Live Music This Week in DSM: Nov. 7 – 12, 2023

This week’s lineup of musical acts in Greater Des Moines (DSM) includes Casey Joe Collins on Thursday, Nov. 9, the Grain Powered Duo at Ducktail Lounge in Clive on Saturday, Nov. 11 and the Local Music Showcase at Teehee’s Comedy Club on Sunday, Nov. 12.

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. 7

• “Freight Train” Frank in the skywalk at La Mie Restaurant at 11 a.m.
• B. John Burns “Election Day” Dinner Hour Livestream at 5 p.m.
• The Convalescence with Volcandra / Gravis Somnia at Lefty’s at 5 (Doors); $12-15
• Young Talent Night hosted by Taylor King at Kelly’s Little Nipper at 5 p.m.
• Basement Philosophers Society at Greenwood Lounge at 7 p.m.
• Des Moines Irish Session - acoustic at Sully’s Irish Bar in West Des Moines at 7 p.m.
• Blues Jam at Carl’s Place at 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 8

• Dan Medeiros at Stuffed Olive in Historic Court District at 6 p.m.
• NOLA Jazz Trio at Louie’s Wine Dive at 6 p.m.
• Rollo Music at Beaver Tap at 6 p.m.
• Liv McNair at Paws & Pints at 6:30 p.m.; Free (Unless you bring a dog – membership or day pass, medical documentation required)
• The Des Moines Big Band at Noce in Western Gateway at 7 p.m.; GA $15, Reserved seating $35, Student - $7
• Bill Matykowski at Greenwood Lounge at 7 p.m.
• Open Mic Music Jam at Fuzzy’s Taco Shop at 7 p.m.
• Open Jam with“Keys and the Band” at Ambro’s Roadhouse in De Soto at 7 p.m.
• Puddles Pity Party at Hoyt Sherman Place in Sherman Hill at 7:30 p.m.; $#5 to $129
• Royal & the Serpent with Carlie Hanson and Baby Fisher at Wooly’s in the Historic East Village at 8 p.m.; $20
• Emblem3 withNoah Cunane, Kaia Jette and Yarin Glam at xBk Live at 8 p.m.; $20-25
• Open Mic night for “Songwriters in the Round” – hosted by Natalie Simon at The Cave at 8 p.m.
• Corey Jamison at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moinesat 9 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 9

• “Freight Train” Frank in the skywalk at La Mie Restaurant at 11 a.m.
• Casey Joe Collins at Confluence Brewing at 6 p.m.
• Jesse & The Medicine Men at Poncho’s Friendly Confines in Waukee at 6 p.m.
• Jesse Anderson Band at 515 Brewing in Clive at 6 p.m.
• Brian Herrin at Board & Batten in Dallas Center at 6:30 p.m.
• NOLA Jazz Combo at Noce in Western Gateway at 7 p.m.
• Mike Ruby at 1833 Saloon at 7 p.m.
• Open Jam with The Groove Review at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 7 p.m.
• Christian Connett at Whiskey House in Ankeny at 7 p.m.
• Singer/Songwriter Night at Byron's in Pomeroy at 7 p.m.
• Mersiv with Tripp St. and Veil at Wooly’s in the Historic East Village at 7:30 p.m.; $25
• Damn Tall Buildings at Temple Theater in Western Gateway at 7:30 p.m.; $29 and $45
• Live Jazz Trio at In Confidence at the Hotel Fort Des Moines at 8 p.m.
• Scott Eggleston at Greenwood Lounge at 8 p.m.
• The Triple J’s at Yacht Club at 9 p.m.
• Cody Hicks at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 9 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 10

• Wayne Page – Jazz 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.
• Ryne Doughty at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 5 p.m.
• Willie James Shay at Sonny’s Pizza Bistro at 5:30 p.m.
• The Charlson Trio at Chuck’s Restaurant at 6 p.m.
• Lauren Vilmain / Nick Rueckert Duo at The Cave at 6 p.m.
• David Watson at Iowa Distilling Co. in Cumming at 6 p.m.
• Sister Sara at Wellman’s Ingersoll at 6:30 p.m.
• Jordan Messerole at Tannin in Marshalltown at 6:30 p.m.
• Rayland Baxter with Flyte at Wooly’s in the Historic East Village at 7 p.m.; $25
• Grammy-nominated Chuck Owen & the ReSurgence at Noce in Western Gateway at 7 p.m.; CMA Bronze $25, CMA Silver $40, CMA Gold $65
• Chris Powell Sing Along Party at Pura Cocktail Lounge in the Historic East Village at 7 p.m.
• The Drama Kings at Kelly’s Little Nipper at 7 p.m.
• Grain Powered Duo at Club Celebrity Bar & Grill at 7 p.m.
• Emmett Sheehan at The Hall in West Des Moines at 7 p.m.
• Michael Bernard at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 7 p.m.
• The Sheet at Reclaimed Rails Brewing in Bondurant at 7 p.m.
• Josh Sinclair at Firetrucker Brewery in Ankeny at 7 p.m.
• Matt Woods at Camelot Theater in Nevada at 7 p.m.
• Fahrenheit at 1833 Saloon at 8 p.m.
• Jordan Beem at Pally’s in Clive at 8 p.m.
• Gimmik at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 8 p.m.
• Get Off My Lawn at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 8 p.m.
• Cover That at Whiskey House in Ankeny at 8 p.m.
• Josh Morningstar – acoustic at Talk Shop Lounge in St. Charles at 8 p.m.
• CeCe Stewart at Cabaret in Ankeny at 8 p.m.
• Jesse & The Medicine Men at Flat Tire Lounge in Madrid at 8 p.m.
• Luke Stutzman at The Proletariat in Perry at 8 p.m.
• Grammy-nominated Chuck Owen & the ReSurgence at Noce in Western Gateway at 9 p.m.; CMA Bronze $25, CMA Silver $40, CMA Gold $65
• Kiss The Tiger with Ramona and the Sometimes at xBk Live at 9 p.m.; $10-15
• Rainbow Penley and Seth Hedquist at Greenwood Lounge at 9 p.m.
• Dick Danger Band at Down Under in Clive at 9 p.m.
• Cory Waller & The Wicked Things at Miss Kittys in Clive at 9 p.m.
• Lucas Beebe at Brick & Ivy Rooftop in Altoona at 9 p.m.
• Joe Stamm Band at Good Times in Ankeny at 10 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 11

