Live Music This Week in DSM: Sept. 3 – 8, 2024

This week’s lineup of musical acts in Greater Des Moines (DSM) includes Tanner Taylor Trio, David Watson, Maraya Wiltfang, Cody Hicks, Joshua Sinclair and Al Welsh 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, Sept. 3, 2024

• “Freight Train” Frank at La Mie Elevate in the skywalk at 11 a.m.
• Dan Jones at Johnston Farmers’ Market at Johnston Town Center in Johnston at 4 p.m.
• B. John Burns’ Dinner Hour Livestream at 5 p.m.
• Tanner Taylor Trio at Latin King at 5:30 p.m.
• SPAM at Cruise In Car Night at Sugar Shack Diner in Altoona at 5:30 p.m.
• Basement Philosophers Society at Greenwood Lounge at 7 p.m.
• DSM Irish Session at Sully’s Irish Pub in West Des Moines at 7 p.m.
• Blues Jam at Carl’s Place at 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024

• Jake Schrodt at Summer Series at Country Lane Lodge in Adel at 5 p.m.
• Luke Fox at DSM Biergarten at Water Works Park in the Gray’s Lake Area at 6 p.m.
• David Watson at Stuffed Olive in Historic Court District at 6 p.m.
• Matt Terronez Trio at Louie’s Wine Dive at 6 p.m.
• Joshua Sinclair at Gilroy’s Kitchen + Pub + Patio at 6 p.m.
• RetroSpect Trio at Bike Night at Doc’s Lounge in Johnston at 6 p.m.
• SPAM Band at Mickey’s Irish Pub in Waukee at 6 p.m.
• Jesse & The Medicine Men at Pocket Park at Fenders Brewing in Polk City at 6 p.m.
• Jordan Beem at The Slater Station in Slater at 6 p.m.
• The Wildwoods with Brad & Kate at xBk Live at 7 p.m.; $15-20 (Seating options available)
• Brother Trucker at Maggie’s Rumble Room at 7 p.m.
• Dewey Cantrell at Greenwood Lounge at 7 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024

• Brittany Bedford at Polk City Farmers’ Market Square at 4:30 p.m.
• Dan Jones at Soumas Courtyard in Perry at 5 p.m.
• Jack Curtis Trio at Latin King at 5:30 p.m.
• Brian Herrin at Hidago in Ankeny at 5:30 p.m.
• Maraya Wiltfang at Wasabi in Ankeny at 5:30 p.m.
• Levi Smith at 30Hop in Ankeny at 5:30 p.m.
• Ian McConnell with Look At Me, Adonis D. Ross at Lefty’s at 6 (Doors); $15 adv.
• Bruce Day at Confluence Brewing at 6 p.m.
• The Sons of Gladys Kravitz at Music in the Junction in West Des Moines 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.
• Scott Kirkhart at Bouys at Saylorville Marina in Polk City at 6 p.m.
• Signs Of The Swarm with Cane Hill, Ov Sulfur, 156/Silence, A Wake in Providence at Wooly’s in the Historic East Village at 6:30 p.m.; $22.50
• Dick Danger Band at Heritage Park in Grimes at 6:30 p.m.; Donations or nonperishable food items for Grimes Storehouse Pantry
• Jason Walsmith at Board & Batten in Dallas Center at 6:30 p.m.
• Joshua Sinclair at Either/Or at 7 p.m.
• Open Jam Night with Groove Review at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 7 p.m.
• The Soul Searchers at Greenwood Lounge at 8 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 6, 2024

