Live Music This Week in DSM: Dec. 19 – 24, 2023

This week’s lineup of musical acts in Greater Des Moines (DSM) includes Two Guys Named Dave + Steve at Louie’s Wine Dive on Wednesday, Dec. 20, NOLA Jazz Duo at The Cave on Friday, Dec. 22 and Gladys Kravitz Lite at Whiskey House in Ankeny on Saturday, Dec. 23.

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, Dec. 19

• Tuesday, Dec. 19 “Freight Train” Frank in the skywalk at La Mie Restaurant at 11 a.m.
• B. John Burns “Holidays and Other Things” Dinner Hour Livestream at 5 p.m.
• Blues Jam at Carl’s Place at 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 20

• Brian Herrin at Stuffed Olive in Historic Court District at 6 p.m.
• Two Guys Named Dave + Steve at Louie’s Wine Dive at 6 p.m.
• Mike Aceto at The Republic on Grand in the Historic East Village at 6 p.m.
• Emmitt Sheehan at The Beaver Tap at 6 p.m.
• Open Jam at 1833 Saloon at 7 p.m.
• Triple J’s at Greenwood Lounge at 8 p.m.
• Candlelight: Holiday Special featuring “The Nutcracker” & More at World Food Prize Hall of Laureates in the Historic East Village at 8:45 p.m.; $37 to $56
• Scott Kirkhart at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 9 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 21

• "Freight Train” Frank in the skywalk at La Mie Restaurant at 11 a.m.
• J. Jeffrey Messerole at Confluence Brewing at 6 p.m.
• Brian Herrin at 515 Brewing in Clive at 6 p.m.
• Jesse & The Medicine Men at Pancho’s Friendly Confines in Waukee at 6 p.m.
• Bob Pace at Board & Batten in Dallas Center at 6:30 p.m.
• Kris Karr Solo Acoustic at Tannin in Marshalltown at 6:30 p.m.
• Open Jam with The Groove Review at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 7 p.m.
• Des Moines Irish Session at Brightside Aleworks in Altoona at 7 p.m.
• Piano Night at Whiskey House in Ankeny at 7 p.m.
• All That Holiday Jazz – Turner Center Jazz Orchestra featuring Marcya Danielle at Turner Jazz Center at 7:30 p.m.; $32
• Glitter Density with The Book of Bugs at xBk Live at 8 p.m.; $10-$15
• Live Jazz Trio at In Confidence at Hotel Fort Des Moines at 8 p.m.
• Scott Eggleston at Greenwood Lounge at 8 p.m.
• Candlelight: Holiday Special Featuring “The Nutcracker & More” at World Food Prize Hall of Laureates in the Historic East Village at 8:45 p.m.; $56 tickets left
• Jordan Isakson – Solo at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 9 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 22

• Wayne Page at Jazz at The New Northwestern in the Historic East Village at 5 p.m.
• Bob Pace & The Dangerous Band at Friday Work Release at Greenwood Lounge at 5 p.m.
• Willie James Shay at Sonny’s Pizza Bistro at 5:30 p.m.
• The Drama Kings at Chuck’s Restaurant at 6 p.m.
• NOLA Jazz Duo at The Cave at 6 p.m.
• Josh Sinclair at Iowa Distilling Co. in Cumming at 6 p.m.
• Grill & Kain at Fenders Brewing in Polk City at 6 p.m.
• The Snacks at Wellman’s Pub – Ingersoll at 6:30 p.m.
• Nick Hermann at Sterling’s in Ankeny at 6:30 p.m.
• A Nella Thomas Christmas VII featuring Adam Bruce & special guests at xBk Live at 7 p.m.; $15-20
• Taylor King and Jake Schrodt at Kelly’s Little Nipper at 7 p.m.
• Jordan Beem at Shotgun Betty’s in WDM at 7 p.m.
• Paul Little at Firetrucker Brewery in Ankeny at 7 p.m.
• Whiskey Bizkit at 1833 Saloon at 8 p.m.
• Sons of Gladys Kravitz at Doc’s Lounge in Johnston at 8 p.m.
• Toaster at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 8 p.m.
• Luke Fox at The Proletariat in Perry at 8 p.m.
• Good To Be King: A Celebration of Tom Petty at Wooly’s in the Historic East Village at 8:30 p.m.; $25
• All I Want For Christmas with Gina Gedler & Combo at Noce in Western Gateway at 9 p.m.; $34 Table Seating. $48 VIP Reserved Seating
• S.A.W. - Scot Sutherland, Rob Ankum, Michael Woods at Greenwood Lounge at 9 p.m.
• Jason Kincel Band at Down Under in Clive at 9 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 23

• 1st Annual Noce Christmas with Max Wellman featuring special guests at Noce in Western Gateway at 5 p.m.; $38 Table Seating, $52 VIP Reserved Seating, $27 Bartop Seating
• Silversonic at Chuck’s Restaurant at 6 p.m.
• Stark Raving Madge at Pal Joey’s at 6 p.m.
• 1st Annual Noce Christmas with Max Wellman featuring special guests at Noce in Western Gateway at 7 p.m.
• Randy Burk & The Prisoners at Captain Roy’s at 7 p.m.
• Holiday Cabaret at Pura Cocktail Lounge in the Historic East Village at 7 p.m.
• Kris Karr solo acoustic at Reclaimed Rails Brewing in Bondurant at 7 p.m.
• Screamin’ J with special guests The Medicine Theory at Maggie’s Rumble Room at 8 p.m.
• Willie Shay at Jazz at The Continental in the Historic East Village at 8 p.m.
• Heavy Holly at Smoking G.O.A.T. Pub at 8 p.m.
• Us Vs Them hip-hop collective (seven acts) at Teehee’s Comedy Club at 8 p.m.; $10-15
• Oreo Meatwagon at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 8 p.m.
• Jordan Beem at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 8 p.m.
• Gladys Kravitz Lite at Whiskey House in Ankeny at 8 p.m.
• The Chuggaluggers at Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest at Ambro’s Roadhouse, De Soto at 8 p.m.
• Bound2Beat Mickey’s Irish Pub in Waukee at 8:30 p.m.
• Rob Ankum & Jesse Villalobos at The Cave Wine Bar at 9 p.m.
• Danny Spain Gang at Lefty’s at 9 p.m. (Doors); $10
• Dustin Farrow & The Relics at Greenwood Lounge at 9 p.m.
• Timmy Sirianni acoustic / Resurrection Mary / Blacked Out World at Krampus Hull-iday Bash at Boggs' Hull Ave. Tavern at 9 p.m. (Artist Chef Moore handling the eats!)
• MFKS at Yacht Club at 9 p.m.
• Fahrenheit at Down Under in Clive at 9 p.m.
• Grupo515 at 300 Craft & Rooftop at 10 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 24

• Merry Christmas Eve!

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