Live Music This Week in DSM: Jan. 14 – 19, 2025

This week’s lineup of musical acts in Greater Des Moines (DSM) includes Mike Aceto, Allie Crummy, Wayne Page Quartet, On the Rocks, RiviEras and Joel Sires Trio 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, Jan. 14, 2025

• “Freight Train” Frank in the skywalk at La Mie Elevate at 11 a.m.
• B. John Burns Dinner Hour Livestream at 5 p.m.
• Blues Jam at Carl's Place at 7 p.m.
• Mike Aceto at Greenwood Lounge at 7 p.m.
• Brittany Sword from The Gilded Palace Livestream at 8 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025

• Jake Schrodt at Stuffed Olive in Historic Court District at 6 p.m.
• NOLA Jazz Duo at Louie’s Wine Dive at 6 p.m.
• Brian Congdon at Gilroy’s in West Des Moines at 6 p.m.
• Runaway Ricochet / Hot Kunch / The Halloween Episode at xBk Live at 7 p.m.; $12-15
• DSM Big Band at Noce in Western Gateway Park at 7 p.m.; $15 bar seat
• Allie Crummy at Sukari Sushi Lounge at 7 p.m.
• Open Jam with Terry Luther, Rusty Gilmore and more at 1833 Saloon at 7 p.m.
• Triple J’s at Greenwood Lounge at 8 p.m.
• Drew Fry at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 9 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025

• “Freight Train” Frank in the skywalk at La Mie Elevate at 11 a.m.
• Andrew Hoyt at Confluence Brewing at 6 p.m.
• Jesse & The Medicine Men at Ponchos Friendly Confines in Waukee at 6 p.m. Dig Deep, Chris Falcon, at Lefty’s at 6:30 p.m.; $12-16
• Taylor King at Board & Batten LLC in Dallas Center at 6:30 p.m. (RSVP requested)
• Wayne Page Quartet at Noce in Western Gateway at 7 p.m.
• Jordan Messerole at HiFi Brew Lounge in West Des Moines at 7 p.m.
• Open Jam w/ Groove Review at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 7 p.m.
• DSM Irish Session at Brightside Aleworks in Altoona 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.
• Jordan Beem at Jacks Place at 9 p.m.
• Cody Hicks at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 9 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 17, 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.
• Vampires Everywhere + Priest (feat former members of GHOST) with Julien-K at Lefty’s at 6 p.m. (Doors); $20 adv.
• 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.
• Damon Dotson at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 6 p.m.
• Brittany Sword at Iowa Distilling Co. in Cumming at 6 p.m.
• Adam Kulmatycki at Wellman's Pub – Ingersoll at 6:30 p.m.
• Erek Wright at B&B Theaters in Ankeny at 6:30 p.m.
• Missouri Mule at Tannin Wine Bar in Marshalltown at 6:30 p.m.
• Tyler Richton & The High Bank Boys with Duke Oursler, Jakr Simon, Cory Waller & The Wicked Things at Wooly’s in the Historic East Village at 7 p.m.; $15
• Fly Me To The Moon: Max Wellman Sings Sinatra & More with His Big Band at Noce in Western Gateway at 7 p.m.; $44 and $38 at table, $32 bar seat
• Brian Congdon at Captain Roy’s at 7 p.m.
• Velvet Trio at Pal Joey’s at 7 p.m.
• On The Rocks at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 7 p.m.
• Tim & Jana West at Ducktail Lounge in Clive at 7 p.m.
• Alex Schroeder at Firetrucker Brewery in Ankeny at 7 p.m.
• Royce Johns Duo at The Slater Station in Slater at 7 p.m.
• Radkey with Bat Problem at xBk Live at 8 p.m. $12-15 (Seating options)
• Dick Danger Band at Back Roads Lounge in Johnston at 8 p.m.
• Monkey4 at Doc’s Lounge in Johnston at 8 p.m.
• Burnin’ Sensations at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 8 p.m.
• Opus Taylor at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 8 p.m.
• Chris Powell at The Proletariat in Perry at 8 p.m.
• Luke Farland at Cabaret Sports Bar & Grille in Ankeny at 8 p.m.
• Renegade Soul at Miss Kitty’s in Clive at 8:30 p.m.
• Fly Me To The Moon: Max Wellman Sings Sinatra & More with His Big Band at Noce in Western Gateway at 9 p.m.; $49, $42, and $36 at table, $25 bar seat
• The Other Brothers at Greenwood Lounge at 9 p.m.
• Sierra Griggs at Brick & Ivy in Altoona at 9 p.m.
• Hat Trick at Sister’s Place in Carlisle at 9 p.m.
• Jordan Beem at Flat Tire Lounge in Madrid at 9 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 17, 2025

• Joshua Sinclair at Revelton Distilling in Osceola at 4 p.m.
• Emmett Sheehan at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 5 p.m.
• RiviEras at Lake Robbins Ballroom inWoodward at 6 p.m.; $10
• Fly Me To The Moon: Max Wellman Sings Sinatra & More with His Big Band at Noce in Western Gateway at 7 p.m.; $58, $54 at table, $36 bar seat Paul Little at Captain Roy’s at 7 p.m.
• Coyote at Croatian Slavic Center at 7 p.m.; $5 Members, $7 Nonmembers
• Nate & Tony (The Hor D’oeuvres) at Shirley’s Bar & Grill in West Des Moines at 7 p.m.
• Clint Park at Shop Talk Lounge in St. Charles at 7 p.m.
• Jordan Messerole at Uptown Garage Brewing in Ankeny at 7 p.m.
• The Boys at Murph and Mary’s Pub in Newton at 7 p.m.
• The Sheet at The Cork Wine Bar in Johnston at 7:30 p.m.
• The BASSberry Jam at Lefty’s at 8 p.m.; $20 to $30
• Dave Zollo at Maggie’s Rumble Room at 8 p.m.
• Heath Alan / Lee Elderton / Todd Mason at Greenwood Lounge at 8 p.m.
• Mike Aceto at The Regal Beagle in West Des Moines at 8 p.m.
• BS & The Liars at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 8 p.m.
• Dan Trilk at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 8 p.m.
• The Prince Experience at Wooly’s in the Historic East Village at 8:30 p.m.; $30
• Final Mix Showband at Miss Kitty’s in Clive at 8:30 p.m.
• The People’s Band at Mickey’s Irish Pub in Waukee at 8:30 p.m.
• Fly Me To The Moon: Max Wellman Sings Sinatra & More with His Big Band at Noce in Western Gateway at 7 p.m.; $49, $42 and $36 at table, $25 bar seat
• Toast3r at Hawk Heaven in Altoona at 9 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 18, 2025

• Weary Ramblers at Greater Des Moines Botanical Center Botanical Blues Series in the Historic East Village at 1 p.m.; $12, senior $11, child 2-12 $9, members free
• John Resch and Doggin Out at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 2 p.m.
• Joel Sires Trio at The Cellar Winery in Madrid at 2 p.m.
• Weary Ramblers at Greater Des Moines Botanical Center Botanical Blues Series in the Historic East Village at 3 p.m.; $12, senior $11, child 2-12 $9, members free
• Wayne Page / Ron Roberts Duo at Louie’s Wine Dive at 5 p.m.
• Matt Woods Band with Dustin Arbuckle at Byron's in Pomeroy at 5 p.m.; $20
• High Society at Lake Robbins Ballroom in Woodward at 5 p.m.; $13

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.