Live Music This Week in DSM: Aug. 19 – 24, 2025

This week’s lineup of musical acts in Greater Des Moines (DSM) includes Chris Powell, Owens & Jones, Jesse & The Medicine Men, Lucas Beebe, Leight July as well as Ingersoll Live and Winterset Porchfest musical acts, 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, Aug. 19, 2025

• “Freight Train” Frank in the skywalk at La Mie Elevate at 11 a.m.
• Not Petty at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 11 a.m.
• Chris Powell at Beaverdale Farmers’ Market at 4 p.m.
• Cold Pizza at Adel Farmers’ Market in Adel at 4 p.m.
• Matt Woods at Newton Farmers’ Market at 4 p.m.
• John Krantz / Randy Ward Duo at Latin King at 5:30 p.m.
• The Band Spam at Sugar Shack Diner in Altoona at 5:30 p.m.
• GA-20 with Eli Clark at xBk Live at 7 p.m.; $20 + fees DoS (seating options)
• Blues Jam at Carl’s Place at 7 p.m.
• Locker & Co. with Finesse at Greenwood Lounge at 8 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025

• Mara Louk at Waukee Farmers’ Market at Triangle Park in Waukee at 4 p.m.
• Betrucken Messing at Biergarten in Water Works Park in the Gray’s Lake Area at 6 p.m.
• Night Like This at Either/Or at 6 p.m.
• Owens & Jones at Louie’s Wine Dive at 6 p.m.
• Jake Schrodt on the patio at Gilroy’s Kitchen in West Des Moines at 6 p.m.
• Tony Bohnenkamp at Mickey’s Irish Pub in Waukee at 6 p.m.
• Jesse & The Medicine Men at Pocket Park in Polk City at 6 p.m.
• The Claudettes with Abbie Sawyer at xBk Live at 7 p.m.; $20 + fees DoS (seating options)
• Willie Shay at Simon’s at 7 p.m.
• Indigo Girls and Melissa Etheridge at Des Moines Civic Center at 7:30 p.m.; $77 to $171
• Triple J’s at Greenwood Lounge at 8 p.m.
• Scott Kirkhart at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 9 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025

• “Freight Train” Frank in the skywalk at La Mie Elevate at 11 a.m.
• Joshua Sinclair at Polk City Town Square Farmers’ Market in Polk City at 4:30 p.m.
• Turnt With Talent - Ken 10 and 9 others at Lefty’s at 5 p.m.; $10 (food truck)
• David Watson at Biergarten in Water Works Park in the Gray’s Lake Area at 6 p.m.
• The DM Project at Confluence Brewing at 6 p.m.
• Blake Jack & South 35 at Music in The Junction in West Des Moines at 6 p.m.
• Guitarras ATM at El Fogón in West Des Moines at 6 p.m.
• Jessie & The Medicine Men at Poncho’s Friendly Confines in Waukee at 6 p.m.
• Lucas Beebe at Destination Grille Rooftop in Grimes at 6 p.m.
• Standing Hampton at Leonard Grimes Memorial Amphitheater in Marshalltown at 6 p.m. (food trucks)
• Chip Albright at Board & Batten LLC in Dallas Center at 6:30 p.m.
• Cloakroom with Glass Ox at xBk Live at 7 p.m.; $20 + fees DoS (seating options)
• Pianist Tanner Taylor & Co. at Noce in Western Gateway at 7 p.m.
• Open Jam with house band at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 7 p.m.
• Live Wire: AC/DC Tribute at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 7 p.m.; a few seats left at $31.50 at a table
• DSM Irish Session at Brightside Aleworks in Altoona at 7 p.m.
• Umphrey’s McGee at Val Air Ballroom in West Des Moines at 7:30 p.m.; $45.01
• Live Music at In Confidence Speakeasy at the Hotel Fort Des Moines at 8 p.m.
• Scott Eggleston at Greenwood Lounge at 8 p.m.
• Silversonic at HiFi Brew Lounge in West Des Moines at 8 p.m.
• Triple J’s at Yacht Club at 9 p.m.
• Lee Klett at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 9 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 22, 2025

