in Greater Des Moines (DSM) includes The High Crest, Helene Grimaud, Brother Trucker, Christian Connett, Mary Runyan Band, Flying Silos and Buckmiller Schwager 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.

Every Night

• The High Crest YouTube or Facebook Livestream at 7:30 p.m.; Send tips to Venmo at thehighcrest or PayPal.me/thehighcrest

Tuesday, Feb. 6

• “Freight Train” Frank in the skywalk at La Mie Restaurant at 11 a.m.
• Cartoon Smokers / Everything had Teeth / Pest Heaven / Ovozovi at xBk Live at 7 p.m.; $10-15
• Basement Philosophers Society at Greenwood Lounge at 7 p.m.
• Des Moines Irish Sessions at Sully’s Irish Bar in West Des Moines at 7 p.m.
• Helene Grimaud at Lauridsen Great Pianist Series at Hoyt Sherman Place in Sherman Hill at 7:30 p.m.; $10-88
• Blues Jam at Carl’s Place at 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 7

• Jordan Messerole at Stuffed Olive in Historic Court District at 6 p.m.
• Andy Classen / Tanner Taylor Duo at Louie’s Wine Dive at 6 p.m.
• Escuela Grind / Take Offense / Bonginator / Cursed Existence / Animals on LSD at Lefty’s at 6:30 p.m.; $15-20
• Jazz Masters: The DSM Big Band Plays Winter Blues at Noce in Western Gateway at 7 p.m.; $22 Table Seating, $38 VIP Reserved, $16 Student
• Brother Trucker at Maggie’s Rumble Room at 7 p.m.
• Youth Jazz Orchestra Winter Concert at Noce in Western Gateway at 7:30 p.m.
• Randy Burk & The Prisoners at Greenwood Lounge at 8 p.m.
• Jesse Wilson at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 9 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 8

• “Freight Train” Frank in the skywalk at La Mie Restaurant at 11 a.m.
• David Watson at Confluence Brewing at 6 p.m.
• Jesse & The Medicine Men at Pancho’s Friendly Confines in Waukee at 6 p.m.
• Ryne Doughty at Board & Batten in Dallas Center at 6:30 p.m.
• Trumpeter Dave Rezek & Co. at Noce in Western Gateway at 7 p.m.
• Acoustic Open Mic with Geoffrey Jr. at Alleged Lee’s at 7 p.m.
• Open Jam with Rusty Gilmore at 1833 Saloon at 7 p.m.
• Open Jam with The Groove Review at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 7 p.m.
• Christian Connett at Whiskey House in Ankeny at 7 p.m.
• Arkansauce with Alleygrass at xBk Live at 8 p.m.; $15-20
• Live Jazz Trio at In Confidence at Hotel Fort Des Moines at 8 p.m.
• Scott Eggleston at Greenwood Lounge at 8 p.m.
• Triple J’s at Yacht Club at 9 p.m.
• Eli Alger at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 9 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 9

• Winter Blues Fest at Marriott Hotel from 5 p.m. – Midnight; $55 advance weekend pass, $25 Friday, $35 Saturday
• NOLA Jazz at The New Northwestern in the Historic East Village at 5 p.m.
• Bob Pace & The Dangerous Band at Friday Work Release at Greenwood Lounge at 5 p.m.
• Willie James Shay at Sonny’s Pizza Bistro at 5:30 p.m.
• Charlson Trio at Chuck’s Restaurant at 6 p.m.
• The Juan & Only at El Toreado Mexican Bar & Grill in West Des Moines at 6 p.m.
• The Soul Searchers at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 6 p.m.
• Robert Deitch at Iowa Distilling Co. in Cumming at 6 p.m.
• Tom Pevear at Fenders Brewing in Polk City at 6 p.m.
• Pianist Mike Conrad: The Art of the Trio at Noce in Western Gateway at 7 p.m.; $28 Table Seating and $48 VIP Reserved, $18 Bartop Seating
• Brittany Sword at Kelly’s Little Nipper at 7 p.m.
• Michael Moncada at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 7 p.m.
• Scotty McCreery with Anne Wilson, Graylan James at Vibrant Music Hall at 7 p.m.; $32 to $72
• Royce Johns at Brightside Aleworks in Altoona at 7 p.m.
• Dan Trilk at Uptown Garage Brewing in Ankeny at 7 p.m.
• Bound2Be at Firetrucker Brewing in Ankeny at 7 p.m.
• Jordan Messerole at Slater Station in Slater at 7 p.m.
• Nickel Creek with The Staves at Hoyt Sherman Place in Sherman Hill at 7:30 p.m.; Advance $40 to $80, Day of Show $45 to $85
• NO SLEEP at Wooly’s in the Historic East Village at 8 p.m.; $20
• Heatbox & Mark Joseph (of The Big Wu) Dual Album Release Party at xBk Live at 8 p.m.; $18-22
• Joe Inman at 1833 Saloon at 8 p.m.
• Final Mix at Back Roads Lounge in Johnston at 8 p.m.
• Sister Sara at Doc’s Lounge in Johnston at 8 p.m.
• 3DM at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 8 p.m.
• Taylor King & Nicholas Sinclair at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 8 p.m.
• Tyler Frazier at The Proletariat in Perry at 8 p.m.
• Jordan Beem at Murph & Mary’s in Newton at 8 p.m.
• Dustin Farrow & The Relics at Greenwood Lounge at 9 p.m.
• Mary Runyan Band at Down Under in Clive at 9 p.m.
• Casey Muessigmann at Miss Kittys in Clive at 9 p.m.
• Scott Kirkhart at Brick & Ivy Rooftop in Altoona at 9 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 10