• Joshua Sinclair at Friday on the Farm at Middlebrook Farm in Cumming at 4:30 p.m.
• Gurnfest 2024 – Micawber, Reaping Asmodeia, The Curse of Hail, Skinned Alive, Animals on LSD, Overtire at Lefty’s at 5 p.m.; $10-15 (After Party Jeez Luiz, SNAG at 11 p.m. and food from 2nd Ave. Sandwich)
• Bob Pace & The Dangerous Band at Friday Work Release Party at Greenwood Lounge at 5 p.m.
• Ortonville Circus at DSM Biergarten at Water Works Park in the Gray’s Lake Area at 5:30 p.m.
• Dick Danger Band at Food Truck Friday at Campbell Park at 5:30 p.m.
• Willie James Shay at Sonny’s Pizza Bistro at 5:30 p.m.
• Joe & Vicki Price at Captain Roy’s at 6 p.m.
• Ryne Doughty at Confluence Brewing at 6 p.m.
• The Get Down at Chuck’s Restaurant at 6
• Jake Schrodt at Iowa Distilling Co. in Cumming at 6 p.m.
• The Savage Freds at Firetrucker Brewing in Ankeny at 6 p.m.
• Sean Sullivan at Firepit Fridays at The Cellar Winery in Madrid at 6 p.m.
• The Sheet at Smash Park in West Des Moines at 6:30 p.m.
• NOLA Jazz Band at Noce in Western Gateway at 7 p.m.; $35 at table, $19 Bar Seat
• Jordyn Delzer & Jesse Bauman at Shotgun Bettys in West Des Moines at 7 p.m.
• Robbie Michael  at Hawk Heaven Tavern in Altoona at 7 p.m.
• Dickie - EP Release Party w/ Neils Anders and Andrew Hoyt at xBk Live at 8 p.m.; $12-15 (Seating options available)
• Lance Roark at Maggie’s Rumble Room at 8 p.m.
• Brit Stokes at Sully’s Irish Pub in West Des Moines at 8 p.m.
• Driving Blind at Doc’s Lounge in Johnston at 8 p.m.
• White Pole Road at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 8 p.m.
• Luke Fox at Cabaret Sports Bar & Grille in Ankeny at 8 p.m.
• Jake Kemble at The Port on Lake Panorama at 8 p.m.
• The Other Brothers at Greenwood Lounge at 9 p.m.
• Cody Hicks at Shotgun Bettys in West Des Moines at 9 p.m.
• Cody Hicks at Miss Kitty’s in Clive at 9 p.m.
• Jordan Beem at Brick & Ivy Rooftop in Altoona at 9 p.m.
• Grind at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 10 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024

• TBD at Annie’s Irish Pub at Noon
• DSM Gamer Symphony Orchestra at Jamie Hurd Amphitheater in West Des Moines from 2 – 3 p.m.
• Joshua Sinclair at Revelton Distillery in Osceola at 4 p.m.
• Los Pepinos Blancos at DSM Biergarten at Water Works Park in the Gray’s Lake Area at 5 p.m.
• Joe Inman at Bike Night at Sister’s Place in Carlisle at 5 p.m.
• Blacked Out World w/ A Wolf Among Us at Captain Roy’s at 6 p.m.
• GURNFEST: Day 2 - Display Case, Hookshot, Jinnouchi Power, Bigby Woods, SmackTalk, The Starretts at xBk Live at 6 p.m.; $12-15
• Procedure / Dirty Blonde / Lamp at Lefty’s at 6 p.m.; $10
• The Drama Kings at Chuck’s Restaurant at 6 p.m.
• Tony McGhee Project at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 6 p.m.
• Orphan Annie at Bouys at Saylorville Marina in Polk City at 6 p.m.
• The Droptines with Alex Arthur, Katie & the Honky Tonks at Wooly’s in the Historic East Village at 7 p.m.; $17
• Rick Burke at Greenwood Lounge at 7 p.m.
• TBD at Croatian Slavic Center at 7 p.m.; $5 Members, $7 Nonmembers
• Paul Little at 36th St Tavern in Ankeny at 7 p.m.
• Jeff Brandt & Galaxy Branson Show at Lake Robbins Ballroom in Woodward at 7 p.m.; $20
• Red Dirt Renegade at Warren Co. Cultural Center in Greenfield at 7 p.m.; $20
• Williue Mac & the Lost Cousins at Big Rack Brew Haus in Winterset at 7 p.m.; $5
• Live Jazz at The Continental in the Historic East Village at 8 p.m.
• Sugar Valley at Down Under in Clive at 8 p.m.
• Mary Runyan Band at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 8 p.m.
• Neil Hewitt at Mullets Uptown in Ankeny at 8 p.m.
• The People’s Band at Miss Kitty’s in Clive at 8:30 p.m.
• Brian Congdon at Mickey’s Irish Pub in Waukee at 8:30 p.m.
• Entre Luche’s “Hip Hop Luau (Part 2)” at Lefty’s at 9 p.m. (Doors); $10
• Dan Trilk at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 10 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024

• Porchfest DSM 2024 at Union Park Porches from 11:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. (24 bands)
• Abbie Sawyer & Lorin Ditzler 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.
• Sugar Valley at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 2 p.m.
• RetroSpect at The Cellar Winery at Snus Hill in Madrid at 2 p.m.
• Al Welsh at Lake Robbins Ballroom in Woodward at 4:30 p.m.; $13
• Crowfoot Rakes at Porchfest After Party at Captain Roy's at 5 p.m.
• John Krantz / Randy Ward Duo at Louie’s Wine Dive at 5 p.m.
• Charlie Roth at Byron’s at the Pomeroy Community Center at 5 p.m.; $20
• The Feel Right at Summer Sundaze at Jamie Hurd Amphitheater in West Des Moines at 6 p.m.
• Tophouse with Courtney Krause at xBk Live at 7 p.m.; $20-25 (Seating options available)
• Afroman at Briar Patch Amphitheater in Bevington at 8 p.m.; $30 adv. (Music on stage at 8 p.m., Afroman at 10 p.m.; camping included)

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.