Live Music This Week in DSM: Nov. 7 – 10, 2024

This week’s lineup of musical acts in Greater Des Moines (DSM) includes Brittany Sword, Jack Curtis, Plastic Apartment Acoustic and Sentimental Swing 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.

Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024

• Allie Crummy at Confluence Brewing at 6 p.m.
• Beggars’ Bargain at 515 Brewing in Clive at 6 p.m.
• Jessie & The Medicine Men at Pancho’s Friendly Confines in Waukee at 6 p.m.
• Brittany Sword at Board & Batten LLC in Dallas Center at 6:30 p.m.
• Prince Daddy & The Hyena with Bouquet, Ben Quad, Stars Hollow at Wooly’s in the Historic East Village at 7 p.m.; $20
• Pert Near Sandstone with Buffalo Galaxy at xBk Live at 7 p.m.; $15-20 (Seating options)
• MULE (Solo) at HiFi Brew Lounge in West Des Moines at 7 p.m.
• Open Jam with Groove Review at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 7 p.m.
• Good Vibes - Featuring Peter Schlamb at Turner Center Jazz Orchestra at 7:30 p.m.; $32
• The Soul Searchers at Greenwood Lounge at 8 p.m.
• Trippie Redd at Vibrant Music Hall in Waukee at 8 p.m.; $42
• Jordan Beem at Slater Station in Slater at 8 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 8, 2024

• Friday Work Release Party with Bob Pace and The Dangerous Band at Greenwood Lounge at 5 p.m.
• Iced Wrist, The Tale Untold, Diezeleater, Dreamthief, Habeas Corpus at Lefty’s at 5:30 p.m.; $10
• Willie James Shay at Sonny’s Pizza Bistro at 5:30 p.m.
• Jonas Woodstock at Chuck’s Restaurant at 6 p.m.
• Jack Curtis at The Cave at 6 p.m.
• The Juan & Only at El Toreado Mexican Bar & Grill in West Des Moines at 6 p.m.
• Joshua Sinclair at Brightside Aleworks in Altoona at 6 p.m.
• Dustin Farrow & The Relics at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 6 p.m.
• David Watson at Iowa Distilling Co. in Cumming at 6 p.m.
• Nick Hermann at B&B Theatres in Ankeny at 6:30 p.m.
• Pianist Ethan Iverson with His Trio at Noce in Western Gateway at 7 p.m.; $65, $62, $54 at table $36 bar seat
• The Soul Searchers at Captain Roy’s at 7 p.m.
• Randy Burk at Kelly’s Little Nipper at 7 p.m.
• Royce Johns at Firetrucker Brewing in Ankeny at 7 p.m.
• Young & Out Of Love Tour ft Blake Proehl, Haven Madison, Kaibrienne, KAYKO at xBk Live at 7:30 p.m.; $22-25, VIP $80
• Backroad Spirits at Down Under Bar & Grill at 8 p.m.
• Sons of Gladys Kravitz at Doc’s Lounge in Johnston at 8 p.m.
• Yubu at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 8 p.m.
• Palomino at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 8 p.m.
• The Unfortunate Sons at Greenwood Lounge at 9 p.m.
• Jake Beaty at Jack’s Place at 9 p.m.
• Knunckle at Yacht Club at 9 p.m.
• Justin Goodchild at Brick & Ivy Rooftop in Altoona at 9 p.m.
• Jordan Beem at Sister’s Place in Carlisle at 9 p.m.
• Pink Kodiak, No Lights Tonight, Late Street at Lefty’s at 10 p.m.; $10

Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024

• The Cellar Open Jam Sessions with Beggars’ Bargain at The Cellar Winery in Madrid at 4 p.m.
• The Night Life Band at Revelton Distilling in Osceola at 4 p.m.
• Royce Johns at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 5 p.m.
• Charlson Trio at Chuck’s Restaurant at 6 p.m.
• Kinda Petty at Doc’s Lounge in Johnston at 6 p.m.
• Crystal Blue at Lake Robbins Ballroom in Woodward at 6 p.m.; $10
• Wordburglar, Coolzey at Lefty’s at 6:30 p.m.; $15
• Conner Smith with Zach John King at Wooly’s in the Historic East Village at 7 p.m.; $20
• Gina Gedler Sings Bette Midler at Noce in Western Gateway at 7 p.m.; $42, $36 at table, $25 bar seat
• Sister Sara at Eagles Aerie 109 at 7 p.m.
• Salt Creek at Croatian Slavic Center at 7 p.m.; $5 Members, $7 Nonmembers
• Plastic Apartment Acoustic at Reclaimed Rails Brewing in Bondurant at 7 p.m.
• Ronstadt Revue featuring Gesenia at Pella Opera House in Pella at 7 p.m.; $35 to $50
• Kelsie James at The Cork in Johnston at 7:30 p.m.
• Ryne Owen - Acoustic at Talk Shop Lounge in St. Charles at 7:30 p.m.
• Queens of the Night: The Whitney Houston Experience at xBk Live at 8 p.m.; $20-25
• Jenny Kohls Band at Maggie’s Rumble Room at 8 p.m.
• Live Jazz at The Continental at 8 p.m.
• Final Mix 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.
• Standing Hampton at Miss Kitty’s in Clive at 8:30 p.m.
• Gimikk at Mickey’s Irish Pub in Waukee at 8:30 p.m.
• Jeff Banks Band at Greenwood Lounge at 9 p.m.
• Recoil at Back Roads Lounge in Johnston at 9 p.m.
• Mike Moody & The Outlaws at Hawk Heaven in Altoona at 9 p.m.
• Joshua Sinclair at Ruby’s Pub & Grill in Stuart at 9 p.m.
• Standard Time with Max Wellman at Noce in Western Gateway at 9:30 p.m.
• Allegra Hernandez, Ryan Lombard, Dis at Lefty’s at 10 p.m.; $10

Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024

• Crowfoot Rakes at Captain Roy’s at 2 p.m.
• Steve Grismore Trio at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 2 p.m.
• Matt Woods Band with Dustin Arbuckle at Cellar Winery in Madrid at 2 p.m.
• Jesse Gutierres at Covered Bridges Winery in Winterset at 2 p.m.
• Tanner Taylor Organ Trio at Louie’s Wine Dive at 5 p.m.
• Sentimental Swing at Lake Robbins Ballroom in Woodward at 5 p.m.; $13
• Brandon Santini at Byron’s at the Pomeroy Community Center in Pomeroy at 5 p.m.; $20
• Nathan Graham with Soft Dog at Lefty’s at 6:30 p.m.; $12-15
• Ekoh with Ryan Oakes and Dead Silent at xBk Live at 8 p.m.; $23-25 (Seating options)

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.