Live Music This Week in DSM: Jan. 23 – 28, 2024

This week’s lineup of musical acts in Greater Des Moines (DSM) includes Blues Bureau, Kevin Lindgren, Robbie Huffaker, Dizclaimer, Jordan Messerole and Taylor King 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. 23

• “Freight Train” Frank in the skywalk at La Mie Restaurant at 11 a.m.
• B. John Burns’ “Leftovers – Part 3” Dinner Hour Livestream at 5 p.m.
• Blues Bureau at Greenwood Lounge at 7 p.m.
• Blues Jam at Carl’s Place at 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 24

• Patresa Hartman at Stuffed Olive in Historic Court District at 6 p.m.
• Jack Curtis / Kyle Bachara Duo at Louie’s Wine Dive at 6 p.m.
• Andy Fleming & Matt Cullen 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
• Dewey Cantrell at Greenwood Lounge at 8 p.m.
• Kevin Lindgren at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 9 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 25

• “Freight Train” Frank in the skywalk at La Mie Restaurant at 11 a.m.
• Luke Fox at Confluence Brewing at 6 p.m.
• Casey Joe Collins at 515 Brewing in Clive at 6 p.m.
• Jesse & The Medicine Men at Pancho’s Friendly Confines in Waukee at 6 p.m.
• Cody Hicks, Lee Klatt, Josh Sinclair, Jesse Wilson, Jonah Seymour at Writers Round at Brick & Ivy Rooftop in Altoona at 6 p.m.
• Disturbed with Falling in Reverse, Plus at Wells Fargo Arena at 6:30 p.m.; $30-200
• Robbie Huffaker at Board & Batten in Dallas Center at 6:30 p.m.
• Dee White with Jackson Dean at Wooly’s in the Historic East Village at 7 p.m.
• Nick Maurer Album Release at xBk Live at 7 p.m.; $10-15
• Percussionist Isac Jamba & Co. 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.
• Chris Powell Piano Show 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.
• Danny Whitson at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 9 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 26

• Atraxis, Late Street, TBA at Perry School Benefit Take 2 (Early Show) at Lefty’s at 5 p.m. (Doors); $5 suggested donation
• 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.
• The Get Down at Chuck’s Restaurant at 6 p.m.
• Lauren Vilmain / Sean Veeder Duo at The Cave at 6 p.m.
• The Juan & Only at El Toreado Mexican Bar & Grill in West Des Moines at 6 p.m.
• Dan Trilk at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 6 p.m.
• Corbett Reeves at Iowa Distilling Co., Cumming at 6 p.m.
• Yubu Band at Wellman’s Pub on Ingersoll at 6:30 p.m.
• Anna P.S. at Pease Tree Brewing – DSM at 7 p.m.
• Neil Hewitt at Paws & Pints at 7 p.m.; Free (Unless you bring a dog – membership or day pass, medical documentation required)
• Taylor King at Kelly’s Little Nipper at 7 p.m.
• Scott Kirkhart at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 7 p.m.
• Luke Fox at Pally’s Bar & Grille in Clive at 7 p.m.
• Jordan Messerole at Uptown Garage Brewing in Ankeny at 7 p.m.
• Brian Congdon at Firetrucker Brewing in Ankeny at 7 p.m.
• Dom Flemons with Chip Albright at xBk Live at 8 p.m.
• Haywire at Jack’s Place at 8 p.m.
• The Remedy at Doc’s Lounge in Johnston at 8 p.m.
• Drive Thirty5 at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 8 p.m.
• Hold On at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 8 p.m.
• Jake Schrodt at The Proletariat in Perry at 8 p.m.
• Jordan Beem at The Thunderdome in Newton at 8 p.m.
• The Prince Experience at Wooly’s in the Historic East Village at 8:30 p.m.; $25
• Latin Night with Son Peruchos at Noce in Western Gateway at 9 p.m.; $15
• Banjo Cat, Luke S. Williams, Chuggaluggers American Hole Wizard, Joint Pain at Perry School Benefit Take 2 (Late Show) at Lefty’s at 9 p.m. (Doors); $5 suggested donation
• The Weary Ramblers at Greenwood Lounge at 9 p.m.
• Dizclaimer at Down Under, Clive at 9 p.m.
• Cody Hicks at Miss Kittys in Clive at 9 p.m.
• Lucas Beebe at Brick & Ivy Rooftop in Altoona at 9 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 27