• Art on the Prairie in Perry from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.
• Ortonville Circus at Bluegrass Matinee at Exile Brewing at 2 p.m.
• Luke S. Williams at Coffee Cats in West Des Moines at 2 p.m.
• The Get Down at Hawkeye Elks Lodge 160 at 4 p.m.; $5
• Taylor King at Chuck’s Restaurant at 6 p.m.
• Jesse & The Medicine Men at Paws for The Cause at Sherwood Forest Events Center in Clive at 6 p.m.; $50 ($500 table (8) with drink tickets)
• Maverick City Music at Vibrant Music Hall in Waukee at 6 p.m.; $41 to $156
• Josh Sinclair at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 6 p.m.
• Robert Deitch at Revelton Distillery in Osceola at 6 p.m.
• Buckmiller Schwager Trio at Covered Bridges Winery in Winterset at 6:30 p.m.; $5
• Alice Unchained - Alice in Chains Tribute at Wooly’s in the Historic East Village at 7 p.m.; $15
• Chicago Vocalist Elaine Dame at Noce in Western Gateway at 7 p.m.; $40 table seating, $65 VIP Reserved, $25 Bartop seating
• Reverend Raven & The Chain Smokin’ Alter Boys at Central Iowa Blues Society’s Membership Appreciation Show at Lefty’s at 7 p.m. (C.I.B.S. members only) Better join up!
• Luke Fox at Paws & Pints at 7 p.m.; Free (Unless you bring a dog – membership or day pass, medical documentation required)
• Salt Creek Band at Croatian Slavic Center at 7 p.m.; $5 Members, $7 Nonmembers
• The Punching Pandas at Eagles Club #109 at Bloomfield Road at 7 p.m.
• Grain Powered Duo at Ducktail Lounge in Clive at 7 p.m.
• Jordan Beem at Uptown Garage Brewing in Ankeny at 7 p.m.
• Dan Medeiros at Fenders Brewing in Polk City at 7 p.m.
• TBA at Lake Robbins Ballroom in Woodward at 7 p.m.
• Trick Police at Warren Cultural Center in Greenfield at 7 p.m.; $20
• Mean Mary at Progressive Voices Concert Series at First Unitarian Church at 7:30 p.m.; $22-27
• Ax and the Hatchetmen with Post Sex Nachos and Social Cinema at xBk Live at 8 p.m.; $15-18
• The Wee Heavies at Celtic Music Association at Franklin Jr High Event Center at 8 p.m.; $30-35
• Nevada Nevada / Everything Had Teeth / Pyrrhic Victories at Maggie’s Rumble Room at 8 p.m.
• Josh Hackonson Trio at The Continental in the Historic East Village at 8 p.m.
• Luke Farland at Smoking GOAT Pub at 8 p.m.
• Burnin’ Sensations at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 8 p.m.
• Fahrenheit at Hawk Heaven Tavern in Altoona at 8 p.m.
• Hold On at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 8 p.m.
• Cover That at Whiskey House in Ankeny at 8 p.m.
• Jeff Banks Band at Greenwood Lounge at 9 p.m.
• Knuckle at Yacht Club at 9 p.m.
• 3 Finger Betty 10th Anniversary with Gravis Somnia and Resurrection Mary at Boggs' Hull Ave. Tavern at 9 p.m.
• Reload at Wicked Rabbit at 9 p.m.
• Round A Bout at Down Under in Clive at 9 p.m.
• Dirt Road Rockers at Miss Kittys in Clive at 9 p.m.
• Trio Aceto at Back Roads Lounge in Johnston at 9 p.m.
• Dick Danger Band at Good Times in Ankeny at 9 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 12

• Art on the Prairie in Perry from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m.
• Paul Little at Board & Batten in Dallas Center at 1 p.m.
• Sparks - Parker, Hirsh, Yamamoto, Fowler (Jazz) at Caspe Terrace in Waukee at 2 p.m.; $30
• Tanner Taylor Duo at Jazz Series at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 2 p.m.
• Jesse & The Medicine Men indoors at The Cellar Winery in Madrid at 2 p.m.
• Sarah Tonin EP Release Show with Quinn Trilk and Carly Rene & The Fools at xBk Live at 3 p.m.; $10-15
• Local Music Showcase at Teehee’s Comedy Club in Historic Court District at 3 p.m.
• Blacklite District & Redefind wsg Paisty Jenny and Night Bees at Lefty’s at 5 p.m. (Doors); $10 adv.
• Krantz / Schumacker / Ward Trio at Louie’s Wine Dive at 5 p.m.
• High Society at Lake Robbins Ballroom in Woodward at 5 p.m.; $14
• Larry Myer at Byron’s in Pomeroy at 5 p.m.; $15
• Skillet & Theory of a Deadman at Vibrant Music Hall in Waukee at 7 p.m.; $62 to $199
• Lake Street Dive with Monica Martin at Hoyt Sherman Place in Sherman Hill at 8 p.m.; $40 to $85 ($5 increase day of show)

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