Live Music This Week in DSM: Jan. 2 – 7, 2024

This week’s lineup of musical acts in Greater Des Moines (DSM) includes Brother Trucker, Scott Eggleston, Yubu, Recoil and Bob Pace 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, Jan. 2

• “Freight Train” Frank in the skywalk at La Mie Restaurant at 11 a.m.
• Basement Philosophers Society at Greenwood Lounge at 7 p.m.
• DSM Irish Sessions at Sully’s Irish Pub in West Des Moines at 7 p.m.
• Blues Jam at Carl’s Place at 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 3

• Jake Schrodt at Stuffed Olive in Historic Court District at 6 p.m.
• Andy Classen / Tanner Taylor Duo at Louie’s Wine Dive at 6 p.m.
• Jordan Messerole at West Des Moines Public Library at 6 p.m.
• Brother Trucker at 1st Weds at Maggie’s Rumble Room at 7 p.m.
• Randy Burk & The Prisoners at Greenwood Lounge at 8 p.m.
• Christian Connett at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 9 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 4

• “Freight Train” Frank in the skywalk at La Mie Restaurant at 11 a.m.
• Dan Trilk at Confluence Brewing at 6 p.m.
• Beggars’ Bargain at 515 Brewing in Clive at 6 p.m.
• Jesse & The Medicine Men at Pancho’s Friendly Confines in Waukee at 6 p.m.
• Jordan Messerole at West Des Moines Public Library in West Des Moines at 6:30 p.m.
• Joel Sires Trio at Board & Batten in Dallas Center at 6:30 p.m.
• 28 Days Later with Dirty Blonde and Kobe Williams and the Fantasy at xBk Live at 7 p.m.
• Open Jam at Boggs' Hull Ave. Tavern at 7 p.m.
• Open Jam with The Groove Review at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 7 p.m.
• The Piano Man Richard Spierenburg at Whiskey House in Ankeny at 7 p.m.
• 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 The Yankee Clipper in Ankeny at 8 p.m.
• Carson Orr at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 9 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 5

• 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 Soul Searchers at Chuck’s Restaurant at 6 p.m.
• Washer City with John Mattingly and Bob Brown at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 6 p.m.
• Ryne Doughty at Iowa Distilling Co., Cumming at 6 p.m.
• Ben Puttmann at Fenders Brewing, Polk City at 6 p.m.
• Nap Sings Nat: A Night Of Nat King Cole with Vocalist Napoleon Douglas & His Band at Noce in Western Gateway at 7 p.m.
• Luke Fox at Paws & Pints at 7 p.m.; Free (Unless you bring a dog – membership or day pass, medical documentation required)
• Jake Schrodt at Kelly's Little Nipper at 7 p.m.
• Sierra Griggs at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 7 p.m.
• Harrison Ingham at Firetrucker Brewing in Ankeny at 7 p.m.
• Bon Voyage Genevieve Gros-Louis featuring Dueling Fiddles, Sara Routh, Lani, Danny Grause, and other special guests at xBk Live at 8 p.m.; $10-15
• The People’s Band at Doc’s Lounge in Johnston at 8 p.m.
• Bitter Sweet at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 8 p.m.
• Luke Stutzman at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 8 p.m.
• Decoy Trio at Whiskey House in Ankeny at 8 p.m.
• Jake Beaty at Cabaret Sports Bar & Grille in Ankeny at 8 p.m.
• Yubu at The Proletariat in Perry at 8 p.m.
• Jordan Messerole at The Thunderdome in Newton at 8 p.m.
• Heath Alan at Greenwood Lounge at 8:30 p.m.
• Hold On at Down Under in Clive at 9 p.m.
• Red Dirt Renegade at Miss Kitty's in Clive at 9  p.m.
• Jordan Beem at Flat Tire Lounge in Madrid at 9 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 6

• Brother Trucker at Iowa Wild Game at Wells Fargo Arena from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m
• Sara Routh at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 5 p.m.
• Bob Pace at Chuck’s Restaurant at 6 p.m.
• Close Enough  at Lake Robbins Ballroom in Woodward at 6 p.m.; $10
• That’ll Be The Day: Gina Gedler Sings Linda Ronstadt at Noce in Western Gateway at 7 p.m.; $18 Bartop Seating, Tables & VIP SOLD OUT
• Malcolm Wells and the Two Timers at Captain Roy's at 7 p.m.
• Anthony Koester Band at Croatian Slavic Center at 7 p.m.; $5 Members, $7 Nonmembers
• Nick Hermann at Uptown Garage Brewing in Ankeny at 7 p.m.
• Ruben & Clay: Twenty Years – One Night at Hoyt Sherman Place in Sherman Hill at 7:30 p.m.; $37 to $96
• Tanner Taylor Jazz at The Continental at 8 p.m.
• Yubu at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 8 p.m.
• Decoy Trio at Whiskey House in Ankeny at 8 p.m.
• Dave Zollo & Brian Cooper at Greenwood Lounge at 9 p.m.
• Dick Danger Band at Down Under in Clive at 9 p.m.
• Recoil at Miss Kitty's in Clive at 9 p.m.
• The Snacks at Hawk Heaven in Altoona at 9 p.m.
• Kinda Pretty Band at Good Times in Ankeny at 9 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 7

• Jason Kincel at Paws & Pints at Noon; Free (Unless you bring a dog – membership or day pass, medical documentation required)
• Bob Pace at Botanical Garden Blues Series 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 & under Free
• Showtune Sunday with the DMGMC at The Blazing Saddle at 2 p.m.
• Dave Zollo & Brian Cooper at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 2 p.m.
• Jordan Messerole at Cellar Winery in Madrid at 2 p.m.
• Bob Pace at Botanical Garden Blues Series 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 & under Free
• Avi Gedler / Nate Sparks Duo at Louie’s Wine Dive at 5 p.m.
• Sentimental Swing at Lake Robbins Ballroom in Woodward at 5 p.m.; $13
• Craig Swalwell Band at Byron’s in Pomeroy at 5 p.m.; $15
• The Tighten Up Allstars at Yacht Club at 6 p.m.

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.