Live Music This Week in DSM: July 22 – 27, 2025

This week’s lineup of musical acts in Greater Des Moines (DSM) includes Gina Gedler, Damon Dotson, Wynonna Judd, Jenny Kohls, Matt Woods Band and Corbett Reeves 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, July 22, 2025

• “Freight Train” Frank in the skywalk at La Mie Elevate at 11 a.m.
• Kevin Lindgren at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 11 a.m.
• Randy Burk at Beaverdale Farmers’ Market at 4 p.m.
• Jazz In July at Hoyt Sherman Place in Sherman Hill
  • Seth Rezek Quartet outside on the Krantz Stage at 5:30 p.m.
  • Shorter Stories: Wayne Shorter outside on the Plaza Stage at 6:30 p.m.
• Gina Gedler at Latin King at 5:30 p.m.
• The Band Spam at Sugar Shack Diner in Altoona at 5:30 p.m.
• Josh Sinclair at Cityville (550 SW 9th) at 6 p.m. (food truck, bring a chair)
• Dupont Brass at Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park in the Gray’s Lake Area at 6:30 p.m.
• Quintron and Miss Pussycat with Ramona & The Sometimes at xBk Live at 7 p.m.; $22 + fees DoS (seating options)
• King In Yellow / Toon Smokes / DJ Top Heavy at The Lift at 7 p.m.
• Blues Jam at Carl’s Place at 7 p.m.
• Flying Silos at Nights in the Heights at Colby Park in Windsor Heights at 7 p.m.
• Chris Falcon at Greenwood Lounge at 8 p.m.

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

• Marilyn Jerome at Waukee Farmers’ Market at the Historic Triangle in Waukee at 4 p.m.
• June Bugs at Gray’s Station Paseo 469 SW12th at 6 p.m. (pizza & ice cream available)
• Damon Dotson at Either/Or at 6 p.m.
• Joshua Sinclair at Stuffed Olive in Historic Court District at 6 p.m.
• Carson Parker / Spencer Paulsen Duo at Louie’s Wine Dive at 6 p.m.
• Andrew Hoyt on the patio at Gilroy’s Kitchen in West Des Moines at 6 p.m.
• Mike Aceto at Bike & Jeep Night on the patio at Sully’s Irish Pub in West Des Moines at 6 p.m.
• Meadowbrook Circle on the patio at Mickey’s Irish Pub in Waukee at 6 p.m.
• Jordan Messerole at Carper Vineyard & Winery in Norwalk at 6 p.m.
• Christopher Glenn on the patio at Talk Shop Lounge in Saint Charles at 6 p.m.
• Standing Hampton at Zoo Brew at Blank Park Zoo at 7 p.m.; $25 ($10 members) (21+ event)
• Willie Shay at Simon’s at 7 p.m.
• Oso Oso with Born Without Bones at xBk Live at 7:30 p.m.; $10 DoS + fees (seating options)
• Matt Terronez at Greenwood Lounge at 8 p.m.
• Aiden Flathers at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 9 p.m.

Thursday, July 24, 2025

• “Freight Train” Frank in the skywalk at La Mie Elevate at 11 a.m.
• Ryne Doughty at Polk City Town Square Farmers’ Market at 4:30 p.m.
• Beck with DSM Symphony at Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park in the Gray’s Lake Area at 5 p.m.; $61–$106
• The Get Down Band at Beats and Eats at Ankeny Market & Pavilion in Ankeny at 5 p.m.
• Fat Andy Band and Tank Anthony Band at Warren Co. Fair in Indianola at 5 p.m.; $12.50
• On Hiatus / January / Motel Pheromones / Claymore at Lefty’s at 5:30 p.m.; $10
• Dazy Head Mazy at Jasper Winery in the Gray’s Lake Area at 6 p.m.
• Mike Aceto at Confluence Brewing at 6 p.m.
• Buckmiller Schwager Band at Music in The Junction in West Des Moines at 6 p.m.
• Jesse & The Medicine Men at Ponchos Friendly Confines in Waukee at 6 p.m.
• Tigirlily Gold with Julia Cole at NASH Nights in The District at Prairie Trail in Ankeny at 6 p.m.; $32.50
• The Crowfoot Rakes at Music in the Garden at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Gardens in the Historic East Village at 6:30 p.m.; $12 (seniors $11)
• David Watson at Board & Batten LLC in Dallas Center at 6:30 p.m.
• Jordan Messerole at Tannin Wine Bar in Marshalltown at 6:30 p.m.
• Catch Your Breath with Nerv, Colorblind at Wooly’s in the Historic East Village at 7 p.m.; $33.15
• Burt Bacharach with Traffic Death, Continued Without A Finding at xBk Live at 7 p.m.; $20 + fees DoS (seating options)
• ‘ceptet at Noce in Western Gateway at 7 p.m.
• Open Jam with house band at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 7 p.m.
• Opus Taylor Band at Maytag Bowl in Newton at 7 p.m. (bring chairs and drinks)
• Wynonna Judd at Vibrant Music Hall in Waukee at 7:30 p.m.; $53 to $227
• Live Music at In Confidence Speakeasy at Hotel Fort Des Moines at 8 p.m.
• Scott Eggleston at Greenwood Lounge at 8 p.m.
• Dan Medeiros at HiFi Brew Lounge in West Des Moines at 8 p.m.
• Joshua Sinclair at Bix & Co. in West Des Moines at 8:30 p.m.
• Sierra Griggs at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 9 p.m.

