Live Music This Week in DSM: Jan. 16 – 21, 2024

This week’s lineup of musical acts in Greater Des Moines (DSM) includes Locker & Company, Andrew Hoyt, Sam Pattison, Levi Smith, Call of the Road and RetroSpect 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. 16

• “Freight Train” Frank in the skywalk at La Mie Restaurant at 11 a.m.
• B. John Burns’ “Leftovers – Part 2” Dinner Hour Livestream at 5 p.m.
• Locker & Company at Greenwood Lounge at 7 p.m.
• Blues Jam at Carl’s Place at 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 17

• Andrew Hoyt at Stuffed Olive in Historic Court District at 6 p.m.
• Bill Bergren / Tanner Taylor Duo at Louie’s Wine Dive at 6 p.m.
• Dan Medeiros at The Beaver Tap at 6 p.m.
• The DSM Big Band at Noce in Western Gateway at 7 p.m.; $15 G.A., $35 Reserved, $7 Student
• Triple J’s at Greenwood Lounge at 8 p.m.
• Adam Klett at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 9 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 18

• “Freight Train” Frank in the skywalk at La Mie Restaurant at 11 a.m.
• Anna P.S. at Confluence Brewing at 6 p.m.
• Sam Pattison at 515 Brewing in Clive at 6 p.m.
• Jesse & The Medicine Men at Pancho’s Friendly Confines in Waukee at 6 p.m.
• Jake Schrodt at Iowa Distilling Co. in Cumming at 6 p.m.
• Brittany Sword at Board & Batten in Dallas Center at 6:30 p.m.
• Scott Davis Quartet – The Seniors and the Young Lions at Noce in Western Gateway at 7 p.m.
• Acoustic Open Mic with Geoffrey Jr. at Alleged Lee’s in the Historic East Village at 7 p.m.
• Open Jam with The Groove Review at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 7 p.m.
• Open Jam hosted by the Steam Boars at Boggs' Hull Ave. Tavern at 7 p.m.
• DSM Irish Session at Brightside Aleworks in Altoona at 7 p.m.
• Sing-Along Piano Party featuring Sam & Adam at Whiskey House in Ankeny at 7 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.
• Jake Kloefkorn at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 9 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 19

• MORE CHEESE with CLAYMORE & The Whiskee Shakes at Lefty’s at 5 p.m. (Doors); $10
• 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.
• Mancat at Chuck’s Restaurant at 6 p.m.
• James Biehn at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 6 p.m.
• Taylor King at Iowa Distilling Co., Cumming at 6 p.m.
• Damon Dotson at Wellman's Pub on Ingersoll at 6:30 p.m.
• Levi Smith at Paws & Pints at 7 p.m.; Free (Unless you bring a dog – membership or day pass, medical documentation required)
• Anthony Orji / Zane Gedler /Steven Heffner Trio at The Cave at 7 p.m.
• Neva Alden at Kelly’s Little Nipper at 7 p.m.
• Jordan Beem at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 7 p.m.
• Black Dirt Ramblers at Cumming Tap in Cumming at 7 p.m.
• Kelsie James at Firetrucker Brewing in Ankeny at 7 p.m.
• Jake Doty at Fenders Brewing in Polk City at 7 p.m.
• Missouri Mule at The Thunderdome in Newton at 7:30 p.m.
• Pert Near Sandstone with Flash in a Pan at xBk Live at 8 p.m.; $15-20
• Final Mix at Doc’s Lounge in Johnston at 8 p.m.
• Cover That at Back Roads Lounge in Johnston at 8 p.m.
• Toaster at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 8 p.m.
• Richie Lee & the Fabulous 50’s at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 8 p.m.
• Gladys Kravitz Lite at Whiskey House in Ankeny at 8 p.m.
• Luke Farland at Cabaret Sports Bar & Grille in Ankeny at 8 p.m.
• Elton & Billy: A Tribute to Elton John and Billy Joel at Wooly’s in the Historic East Village at 8:30 p.m.; $20
• Skinny Logan Band at Polk City American Legion Post 232 at 8:30 p.m.
• Not Sisters & Other Brothers at Greenwood Lounge at 9 p.m.
• Project TDS at Down Under, Clive at 9 p.m.
• Dirt Road Rockers at Miss Kittys in Clive at 9 p.m.
• The Sheet at Brick & Ivy Rooftop in Altoona at 9 p.m.
• Christian Connett at Hawk Heaven in Altoona at 9 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 20

