Live Music This Week in DSM: Jan. 28 – Feb. 2, 2025

This week’s lineup of musical acts in Greater Des Moines (DSM) includes Sugar Valley, Neva Alden, Tom Buckmiller, Dirty Champagne, Jesse & The Medicine Men and Severio Mancieri 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. 28, 2025

• “Freight Train” Frank in the skywalk at La Mie Elevate at 11 a.m.
• Blues Jam at Carl’s Place at 7 p.m.
• Sugar Valley at Greenwood Lounge at 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025

• Neva Alden at Stuffed Olive in Historic Court District at 6 p.m.
• Scott Davis & John Mattingly at Louie’s Wine Dive at 6 p.m.
• Jeremie Albino with Benjamin Dakota Rogers at xBk Live at 7 p.m.; $20-25 (Seating options)
• DSM Big Band at Noce in Western Gateway at 7 p.m.; $30,$28, $19, $17 at table $15 bar seat
• Open Jam with Terry Luther, Rusty Gilmore and more at 1833 Saloon at 7 p.m.
• Lincoln Grimes at Greenwood Lounge at 7 p.m.
• Jake Kloefkorn at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 9 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025

• “Freight Train” Frank in the skywalk at La Mie Elevate 11 a.m.
• Jordan Beem at Confluence Brewing at 6 p.m.
• Jesse & The Medicine Men at Ponchos Friendly Confines in Waukee at 6 p.m.
• Ryne Doughty at Board & Batten LLC in Dallas Center at 6:30 p.m.
• Kenny Feidler with Kellen Smith at xBk Live at 7 p.m.; $15-20 (Seating options)
• Trumpeter Sean Kieffer & Co. at Noce in Western Gateway at 7 p.m.
• Tom Buckmiller 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.
• Chip Albright & Friends Live from the Gilded Palace at 8 p.m.
• Aaron Watson at Wooly’s in the Historic East Village at 8 p.m.; $29.50
• Live Music at In Confidence Speakeasy at Hotel Fort Des Moines at 8 p.m.
• Scott Eggleston at Greenwood Lounge at 8 p.m.
• Johnny Novacaine at Yacht Club at 9 p.m.
• Royce Johns Duo at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 9 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 31, 2025

• Friday Work Release Party with Bob Pace and The Dangerous Band at Greenwood Lounge at 5 p.m.
• The Sheet 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.
• Brian Congdon at Paws & Pints at 6 p.m.
• The Juan & Only at El Toreado Mexican Bar & Grill in West Des Moines at 6 p.m.
• Randy Burk & the Prisoners Birthday Bash at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 6 p.m.
• Hudson Road at Iowa Distilling Co. in Cumming at 6 p.m.
• Nate & Tony at Wellman’s Pub – Ingersoll at 6:30 p.m.
• Brian Herrin at B&B Theaters in Ankeny at 6:30 p.m.
• Robert Maharry at Tannin Wine Bar in Marshalltown at 6:30 p.m.
• Judy Carmichael at Temple Theater in Western Gateway at 7 p.m.; $35, $50 in risers
• For Once in My Life: A Night of Stevie, Luther, & More with Napoleon & The Dirty Lowdown at Noce in Western Gateway at 7 p.m.; $42 at table, $25 bar seat
• Jack Curtis & The Travelers at The Cave at 7 p.m.
• The Drama Kings at Kelly's Little Nipper at 7 p.m.
• Jake Schrodt at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 7 p.m.
• Corbett Reeves at The Ducktail Lounge in Clive at 7 p.m.
• SPAM at Olde Town Tap in Altoona at 7 p.m.
• Jordan Messerole at Firetrucker Brewery in Ankeny at 7 p.m.
• Luke Farland at Murph & Mary’s Pub in Newton at 7 p.m.
• Ella Langley with Carter Faith at Val Air Ballroom in West Des Moines at 7:30 p.m.; $125 resale
• Marbin at xBk Live at 8 p.m.; $15-20 (Seating options)
• Dirty Champagne at Back Roads Lounge in Johnston at 8 p.m.
• Decoy Trio at Doc’s Lounge in Johnston at 8 p.m.
• GRIND at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 8 p.m.
• Yubu at The Proletariat in Perry at 8 p.m.
• Allie Crummy at Cabaret Sports Bar & Grille in Ankeny at 8 p.m.
• For Once in My Life: A Night of Stevie, Luther and More with Napoleon & The Dirty Lowdown at Noce in Western Gateway at 9 p.m.; $48, $35, $31, $26 at table, $19 bar seat
• Dogtown Rhythm Band at Greenwood Lounge at 9 p.m.
• Casey Peasley at Jack’s Place at 9 p.m.
• Red Dirt Renegades at Miss Kitty’s in Clive at 9 p.m.
• Jordan Beem at Brick & Ivy in Altoona at 9 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025

