Live Music This Week in DSM: April 12 – 16, 2023

This week’s lineup of musical acts in Greater Des Moines (DSM) includes Scott Eggleston at Greenwood Lounge on Thursday, April 13, The Juan and Only at El Toreado in West Des Moines on Friday, April 14 and Sued at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee on Saturday, April 15.

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.

Wednesday, April 12

• Andrew Hoyt at Paws & Pints at 6 p.m.; Free (Unless you bring a dog – membership or day pass, medical documentation required)
• Chris Ranallo at Stuffed Olive in Historic Court District at 6 p.m.
• NOLA Jazz Trio at Louie’s Wine Dive at 6 p.m.
• Brian Congdon at The Republic on Grand in the Historic East Village at 6 p.m.
• Music Jam with Beggars’ Bargain at Fuzzy’s Taco Shop at 6 p.m.
• Circle the Wolves with Daughter Diesel and Resurrection Mary at Lefty’s at 7 p.m.; $10
• The DSM Big Band at Noce in Western Gateway at 7 p.m.; $15, Student $7
• Bill Matykowski at Greenwood Lounge at 7 p.m.
• The Sheet at Bellhop in the Historic East Village at 8 p.m.

Thursday, April 13

• “Freight Train” Frank at La Mie Restaurant in the skywalk at 11 a.m.
• Lucas Beebe at Brick & Ivy Rooftop in Altoona at 5 p.m.
• Dan Trilk at La Poste in Perry at 5 p.m.
• SWCC School For Music Vocations at Captain Roy’s at 6 p.m.
• Jesse & The Medicine Men at Big Al’s BBQ in West Des Moines at 6 p.m.
• Jordan Beem at Confluence Brewery at 6:30 p.m.
• Dickie at Board & Batten in Dallas Center at 6:30 p.m.
• Heath Alan at Noce in Western Gateway 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.
• Triple J’s at Yacht Club at 9 p.m.

Friday, April 14

• Eastern Iowa Arts Academy at the Middle of the Map Tattoo Convention at Hy-Vee Hall at 2 p.m.; $20 (one day pass), $40 (for weekend}
• Bob Pace & The Dangerous Band at Gas Lamp at 5 p.m.; $5
• Willie James Shay at Sonny’s Pizza Bistro at 5:30 p.m.
• Jack Curtis at Paws & Pints at 6 p.m.; Free (Unless you bring a dog – membership or day pass, medical documentation required)
• Dustin Farrow & Co. at Chuck’s Restaurant at 6 p.m.
• The Juan & Only at El Toreado in West Des Moines at 6 p.m.
• Robert Deitch at Iowa Distilling Co. in Cumming at 6 p.m.
• Open Mic at Fenders Brewing in Polk City at 6 p.m.
• Marc Bailey at Tannin in Marshalltown at 6:30 p.m.
• City Morgue with vein.fm at Wooly’s at 7 p.m.; $30
• Matt Woods Band at Captain Roy’s at 7 p.m.; $5
• The Grand Marquis – National Act at Noce in Western Gateway at 7 p.m.; $28 table, $45 VIP, $18 Bartop
• Rick Burke at Greenwood Lounge at 7 p.m.
• Jordan Beem at The Hall in West Des Moines at 7 p.m.
• Ryan O’Rien “Ain’t Paddy’s Day 2” at Brightside Aleworks in Altoona at 7 p.m.
• Bon Jecci at Fiddle & Whistle in Marshalltown at 7 p.m.
• Huntertones + Akie Bermiss (of Lake Street Dive) at xBk Live at 8 p.m.; $15-20
• Jesse & The Medicine Men at Pura Social Club in the Historic East Village at 8 p.m.
• Brian Congdon at Striking Sparrow Lounge at 8 p.m.
• Dizclaimer at Doc’s in Johnston at 8 p.m.
• Suede at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 8 p.m.
• Cody Hicks at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 8 p.m.
• Plastic Apartment at Whiskey House in Ankeny at 8 p.m.
• Lucas Beebe at The Thunderdome in Newton at 8 p.m.
• South 35/The Other Brothers/The Crust at The Professinal Music Showcase at Gas Lamp at 9 p.m.; $5
• Cover That at Down Under in Clive 9 p.m.
• Blacktop at Miss Kitty’s in Clive at 9 p.m.