• World Food & Music Festival at Western Gateway Park
  • Main Stage
    • Royce Johns at 12:30 p.m.
    • Sons of Bossa at 2:30 p.m.
    • Sharane Calister & The Feel Right Band at 4 p.m.
    • Leradee & The Positives at 6 p.m.
    • Dirty Rotten Scoundrels at 8 p.m.
  • Cultural Stage
    • Casey Joe Collins at 12:30 p.m.
    • KLAZIK / Tyrone Thomas at 2 p.m.
    • Freight Train Frank Strong at 3 p.m.
    • Giddha / VIRSA at 4:15 p.m.
    • The Beauty of Social Dance / Zahar at 5:15 p.m.
    • Songs of Siam / Sue Hudson at 6 p.m.
• Gladys Lite at The Farm at Middlebrook Agrihood in Cumming at 4:30 p.m.
• Jake Schrodt at Klokkenspel Plaza in Pella at 4:30 p.m (bring chairs)
• Meadowbrook Circle at Truman’s Pizza Tavern at 5 p.m.
• Friday Work Release Party with Bob Pace And The Dangerous Band at Greenwood Lounge at 5 p.m.
• Josh Sinclair at Iowa Distilling Co. in Cumming at 5 p.m.
• Luke Fox at Bevy’s Tavern in West Des Moines at 5 p.m.
• Brad Seidenfeld at Caffrey’s Irish Pub in Waukee at 5 p.m.
• Willie James Shay at Sonny’s Pizza Bistro at 5:30 p.m.
• Hudson Road at Biergarten in Water Works Park in the Gray’s Lake Area at 6 p.m.
• Bittersweet Nation at Confluence Brewing at 6 p.m.
• Southbound - Allman Bros. Band Tribute at Captain Roy’s at 6 p.m.
• The Juan & Only at El Toreado Mexican Bar & Grill in West Des Moines at 6 p.m.
• Vagabond Grove at Firetrucker Brewing in Ankeny at 6 p.m.
• Chris Cain & The Soul Searchers at Firepit Fridays at the Cellar Winery in Madrid at 6 p.m.
• Leila’s Rose / Dirty Blonde / Kensett at Lefty’s at 6:30 p.m.; $10
• The Sheet at Smash Park in West Des Moines at 6:30 p.m.
• Rural Route Duo at Brightside Aleworks in Altoona at 6:30 p.m.
• Touch of Grey at B&B Theaters in Ankeny at 6:30 p.m.
• 10 Fold Return at Dallas Center Fall Festival on the Walnut Street Stage at 6:30 p.m.
• Tommy Browder & The Country River Band at Talk Shop Lounge in St. Charles at 6:30 p.m.
• Party of 2 at Tannin Wine Bar in Marshalltown at 6:30 p.m.
• The Guilty Pleasures at xBk Live at 7 p.m.; $15 + fees DoS (seating options)
• A Night of Classic Country with Gina Gedler featuring Abbie Sawyer at Noce in Western Gateway at 7 p.m.; $59, $46, $42, $36 at table
• Douglas Pierce Group at The Cave at 7 p.m.
• Willie Shay at Simon’s at 7 p.m.
• The Drama Kings at Kelly’s Little Nipper at 7 p.m.
• Ben Puttmann at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 7 p.m.
• Leight July at Ducktail Lounge in Clive at 7 p.m.
• Avey Grouws Band at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 7 p.m.
• Michael Moncada at Murph & Mary’s Pub in Newton at 7 p.m.
• Ryan O’Rien at xBk Annex at 8 p.m.
• MANCAT at Maggie’s Rumble Room at 8 p.m.
• Flyte Risk at Down Under Bar & Grill in Clive at 8 p.m.
• The Adaptors at Doc’s Lounge in Johnston at 8 p.m.
• Dirty Champagne at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 8 p.m.
• Liv McNair at Cabaret Sports Bar in Ankeny at 8 p.m.
• Ryne Doughty at The Proletariat in Perry at 8 p.m.
• Jordan Beem at The Port at Lake Panorama in Panora at 8 p.m.
• Dustin Farrow & The Relics at Greenwood Lounge at 9 p.m.
• Final Mix at Back Roads Lounge in Johnston at 9 p.m.
• After Hours with Carson Parker at Noce in Western Gateway at 9:30 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 24, 2025