• Sumpin Doo at Elks Lodge at 4 p.m.; $5
• Jesse & The Medicine Men at Revelton Distilling in Osceola at 4 p.m.
• Pat Reedy at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 5 p.m.
• Good Company at Pal Joey’s at 6 p.m.
• Close Enough at Lake Robbins Ballroom in Woodward at 6 p.m.; $10
• Dig Deep / Soft Dog at Lefty’s at 6:30 p.m.; $12-16
• NOLA Jazz Band at Noce in Western Gateway at 7 p.m.; $59, $49, $42, $36 at table, $25 bar seat
• Casey Peasley at Captain Roy’s at 7 p.m.
• Bob Pace at Anchor Coffee House at Westminster Presbyterian Church at 7 p.m.
• Unforgiven at Croatian Slavic Center at 7 p.m.; $5 Members, $7 Nonmembers
• Courtney Krause at Blue House Concerts - 4121 Beaver Crest Dr. at 7 p.m.; BYOB, Potluck (Reserve spot on Courtney’s music page)
• Igor Dimitrienko - Acoustic Solo at Murph & Mary’s Pub in Newton at 7 p.m.
• Jeremy Facknitz at Progressive Voices at First Unitarian Church at 7:30 p.m.; $22-27
• Paul Cauthen at Val Air Ballroom in West Des Moines at 7:30 p.m.; $30
• Rich Webster Band feat. Stella Webster at The Cork in Johnston at 7:30 p.m.
• Haunted Gauntlet – de Vant – Odd Pets at xBk Live at 8 p.m.; $12-15
• The Chuggaluggers at Down Under Bar & Grill in Clive at 8 p.m.
• Project TDS at Back Roads Lounge in Johnston at 8 p.m.
• GRIND at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 8 p.m.
• Aftershock at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 8 p.m.
• Floyd: Pink Floyd Tribute at Wooly’s in the Historic East Village at 8:30 p.m.; $20
• Ducharme-Jones Band at Greenwood Lounge at 8:30 p.m.
• Toast3r at Miss Kitty’s in Clive at 8:30 p.m.
• Plastic Apartment at Mickey’s Irish Pub in Waukee at 8:30 p.m.
• The Dive Bombs at The Fremont at 9 p.m.
• Dick Danger Band at Hawk Heaven in Altoona at 9 p.m.
• 10 Fold Return at Good Times in Ankeny at 9 p.m.
• Adam Kulmatycki at The Proletariat in Perry at 9 p.m.

Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025

• The Chuggaluggers in the Botanical Blues Series at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Center in the Historic East Village at 1 p.m.; $12, senior $11, child 2-12 $9, members free
• The Soul Searchers at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 2 p.m.
• The Chuggaluggers in the Botanical Blues Series at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Center in the Historic East Village at 3 p.m.; $12, senior $11, child 2-12 $9, members free
• Bryan Schumacker / Tanner Taylor Duo at Louie’s Wine Dive at 5 p.m.
• Al Godfredsen at Lake Robbins Ballroom in Woodward at 5 p.m.; $13
• Severio Mancieri at Byron’s in Pomeroy at 5 p.m.; $20

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.