Live Music This Week in DSM: Jan. 21 – 26, 2025

This week’s lineup of musical acts in Greater Des Moines (DSM) includes Locker & Co., DSM Big Band, Kenni Alliss, Marc Bailey, Aaron Voss and Sentimental Swing 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. 21, 2025

• “Freight Train” Frank in the skywalk at La Mie Elevate at 11 a.m.
• B. John Burns Dinner Hour Livestream at 5 p.m.
• Locker & Co. with Jason Walsmith and James Biehn at Greenwood Lounge at 7 p.m.
• Blues Jam at Carl's Place at 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025

• The Browning / Dropout Kings / Filth / The Defect / Drowning Life at Lefty’s at 6 p.m. (Doors); $22 adv.
• Jordan Messerole at Stuffed Olive in Historic Court District at 6 p.m.
• Krantz / Ward / Eklof Trio at Louie’s Wine Dive at 6 p.m.
• DSM Big Band at Noce in Western Gateway at 7 p.m.; $17, $19 at table $15 bar seat
• Orphan Annie at Sukari Sushi Lounge at 7 p.m.
• Open Jam with Terry Luther, Rusty Gilmore and more at 1833 Saloon at 7 p.m.
• Chris Falcon at Greenwood Lounge at 8 p.m.
• Mendon Hale at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 9 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025

• “Freight Train” Frank in the skywalk at La Mie Elevate at 11 a.m.
• Chris Falcon at Confluence Brewing at 6 p.m.
• Jesse & The Medicine Men at Ponchos Friendly Confines in Waukee at 6 p.m.
• Kenni Alliss at Board & Batten LLC in Dallas Center at 6:30 p.m. (RSVP requested)
• Chip Albright 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.
• Jordan Beem featuring Neva Alden at Chandelier at 7:30 p.m.
• Live Music at In Confidence Speakeasy at Hotel Fort Des Moines at 8 p.m.
• Scott Eggleston at Greenwood Lounge at 8 p.m.
• Scott Kirkhart at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 9 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 24, 2025

• Friday Work Release Party with Bob Pace and The Dangerous Band at Greenwood Lounge at 5 p.m.
• Yubu 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.
• The Juan & Only at El Toreado Mexican Bar & Grill in West Des Moines at 6 p.m.
• Dan Trilk at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 6 p.m.
• Josh Sinclair at Iowa Distilling Co. in Cumming at 6 p.m.
• Robert Deitch at Tannin Wine Bar in Marshalltown at 6 p.m.
• Triple Elvis / Dave Helmer band / Foxholes at Lefty’s at 6:30 p.m.; $10
• Jake Schrodt Duo at Wellman's Pub – Ingersoll at 6:30 p.m.
• Marc Bailey at B&B Theaters in Ankeny at 6:30 p.m.
• The Art of the Trio with Mike Conrad at Noce in Western Gateway at 7 p.m.; $35 and $26 at table, $19 bar seat
• Brother Trucker at Captain Roy’s at 7 p.m.
• Thankful Band at The Cave at 7 p.m.
• Neva Alden at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 7 p.m.
• Taylor King at Firetrucker Brewery in Ankeny at 7 p.m.
• David Watson at The Slater Station in Slater at 7 p.m.
• Hold On at 1850 Homestead in Cambridge at 7 p.m.; $10
• Smells Like Nirvana: Nirvana Tribute at Wooly’s in the Historic East Village at 8 p.m.; $22
• Kickstart The Sun / Doc Bullfrog / Mango Soul at xBk Live at 8 p.m.; $12-15
• Ruthless County at Chandelier at 8 p.m.; $10-12
• After Shock at Back Roads Lounge in Johnston at 8 p.m.
• Recoil at Doc’s Lounge in Johnston at 8 p.m.
• Sister Sara at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 8 p.m.
• Villain’s Dance at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 8 p.m.
• Brian Herrin at The Proletariat in Perry at 8 p.m.
• Liv McNair at Cabaret Sports Bar & Grille in Ankeny at 8 p.m.
• Doc Johnson & American Made at Miss Kitty’s in Clive at 8:30 p.m.
• Jenny Kohls Band at Greenwood Lounge at 9 p.m.
• Christian Connett at Brick & Ivy in Altoona at 9 p.m.
• Switchblade Saturdays / Public Figure / Arcade Riot / On Hiatus / DJ ZUUL Vampire Prom at Lefty’s at 9:30 p.m.; $10-15

Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025

• Robert Deitch at Revelton Distilling in Osceola at 4 p.m.
• Silversonic at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 5 p.m.
• Ken Frette Country Classics at Lake Robbins Ballroom in Woodward at 6 p.m.; $10
• Rural Route Duo at Brightside Aleworks in Altoona at 6:30 p.m.
• Fly Me To The Moon: Max Wellman Sings Sinatra & More with His Big Band at Noce in Western Gateway at 7 p.m.; $48 at table, $36 bar seats
• Luke Fox at Captain Roy’s at 7 p.m.
• Trespassing at Croatian Slavic Center at 7 p.m.; $5 Members, $7 Nonmembers
• Yubu Band at Shirley’s Bar & Grill in West Des Moines at 7 p.m.
• Jana West & RetroSpect at Down Under Bar & Grill in Clive at 7 p.m.
• Robbie Michael at Reclaimed Rails Brewing in Bondurant at 7 p.m.
• Dead Of Winter featuring Winterland and Stringfield at xBk Live at 8 p.m.; $12-15
• Taebo Tha Truth / DJ DOC / Jandrobands and seven others at Gangsta Party at Lefty’s at 8 p.m.; $20
• Ducharme-Jones Band at Maggie’s Rumble Room at 8 p.m.
• Aaron Voss at The Continental in the Historic East Village at 8 p.m.
• CeCe Stewart at The Regal Beagle in West Des Moines at 8 p.m.
• The Remedy at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 8 p.m.
• Dave Watson at Flat Tire Lounge in Madrid at 8 p.m.
• 40 Oz To Freedom: Sublime Tribute at Wooly’s in the Historic East Village at 8:30 p.m.; $20
• BitterSweet Nation at Mickey’s Irish Pub in Waukee at 8:30 p.m.
• Fly Me To The Moon: Max Wellman Sings Sinatra & More with His Big Band at Noce in Western Gateway at 9 p.m.; $40, $29 and $25 at table, $22 bar seat
• Dave Zollo & Brian Cooper at Greenwood Lounge at 9 p.m.
• Roseland with Drew Fry at Brick & Ivy in Altoona at 9 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025

• Heath Alan at Greater Des Moines Botanical Center Botanical Blues Series in the Historic East Village at 1 p.m.; $12, senior $11, child 2-12 $9, members free
• Neil Hewitt at The Cellar Winery in Madrid at 2 p.m.
• The Weary Ramblers at Perry Performing Arts Center at 2 p.m. (Donations accepted)
• Heath Alan at Greater Des Moines Botanical Center Botanical Blues Series in the Historic East Village at 3 p.m.; $12, senior $11, child 2-12 $9, members free
• Tanner Taylor Organ Trio at Louie’s Wine Dive at 5 p.m.
• Sentimental Swing at Lake Robbins Ballroom in Woodward at 5 p.m.; $13
• David Huckfelt at Byron's in Pomeroy at 5 p.m.; $20
• Dylan Le Blanc and David Ramirez at xBk Live at 7 p.m.; $22-27 (Seating options)

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.