Live Music This Week in DSM: Feb. 27 – March 3, 2024

This week’s lineup of musical acts in Greater Des Moines (DSM) includes Sugar Valley, Corbett Reeves, Lucas Beebe, Austin Chadderdon, Motley Scrue and The Rusted Steel Strings Band 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. 27

• “Freight Train” Frank in the skywalk at La Mie Restaurant at 11 a.m.
• Sounds for the Soul by Deb Jennings Mid-Day Meditation with live music of gongs, singing bowls, Native American flutes, percussion instruments and vocals at Unity Center of Des Moines at Noon
• The Bird Hunters with Blaine Garrett at xBk Live at 7 p.m.; $15-20
• Locker & Company with Jeff Banks and Scott Dawson at Greenwood Lounge at 8 p.m.
• Blues Jam at Carl’s Place at 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 28

• Corbett Reeves at Stuffed Olive in Historic Court District at 6 p.m.
• Matt Terronez Trio with Bohl and Ward at Louie’s Wine Dive at 6
• Kris Lager at xBk Live at 7 p.m.; $15-20
• The DSM Big Band at Noce in Western Gateway at 7 p.m.; $16 Table seating, $35 VIP reserved, $12 Bartop seating, $7 Student
• Lincoln Grimes at Greenwood Lounge at 7 p.m.
• Open Jam at 1833 Saloon at 7 p.m.
• Acoustic Open Mic Night with Mike Aceto at Doc’s Lounge in Johnston at 7 p.m.
• Ben Puttman at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 9 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 29

• “Freight Train” Frank in the skywalk at La Mie Restaurant at 11 a.m.
• Mike Aceto at Confluence Brewing at 6 p.m.
• Tyler Frazier at 515 Brewing in Clive at 6 p.m.
• Jesse & The Medicine Men at Pancho’s Friendly Confines in Waukee at 6 p.m.
• Anna p.s. at Board & Batten in Dallas Center at 6:30 p.m.
• Greensky Bluegrass with The High Hawks at Val Air Ballroom in West Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $35
• Vocalist Natalie Simon & Co. at Noce in Western Gateway at 7 p.m.; $Free
• 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.
• Sing-Along Piano Party featuring Adam Rohwer at Whiskey House in Ankeny at 7 p.m.
• Cat Power Sings Dylan: The 1966 Royal Albert Hall Concert at Hoyt Sherman Place in Sherman Hill at 7:30 p.m.; $50 to $99
• Live Jazz Trio at In Confidence at Hotel Fort Des Moines at 8 p.m.
• Scott Eggleston at Greenwood Lounge at 8 p.m.
• Lucas Beebe at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 9 p.m.

Friday, March 1

• NOLA 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.
• IV And The Strange Band / Possessed By Paul James / The Haunted Hallows at Lefty’s at 6 p.m. (Doors); $17-20
• The Buzz Band 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.
• Damon Dotson at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 6 p.m.
• Jesse & The Medicine Men at Iowa Distilling Co. in Cumming at 6 p.m.
• Austin Chadderdon at Tannin Wine Bar in Marshalltown at 6:30
• Sierra Ferrell with Two Runner at Val Air Ballroom in West Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $29.50
• Nick Hermann at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 7 p.m.
• DMACC Concert Choir presents Feel The Music at DMACC Auditorium at 7 p.m.
• Paul Little at Firetrucker Brewing in Ankeny at 7 p.m.
• Corey Jamison – Acoustic at Talk Shop Lounge in St. Charles at 7 p.m.
• Kevin Lindgren at Slater Station in Slater at 7 p.m.
• The Blind Boys of Alabama at Hoyt Sherman Place in Sherman Hill at 7:30 p.m.; $21 to $85
• Tyler Richton & The High Bank Boys with Cory Waller & The Wicked Things at xBk Live at 8 p.m.; $10-15
• The Sheet at The Station on Ingersoll at 8 p.m.
• The Chuggaluggers at 1833 Saloon at 8 p.m.
• Mike Aceto at Groucho's Lounge in Urbandale at 8 p.m.
• Recoil at Doc’s Lounge in Johnston at 8 p.m.
• The Bond at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 8 p.m.
• Jef Spradley at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 8 p.m.
• The Chickadees at Cabaret Sports Bar & Grille in Ankeny at 8 p.m.
• Leradee and The Positives at The Whiskey House in Ankeny at 8 p.m.
• Heath Alan at Greenwood Lounge at 8:30 p.m.
• Project TDS at Down Under in Clive at 9 p.m.
• Cover That at Miss Kittys in Clive at 9 p.m.
• Exit 185 at Brick & Ivy Rooftop in Altoona at 9 p.m.
• Chris Heaton at Sister’s Place in Carlisle at 9 p.m.