• Jeff Stagg, Cucho Madero, Sydney Storm, Joe Demerath at the Downtown Farmers Market at 7 a.m.
• Yubu Band at Annie’s Irish Pub at Noon
• World Food & Music Festival in Western Gateway
  • Main Stage
    • Heart of Iowa Cloogers at 12:30 p.m.
    • Dances of India at 1:35 p.m.
    • Kick at 3 p.m.
    • BYOBrass at 5 p.m.
    • Guitarras ATM at 6:30 p.m.
    • Son Peruchos at 8:30 p.m.
  • Cultural Stage
    • KonKultra / Emilia Marroquin at Noon
    • KUD Dukat / Jasmina Domazet at 1:15 p.m.
    • Ishara Dance at 3 p.m.
    • Traditional Rgythms of West Africa / Earth Mother at 4 p.m.
    • Drummers Trio
    • RAM RII PAK / Marie & Amelie at 4 p.m.
    • DSM Breakerz at 6 p.m.
• 3rd Annual Cumming Street Party with food trucks and more
  • Neva Aldean at 1 p.m.
  • Black Diamond Loons at 5 p.m.
• Joshua Sinclair at SingleSpeed Brewing at 3:30 p.m.
• Dallas Center Fall Festival
  • A Wolf Among Us at Walnut Street Stage at 3:30 p.m.
  • The Cardinal Sound at Walnut Street Stage at 7 p.m.
  • Paul Little at Board & Batten at 9 p.m.
• Ingersoll Live
  • Studio One Stage
    • Weary Ramblers at 5 p.m.
    • Run Dog at 6:30 p.m.
    • The Swampland Jewels at 8 p.m.
  • Mediacom Main Stage
    • Suede at 6 p.m.
    • The Other Brothers at 8:30 p.m.
• Jake Schrodt at 1908 Draught House in West Des Moines at 5 p.m.
• Yubu at 1908 Draught House in Norwalk at 5 p.m.
• Dave Zollo at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 5 p.m.
• Dirk Von Stein at Winterset Cidery in Winterset at 5 p.m.
• Brother Trucker (with Gwen Page) at Captain Roys at 6 p.m.
• Fred Gazzo Quintet at Anna Dolce Ristorante in West Des Moines at 6 p.m.
• Tim & Jana West on the patio at Fenders Brewing in Polk City at 6 p.m.
• Hazer at Wooly’s in the Historic East Village at 6:30 p.m.; $21.29
• Robert Deitch Band at Covered Bridges Winery in Winterset at 6:30 p.m.; $5
• Standard Time with Max Wellman at Noce in Western Gateway at 7 p.m.; $59, $49, $42, $36 at a table, $25 bar seat
• Make Good Choices / Jimmy’s Brother, The Singer / The Freeman Band at Locals Bar & Stage at 7 p.m.
• Salt Creek at Croatian Slavic Center at 7 p.m.; $5 Members, $7 Nonmembers
• The Hors D’oeuvres at Shirley’s Bar & Grill in West Des Moines at 7 p.m.
• Not Quite Brothers at Johnston Town Center in Johnston at 7 p.m.
• Chris Falcon on the patio at Mickey’s Irish Pub in Waukee at 7 p.m.
• Robbie Michael at Ambro’s Roadhouse in De Soto at 7 p.m.
• Country River Band at Lake Robbins Ballroom in Woodward at 7 p.m.; $10
• Mike Aceto at Whistlin’ Donkey Sports Bar & Grill in Woodward at 7 p.m.
• Meadowbrook Circle at Big Rack Brew Haus in Winterset at 7 p.m.
• Heart at Civic Center at 8 p.m.; $83.50 to $133.50
• Ira Grace with Fred Love at xBk Live at 8 p.m.; $15 DoS + fees
• 10 Fold Return at Westown Tap in West Des Moines at 8 p.m.
• Dick Danger Band at Down Under Bar & Grill in Clive at 8 p.m.
• Round A Bout at Back Roads Lounge in Johnston at 8 p.m.
• Mary Runyan Band at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 8 p.m.
• Riverside Drive at The Port at Lake Panorama in Panora at 8 p.m.
• Ducharme-Jones Band at Greenwood Lounge at 8:30 p.m.
• After Hours with Anthony Orji at Noce in Western Gateway at 9:30 p.m.
• The Sheet at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 10 p.m.

Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025

• World Food & Music Festival in Western Gateway
  • Main Stage Danza
    • Folclorica del Oeste at 11 a.m.
    • Esencia Aneja at Noon
    • 2Y at 1:30 p.m.
    • Pianopalooza at 3 p.m.
  • Cultural Stage
    • Peruvian Pan Flute / Cucho Madero at Noon
    • Capoeira / Juan & Amy Lourido at 1 p.m.
    • Soten Taiko Drumming at 2:30 p.m.
    • FOY Irish Dancers at 3:30 p.m.
• Winterset Porchfest from 11 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
• Matt Terronez Quartet at Local Bands, Brews & Bikes at DSM Biergarten at Water Works Park in the Gray’s Lake Area at 1 p.m.
• Savage Freds & Hometown Heroes at Truman’s Pizza Tavern at 2 p.m.
• Bob Pace at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 2 p.m.
• Matt Woods Band at The Cellar Winery in Madrid at 2 p.m.
• Looking4Luke at Covered Bridges Winery in Winterset at 2 p.m.
• David Watson at Winterset Cidery at 2 p.m.
• Jones & Owens Duo at Wellman’s West in West Des Moines at 4 p.m.
• Wayne Page / Nick Rueckert Duo at Louie’s Wine Dive at 5 p.m.
• Stardusters at Lake Robbins Ballroom, Woodward at 5 p.m.; $13
• Keith Rea at Byron’s in Pomeroy at 5 p.m.; $20
• Casey Joe Collins on the patio at Exile Brewing at 5:30 p.m.
• Danny Russell Wolf & The Revolving Doors / Wade St / Luke S. Williams at Lefty’s at 5:30 p.m.; $10
• Mark Stuart at Maggie’s Rumble Room at 6 p.m.
• Joshua Sinclair at Jamie Hurd Amphitheater in West Des Moines at 6 p.m. (food trucks)
• Haywire at Haines Park Outdoor Stage in Altoona at 6 p.m.
• Open Jam/Mic at Locals Bar & Stage at 8 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.