Live Music This Week in DSM: June 13 – 18, 2023

This week’s lineup of musical acts in Greater Des Moines (DSM) includes J. Jeffery Messerole at 30 Hop in Ankeny on Wednesday, June 14, Tank Anthony at Bix & Co. in West Des Moines on Thursday, June 15 and Dirty Champagne at Doc’s in Johnston on Friday, June 16.

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, June 13

• “Freight Train” Frank at La Mie Restaurant in the skywalk at 11 a.m.
• B. John Burns’ “Fictional Character” Dinner Hour Livestream at 5 p.m.
• Gray’s Summer Music Series featuring Brad & Kate at Gray’s Station in Gray’s Lake Area from 5 – 7 p.m.
• Junction Jazz Society at the Beaverdale Farmers’ Market at 4 p.m.
• One with the Riverbed, Moon Summoner, Saving Sidon at Lefty’s at 5 p.m.; $10
• Sibelius: String Quartet in D Minor: ’Voces Intimae’ Op 56 at Salisbury House & Gardens at 5:30 p.m.
• SPAM at Cruise-In Car Show at Sugar Shack Diner in Altoona at 5:30 p.m.
• Carter Guse at Tunes in the Trees at the Iowa Arboretum & Gardens in Madrid at 6 p.m.; $5
• DSM Irish Sessions at Magee’s in Ankeny at 7 p.m. Blues Jam at Carl’s Place at 7:30 p.m.
• Mike Aceto at Greenwood Lounge at 8 p.m.

Wednesday, June 14

• Bruce Day at Out to Lunch on 12th Street from Grand Avenue to Locust Street (Food trucks) at 11 a.m.
• Marilyn Jerome at Waukee Farmers Market – Historic Triangle in Waukee at 4 p.m.
• Joshua Sinclair at DSM Biergarten in Water Works Park at 5 p.m.
• Robert Dietch at Carper Winery in Norwalk at 5:30 p.m.
• Tank Anthony Band at Zoo Brew at Blank Park Zoo at 6 p.m.; $18 without membership
• Tyler Frazier at Stuffed Olive in Historic Court District at 6 p.m.
• Duo at Louie’s Wine Dive at 6 p.m.
• Jordan Beem at The Republic on Grand in the Historic East Village at 6 p.m.
• Jake Schrodt at Gilroy’s in West Des Moines at 6 p.m.
• David Watson at Mickey’s Irish Pub in Waukee at 6 p.m.
• Grain Powered Duo on the patio at Claxton’s Smokehouse in Altoona at 6 p.m.
• Brittany Sword at Firetrucker Brewery in Ankeny at 6 p.m.
• Justin Goodchild at Paws & Pints at 6:30 p.m.; Free (Unless you bring a dog – membership or day pass, medical documentation required)
• J. Jeffery Messerole at 30Hop in Ankeny at 6:30 p.m.
• The DSM Big Band at Noce in Western Gateway at 7 p.m.; $15, Reserved $35, Student $7
• Death Angel with Transzig, Heir of Sorrow, Dark Agenda at Lefty’s at 7 p.m. (Doors); $20 adv.
• Bill Matykowski at Greenwood Lounge at 7 p.m.
• Meet Me at The Alter with Chloe Lilac & Kid Sistr at Wooly’s in the Historic East Village at 7:30 p.m.; $19.50
• The Soul Searchers at Noce in Western Gateway at 8 p.m.; $25, Bartop $17
• Steve McLain at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 9 p.m.

Thursday, June 15

• “Freight Train” Frank at La Mie Restaurant in the skywalk at 11 a.m.
• Still Slayer, Surefire, Mutually Assured Destruction, Ataraxis at Lefty’s at 5 p.m. (Doors); $10
• Luke Fox at DSM Biergarten in Water Works Park in Gray’s Lake Area at 5 p.m.
• Unfortunate Sons at Beats & Eats at Ankeny Market & Pavilion at 5 p.m.
• Dan Jones at La Poste in Perry at 5 p.m.
• Avi Gedler with Classen and Taylor at Latin King at 5:30 p.m.
• Mike Aceto at Johnston Green Days – Terra Park at 5:30 p.m.
• James Biehn at The District at Prairie Trail in Ankeny at 5:30 p.m.
• The Maytags at Jasper Winery in Gray’s Lake Area at 6 p.m.
• Dan Medeiros on the patio at Confluence Brewery at 6 p.m.
• Cover That at Music in the Junction in Historic Valley Junction at 6 p.m.
• Jesse & The Medicine Men at Big Al’s Bar-B-Q in West Des Moines at 6 p.m.
• Chris Cagle with Jason Brown at Nash Nights at The District at Prairie Trail in Ankeny at 6 p.m.; $35 (Series of four shows $97)
• Scott Kirkhart at Fleetwood at Saylorville at 6 p.m.
• Bob Dorr & Friends at Grimes Farm and Conservation Center in Marshalltown at 6 p.m.
• The June Bugs at Music in the Garden at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden in the Historic East Village at 6:30 p.m.; $12, seniors & active military, $11, children $9
• Weary Ramblers at Board & Batten, LLC in Dallas Center at 6:30 p.m.
• Jason Walsmith Storyteller at The Cellar Winery now near Madrid at 6:30 p.m.
• Larry June with Monroe Flow, DVME at Wooly’s in the Historic East Village at 7 p.m.; $45
• Saxophonist Robert Espe & Co. at Noce in Western Gateway at 7 p.m.
• Open Jam with Groove Review at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 7 p.m.
• Andrew Hoyt at Trailside Tap in Ankeny at 7 p.m.
• Newton City Band at Maytag Bowl in Newton at 7 p.m.
• CupcakKe with Zed Kenzo, DJ DRIPSweat at xBk Live at 8 p.m.; $40-45
• The Snacks at Gas Lamp at 8 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.
• Tank Anthony at Bix & Co. in West Des Moines at 8:30 p.m.
• Jake Kloefkorn at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 9 p.m.

