Live Music This Week in DSM: Jan. 31 – Feb. 5, 2023

This week’s lineup of musical acts in Greater Des Moines (DSM) includes Randy Burk & The Prisoners at Greenwood Lounge on Wednesday, Feb. 1, Lucas Beebe at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines on Thursday, Feb. 2 and Recoil at Down Under in Clive on Friday, Feb. 3.

Tuesday, Jan. 31

• “Freight Train” Frank at La Mie Restaurant in the skywalk at 11 a.m.
• B. John Burns “Left Over Songs and New Songs Livestream” at 4:30 p.m.
• Open Mic at Kelly’s Little Nipper at 5 p.m.
• Sugar Valley at Greenwood Lounge at 7 p.m.
• DSM Irish Sessions at Beaverdale Neighborhood at 7 p.m.
• Blues Jam at Carl’s Place at 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 1

• Ryne Doughty at Stuffed Olive in Historic Court District at 6 p.m.
• Adrian Ruiz/Nick Rueckert Duo at Louie’s Wine Dive at 6 p.m.
• Open Mic Music Jam with Micah Spurlock at Fuzzy’s Taco Shop at 6 p.m.
• Brother Trucker at Maggie’s Rumble Room at 7 p.m.
• The DSM Big Band at Noce in Western Gateway at 7 p.m.; $15, Student $7
• Randy Burk & The Prisoners at Greenwood Lounge at 8 p.m.
• The Sheet at Bellhop om the Historic East Village at 8 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 2

• “Freight Train” Frank at La Mie Restaurant in the skywalk at 11 a.m.
• The Swensongs at La Poste in Perry at 5 p.m.
• Jesse & The Medicine Men at Big Al’s BBQ in West Des Moines at 6 p.m.
• Trumpeter Adrian Ruiz & Co. at Noce in Western Gateway at 7 p.m.
• Brian Congdon at Confluence Brewery at 7 p.m.
• Open Jam with Groove Review at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 7 p.m.
• The Snacks at Gas Lamp at 8 p.m.
• Scott Eggleston at Greenwood Lounge at 8 p.m.
• Lucas Beebe at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 9 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 3

• Bob Pace & The Dangerous Band at Gas Lamp at 5 p.m.; $5
• Heath Alan at Pre-Winter Blues Fest Preview Concert at Mainframe Studios LL14 at 5 p.m.
• Sara Routh at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 5 p.m.
• Luke Fox at Paws & Pints at 6 p.m.; Free (Unless you bring a dog – membership or day pass, medical documentation required)
• Touch Of Grey at Chuck’s Restaurant at 6 p.m.
• Jordan Beem at Iowa Distilling Co., Cumming 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 Captain Roy’s at 7 p.m.
• Christopher’s Very Happy Band at Noce in Western Gateway at 7 p.m.; Table $25, VIP $45, Bartop $15
• Tony Bohnenkamp at Pura Social Club in the Historic East Village at 7 p.m.
• Randy Burk at Kelly’s Little Nipper at 7 p.m.
• Prank Williams at The Hall in West Des Moines at 7 p.m.
• Dustin Farrow & Rod Snyder at Pally’s in Clive at 7 p.m.
• NHE at Reclaimed Rails in Bondurant at 7 p.m.
• Buckmiller/Schwager at Cellar at White Oak in Cambridge at 7 p.m.; $5
• Austin Chadderdon at Fiddle & Whistle Irish Pub in Marshalltown at 7 p.m.
• Church of Cash: World Class Johnny Cash Tribute at Wooly’s in the Historic East Village at 8 p.m.; $20, Tables $40, Booths $100
• Burnin’ Sensations at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 8 p.m.
• TOAST3R at Doc’s in Johnston at 8 p.m.
• Taylor King at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 8 p.m.
• Cover That at Whiskey House in Ankeny at 8 p.m.
• Heath Alan Band at Greenwood Lounge at 9 p.m.
• Recoil at Down Under in Clive at 9 p.m.
• Cody Hicks Band at Miss Kitty’s in Clive at 9 p.m.
• Erek Wright at Hawk Heaven Tavern in Altoona at 9 p.m.
• Contingency at Good Times in Ankeny at 9 p.m.
• Lucas Beebe at The Hen House in Elkhart at 9 p.m.
• Latin Night with Son Peruchos at Gas Lamp at 9:30 p.m.; $10

