Live Music This Week in DSM: Jan. 30 – Feb. 4, 2024

This week’s lineup of musical acts in Greater Des Moines (DSM) includes The High Crest, Lincoln Grimes, Damon Dotson, The Juan and Only, Sister Sara and Stardusters 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.

Every Night

• The High Crest YouTube or Facebook Livestream at 7:30 p.m.; Send tips to Venmo at thehighcrest or PayPal.me/thehighcrest

Tuesday, Jan. 30

• “Freight Train” Frank in the skywalk at La Mie Restaurant at 11 a.m.
• B. John Burns’ “Journey to the Bottom of the World” Dinner Hour Livestream at 5 p.m.
• Sugar Valley at Greenwood Lounge at 7 p.m.
• Blues Jam at Carl’s Place at 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 31

• Ryne Doughty at Stuffed Olive in Historic Court District at 6 p.m.
• Scott Davis / John Mattingly Duo at Louie’s Wine Dive at 6 p.m.
• CeCe Stewart at The Beaver Tap at 6 p.m.
• Kent Burnside with Ducharme-Jones at xBk Live at 7 p.m.; $15-20
• The DSM Big Band at Noce in Western Gateway at 7 p.m.; $15 G.A., $35 Reserved, $7 Student
• Willie Mac & the Lost Cousins Livestream at 8 p.m.; Send tips to Venmo at Sean-Sullivan-581 orPayPal.me/seanssullivan1210
• Lincoln Grimes at Greenwood Lounge at 8 p.m.
• Acoustic Open Mic with Mike Aceto at Doc’s Lounge in Johnston at 7 p.m.
• David Watson at Shogun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 9 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 1

• “Freight Train” Frank in the skywalk at La Mie Restaurant at 11 a.m.
• Andrew Hoyt 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.
• Damon Dotson at Brick & Ivy Rooftop in Altoona at 6 p.m.
• Tony Petersen “Ditchbird” at Board & Batten in Dallas Center at 6:30 p.m.
• Vocalist Lauren Vilmain at Noce in Western Gateway at 7 p.m.
• Acoustic Open Mic with Geoffrey Jr. at Alleged Lee’s in the Historic East Village at 7 p.m.
• Open Jam with Rusty Gilmore at 1833 Saloon at 7 p.m.
• Open Jam with The Groove Review at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 7 p.m.
• 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 Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 9 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 2

• Wayne Page at The New Northwestern in the Historic East Village at 5 p.m.
• 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.
• Archives, Abstract Forms, Guilty of Treason, The Emblem Faction at Will’s 34th Birthday Bash at Lefty’s at 6 p.m.; $10
• Silversonic at Chuck’s Restaurant at 6 p.m.
• The Juan & Only at El Toreado Mexican Bar & Grill in West Des Moines at 6 p.m.
• Casey Joe Collins at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 6 p.m.
• David Watson at Iowa Distilling Co., Cumming at 6 p.m.
• Jordan Messerole at Fenders Brewing in Polk City at 6 p.m.
• Winter Jam 2024 – Jam Nation at Wells Fargo Arena at 7 p.m.; $15 donation
• Shorter Stories: Chris Merz & Co. Play Wayne Shorter at Noce in Western Gateway at 7 p.m.; $27 Table seasting, $44 VIP reserved, $18 Bartop seating
• Scott Davis and Jamie Poulsen at Kelly’s Little Nipper at 7 p.m.
• Neva Alden at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 7 p.m.
• Trevor Rau at Reclaimed Rails Brewing in Bondurant at 7 p.m.
• Luke Fox at Firetrucker Brewing in Ankeny at 7 p.m.
• The Weary Ramblers at Peace Lutheran Church in Pella at 7 p.m.; $5 and a canned food item
• The Nadas at Wolly’s in the Historic East Village at 8 p.m.; $25
• Dead of Winter featuring Winterland and Stringfield at xBk Live at 8 p.m.; $12-15
• Jordan Beem at Pally’s Bar & Grille in Clive at 8 p.m.
• Gimikk at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 8 p.m.
• Lucas Beebe at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 8 p.m.
• Chris Ranallo & Micah Wagner at Whiskey House in Ankeny at 8 p.m.
• Kent Atha at Cabaret Sports Bar & Grille in Ankeny at 8 p.m.
• Day at The Proletariat in Perry 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.
• Mike McAbee at 1833 Saloon at 9 p.m.
• Recoil at Down Under, Clive at 9 p.m.
• Tim Zach at Miss Kittys in Clive at 9 p.m.
• Haywire at Brick & Ivy Rooftop in Altoona at 9 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 3