Saturday, April 15

• SPAM at Croz Nest East at 3 p.m. Sumpin Doo at Hawkeye Elks at 4 p.m.; $5
• Lindgren Griffith at Revelton Distillery in Osceola at 4 p.m.
• David Watson at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 5 p.m.
• The EnvyCorps perform Dwell (with strings)/B. Well/Annalibera/Genevieve Salamone/James Tutson/EleanorGrace/Lani at Gross Domestic Product at Hoyt Sherman Place in Sherman Hill at 5:30 p.m.; $17 to $27
• Bob Pace at Chuck’s Restaurant at 6 p.m.
• Ryan Lombard at Cozy Café in Johnston at 6 p.m.
• TBA at Lake Robbins Ballroom in Woodward at 6 p.m.; $10
• Spencer Crandell at Wooly’s in the Historic East Village at 7 p.m.; $15
• The Sheet at the Middle of the Map Tattoo Convention at Hy-Vee Hall at 7 p.m.; $20 (one day pass), $40 (for weekend}
• Abbie and The Sawyers at Captain Roy’s at 7 p.m.; $5
• Coyote at Croatian Slavic Center at 7 p.m.; $5 Members, $7 Nonmembers
• Hansel and Gretel at the Drake Opera Theatre at Harmon Fine Arts Center at Drake University at 7:30 p.m.; $8-10
• Gina Chavez at the Temple Theater in Western Gateway at 7:30 p.m.; $20 to $45
• Chicago Farmer & The Fieldnotes with Dickie at xBk Live at 8 p.m.; $15-18
• Boris & The Joy, The Burning Sons at Gas Lamp at 8 p.m.; $12
• Live Jazz at The Continental in the Historic East Village at 8 p.m.
• Suede at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 8 p.m.
• Robbie Huffaker at 1st St Tavern in Grimes at 8 p.m.
• Tom Buckmiller/Brian Schwager at Whiskey House in Ankeny at 8 p.m.
• Matt Woods Band at Eagles Club in Grinnell at 8 p.m.; Freewill donations can be made to South Skunk Blues Society Anthony
• Koester and The Band at Mickey’s in Waukee at 8:30 p.m.
• Heath Alan Band at Greenwood Lounge at 9 p.m.
• Roots Reggae Rising/Primavera Luna at Yacht Club at 9 p.m.
• Dick Danger Band at Down Under in Clive at 9 p.m.
• Mike Moody & The Outlaws at Hawk Heaven Tavern in Altoona at 9 p.m.
• MFKS/J’Main/Annie Kemble at GDP After Party at Carl’s at 10 p.m.

Sunday, April 16

• CJC Jam Session, Drake Jazz II, Jazz Educators, NOLA Jazz Combo, CJC Big Band with special guests, Nate Sparks & Anthony Orji Duo, Nick Leo Trio for a Jazz Appreciation Month Concert at Turner Jazz Center at Drake University at 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.; $10 suggested donation
• Hansel and Gretel at the Drake Opera Theatre at Harmon Fine Arts Center at Drake University at 2 p.m.; $8-10
• Judy Carmichael at the Marshalltown High School Auditorium in Marshalltown at 2 p.m.; $25
• Dustin Farrow at Covered Bridges Winery in Winterset at 2 p.m.
• Local Music Showcase at Teehee’s Comedy Club at 3 p.m.
• David Wayne Redfern at Triple Crown at 4 p.m.
• Two Guys Named Dave with saxophonist Steve O’Brien at Louie’s Wine Dive at 5 p.m.
• Sentimental Swing at Lake Robbins Ballroom in Woodward at 5 p.m.; $13
• Scott Stilwell at Byron’s in Pomeroy at 5 p.m.; $15
• Luke Fox at Beaver Tap at 6 p.m.
• Halen Album Release with Andrew Hoyt at xBk Live at 7 p.m.; $12-17

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