Live Music This Week in DSM: Oct. 15 – 20, 2024

This week’s lineup of musical acts in Greater Des Moines (DSM) includes Mike Viola, Corbett Reeves, Red Leather, Luke Farland, Angie Daniels and Jukebox the Ghost 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, Oct. 15, 2024

• “Freight Train” Frank at La Mie Elevate in the skywalk at 11 a.m.
• Gina Gedler at Latin King at 5:30 p.m.
• Henry Wagons Recording at Iowa PBS in Johnston (Must arrive by 6:30 p.m., must reserve a seat)
• Kyle Smith with Aaron Wolf and Carlies at xBk Live at 7 p.m.; $20-$25
• Tim Kaiser at The Lift at 7 p.m.
• Open Jam at Carl’s Place at 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024

• Dan Trilk at Stuffed Olive in Historic Court District at 6 p.m.
• Scott Davis / John Mattingly Duo at Louie’s Wine Dive at 6 p.m.
• Benjamin Tod & Lost Dog Street Band with Nolan Taylor at Wooly’s in the Historic East Village
• The DSM Big Band at Noce in Western Gateway at 7 p.m.; $28 at table, $15 bar seat
• Joshua Sinclair at Sukari Sushi Lounge at 7 p.m.
• The Barcode Tour – Jarren Benton, Demrick and Locksmith at Lefty’s at 7:30 p.m.; $25-$30
• Triple J’s at Greenwood Lounge at 8 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024

• Luke Fox at DSM Biergarten at Water Works Park in the Gray’s Lake Area at 5 p.m.
• Heather MacLennan Trio at Latin King at 5:30 p.m.
• Brother Trucker at Heritage Park in Grimes at 5:30 p.m.; Please bring nonperishable food item or monetary donation
• DMGMC Annual Gala at Scottish Rite Consistory at 6 p.m.; $150
• Jordan Messerole at Confluence Brewing at 6 p.m.
• Casey Joe Collins at 515 Brewing in Clive at 6 p.m.
• Jessie & The Medicine Men at Pancho’s Friendly Confines in Waukee at 6 p.m.
• Born of Osiris with By the Thousands, The Emblem Faction, Abstract Forms, Exiled at Lefty’s at 6 p.m. (Doors); $22 adv.
• Joshua Sinclair at Board & Batten, LLC in Dallas Center at 6:30 p.m.
• Daniel Nunnelee with Shane T at xBk Live at 7 p.m.; $17-$20 (Seating options available)
• Pianist Tanner Taylor & Co. at Noce in Western Gateway at 7 p.m.
• Open Jam with Groove Review at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 7 p.m.
• DSM Irish Session at Brightside Aleworks in Altoona at 7 p.m.
• Scott Eggleston at Greenwood Lounge at 8 p.m.
• Jordan Beem at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 9 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 18, 2024

• The Drama Kings at DSM Biergarten at Water Works Park in the Gray’s Lake Area at 5 p.m.
• 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.
• Beyond the Grave Tour – Devilz N Crawnik, Lex the Hex Master, Conman Kitty, Suspicious Conmen, To the Tyrant, Bad Idea at Lefty’s at 6 p.m.; $10
• Silversonic at Chuck’s Restaurant at 6 p.m.
• The Juan & Only at El Toreado Mexican Bar & Grill in West Des Moines at 6 p.m.
• Robert Deitch at Iowa Distilling Co. in Cumming at 6 p.m.
• David Watson at B&B Theatres & Bowling in Ankeny at 6:30 p.m.
• Ducharme-Jones Band at Captain Roy’s at 7 p.m.
• Voix De Ville”: A Noce Folly From Max Wellman at Noce in Western Gateway at 7 p.m.; $49, $42, $36 at table, $25 Bar seat
• Anna Aiello at Kelly’s Little Nipper at 7 p.m.
• Jordan Beem at Reclaimed Rails Brewing in Bondurant at 7 p.m.
• Coffeeshop Romance at Firetrucker Brewing in Ankeny at 7 p.m.
• Stephen Wilson Jr. at Wooly’s in the Historic East Village at 8 p.m.; $37.50
• Hardway at 1833 Saloon at 8 p.m.
• The Unfortunate Sons at Doc’s in Johnston at 8 p.m.
• Drive Thirty5 at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 8 p.m.
• Jesse & The Medicine Men at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 8 p.m.
• Damon Dotson at Cabaret Sports Bar & Grille in Ankeny at 8 p.m.
• Shaun Holt & The Teardrops at Byron’s at the Pomeroy Community Center in Pomeroy at 8 p.m.; $20
• Courtney Krause & Hey, King! at Lefty’s at 9 p.m. (Doors); $10
• The High Bidders at Greenwood Lounge at 9 p.m.
• Juan Sebastian Ramirez – piano (Columbia) at 9 p.m.
• “The Boys” at Miss Kitty’s in Clive at 9 p.m.
• Dan Medeiros at Brick & Ivy Rooftop in Altoona at 9 p.m.
• Brittany Sword at Sister’s Place in Carlisle at 9 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024