• Micah Spurlock at Cozy Café in Johnston at 10 a.m.
• Dustin Baird at The Proletariat in Perry at 1 p.m.
• Chris Ranallo at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 5 p.m.
• Drama Kings at Chuck’s Restaurant at 6 p.m.
• Jesse Wilson / Robert Deitch / Cory Waller & The Wicked Things at Midwest CMO Roadshow to the Award Show at Miss Kittys in Clive at 6 p.m.; $8 (100% goes to the artists)
• Royce Johns at McDivot’s Indoor Sports Pub in Grimes at 6 p.m.
• Greg Artz Piano Man at Brightside Aleworks in Altoona at 6 p.m.
• Jordan Messerole at Anchor Coffee House, Westminster Presbyterian Church at 6:30 p.m.; $15-20
• Lauren Igou at Captain Roy’s at 7 p.m.
• Fancy Pants at Gusto Pizza at 7 p.m.
• The Rivieras at Croatian Slavic Center at 7 p.m.; $5 Members, $7 Nonmembers
• Flatland Cavalry with Zach Top at Vibrant Music Hall in Waukee at 7 p.m.; $21 to $46
• The Sheet at Uptown Garage Brewing in Ankeny at 7 p.m.
• BELLYARD Album Release with Dave Helmer Band and Eric Kennedy at xBk Live at 8 p.m.; $12-15
• Sugar Valley at Greenwood Lounge at 8 p.m.
• Live Jazz at The Continental in the Historic East Village at 8 p.m.
• JKB Trio at Smoking GOAT Pub at 8 p.m.
• Orphan Annie at Back Roads Lounge in Johnston at 8 p.m.
• Final Mix at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 8 p.m.
• Cody Hicks at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 8 p.m.
• Jordan Beem & Neva Alden at Sister’s Place in Carlisle at 8 p.m.
• Joe Stamm Band at The Talk Shop Lounge in St. Charles at 8 p.m.
• Jesse & The Medicine Men at The Whiskey House in Ankeny at 8 p.m.
• Church of Cash: World Class Johnny Cash Tribute at Wooly’s in the Historic East Village at 8:30 p.m.; $25
• Sister Sara at Mickey’s Irish Pub in Waukee at 8:30 p.m.
• Lucas Beebe at Jack’s Place at 9 p.m.
• Rattlebox at Down Under in Clive at 9 p.m.
• Paul Little at The Proletariat in Perry at 9 p.m.

Sunday, Feb. 4

• The Drama Kings at Botanical Garden Blues Series at 1 p.m.; Members free, Adults $12, Seniors and Active Military $11, Children $9, 2 and under free
• Sunday Jammin and Potluck at 1833 Saloon at 1 p.m.
• Pickers Paradise Bluegrass Jam at Captain Roy's at 2 p.m.
• Dave Moore at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 2 p.m.
• Showtune Sundays with the DMGMC at The Blazing Saddle in the Historic East Village at 2 p.m.
• Tom Buckmiller at Cellar Winery in Madrid at 2 p.m.
• The Drama Kings at Botanical Garden Blues Series at 3 p.m.; Members free, Adults $12, Seniors and Active Military $11, Children $9, 2 and under free
• Krantz /Eklof / Ward Trio at Louie’s Wine Dive at 5 p.m.
• Stardusters at Lake Robbins Ballroom in Woodward at 5 p.m.; $13
• Two Faces West at Byron’s, Pomeroy at 5 p.m.; $15
• The Sheet, Leradee, YUBU and the Ancient Youth Band – Get Up Stand Up! A Tribute to Bob Marley at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee 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.