• Sumpin Doo at Hawkeye Elks Lodge at 4 p.m.; $5
• Roger Burger at Revelton Distillery in Osceola at 4 p.m.
• Jenny Kohls at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 5 p.m.
• Sugar Valley at Chuck’s Restaurant at 6 p.m.
• Andrew Hoyt at Brightside Aleworks in Altoona at 6 p.m.
• Jesse & the Medicine Men at Lake Robbins Ballroom in Woodward at 6 p.m.; $10
• Liv McNair at Covered Bridges Winery in Winterset at 6 p.m.; $5
• Levi Hummon at xBk Live at 7 p.m.; $15-20
• Nowhere with Love: The Max Wellman Big Band Plays Harry Connick Jr. at Noce in Western Gateway at 7 p.m.; $38 table seating and $52 VIP reserved (both very few left)
• Luke Stutzman at Captain Roy’s at 7 p.m.
• Knuckle at Smoking Goat Pub at 7 p.m.
• Palomino Band at Croatian Slavic Center at 7 p.m.; $5 Members, $7 Nonmembers
• Shock Collar at Eagles Club Aerie 109 at 7 p.m.
• Mike Walsh Solo Acoustic at The Handlebar in Dallas Center at 7 p.m.
• Jordan Messerole at The Station in Slater at 7 p.m.
• Old Hickory (New Nashville Trio) at Pella Opera House in Pella at 7 p.m.; $35-50
• Dirk Von stein at The Talk Shop Lounge in St. Charles at 7:30 p.m.
• Live Jazz at The Continental in the Historic East Village at 8 p.m.
• Richard Arndt at 1833 Saloon at 8 p.m.
• Dick Danger Band at Back Roads Lounge in Johnston at 8 p.m.
• Monkey, Monkey, Monkey at Mickey's in Waukee at 8 p.m.
• Burnin’ Sensations at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 8 p.m.
• Route 66 at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 8 p.m.
• SPAM at The Whiskey House in Ankeny at 8 p.m.
• Smells Like Nirvana: A Tribute to Nirvana with Dead Original at Wooly’s in the Historic East Village at 8:30 p.m.; $20
• Electro-Beast at Greenwood Lounge at 9 p.m.
• Round A Bout at Down Under in Clive at 9 p.m.
• Sister Saraat Miss Kittys in Clive at 9 p.m.
• Cody Hicks at Hawk Heaven in Altoona at 9 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 28

• Taylor King at Cozy Café in Johnston at 10 a.m.
• Del “Sax Man” Jones at Botanical Garden Blues Series at 1 p.m.; Members free, Adults $12, Seniors and Active Military $11, Children $9, 2 and under free
• Gladys Kravitz Lite at Cellar Winery in Madrid at 2 p.m.
• Del “Sax Man” Jones at Botanical Garden Blues Series at 3 p.m.; Members free, Adults $12, Seniors and Active Military $11, Children $9, 2 and under free
• Brazilian Jam Session with “Choro Moingona” at The Cave at 3 p.m.
• Wayne Page / Nick Rueckert Duo at Louie’s Wine Dive at 5 p.m.
• Bob Fields & Swingtime at Lake Robbins Ballroom in Woodward at 5 p.m.; $13
• Studebaker John at Byron’s, Pomeroy at 5 p.m.; $15
• Jaime Wyatt with Joshua Quimby at xBk Live at 7 p.m.; $20-25
• 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.