Live Music This Week in DSM: Feb. 13 – 18, 2024

This week’s lineup of musical acts in Greater Des Moines (DSM) includes Mike Aceto, Songwriters in the Round, Willi Carlisle, Recoil, Toast3r and Casey Joe Collins 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.

Every Night

• The High Crest YouTube or Facebook Livestream at 7:30 p.m.; Send tips to Venmo at at thehighcrest or PayPal.me/thehighcrest

Tuesday, Feb. 13

• “Freight Train” Frank in the skywalk at La Mie Restaurant at 11 a.m.
• Des Moines Irish Sessions at Magee’s Irish Pub & Eatery in Ankeny at 6 p.m.
• Jeremie Albino with Benjamin Dakota Rogers at xBk Live at 7 p.m.; $15-20
• Blues Jam at Carl’s Place at 7:30 p.m.
• Mike Aceto at Greenwood Lounge at 8 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 14

• Hootenanny House Valentine’s Day Murder Mystery Hoot-Jan at Lefty’s at 6 p.m.; $10
• Ducharme-Jones at Stuffed Olive in Historic Court District at 6 p.m.; $60/person for a Prix Fixe Dinner with four courses
• NOLA Jazz Trio at Louie’s Wine Dive at 6 p.m.
• The DSM Big Band at Noce in Western Gateway at 7 p.m.; $16 Table Seating, $35 VIP Reserved, $12 Bartop seating, $7 Student
• Jodi Bodley and Dewey Cantrell at Greenwood Lounge at 7 p.m.
• Songwriters in the Round at The Cave at 7 p.m.
• Open Jam at 1833 Saloon at 7 p.m.
• Kate & Yubu at Valentine’s Night at Whiskey House in Ankeny at 7 p.m.; $10
• Matthew Biegger Acoustic Valentin Show at Talk Shop Lounge in St. Charles at 7 p.m.
• RivEras at Sweetheart Dance at Lake Robbins Ballroom in Woodward at 7 p.m.; $10 (Dinner $13 – 25 at 6 p.m.)
• Turner Center Jazz Orchestra – Jazz for Lovers and Friends featuring Rosana Eckert at Turner Jazz Center at Drake University at 7:30 p.m.; $32
• Andy Frasco & The U.N. with special guest Dogs in A Pile at xBk Live at 8 p.m.; $32-37
• Luke Thomas at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 9 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 15

• “Freight Train” Frank in the skywalk at La Mie Restaurant at 11 a.m.
• Kevin Best at Confluence Brewing at 6 p.m.
• David Wayne Redfearn at 515 Brewing in Clive at 6 p.m.
• Jesse & The Medicine Men at Pancho’s Friendly Confines in Waukee at 6 p.m.
• Joshua Sinclair at Board & Batten in Dallas Center at 6:30 p.m.
• Vocalist Kiersten Conway & Co. at Noce in Western Gateway at 7 p.m.
• Acoustic Open Mic with Geoffrey Jr. at Alleged Lee’s at 7 p.m.
• Open Jam with The Groove Review at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 7 p.m.
• Des Moines Irish Session at Brighside Aleworks in Altoona at 7 p.m.
• Sing-Along Piano Party featuring Sam & Adam at Whiskey House in Ankeny at 7 p.m.
• Willi Carlisle with Ken Pomeroy at xBk Live at 8 p.m.; $15-20
• Live Jazz Trio at In Confidence at Hotel Fort Des Moines at 8 p.m.
• Scott Eggleston at Greenwood Lounge at 8 p.m.
• Jordan Beem at 1st Street Tavern in Grimes at 8 p.m.
• Lee Klett at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 9 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 16

• Dave Altemeier 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 DM Project at Chuck’s Restaurant at 6 p.m.
• Randy Burk & The Prisoners at Shiver On the River Game Signups at Captain Roy's at 6 p.m.
• John Krantz & Randy Ward Duo at Cave at 6 p.m.
• The Juan & Only at El Toreado Mexican Bar & Grill in West Des Moines at 6 p.m.
• Jake Stack at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 6 p.m.
• Josh Sinclair at Iowa Distilling Co. in Cumming at 6 p.m.
• Kernald at Java Joes CoffeeHouse / TJ’s Bagels in Ankeny at 6:30 p.m.
• Weary Ramblers with Goat Feathers at Camelot Theater in Nevada at 6:30 p.m.; $25 ($5 goes to the firefighters)
• Jordan Messerole at Tannin Wine Bar in Marshalltown at 6:30 p.m.
• Valentine’s Day with Max Wellman & Co. at Noce in Western Gateway at 7 p.m.; $32 Table Seating and $49 VIP Reserved, $23 Bartop Seating
• Drew Peer at Kelly’s Little Nipper at 7 p.m.
• Jordan Beem at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 7 p.m.
• Luke Farland at Firetrucker Brewing in Ankeny at 7 p.m.
• Mike Walsh Solo Acoustic at The Handlebar in Dallas Center at 7 p.m.
• Wade Bowen at Wooly’s in the Historic East Village at 8 p.m.; $20
• Jupiter’s Revenge – The Astronauts Tour – 8 acts at Lefty’s at 8 p.m.; $10-12
• Birdie Pie with Jack Lewis at Club Celebrity Sports Bar & Grille at 8 p.m.
• Burnin’ Sensations at Back Roads Lounge in Johnston at 8 p.m.
• Sister Sara at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 8 p.m.
• Recoil at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 8 p.m.
• Jason Kincel at Cabaret Sports Bar & Grille in Ankeny at 8 p.m.
• Fahrenheit at The Whiskey House in Ankeny at 8 p.m.
• Orphan Annie at Doc’s Lounge in Johnston at 8:30
• Valentine’s Day with Max Wellman & Co. at Noce in Western Gateway at 9 p.m.; $27 Table Seating and $42 VIP Reserved, $18 Bartop Seating
• Chris Falcon & The Spacetime Continuum at Greenwood Lounge at 9 p.m.
• Cass Flores at 1833 Saloon at 9 p.m.
• Shock Collar at Down Under in Clive at 9 p.m.
• South 35 at Miss Kittys in Clive at 9 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 17