• Confluence Brewing 12th Anniversary Party (Peggy O’s Food Truck, four Ferryman’s beer releases)
  •  Birdie Pie at Noon
  • Steve E. George Band at 3:30 p.m.
  • Ryne Doughty at 7 p.m.
• Silversonic at DSM Biergarten at Water Works Park in the Gray’s Lake Area at 4 p.m.
• Robert Deitch at Revelton Distilling in Osceola at 4 p.m.
• Dickie at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 5 p.m.
• Black Dirt Ramblers at Albaugh Community Center in Ankeny at 5 p.m.; $13
• Flying Silos at Chuck’s Restaurant at 6 p.m.
• Seether & Skillet at Vibrant Music Hall in Waukee at 6 p.m.; $64 to $153
• Steve Grismore at Tannin Wine Bar in Marshalltown at 6:30 p.m.
• Alabama with Exile at Wells Fargo Arena at 7 p.m.; $36 to $150
• TIRES / Wolves In The Attic / New Member Charles / Easy Fruit / Volcano Boys at xBk Live at 7 p.m.; $15-18
• Malcolm Wells & The Two Timers at Captain Roy’s at 7 p.m.
• Bojangles: Napoleon Douglas Sings The Music of Sammy Davis Jr. with His Jazz Orchestra at Noce in Western Gateway at 7 p.m.; $49, $42, at table, $25 bar seat
• Coyote at Croatian Slavic Center at 7 p.m.; $5 Members, $7 Nonmembers
• The Psychedelic Furs & The Jesus And Mary Chain at Val Air Ballroom in West Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $59.50
• Dallas Burrow Full Band at Talk Shop Lounge in St. Charles at 7 p.m.; $15-$20
• Brick N Bob Duo at 1850 Homestead in Cambridge at 7 p.m.
• Kowboy Kix at Lake Robbins Ballroom in Woodward at 7 p.m.; $10
• Rural Route at Fore Seasons in Newton at 7 p.m.
• Michael Moncada at Murph & Mary’s Pub in Newton at 7 p.m.
• Willie Mac & the Lost Cousins at Big Rack Brew Haus in Winterset at 7 p.m.; $5
• Sarah McQuaid (England) at First Unitarian Church at 7:30 p.m.; $22-$27
• Nick Hermann at The Cork in Johnston at 7:30 p.m.
• Ariias – Artificial Stars – Allegra Hernandez at xBk Live at 8 p.m.; $12-$15
• The BASSberry Jam at Lefty’s at 8 p.m.; $20
• Live Jazz at The Continental in the Historic East Village at 8 p.m.
• Heath Alan at Greenwood Lounge at 8 p.m.
• Final Mix at Eagles Aerie 109 at 8 p.m.
• The Sons of Gladys Kravitz at Down Under in Clive at 8 p.m.
• DiZclaimer at Back Roads Lounge in Johnston at 8 p.m.
• Gimikk at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 8 p.m.
• Hudson Road at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 8 p.m.
• Luke Fox at Flat Tire Lounge in Madrid at 8 p.m.
• Bittersweet Nation at Mickey’s Irish Pub in Waukee at 8:30 p.m.
• The Chuggaluggers Band at Leathernecks Dog House in Colo at 9 p.m.
• Standard Time with Max Wellman at Noce in Western Gateway at 9:30 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024

• Gladys Lite at DSM Biergarten at Water Works Park in the Gray’s Lake Area at 1 p.m.
• Open Jam with The Anthony Orji Trio at Vibes Kitchen & Bar at 2 p.m.
• The High Crest at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 2 p.m.
• Jordon Messerole at The Cellar Winery in Madrid at 2 p.m.
• Day’s Live Music at Covered Bridges Winery in Winterset at 2 p.m.
• Black Dirt Ramblers on the patio at Wilson’s Orchard & Farm in Cumming at 3 p.m.
• Lauren Vilmain / Sean Veeder Duo at Louie’s Wine Dive at 5 p.m.
• Bob Fields & Swingtime at Lake Robbins Ballroom in Woodward at 5 p.m.; $13
• Haymakers with Dustin Arbuckle at Byron’s at the Pomeroy Community Center in Pomeroy at 5 p.m.; $20
• Randy Burk & the Prisoners Album Release Party with Andy Fleming at xBk Live at 6 p.m.; $12-18 (Seating options)
• Marco Flores y su Banda Jerez with La Alianza Nortena, La Furia del Bravo at Val Air Ballroom in West Des Moines at 9 p.m.; $60-$70

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.