Live Music This Week in DSM: Feb. 4 – 9, 2025

This week’s lineup of musical acts in Greater Des Moines (DSM) includes Basement Philosophers Society, Will Barnett, Sam Pattison, Paul Little, Mary Runyon Band and Luke Hender Red 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, Feb. 4, 2025

• “Freight Train” Frank in the skywalk at La Mie Elevate at 11 a.m.
• B. John Burns “Sees His Shadow” Dinner Hour Livestream at 5 p.m.
• Blues Jam at Carl’s Place at 7 p.m.
• Basement Philosophers Society at Greenwood Lounge at 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025

• Chris Powell at Stuffed Olive in Historic Court District at 6 p.m.
• Two Guys Named Dave + Steve O’Brien at Louie’s Wine Dive at 6 p.m.
• The Dirty Nil with Grumpster and House & Home at xBk Live at 7 p.m.; $18-20 (Seating options)
• Blake Shaw with DSM Big Band at Noce in Western Gateway at 7 p.m.; $38, $32, $28, $22 at table, $15 bar seat
• Brother Trucker at Maggie’s Rumble Room at 7 p.m.
• Dewey Cantrell at Greenwood Lounge at 7 p.m.
• Guster at Hoyt Sherman Place in Sherman Hill at 8 p.m.; $51 to $21
• Will Barnett at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 9 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025

• “Freight Train” Frank in the skywalk at La Mie Elevate at 11 a.m.
• John Resch at Blues Under the Blue Roof at the Newton Public Library in Newton at 5 p.m.
• Brittany Sword at Confluence Brewing at 6 p.m.
• VCTMS x 156/Silence with Heavy Hitter / Falling With Scissors / The Emblem Faction at Lefty’s at 6 p.m. (Doors); $20 adv.
• Jesse & The Medicine Men at Ponchos Friendly Confines in Waukee at 6 p.m.
• Casey Joe Collins at Board & Batten LLC in Dallas Center at 6:30 p.m.
• Kolby Cooper with Dylan Wheeler at Wooly’s in the Historic East Village at 7 p.m.; $20
• The Carson Parker Trio at Noce in Western Gateway at 7 p.m.
• Sam Pattison at HiFi Brew Lounge in West Des Moines at 7 p.m.
• Open Jam with Groove Review at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 7 p.m.
• Live Music at In Confidence Speakeasy at Hotel Fort Des Moines at 8 p.m.
• The Soul Searchers at Greenwood Lounge at 8 p.m.
• Zach Top at Val Air Ballroom in West Des Moines at 8 p.m.
• Rural Route at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 9 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 7, 2025

• Friday Work Release Party with Bob Pace and The Dangerous Band at Greenwood Lounge at 5 p.m.
• Mike Aceto at Bevy’s Tavern in West Des Moines at 5 p.m.
• Willie James Shay at Sonny’s Pizza Bistro at 5:30 p.m.
• Tanner Taylor / Daniel Mastrofski at The Cave at 6 p.m.
• The Juan & Only at El Toreado Mexican Bar & Grill in West Des Moines at 6 p.m.
• Jeff Stagg at 515 Brewing in Clive at 6 p.m.
• James Biehn Southbound Acoustic Trio at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 6 p.m.
• Robert Deitch at Iowa Distilling Co. in Cumming at 6 p.m.
• David Watson at B&B Theaters in Ankeny at 6:30 p.m.
• Bojangles: Napoleon Douglas Sings The Music of Sammy Davis Jr. with His Jazz Orchestra at Noce in Western Gateway at 7 p.m.; $59, $49, $42, $36 at table, $25 bar seat
• The Soul Searchers at Captain Roy’s at 7 p.m.
• Jake Schrodt at Kelly's Little Nipper at 7 p.m.
• Jordan Beem at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 7 p.m.
• Josh Sinclair at Firetrucker Brewery in Ankeny at 7 p.m.
• Michael Moncada at Murph & Mary’s Pub in Newton at 7 p.m.
• Wallows at Vibrant Music Hall in Waukee at 7:30 p.m.; $65
• Folsom Prison Experience at Hoyt Sherman Place in Sherman Hill at 8 p.m.; $37 to $47
• Stark Raving Madge: A Tribute to the 70s at Wooly’s in the Historic East Village at 8 p.m.; $10
• A Bob Marley Tribute feat. Leradee & The Positives with The Sheet at xBk Live at 8 p.m.; $12-15
• The Bond at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 8 p.m.
• Hold On at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 8 p.m.
• Hillbilly Air Show at Flat Tire Lounge in Madrid at 8
• Paul Little at The Proletariat in Perry at 8 p.m.
• Severio Mancieri at Cabaret Sports Bar & Grille in Ankeny at 8 p.m.
• Heath Alan at Greenwood Lounge at 8:30 p.m.
• Damon Dotson at Doc’s Lounge in Johnston at 8:30 p.m.
• Recoil at Back Roads Lounge in Johnston at 9 p.m.
• The Boys at Brick & Ivy in Altoona at 9 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025

