Live Music This Week in DSM: March 4 – 9, 2025

This week’s lineup of musical acts in Greater Des Moines (DSM) includes Pink Martini, Eden Forrest, Jesse & The Medicine Men, Rural Route, The Weasels and Jack Yoder 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, March 4, 2025

• “Freight Train” Frank in the skywalk at La Mie Elevate at 11 a.m.
• B. John Burns "Fat Tuesday" Dinner Hour Livestream at 5 p.m.
• Pink Martini featuring China Forbes at Hoyt Sherman Place in Sherman Hill at 7 p.m.
• Blues Jam at Carl’s Place at 7 p.m.
• Basement Philosophers Society at Greenwood Lounge at 7 p.m.

Wednesday, March 5, 2025

• Eden Forrest at Stuffed Olive in Historic Court District at 6 p.m.
• Jack Curtis / Bryce Berthusan Duo at Louie’s Wine Dive at 6 p.m.
• DSM Big Band feat. Heartland Swing at Noce in Western Gateway at 7 p.m.; $30, $27, $22, $19 at table $16 bar seat
• Blues Bureau at Greenwood Lounge at 7 p.m.
• Chris Novak at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 9 p.m.

Thursday, March 6, 2025

• “Freight Train” Frank in the skywalk at La Mie Elevate at 11 a.m.
• Taylor King at Confluence Brewing at 6 p.m.
• Jesse & The Medicine Men at Ponchos Friendly Confines in Waukee at 6 p.m.
• Dave Miller at Board & Batten LLC in Dallas Center at 6:30 p.m.
• Trumpeter Scott Davis & Co. at Noce in Western Gateway at 7 p.m.
• Brother Trucker at Maggie’s Rumble Room at 7 p.m.
• Matt Terronez - Solo Acoustic - Classic 60s & 70s at HiFi Brew Lounge in West Des Moines at 7 p.m.
• Jordan Beem at Bevy’s Tavern in West Des Moines at TBD
• Open Jam with Groove Review at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 7 p.m.
• DSM Irish Session at Murph & Mary’s Pub in Newton at 7 p.m.
• Live Music at In Confidence Speakeasy at Hotel Fort Des Moines at 8 p.m.
• The Soul Searchers at Greenwood Lounge at 8 p.m.
• Steel Panther at Val Air Ballroom in West Des Moines at 8 p.m.; $35
• Sierra Griggs at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 9 p.m.

Friday, March 7, 2025

• Friday Work Release Party with Bob Pace And The Dangerous Band at Greenwood Lounge at 5 p.m.
• Mike Aceto at Bevy’s Tavern in West Des Moines at 5 p.m.
• Alex Kasznel & The Board of Directors / Danny Russell Wolf and the Revolving Doors at Lefty’s at 5:30 p.m. (Doors); $10
• 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.
• Loose Gravel at Middlebrook Mercantile, Cumming at 6 p.m.     
• David Watson at Iowa Distilling Co. in Cumming at 6 p.m.
• Steve Grismore at Tannin Wine Bar in Marshalltown at 6:30 p.m.
• Voix De Ville: A Noce Folly From Max Wellman at Noce in Western Gateway at 7 p.m.; $72, $65, $62 $44 at table, $36 bar seat
• Ducharme-Jones Band at Captain Roy’s at 7 p.m.
• Dirk Von Stein at Kelly’s Little Nipper at 7 p.m.
• Neva Alden at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 7 p.m.
• Zachary Freedom, Kevin Burt, David Simmons at Brick & Ivy Rooftop in Altoona at 7 p.m.
• Brian Congdon at Firetrucker Brewery in Ankeny at 7 p.m.
• David Graham & the Eskimo Bothers (Nashville) during Night 1 at Warren Cultural Center at Greenfield at 7 p.m.; $25 (students HS & under free)
• Jordan Messerole at The Speakeasy in Winterset at 7 p.m.
• Rural Route at Fore Seasons in Newton at 7 p.m.
• Marcia Ball at Temple Theater in Western Gateway at 8 p.m.; $37.50 at table, $32.50 in risers
• Resurrection Mary and No Vacancy at 1833 Saloon at 8 p.m.
• Suede at Back Roads Lounge in Johnston at 8 p.m.
• Dick Danger Band at Doc’s Lounge in Johnston at 8 p.m.
• Feel Right Band at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 8 p.m.
• Taylor King and Nicholas Sinclair at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 8 p.m.
• Sierra Griggs at Cabaret Sports Bar & Grille in Ankeny at 8 p.m.
• Heath Alan at Greenwood Lounge at 8:30 p.m.
• Cody Hicks at Miss Kitty’s in Clive at 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 8, 2025