Saturday, March 2

• Bacon Rock Fest at Doc’s Lounge in Johnston at Noon
• Andy Fleming & Friends at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 5 p.m.
• Widow7 / Alborn / Backhand Blue / Marmot at Lefty’s at 5:30 p.m.; $10-15
• Jake Kemble – Acoustic at Captain Roys at 6 p.m.
• Jordan Messerole at Chuck’s Restaurant at 6 p.m.
• Country River Band at Lake Robbins Ballroom in Woodward at 6 p.m.; $10
• Battle of the Bands: Jordan Beem, Luke Fox, The Get Down to support HOPE Agency DSM at xBk Live at 6:30 p.m.; $30 (Tables for rent too)
• B. John Burns at Anchor Coffee House at Westminster Presbyterian Church at 6:30 p.m.; $15-20
• Brian Herrin & Brian Scat Tannin Wine Bar in Marshalltown at 6:30 p.m.
• Tom Buckmiller / Bob Pace / Eric Smidt Trio with Sarah Ling at Covered Bridges Winery in Winterset at 6:30 p.m.; $5
• Casey Donahew with Jake Simon at Val Air Ballroom at 7 p.m.; $25
• Palomino Band at Croatian Slavic Center at 7 p.m.; $5 Members, $7 Nonmembers
• Dick Danger Band at Back Roads Lounge in Johnston at 7:30 p.m.
• Serenade – Denise Schmitz and Tim Cooper at The Ducktail Lounge in Clive at 7:30 p.m.
• The Unfortunate Sons at Greenwood Lounge at 8 p.m.
• Live Jazz at The Continental in the Historic East Village at 8 p.m.
• Christian Connett and Scott ‘Thumper’ Davis at Smoking GOAT Pub at 8 p.m.
• Debut of Garrett Joseph’s Ver Sacrum / Dystotogy / Anger Incarnate / Ressurection Mary at Boggs’ Hull Ave Tavern at 8 p.m.
• Reload at Misfits at 8 p.m.
• Randy Burk Album Re-Release of “Money, Heart, and Soul” at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 8 p.m.
• Motley Scrue at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 8 p.m.
• The Sheet at The Thunderdome in Newton at 8 p.m.
• The Snacks at Mickey’s Irish Pub in Waukee at 8:30 p.m.
• The Villains only: MarchsTCleveland, Kane Jameson and seven other hip-hop acts at Lefty's at 9 p.m.
• Loose Gravel at Maggie’s Rumble Room at 9 p.m.
• Hold On at Down Under in Clive at 9 p.m.
• Suede at Miss Kittys in Clive at 9
• Jordan Beem at Hawk Heaven in Altoona at 9 p.m.
• Toast3r at Good Times in Ankeny at 9 p.m.

Sunday, March 3

• Tony Bohnenkamp at Botanical Blues at Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden in the Historic East Village at 1 p.m.; Members free, Adults $12, Seniors and Active Military $11, Children $9, 2 and under free
• Open Jam with The Anthony Orji Trio at Vibes Kitchen & Bar in Western Gateway at 2 p.m.
• Showtune Sundays with the DMGMC at The Blazing Saddle in the Historic East Village at 2 p.m.
• The Rusted Steel Strings Band at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 2 p.m.
• Tony Bohnenkamp at Botanical Blues at Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden in the Historic East Village at 3 p.m.; Members free, Adults $12, Seniors and Active Military $11, Children $9, 2 and under free
• Central Iowa Wind Ensemble presents “Out of This World” at Franklin Jr. High Event Center at 3 p.m.
• Wayne Page / Nick Rueckert Duo at Louie’s Wine Dive at 5 p.m.
• Sentimental Swing at Lake Robbins Ballroom in Woodward at 5 p.m.; $13
• Rare Doozy, Late Street, Dewey, Sight Lives, Bowdizz, T.O.T.  at Midwest HomeBass : Spring Vibes at Lefty’s at 6  $10-15
• Chicago Farmer & the Fieldnotes with Dickie at xBk Live at 7 p.m.; $15 (Plus tables for rent)

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.