Friday, July 25, 2025

• The Matt Woods Band at The Farm at Middlebrook Agrihood in Cumming at 4:30 p.m.
• Day’s Live Music at Klokkenspel Plaza in Pella at 4:30 p.m.
• Orphan Annie Trio 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.
• Canaan James at Bevy’s Tavern in West Des Moines at 5 p.m.
• Brian Congdon at Caffrey’s Irish Pub in Waukee at 5 p.m.
• Suede at Bondurant Bike Night at 5 p.m.
• Kick / Decoy at Rendezvous on Riverview - Riverview Park Stage at 5:30 p.m. (bring chairs)
• Willie James Shay at Sonny’s Pizza Bistro at 5:30 p.m.
• Lincoln Way Driverz at Live After 5 at West End Park in Marshalltown at 5:30 p.m.
• Jenny Kohls at Confluence Brewing at 6 p.m.
• Dave Zollo 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.
• Johnny Laws & Vince Cline at Iowa Distilling Co. in Cumming at 6 p.m.
• Sips & Songs at The District at Prairie Trail in Ankeny
  • Joshua Sinclair at 6 p.m.
  • Birdchild at 8 p.m.
• Robbie Michael at Firepit Fridays at Cellar Winery in Madrid at 6 p.m.
• Yubu Band at Smash Park in West Des Moines at 6:30 p.m.
• David Watson at B&B Theaters in Ankeny at 6:30 p.m.
• Schmidt Brothers at Memorial Balloon Field at National Balloon Classic in Indianola at 6:30 p.m.; $12 presale $15 at gate (credit or mobile app only)
• Danny Grause at Park at Zearing Days at 6:30 p.m.
• Jack Curtis & The Travelers at The Cave at 7 p.m.
• Willie Shay at Simon’s at 7 p.m.
• The Squares at Kelly’s Little Nipper at 7 p.m.
• Neva Alden at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 7 p.m.
• Andy Griggs and Jason Brown at Benefit for Along The Way at Miss Kitty’s in Clive at 7 p.m.; Tables $125 to $26 per seat. $20 for GA / no table
• Joe Demerath at Brightside Aleworks in Altoona at 7 p.m.
• Silversonic at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 7 p.m.
• Corey Jamison Acoustic Show on the patio at Talk Shop Lounge in Saint Charles at 7 p.m.
• Alex Schroeder at Firetrucker Brewing in Ankeny at 7 p.m.
• Lonestar with Forgotten Highway at Warren Co. Fair in Indianola at 7 p.m.; $25
• ERF at Locals Bar & Stage at 7:30 p.m.
• Spike and the Gimme Gimmes with PET NEEDS, The Schizophonics at Wooly’s in the Historic East Village at 8 p.m.; $38.83
• Mike Zito at xBk Live at 8 p.m.; $27 + fees DoS
• Jake Schrodt Duo at Annie’s Irish Pub at 8 p.m.
• Haywire at Doc’s Lounge in Johnston at 8 p.m.
• Night Like This at Back Roads Lounge in Johnston at 8 p.m.
• The Bond at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 8 p.m.
• Keith Davis at Cabaret Sports Bar & Grille in Ankeny at 8 p.m.
• Drew Fry at The Proletariat in Perry at 8 p.m.
• Kris Karr at The Port at Lake Panorama in Panora at 8 p.m.
• Sneaky Pete, Hangfire, Justin Elliott & Aaron Ely at Rockstock – Street Dance – Zearing Days (food trucks, cover charge)
• Dustin Farrow & The Relics at Greenwood Lounge at 9 p.m.
• Steve Berry: 1974 at Noce in Western Gateway at 9 p.m.; $59, $49, $42, $36 at table, $25 bar seat
• Palomino at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 10 p.m.

