Live Music This Week in DSM: Dec. 3 – 8, 2024

This week’s lineup of musical acts in Greater Des Moines (DSM) includes Basement Philosopher's Society, David Watson, The Soul Searchers, The Bond, Flying Silos and Dave Zollo 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, Dec. 3, 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.
• Lauren Vilmain: Meet Me Under the Mistletoe at Noce in Western Gateway at 7 p.m.; $42, $36 at table, $25 bar seat
• Blue’s Jam at Carl’s Place 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
• Basement Philosopher's Society at Greenwood Lounge at 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024

• Des Moines Symphony Youth Orchestra's Fall Concert at Staplin Performing Arts Center in West Des Moines at 5:30 p.m.
• David Watson at Stuffed Olive  in Historic Court District at 6 p.m.
• Two Guys Named Dave + Steve O’Brien at Louie’s Wine Dive at 6 p.m. 
• Sounds Of The Season with DSM Big Band at Noce in Western Gateway at 7 p.m.; $28 at table, $15 bar seat
• Brother Trucker at Maggie’s Rumble Room at 7 p.m.
• Blues Bureau at Greenwood Lounge at 7 p.m.
• DSM Youth Symphony and Youth Wind Ensemble at Staplin Performing Arts Center in West Des Moines at 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024

• Chad Elliott at Confluence Brewing at 6 p.m.
• Beggars’ Bargain at 515 Brewing in Clive at 6 p.m.
• Christmas with Lorie Line at Hoyt Sherman Place in Sherman Hill at 7 p.m.; $60-$65
• All I Want For Christmas : Gina Gedler at Noce in Western Gateway at 7 p.m.; $25 bar seat
• Holiday Music by Central Iowa Wind Ensemble at West Des Moines Public Library in West Des Moines at 7 p.m.
• Open Jam with Groove Review at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee 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.

Friday, Dec. 6, 2024

• Friday work Release Party with Bob Pace and the Dangerous Band at Greenwood at 5 p.m.
• Willie James Shay at Sonny’s Pizza Bistro at 5:30 p.m.
• Hookshot, Dave Helmer Band and the New Bodies at Lefty’s at 6 p.m.; $10
• Drama Kings 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.
• Jeff Banks Band at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 6 p.m.
• Robert Deitch at Iowa Distilling Co. in Cumming at 6 p.m.
• Jake Schrodt at Wellman’s Pub on Ingersoll at 6:30 p.m.
• David Watson at B&B Theatres in Ankeny at 6:30 p.m.
• Drew Baldridge with Tori Martin, Dylan Wolfe at Wooly’s in the Historic East Village at 7 p.m.; $20
• Max Wellman’s 2nd Annual Noce Christmas with Nate Sparks, Gina Gedler, Napoleon Douglas, & More at Noce in Western Gateway at 7 p.m.; $25 bar seat
• Randy Burk & The Prisoners at Captain Roy’s at 7 p.m.
• Grain Powered Duo at Kelly’s Little Nipper at 7 p.m.
• Nick Hermann Entertainment at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 7 p.m.
• Paul Little at Pally’s Bar & Grille in Clive at 7 p.m.
• Royce Johns Trio at Reclaimed Rails Brewing in Bondurant at 7 p.m.
• Harrison Ingham at Firetrucker Brewing in Ankeny at 7 p.m.
• Taylor King - Acoustic at Talk Shop Lounge in St. Charles at 7 p.m. 
• Dickie - EP Release with Dan Tedesco at xBk Live at 8 p.m.; $12-$15 (Seating options)
• Dirty Champagne at Doc’s Lounge in Johnston at 8 p.m.
• Toast3r at Back Roads Lounge in Johnston at 8 p.m.
• The Bond at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 8 p.m.
• Tommy Browder & The Country River Band at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 8 p.m.
• Jordan Beem at Cabaret Sports Bar & Grille in Ankeny at 8 p.m.
• Heath Alan at Greenwood Lounge at 8:30 p.m.
• Joseph Huber Band with The Crowfoot Rakes / Jake Turner at Lefty’s at 9 p.m.; $15-20
• Max Wellman’s 2nd Annual Noce Christmas with Nate Sparks, Gina Gedler, Napoleon Douglas, & More at Noce in Western Gateway at 9 p.m.; $49, $42, $36 at table, $25 bar seat 
• Blacktop at Miss Kitty’s in Clive at 9p.m.
• Brittany Sword at Brick & Ivy Rooftop in Altoona at 9p.m.
• Corey Jamison at Hawk Heaven Tavern in Altoona at 9 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024

