Live Music This Week in DSM: Nov. 26 – Dec. 1, 2024

This week’s lineup of musical acts in Greater Des Moines (DSM) includes Molly Brandt, Birdie Pie, Scott Eggleston, Plastic Apartment, The Cardinal Sound and Wishbone Ash 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, Nov. 12, 2024

• “Freight Train” Frank in the skywalk at La Mie Elevate at 11 a.m.
• B. John Burns Dinner Hour Livestream at 5 p.m.
• Blue’s Jam at Carl’s Place at 7 p.m.
• Molly Brandt (Twin Cities) at The Cave at 7 p.m.
• Sugar Valley at Greenwood Lounge at 7:30 p.m.
• Underoath with Static Dress & Mr. Softheart at Val Air Ballroom in West Des Moines at 7:50 p.m.; $39.50
• Austin Brown Trio at The Lift at 8 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024

• Casey Collins at Stuffed Olive in Historic Court District at 6 p.m.
• Matt Terronez Trio with Bohl & Ward at Louie’s Wine Dive at 6 p.m.
• Birdie Pie at Wellman’s Pub – Ingersoll at 6:30 p.m.
• Tim & Jana West at Shirley’s Bar & Grill in West Des Moines at 6:30 p.m.
• DSM Big Band at Noce in Western Gateway at 7 p.m.; $28 at table, $15 bar seat
• Dave Zollo at Captain Roy’s at 7 p.m.
• Lincoln Grimes and Kevin Best at Greenwood Lounge at 7 p.m.
• Eli Clark at Sakari Sushi Lounge at 7 p.m.
• Open Mic with Mike Aceto at Doc’s Lounge in Johnston at 7 p.m.
• SPAM at Sam’s Bar & Grill in Altoona at 7 p.m.
• Babymetal at Vibrant Music Hall in Waukee at 8 p.m.; $75.50
• Final Mix at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 8 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024

• Open Jam with Groove Review at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 7 p.m.
• Scott Eggleston at Greenwood Lounge at 8 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 29, 2024

• Friday Work Release Party with Bob Pace And The Dangerous Band at Greenwood Lounge at 5 p.m.
• Willie James Shay at Sonny’s Pizza Bistro at 5:30 p.m.
• Charlson Trio 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.
• Plastic Apartment at Iowa Distilling Co. in Cumming at 6 p.m.
• Unforgiven at Lake Robbins Ballroom in Woodward at 6 p.m.; $10
• Jones & Owens Duo at Wellman’s Pub – Ingersoll at 6:30 p.m.
• Dan Medeiros at B&B Theatres in Ankeny at 6:30 p.m.
• Natalie Simon & Lightcube at The Cave at 7 p.m.
• Taylor King at Kelly’s Little Nipper at 7 p.m.
• Nick Hermann Entertainment at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 7 p.m.
• Burnin’ Sensations at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 7 p.m.
• Ted Stockton at Talk Shop Lounge, St. Charles at 7 p.m.; $5
• Touch of Grey at Firetrucker Brewing in Ankeny at 7 p.m.
• Michael Moncada at Murph & Mary’s Pub in Newton at 7 p.m.
• Dose & B.WELL with Juliano Dock, CDISIAC, Johnny Marz at Wooly’s in the Historic East Village at 8 p.m.; $20
• Southbound – Allman Brothers Tribute with Nobody Cares at xBk Live at 8 p.m.; $12-15
• Thelma and the Sleaze, Poly Mall Cops, Toon Smokes, De Vant at Lefty’s at 7 p.m.
• The Last of the Mojitos at Doc’s Lounge in Johnston at 8 p.m.
• Neil Hewitt at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 8 p.m.
• Daniel Johnson at Sister’s Place in Carlisle at 8 p.m.
• Andrew Hoyt at Cabaret Sports Bar & Grille in Ankeny at 8 p.m.
• Latin Night with Son Peruchos at Noce in Western Gateway at 9 p.m.; $15
• Weary Ramblers at Greenwood Lounge at 9 p.m.
• La Energia Nortena / La Fe Nortena at Val Air Ballroom in West Des Moines at 9 p.m.; $60

Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024

• Kris Karr at Revelton Distilling in Osceola at 4 p.m.
• Timmus Benefitus – Benefit for Tim Sigler with Banjokat, Copperhead, Luke S. Williams, Adonis D. Ross, Sordid at Lefty’s at 5:30 p.m.; $10 donation
• ManCat at Chuck’s Restaurant at 6 p.m.
• Alice Unchained: Alice In Chains Tribute at Wooly’s in the Historic East Village at 7 p.m.; $17
• The Nate Sparks Big Band at Noce in Western Gateway at 7 p.m.; $49, $42, $36 at table, $25 bar seat
• Mia Prosperl at Captain Roy’s at 7p.m.
• Outlaw Country Express at Croatian Slavic Center at 7 p.m.; $5 Members, $7 Nonmembers
• David Watson at Eagles Aerie 109 at 7 p.m.
• Joe Bonamassa at Des Moines Civic Center at 8 p.m.; $74 to $114
• Other Brothers / Dipsos / 10 Watt Robot at xBk Live at 8 p.m.; $12-15 (Seating options)
• Dustin Farrow & The Relics at Greenwood Lounge at 8 p.m.
• The Guilty Pleasures at Back Roads Lounge in Johnston at 8 p.m.
• Driving Blind at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 8 p.m.
• Farm Rock at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 8 p.m.
• The Cardinal Sound at Mickey’s Irish Pub in Waukee at 8:30 p.m.
• Erf at Yacht Club at 9 p.m.
• Jordan Beem at Brick & Ivy Rooftop in Altoona at 9 p.m.
• Standard Time with Max Wellman at Noce in Western Gateway at 9:30 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024

• Pickers Paradise Bluegrass Jam at Captain Roy’s at 2 p.m.
• Stark Raving Madge / The Sons of Gladys Kravitz / The Unfortunate Sons at Val Air Ballroom in West Des Moines at 2 p.m.; $15
• Malcolm Wells & The Two Timers at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 2 p.m.
• Heath Alan at The Cellar Winery in Madrid at 2 p.m.
• Max Wellman’s15th Annual Home for The Holidays at Noce in Western Gateway at 5 p.m.; $42, $36 at table, $25 bar seat
• Steve Grismore / Randy Ward Duo at Louie’s Wine Dive at 5 p.m.
• Gaylin Sudik & Friends at Lake Robbins Ballroom in Woodward at 5 p.m.; $13
• Chip Albright at Byron’s (the old Community Center) in Pomeroy at 5 p.m.; $20
• Max Wellman’s15th Annual Home for The Holidays at Noce in Western Gateway at 5 p.m.; $49, $42, $36 at table, $25 bar seat
• Wishbone Ash at xBk Live at 7 p.m.; $40-45 (Seating options)

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.