• Koo Koo at xBk Live at 1 p.m.; $20-25 ($50 VIP meet & greet at 11AM)
• Sumpin Doo at The Elks Lodge at 4 p.m.; $5
• The High Crest at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 5 p.m.
• Winterland Jazz Trio, DJ Terry “Wolfman” Rickers, Bryan “Poe” Healy, Vocalist Kimberly Schnell, Mazzo soprano Rachel Rickers & The Dudes (Ron Cooper and Chris Sutliff) at Dinner By Moonlight at The Thunderdome in Newton at 5 p.m.; $30-35 (Charcuterie – Dessert)
• Sara Routh at Chuck’s Restaurant at 6 p.m.
• Coyote at Croation-Slavic Center at 7 p.m.; $5 Members, $7 Nonmembers
• Serenade with Denise Schmitz and Tim Cooper at Eagle's Club #109 on Bloomfield Road at 7 p.m.
• Corbett Reeves at Ducktail Lounge in Clive at 7 p.m.
• Jake Kemble at Uptown Garage Brewing in Ankeny at 7 p.m.
• Tyler Folkerts at Talk Shop Lounge in St. Charles at 7 p.m.
• Royce Johns at Flat Tire Lounge in Madrid at 7 p.m.
• Lucky Jax at Lake Robbins Ballroom in Woodward at 7 p.m.; $10
• Retro Active at Leathernecks Dog House in Colo at 7 p.m.
• Patresa Hartman at Progressive Voices Concert Series at First Unitarian Church at 7:30 p.m.; $22-27
• Steven Kennedy at Speed Lyceum Theater at 7:30 p.m.
• The BASSberry JAM at Lefty’s at 8 p.m.; $20
• The Other Brothers at Maggie’s Rumble Room at 8 p.m.
• Live Jazz at The Continental in the Historic East Village at 8 p.m.
• Wayne Page at The New Northwestern in the Historic East Village at 8 p.m.
• Joe Inman at East Side Eddie’s at 8 p.m.
• Decoy at Doc’s Lounge in Johnston at 8 p.m.
• Dick Danger Band at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 8 p.m.
• Fahrenheit at The Whiskey House in Ankeny at 8 p.m.
• Ducharme-Jones Band at Greenwood Lounge at 8:30 p.m.
• The Get Down Band at Mickey’s Irish Pub in Waukee at 8:30 p.m.
• Dirty Champagne at Senor Tequila at 9 p.m.; $10 (Includes a free beer or tequila shot)
• Cody Hicks at Jack’s Place at 9 p.m.
• Drive Thirty5 at Down Under in Clive at 9 p.m.
• Toast3r at Miss Kittys in Clive at 9 p.m.
• Blake Jack & South 35 at Hawk Heaven in Altoona at 9 p.m.
• Jordan Beem at Brick & Ivy Rooftop in Altoona at 9 p.m.
• Lee Klett & The Boys at Good Times in Ankeny at 9 p.m.
• The Chuggaluggers at Ambro’s Roadhouse in De Soto at 9 p.m.

Sunday, Feb. 18

• Ukesters Ukulele Band at Botanical Garden Blues Series at 1 p.m.; Members free, Adults $12, Seniors and Active Military $11, Children $9, 2 and under free
• Heath Alan at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 2 p.m.
• Rollo at The Cellar Winery in Madrid at 2 p.m.
• Ryne Doughty at Covered Bridges Winery in Winterset at 2 p.m.
• Ukesters Ukulele Band at Botanical Garden Blues Series at 3 p.m.; Members free, Adults $12, Seniors and Active Military $11, Children $9, 2 and under free
• Betsy Hickok / Ron Roberts Duo at Louie’s Wine Dive at 5 p.m.
• Gaylin Sudik & Friends at Lake Robbins Ballroom in Woodward at 5 p.m.; $13
• Mace Hathaway at Byron’s in Pomeroy at 5 p.m.; $15
• Tommy Doggett Band at xBk Live at 6 p.m.; $15-20
• Casey Joe Collins at Beaver Tap at 6 p.m.
• Steel Panther with Moon Fever at Wooly’s in the Historic East Village at 7 p.m.; $35

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.