• Toni Mcghee Project at Hawkeye Elks Lounge at 4 p.m.
• Jesse & The Medicine Men at Revelton Distilling in Osceola at 4 p.m.
• Patresa Hartman and Steph Graham at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 5 p.m.
• Lucky Jax at Lake Robbins Ballroom in Woodward at 6 p.m.; $10
• Beggars’ Bargain at Brightside Aleworks in Altoona at 6:30 p.m.
• Brian Herrin at Tannin Wine Bar in Marshalltown at 6:30 p.m.
• The Matt Woods Band at Captain Roy’s at 7 p.m.
• The Remedy Band at Croatian Slavic Center at 7 p.m.; $5 Members, $7 Nonmembers
• Grain Powered Duo at Eagles Aerie 109 at 7 p.m.
• Brittany Sword Duo at Shirley’s Bar & Grill in West Des Moines at 7 p.m.
• David Watson at Reclaimed Rails Brewing in Bondurant at 7 p.m.
• Rural Route at Slater Station in Slater at 7 p.m.
• Chen Conducts Rachmaninoff at Des Moines Civic Center at 7:30 p.m.; $20 to $80
• Switchback at Franklin Jr High Event Center at 7:30 p.m.; $30-35
• Heath Alan, Todd Mason, Lee Elderton at The Cork in Johnston at 7:30 p.m.
• Live Jazz at The Continental in the Historic East Village at 8 p.m.
• Chris Ranallo at The Regal Beagle in West Des Moines at 8 p.m.
• Round A Bout at Down Under Bar & Grill in Clive at 8 p.m.
• Blake Jack and South 35 with Amanda Zander Band at Miss Kitty’s in Clive at 8 p.m.
• Oreo Meatwagon at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 8 p.m.
• The Sheet at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 8 p.m.
• Chris Shrader at Brick & Ivy in Altoona at 8 p.m.
• Ramona & The Sometimes present Cupid’s Lounge featuring The Lovin’ Forkful at xBk Live at 8:30 p.m.; $18-22
• Orphan Annie & The Hot Mess at Back Roads Lounge in Johnston at 8:30 p.m.
• Mary Runyon Band at Mickey’s Irish Pub in Waukee at 8:30 p.m.
• She’s Crafty: Chicago’s All Female Beastie Boys Tribute at Wooly’s in the Historic East Village at 9 p.m.; $15
• Jeff Banks Band at Greenwood Lounge at 9 p.m.
• Jordan Messerole at Jack’s Pace at 9 p.m.
• Knuckle at Yacht Club at 9 p.m.
• Mike Aceto at Doug’s Pub & Grub in Urbandale at 9 p.m.
• Royce Johns at Hawk Heaven in Altoona at 9 p.m.

Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025

• Jodi Bodley & Dewey Cantrell at the Botanical Blues Series at Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden in the Historic East Village at 1 p.m.; $12, senior $11, child 2-12 $9, members free
• Chen Conducts Rachmaninoff at Des Moines Civic Center at 2:30 p.m.; $20 to $80
• Jodi Bodley & Dewey Cantrell at the Botanical Blues Series at Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden in the Historic East Village at 3 p.m.; $12, senior $11, child 2-12 $9, members free
• High Society at Lake Robbins Ballroom in Woodward at 5 p.m. $14
• Luke Hender Red at Byron’s in Pomeroy at 5 p.m.; $20
• Los Inquietos Del Norte at Val Air Ballroom in West Des Moines at 9 p.m.; $70

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.