Friday, June 16

• Royce Johns at Middlebrook Agrihood (Farm) in Cumming at 4:30 p.m.
• Secrets with Outline In Color, VRSTY, NARV, & Switchblade Saturdays at Lefty’s at 5 p.m.(Doors); $20 adv.
• Bob Pace & The Dangerous Band at Gas Lamp at 5 p.m.; $5
• Mike Aceto at Truman’s Pizza Tavern at 5 p.m.
• Mike Moody & the Outlaws at Rendezvous On The River at Riverview Park at 5:30 p.m.
• Willie James Shay at Sonny’s Pizza Bistro at 5:30 p.m.
• Johnston Green Days at Terra Park in Johnston
  • Slipstream at 5:30 p.m.
  • Damon Dotson at 8:30 p.m.
• Cedar County Cobras at Captain Roy’s at 6 p.m.
• The Sheet on the patio at Confluence Brewery at 6 p.m.
• Vintage Cafe at Chuck’s Restaurant at 6 p.m.
• Brian Congdon at 300 Craft & Rooftop at 6 p.m.
• Anthony Orji/Nate Parks at The Cave at 6 p.m.
• The Juan & Only at El toreado in West Des Moines at 6 p.m.
• Dick Danger Band at Food Truck Friday at Campbell Park in Clive at 6 p.m.
• David Adam X at Ducktail Lounge in Clive at 6 p.m.
• Gimikk at Chill on the Hill, Copper Creek Lake, Pleasant Hill at 6 p.m.; $12
• Sips & Songs in The District in the Prairie Trail District in Ankeny
  • Dan Mederiros at 6 p.m.
  • Birdchild at 8 p.m.
• Driving Blind at Fleetwood at Saylorville at 6 p.m.
• Travis Hoset at Iowa Distilling Co., Cumming at 6 p.m.
• Tyler Booth with Cory Waller & The Wicked Things, Kevin Lindgren at Wooly’s in the Historic East Village at 7 p.m.; $20
• Pianist Mike Conrad: The Art of the Trio at Noce in Western Gateway at 7 p.m.; $28 table, $48 VIP, $18 Bartop
• Joel Sires at Paws & Pints at 7 p.m.; Free (Unless you bring a dog – membership or day pass, medical documentation required)
• Kevin Best at Kelly’s Little Nipper at 7 p.m.
• Nick Hermann at Reclaimed Rails Brewing in Bondurant at 7 p.m.
• Matt Woods Band at Uptown Garage Brewing in Ankeny at 7 p.m.
• The Weary Ramblers (Chad Elliott & Kathryn Fox) at Penoach Winery in Adel at 7 p.m.; $5
• Nicholas Sinclair at Smash Park in Pella at 7 p.m.
• The Chickadees at Fiddle & Whistle in Marshalltown at 7 p.m.
• Jeff Stagg at Atlantic & Pacific Pub in Knoxville at 7 p.m.
• QueerCore Pride Punk Show featuring Odd Pets at xBk Live at 8 p.m.; $10-15
• Sugar Valley at Greenwood at 8 p.m.
• On This Day/No Vacancy at Boggs’ Hull Ave Tavern at 8 p.m.
• Dirty Champagne at Doc’s in Johnston at 8 p.m.
• Trevor Rau at The Proletariat in Perry at 8 p.m.
• The Relics at Yacht Club at 9 p.m.
• Fahrenheit at Down Under in Clive at 9 p.m.
• Casey Muessigmann at Miss Kitty’s in Clive at 9 p.m.
• Lincoln Highway at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 9 p.m.
• Bevington Bluegrass Festival at Briar Patch Amphitheater; $35 (Day 1: Free camping, BYOB)
  • Deadline Stringband at 9 p.m.
  • Arkansauce at 11 p.m.
• Hillbilly Air Show at The Port at Lake Panorama in Panora at 9 p.m.