• 2nd Annual Women’s History Music Fest at Lefty’s; $7 or $10 for both shows (students $5 per show)
  • Show 1 at 4 p.m.
    • Mia Prosperi / Lani / Look at Me
  • Show 2 at TBD
    • Dessy X / St. October / Grave Corps
• Velvet Trio at Doc’s Lounge in Johnston at 4 p.m.
• Jesse & the Medicine Men at Revelton Distilling in Osceola at 4 p.m.
• Steve George Hall of Fame Band at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 5 p.m.
• Folkfest of The North: Korpiklaani & Ensiferum with TrolifesT, NiNi at Wooly’s in the Historic East Village at 6 p.m.; $30
• Chris Falcon & the Spacetime Continuum at The Smoking Goat at 6 p.m.
• The Weasels at Lake Robbins Ballroom in Woodward at 6 p.m.; $10
• The Nate Sparks Big Band at Noce in Western Gateway at 7 p.m.; $59, $49, $42, $36 at table, $25 bar seat
• Malcolm Wells and Dustin Arbuckle and The Two Timers at Captain Roy’s at 7 p.m.
• Salt Creek 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.
• Ian Munsick at Horizon Events Center in Clive at 7 p.m.; $35 to $59.50
• SPAM at The Elks #98 in Pleasant Hill at 7 p.m.
• Severio Mancieri at Uptown Garage Brewing in Ankeny at 7 p.m.
• Rural Route at Reclaimed Rails Brewing in Bondurant at 7 p.m.
• Addison Johnson at Talk Shop Lounge in St. Charles at 7 p.m.; $10
• David Graham & the Eskimo Bothers (Nashville) during Night 2 at Warren Cultural Center in Greenfield at 7 p.m.; $25 (students HS & under free)
• The Sears Band at VFW in Newton at 7 p.m.
• From The New World with Des Moines Symphony featuring Joseph Giunta with Sterling Elliott - Cello Civic Center at 7:30 p.m.; $20, $40, $60, $80
• Chris Botti at Hoyt Sherman Place in Sherman Hill at 7:30 p.m.; $52 to $152
• The Jeremiahs (Celtic) at Franklin Jr High Event Center at 7:30 p.m.; $30-35
• Heavy Holly at Maggie’s Rumble Room at 8 p.m.
• Live Jazz at The Continental in the Historic East Village at 8 p.m.
• Bob Pace and the Power at 1833 Saloon at 8 p.m.
• Toast3r at Back Roads Lounge in Johnston at 8 p.m.
• Scott Hammond at Doug’s Pub & Grub in Urbandale at 8 p.m.
• Drive Thirty5 at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 8 p.m.
• The Unfortunate Sons at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 8 p.m.
• Kara Christensen at Flat Tire Lounge in Madrid at 8 p.m.
• The People’s Band at Mickey’s Irish Pub in Waukee at 8:30 p.m.
• Jeff Banks Band at Greenwood Lounge at 9 p.m.
• Knuckle at Yacht Club at 9 p.m.
• Standing Hampton at Miss Kitty’s in Clive at 9 p.m.
• Jordan Beem at Hawk Heaven Tavern in Altoona at 9 p.m.
• Standard Time with Max Wellman at Noce at 9:30 p.m.

Sunday, March 9, 2025

• Steve E. George at the Botanical Blues Series at Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden in the Historic East Village at 1 p.m.; $12, senior $11, child 2-12 $9, members free
• Sumpin Doo at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 2 p.m.
• From The New World with the Des Moines Symphony featuring Joseph Giunta with Sterling Elliott - Cello at Civic Center at 2:30 $20, $40, $60, $80
• Steve E. George at the Botanical Blues Series at Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden in the Historic East Village at 3 p.m.; $12, senior $11, child 2-12 $9, members free
• Dark Below / Dirty Deals at Lefty’s at 5 p.m. (Doors); $10/$15
• Scott Davis / Jamie Poulsen Duo at Louie’s Wine Dive at 5 p.m.
• Bob Fields & Swingtime at Lake Robbins Ballroom in Woodward at 5 p.m.; $13
• Jack Yoder at Byron’s in Pomeroy at 5 p.m.; $20
• AMPERS&ONE at Wooly’s in the Historic East Village at 7 p.m. $20 to $250

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.