Live Music This Week in DSM: Jan. 3 – 8, 2023

This week’s lineup of musical acts in Greater Des Moines (DSM) includes Zachary Svoboda at Stuffed Olive in Historic Court District on Wednesday, Jan. 4, CPR at Doc’s on Friday, Jan. 6 and live jazz at The Continental in the Historic East Village on Saturday, Jan. 7.   

Tuesday, Jan. 3   

• “Freight Train” Frank at La Mie Restaurant in the skywalk at 11 a.m. 
• Des Moines Irish Session at Sully’s in West Des Moines at 7 p.m. 
• Blues Jam at Carl’s Place at 7:30 p.m. 
• Basement Philosophers Society at Greenwood Lounge at 8 p.m.   

Wednesday, Jan. 4 

• Zachary Freedom at Stuffed Olive in Historic Court District at 6 p.m. 
• Jack Curtis/Avi Gedler Duo at Louie’s Wine Dive at 6 p.m.  
• Open Mic Music Jam at Fuzzy’s Taco Shop at 6 p.m. 
• The DSM Big Band at Noce in Western Gateway at 7 p.m.; $15, Student $7 
• Allegra Hernandez at 503 Cocktail Lab in the Historic East Village at 7 p.m. 
• Randy Burk & The Prisoners at Greenwood Lounge at 8 p.m. 
• The Sheet at Bellhop in the Historic East Village at 8 p.m. 
• Jordan Beem at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 9 p.m.   

Thursday, Jan. 5   

• “Freight Train” Frank at La Mie Restaurant in the skywalk at 11 a.m. 
• Reggie Greenlaw at La Poste in Perry at 5:30 p.m. 
• TBD at Chuck’s Restaurant at 6 p.m. 
• The Weary Ramblers (Chad Elliott and Kathryn Severing Fox) at Board & Batten in Dallas Center at 6:30 p.m.
• Nate Sparks & Co. at Noce in Western Gateway at 7 p.m. 
• Andrew Hoyt at Confluence Brewery at 7 p.m. 
• Open Jam with Groove Review at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 7 p.m. 
• Scott Eggleston at Greenwood Lounge at 8 p.m. 
• Geoffrey Jr. Solo at 300 Craft & Rooftop at 8 p.m.   

Friday, Jan. 6   

• Bob Pace & The Dangerous Band at Gas Lamp at 5 p.m.; $5 
• Josh Sinclair at Paws & Pints at 6 p.m.; Free (Unless you bring a dog – membership or day pass, medical documentation required) 
• Simple Stories at Kinship Brewing in Waukee at 6 p.m. 
• Kevin Lindgren at Iowa Distilling Co. in Cumming at 6 p.m. 
• Dan Medeiros at Sterling’s in Ankeny at 6:30 p.m. 
• Destrophy with Widow7, The Impulsive, Blacked Out World at xBk Live at 7 p.m.; $15 
• Chameleon: The Many Colors of Herbie Hancock Presented by Jason Danielson & Co. at Noce in Western Gateway at 7 p.m.; $25, VIP $45, Bartop $15 
• Ryne Doughty at Captain Roy’s at 7 p.m. 
• Royce Johns at Cellar at White Oak in Cambridge at 7 p.m.; $5 
• Sing Along Piano Party featuring PJ Gartell at Pura Social Club in the Historic East Village at 8 p.m. 
• Toast3r at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 8 p.m. 
• CPR at Doc’s in Johnston at 8 p.m. 
• Matt Woods Band at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 8 p.m. 
• BitterSweet Nation at Whiskey House in Ankeny at 8 p.m. 
• Heath Alan Band at Greenwood Lounge at 9 p.m. 
• Mary Runyan Band at Down Under in Clive at 9 p.m. 
• Tank Anthony Band at Miss Kitty’s in Clive at 9 p.m. 
• Erek Wright at Hawk Heaven Tavern in Altoona at 9 p.m.   

Saturday, Jan. 7   

• Dustin Baird at Revelton Distillery in Osceola at 4 p.m. 
• Joint Pain with MORE CHEESE & National Treasures at Lefty’s at 5 p.m. (Doors); $10 
• Alli and I at Fenders Brewing in Polk City at 6 p.m. 
• Stutterin’ Jimmy & The Goosebumps at Captain Roy’s at 7 p.m. 
• The Rivieras at Croatian Slavic Center at 7 p.m.; $5 Members, $7 Nonmembers 
• Drew Peterson at Anchor Coffee House at Westminster Presbyterian Church at 7 p.m.; $15-20 
• Solo Guitarist at Sonny’s Pizza Bistro at 7 p.m. 
• Jordan Beem at Reclaimed Rails in Bondurant at 7 p.m. 
• Matt Woods Band at Uptown Garage in Ankeny at 7 p.m. 
• Smells Like Nirvana: Nirvana Tribute at Wooly's in the Historic East Village at 8 p.m.; $18 (table packages too) 
• Weary Ramblers (Chad Elliott & Kathryn Severing Fox) at Noce in Western Gateway at 8 p.m.; $25, VIP $45, Bartop $15 
• Live Jazz at The Continental in the Historic East Village at 8 p.m. 
• JJ and The Boys at East Side Eddie’s at 8 p.m. 
• Drive Thirty5 at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 8 p.m. 
• Ryan Baade at 1st St Tavern in Grimes at 8 p.m. 
• Hudson Road at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 8 p.m. 
• Dean Stonner at The Thunderdome in Newton at 8 p.m. 
• Wombat Love Machine at Mickey’s in Waukee at 8:30 p.m. 
• James Biehn Band at Greenwood Lounge at 9 p.m. 
• Round A Bout at Down Under in Clive at 9 p.m. 
• Lucas Beebe at Hawk Heaven Tavern in Altoona at 9 p.m. 
• Look At Me EP Release Show with Salt Fox & Allegra Hernandez at Gas Lamp at 9:30 p.m.; $10   

Sunday, Jan. 8   

• Air B and B - Bob Pace and Brendan McKnight at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Center in the Historic East Village at 1 p.m. and again at 3 p.m.; $10, Seniors $9 
• Local Music Showcase at Teehee’s Comedy Club at 3 p.m. 
• Wayne Page/Jason Danielson Duo at Louie’s Wine Dive at 5 p.m. 
• Ducharme-Jones at 5-Course Dinner by Chef David Bergren of Urban Cellar at Covered Bridges Winery in Winterset at 6 p.m.; $120   

Check for changes at each venue’s website, including cancellations and COVID protocols, and consider your generosity to your local waitstaff and musicians as we continue to welcome back live events in DSM. You can also support local restaurants by visiting nearby businesses before and after the show! Check out the Greater Des Moines Partnership’s Restaurant Guide, featuring neighborhood options here. 

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 or events specific to Downtown DSM.