• Winter Blues Fest at Marriott Hotel from 5 p.m. – Midnight; $55 advance weekend pass, $25 Friday, $35 Saturday
• Cover That at Pre-Game at Iowa Wild game at Wells Fargo Arena at 4:30 p.m.
• Sons of Gladys Kravitz Lite at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 5 p.m.
• Tony Bohnenkamp at Pianopalooza – early show at Reclaimed Rails Brewing in Bondurant at 5:30 p.m.; $25, or $90 to $180 for tables, booths
• Fabulous Trutones Blues & BBQ at House of Wax in Marshalltown at 5:30 (BBQ) Show at 6 p.m.; $25
• Flying Silos at Chuck’s Restaurant at 6 p.m.
• Robert Deitch Trio at Valentines Dinner at Covered Bridges Winery in Winterset at 6 p.m.; $65
• The Nate Sparks Big Band at Noce in Western Gateway at 7 p.m.; $28 Table Seating and $48 VIP Reserved, $18 Bartop Seating
• Gut Feeling at Captain Roy’s at 7 p.m.
• Salt Creek Band at Croatian Slavic Center at 7 p.m.; $5 Members, $7 Nonmembers
• Luke S. Williams at The Slater Station in Slater at 7 p.m.
• Royce Johns at Uptown Garage Brewing in Ankeny at 7 p.m.
• Chris Patterson, Danny Grause, Jordan Messerole at Songwriters in the Round at Camelot Theater in Nevada at 7 p.m.; $15-20
• She’s Crafty: Chicago’s All-Female Beastie Boys Tribute at Wooly’s in the Historic East Village at 8 p.m.; $15
• Live Jazz at The Continental in the Historic East Village at 8 p.m.
• The People’s Band at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 8 p.m.
• Luke Stutzman at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 8 p.m.
• Brian Herrin - Solo at The Whiskey House in Ankeny at 8 p.m.
• Ramona & the Sometimes Presents: Cupid’s Lounge at xBk Live at 8:30 p.m.; $13-18
• The Cardinal Sound at Mickey’s Irish Pub in Waukee at 8:30 p.m.
• Tony Bohnenkamp at Pianopalooza – late show at Reclaimed Rails Brewing in Bondurant at 8:30 p.m.; $25, or $90 to $180 for tables, booths
• Jeff Banks Band at Greenwood Lounge at 9 p.m.
• Dick Danger Band at Down Under in Clive at 9 p.m.
• The Sheet at Hawk Heaven in Altoona at 9 p.m.
• Cody Hicks at Good Times in Ankeny at 9 p.m.

Sunday, Feb. 11

• Buckmiller Schwager at Botanical Garden Blues Series at 1 p.m.; Members free, Adults $12, Seniors and Active Military $11, Children $9, 2 and under free
• Buckmiller Schwager at Botanical Garden Blues Series at 3 p.m.; Members free, Adults $12, Seniors and Active Military $11, Children $9, 2 and under free
• Local Music Showcase at Teehee’s Comedy Club at 3 p.m.
• Tom Holland and the Shuffle Kings at Byron’s in Pomeroy at 5 p.m.; $15
• Open Jam with No Vacancy DSM at Boggs’ Hull Ave Tavern at 8 p.m.

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.