Saturday, Feb. 4

• Sumpin Doo at The Elks Lodge at 4 p.m.; $5
• iNFUSiON at Cellar at White Oak in Cambridge at 4 p.m.
• Prank Williams at Revelton Distillery in Osceola at 4 p.m.
• Beggers Bargain at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 5 p.m.
• Thrash Of The Titans – A Tribute to the Big 4 of Thrash Metal with Madman’s Diary (performing Ozzy Osbourne’s ‘Speak of the Devil’) at Lefty’s at 6 p.m.; $10-13 and Food Drive for Food Bank Of Iowa
• Hippee Machine at Chuck’s Restaurant at 6 p.m.
• Marc Bailey at Tannin in Marshalltown at 6:30 p.m.
• Matt Terronez Quartet at Covered Bridges Winery in Winterset at 6:30 p.m.; $5
• Mark Stuart at Anchor Coffee House in Westminster Presbyterian Church at 7 p.m.
• Hairball with The Pork Tornadoes at Jacobsen Exhibition Center Iowa State Fairgrounds at 7 p.m.; $28 in advance
• The Patresa Hartman Band Captain Roy’s at 7 p.m.
• Nowhere With Love: The Max Wellman Big Band Plays Harry Connick Jr. at Noce in Western Gateway at 7 p.m.; Table $30, VIP $45, Bartop $20
• Country River Band at Croatian Slavic Center at 7 p.m. $5 Members, $7 Nonmembers
• Mahler 5 – DSM Symphony at Des Moines Civic Center at 7:30 p.m.; $15-20 to $70-75
• MINT with The Other Brothers, DJ Zuul at Wooly’s in the Historic East Village at 8 p.m.; $12 adv., Table for 4 $60
• Leradee & The Positives/The Sheet at Bob Marley’s Birthday Celebration at Gas Lamp at 8 p.m.; $10
• Ax and the Hatchetmen with Tom Hummer at xBk Live at 8 p.m.; $10-15
• Live Jazz at The Continental in the Historic East Village at 8 p.m.
• Round-A-Bout at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 8 p.m.
• Hold On at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 8 p.m.
• Drivethirty5 at Hawk Heaven Tavern in Altoona at 8 p.m.
• Scott Hammond at Founders Irish Pub in Bondurant at 8 p.m.
• SPAM at Elks Lodge #98 in Pleasant Hill at 8 p.m.
• Cover That at Whiskey House in Ankeny at 8 p.m.
• Jordan Beem at Whiskey Barrel Pub, Prairie City at 8 p.m.
• The Crust at Mickey’s in Waukee at 8:30 p.m.
• The National Treasures with Carnival on Mars at Greenwood Lounge at 9 p.m.
• The Miscarriages + Almost Enemies + The Sleepover + The Getaways at Boggs’ Hull Ave Tavern at 9 p.m.
• The Feel Right at Yacht Club at 9 p.m.
• South 35 at Down Under in Clive at 9 p.m.
• Mollie Git Down at Nightingale Cocktail at 9 p.m.; Free drink before 11 p.m. if you join guest list, $135 VIP table for 4 p.m.
• Lucas Beebe at Brick & Ivy Rooftop in Altoona at 9 p.m.
• Rising Lion Band - Danny Dread & Co. with TBA – A Tribute To Bob Marley at Lefty’s at 9:30 p.m.; $20
• Red Dirt Renegade at Senor Tequila at 10 p.m.; $5

Sunday, Feb. 5

• Del “Saxman” Jones at Greater Des Moines Botanical Center at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.; $10, Seniors $9
• Local Music Showcase at Teehee’s Comedy Club at 3 p.m.
• Steve Grismore/Rod Leaverton at Louie’s Wine Dive at 5 p.m.

Check for changes at each venue’s website, including cancellations and COVID protocols, and consider your generosity to your local waitstaff and musicians as we continue to welcome back live events in DSM. You can also support local restaurants by visiting nearby businesses before and after the show! Check out the Greater Des Moines Partnership’s Restaurant Guide, featuring neighborhood options here. 

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