Saturday, June 17

• Downtown Farmers Market in Historic Court District from 7 a.m. until Noon
• Cajun Fest at Cowles Commons from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m.; $25 Entertainment Ticket, Food Tickets $50 to $VIP $170
  • NOLA Jazz Band at 11:30 a.m.         
  • The Swampland Jewels at 2 p.m.         
  • Matt Woods Band at 4:30 p.m.
• Jake Schrodt Duo at Annie’s Irish Pub at Noon
• The GiveBack Project Charity Concert featuring The Dick Danger Band, Dustin Farrow & The Relics and Steve E. George on the patio at Kinship Brewing in Waukee from Noon to 8 p.m.
• Johnston Green Days at Terra Park in Johnston
  • School of Rock Band at 1 p.m.
  • Recoil at 5:30 p.m.
  • Monkey3 at 8:30 p.m. with fireworks at 9 p.m.
• B. John Burns on the patio at Chocolaterie Stam at 2 p.m.
• John Krantz/Randy Ward Duo at Latin King at 3 p.m.
• BACOON After Party at Mickey’s in Waukee
  • Brian Congdon at 3 p.m.
  • Sister Sara at 7 p.m.
• Jesse & the Medicine Men at Revelton Distillery, Osceola at 4 p.m.
• Rob Lumbard at DSM Biergarten, Water Works Park at 5 p.m.
• Jake Schrodt on the patio at 1908 Draught House in West Des Moines at 5 p.m.
• Brian Herrin at 1908 Draught House in Norwalk at 5 p.m.
• Sean Sullivan at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 5 p.m.
• Richard Arndt at Carlisle Bike Night at 5 p.m.
• Bevington Bluegrass Festival at Briar Patch Amphitheater $35; (Day 2 – Free camping, BYOB)
  • Black Dirt Ramblers at 5 p.m.
  • Alleygrass at 7 p.m.
  • Danny Spain Gang at 9 p.m.
  • The Baberhood Bluegrass Band at 11 p.m.
• The Feel Right at the Juneteenth Festival in Western Gateway at 5:45 p.m.
• Surf Zombies at Captain Roy’s at 6 p.m.
• Riffin’ For Rauch Benefit with The Curse of Hail, Green Death, By The Thousands, Safe Space at Gas Lamp at 6 p.m.; $15
• Charlson Trio at Chuck’s Restaurant at 6 p.m.
• Suede at Fleetwood at Saylorville at 6 p.m.
• David Watson at Fenders Brewing in Polk City at 6 p.m.
• Crosswind at Covered Bridges Winery in Winterset at 6:30 p.m.; $5
• Coyote at the Croatian Slavic Center at 7 p.m.; $5 Members, $7 Nonmembers
• High Country at Lake Robbins Ballroom in Woodward at 7 p.m.; $10
• Sam and Adam’s Sing Along Party at Pura Social Club in the Historic East Village at 8 p.m.
• Live Jazz at The Continental in the Historic East Village at 8 p.m.
• The Bond at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 8 p.m.
• Jordan Beem at Flat Tire Lounge in Madrid at 8 p.m.
• The Feel Right at the Ankeny Juneteenth Festival at The District at Prairie Trail in Ankeny at 8 p.m.
• Shock Collar at Leathernecks Dog House in Colo at 8:30 p.m.
• Heath Alan Band at Greenwood Lounge at 9 p.m.
• OverThrow with Heavy Weight  & Balefire at Boggs’ Hull Ave Tavern at 9 p.m.
• Project TDS at Down Under in Clive at 9 p.m.
• Hudson Road at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 9 p.m.
• The Savage Freds at Good Times in Ankeny at 9 p.m.
• Round About at The Port in Lake Panorama at 9 p.m.

Sunday, June 18

• David Watson at Cozy Café in Johnston at 10 a.m.
• Tyler Frazier at Gilroy’s Kitchen in West Des Moines at 11 a.m.
• Heath Alan at DSM Biergarten at Water Works Park in Gray’s Lake Area at 1 p.m.
• Randy Burk & The Prisoners, Ducharme-Jones and other musical guests at N8FEST - Celebration of the life of Nate Runkel at Confluence Brewery at 2 p.m.
• Del Saxman Jones & Keith Owens at Truman’s Pizza Tavern at 2 p.m.
• Tank Anthony Band at Summerset Winery in Indianola at 2 p.m.
• Fahrenheit at The Cellar Winery now near Madrid at 2 p.m.
• Jake Schrodt Duo at Wellman’s West in West Des Moines at 4 p.m.
• Matt Terronez Trio 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
• Our Buddy Jim at Beaver Tap at 6 p.m.
• Sara Routh Band at Summer Sundaze at the Jamie Hurd Amphitheater in West Des Moines at 6 p.m.
• The Burroughs with Stone & Snow at the Levitt Amp Music Series in Earlham City Park in Earlham at 6 p.m.
• Music Under the Stars at the West Capitol Mall at the Iowa State Capitol Building at 7 p.m.
• The Doobie Bros. 50th Anniversary Tour at Wells Fargo Arena at 7:30 p.m.; $49 to $250

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