• ChewBOCKa Fest at Confluence Brewery at Noon
  • Trio Aceto at Noon
  • Jake Doty at 4 p.m.
• Jesse & The Medicine Men at Revelton Distillery in Osceola at 4 p.m.
• The Paul Lichty Jazz Orchestra at Noce in Western Gateway at 5 p.m.; $27 Table seating, $44 VIP reserved, $18 Bartop seating
• Lani at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 5 p.m.
• Old Hippie Machine at Chuck’s Restaurant at 6 p.m.
• Rivieras at Lake Robbins Ballroom in Woodward at 6 p.m.; $10
• Crowfoot Rakes at Captain Roy’s at 7 p.m.
• Coyote at Croatian Slavic Center at 7 p.m.; $5 Members, $7 Nonmembers
• Adam Girard at Uptown Brewing in Ankeny at 7 p.m.
• “Serenade … By Candlelight” at Ducktail Lounge in Clive at 7:30 p.m.
• Damon Dotson at The Cork in Johnston at 7:30 p.m.
• The Cactus Blossoms with Elenor Grace at xBk Live at 8 p.m.; $20-25
• The DRUM N BASSberry JAM #2 at Lefty’s at 8 p.m.; $20
• Live Jazz at The Continental in the Historic East Village at 8 p.m.
• Luke Farland at Smoking G.O.A.T Pub at 8 p.m.
• Call of the Road at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 8 p.m.
• Taylor King and Nicholas Sinclair at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 8 p.m.
• Fool House: The Ultimate 90’s Dance Party at Wooly’s in the Historic East Village at 8:30 p.m.; $20
• 5 Below at Mickey’s Irish Pub in Waukee at 8:30 p.m.
• GRIND at Leathernecks Dog House in Colo at 8:30 p.m.
• Heath Alan at Greenwood Lounge at 9 p.m.
• Joe Inman at Jacks Place at 9 p.m.
• South 35 at Down Under in Clive at 9 p.m.
• Final Mix at Miss Kittys in Clive at 9 p.m.
• Jordan Beem at Fore Seasons in Newton at 9 p.m.
• Guss Royall / Obstacles / Speak of the Devil at Boggs' Hull Ave. Tavern at 9:30 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 21

• West Des Moines School of Rock and new Ankeny school Winter Show at Wooly’s in the Historic East Village from Noon to 8:30 p.m.; $10
• Heath Alan at Botanical Garden Blues Series at Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden in the Historic East Village at 1 p.m.; Members Free, Adults $12, Seniors and Active Military $11, Children $9, 2 & under Free
• CJC Big Band Performs the music of Stan Kenton at First Presbyterian Church of Dallas Center at 2 p.m.
• RetroSpect at Cellar Winery in Madrid at 2 p.m.
• Willie Mac at Covered Bridges Winery in Winterset at 2 p.m.
• Heath Alan at Botanical Garden Blues Series at Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden in the Historic East Village at 3 p.m.; Members Free, Adults $12, Seniors and Active Military $11, Children $9, 2 & under Free
• Matt Terronez Trio with Dave Bohl and Randy Ward at Louie’s Wine Dive at 5 p.m.
• Al Godfredsen at Lake Robbins Ballroom in Woodward at 5 p.m.; $13
• Marbin at Byron’s in Pomeroy at 5 p.m.; $15

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.