• Des Moines Gay Men's Chorus - Thankful at Hoyt Sherman Place in Sherman Hill at 2 p.m.; $35
• Sumpin Doo at Hawkeye Elks at 4 p.m.;  $5
• Bob Dorr & the Blue Two at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 5 p.m.
• The Finesse Holiday Special at The Cellar Winery in Madrid at 5 p.m.
• Display Case’e Ugly Sweater Party with Hot Kunch, Bouquet at Lefty’s at 6 p.m.; $10-15
• Flying Silos at Chuck’s Restaurant at 6 p.m.
• Jesse & The Medicine Men at Lake Robbins Ballroom in Woodward at 6 p.m.; $10
• Unpolished Jams at Tannin Wine Bar in Marshalltown at 6:30 p.m.
• Matt Woods Band at Captain Roy’s at 7 p.m.
• Country River at Croatian Slavic Center at 7 p.m.; $5 Members, $7 Nonmembers
• Bittersweet Nation at Uptown Garage Brewing in Ankeny at 7 p.m.
• Jordan Messerole at 36th St. Tavern in Ankeny at 7 p.m.
• Brick n Bob Duo at Talk Shop Lounge in St. Charles at 7 p.m.
• Damon Dotson at The Cork in Johnston at 7:30 p.m.
• PetRock: Smooth Rock of the 70’s Tribute at Wooly’s in the Historic East Village at 8 p.m.; $25
• The Experience at East Side Eddie’s at 8 p.m.
• MRB at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 8 p.m.
• Dan Trilk at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 8 p.m.
• Suede at Miss Kitty’s in Clive at 8:30 p.m.
• Night Like This at Mickey’s Irish Pub in Waukee at 8:30 p.m.
• RSO Allies “Red Carpet Event” with headliner CeeRob and 10 other artists at Lefty’s at 9 p.m.; $10 - raffle, food available
• Jordan Beem at 1833 Saloon at 9 p.m.
• Dave Zollo and Brian Cooper at Greenwood Lounge at 9 p.m.
• Luke S. Williams at Jack’s Place at 9 p.m.
• Standard Time with Max Wellman at Noce in Western Gateway at 10:30 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024

• Dave Zollo & Brian Cooper at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 2 p.m.
• A Charlie Brown Christmas featuring The Peter Roberts Band at xBk Live at 3 p.m.; $18-22 (Seating options)
• The Crowfoot Rakes at Captain Roy’s at 3 p.m.
• Max Wellman’s 15th Annual Home for The Holidays at Noce in Western Gateway at 5 p.m.; $42, at table, $25 bar seat
• HEMLOCK with CALOUS & Safe Space at Lefty’s at 5 p.m. (Doors); $15-20
• Wayne Page / Ron Roberts Duo at Louie’s Wine Dive at 5 p.m.
• Bob Fields & Swingtime at Lake Robbins Ballroom in Woodward at 5 p.m.; $13
• The Weary Ramblers at Byron’s (the old Community Center) in Pomeroy at 5 p.m.; $20
• Max Wellman’s 15th Annual Home For The Holidays at Noce in Western Gateway at 7 p.m.; $49, $42, $36 at table, $25 bar seat
• A Charlie Brown Christmas feat. The Peter Roberts Band at xBk Live at 7 p.m.; $18-$22 (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.