Saturday, July 26, 2025

• L & N Music, Brownian Motion, Saints and Sinners, The Sheet at the Downtown Farmers’ Market at 7 a.m.
• Indianola Summer Arts Festival in Buxton Park in Indianola
  • Lyza Cue at 10 a.m.
  • Heidi West at 11 a.m.
  • Girls Rock! DSM at Noon Jeremy Griffin at 1 p.m.
  • Dea Ex Machina at 2 p.m.
  • Mia Prosperi at 3 p.m.
• Jones & Owens Duo at Annie’s Irish Pub at Noon Abigail Rae, Patricia Holly, The Stercel Barnes Band, 80 Grit at Gabriel House Sessions – Music & Art Festival at 1701 Pennsylvania Ave. from 1 – 6 p.m. (food trucks)
• Jesse & The Medicine Men at Revelton Distilling in Osceola at 4 p.m.
• Lonnie McFadden at Noce in Western Gateway at 5 p.m.; $59, $49, $46, $42, $36 at table, $25 bar seat
• 40 Ounce / Paralyzer / Final War / Tearaway / Box Truck at Benefit for Our Friends Pt. 2 at Lefty’s at 5 p.m.; (doors) $15 (Give more if you can)
• Brian Herrin at 1908 Draught House in West Des Moines at 5 p.m.
• Brittany Sword at 1908 Draught House in Norwalk at 5 p.m.
• Kracklin at Winterset Cidery at 5 p.m.
• Brother Trucker at Captain Roy’s at 6 p.m.
• Fred Gazzo Quintet at Anna Dolce Ristorante in West Des Moines at 6 p.m.
• The Adaptors at Pelican Post in West Des Moines at 6 p.m.
• Bob Pace & The Power at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 6 p.m.
• Adam Girard on the patio at Fenders Brewing in Polk City at 6 p.m.
• Jordan Beem at Memorial Balloon Field - National Balloon Classic, Indianola at 6:30 p.m.; $12 presale $15 at gate (Credit or mobile app only)
• Outlaw Country Express 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.
• The Trip at Johnston Town Center/The Cork at 7 p.m.
• Casey Peasley at The Other Place in Clive at 7 p.m.
• David Watson on the patio at Mickey’s Irish Pub in Waukee at 7 p.m.
• Chance Stanley on the patio at Talk Shop Lounge in Saint Charles at 7 p.m.
• Luke Fox at Flat Tire Lounge in Madrid at 7 p.m.
• The Weasels at Lake Robbins Ballroom in Woodward at 7 p.m.; $10
• Simply Seger - Bob Seger Tribute at Warren Cultural Center, Winterset at 7 $25 ($35 after 7/24) Heads In Motion: Talking Heads Tribute at xBk Live at 8 p.m.; $20 + fees DoS (seating options)
• Bonne Finken at Greenwood Lounge at 8 p.m.
• Other Brothers at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 8 p.m.
• The People’s Band at The Port at Lake Panorama in Panora at 8 p.m.
• Motley Scrue at Down Under Bar & Grill in Clive at 8 p.m.
• Round A Bout at Back Roads Lounge in Johnston at 8:30 p.m.
• Dick Danger Band at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 10 p.m.

Sunday, July 27, 2025

• Indianola Summer Arts Festival at Buxton Park in Indianola
  • Lyza Cue at 10 a.m.
  • Jeff Stagg at 11 a.m.
  • Marilyn Jerome at Noon
  • Celtic Music at 1 p.m.
  • Christian Connett at 2 p.m.
  • Stephen Kennedy at 3 p.m.
• Fabulous Tru Tones at Local Bands, Brews & Bikes at Des Moines Biergarten at Water Works Park in the Gray’s Lake Area at 1 p.m.
• Dan Medeiros at Truman’s Pizza Tavern at 2 p.m.
• Velvet Trio at Surety Hotel at 2 p.m.
• Malcolm Wells & The Two Timers at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 2 p.m.
• RetroSpect at The Cellar Winery in Madrid at 2 p.m.
• Rural Route at Slater Station in Slater at 2 p.m.
• Corbett Reeves at Covered Bridges Winery in Winterset at 2 p.m.
• Brian Congdon at Winterset Cidery in Winterset at 2 p.m.
• Brazilian Jam Session with “Choro Moingona” at The Cave at 3 p.m.
• Stringfield Band at Wilson’s Orchard & Farm in Cumming at 3 p.m.
• Peruchos Fest at Miss Kitty’s in Clive at 4 p.m.
• Paul Little on the patio at Exile Brewing at 5 p.m.
• Wayne Page / Tanner Taylor Duo at Louie’s Wine Dive at 5 p.m.
• Opus Taylor at Music on the Bridge near Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden in the Historic East Village at 5 p.m. (bring chairs, snacks, drinks) (GPS The bridge District)
• Final Mix at Jordan Creek Town Center Amphitheater in West Des Moines at 5 p.m.
• Gaylin Sudik & Friends at Lake Robbins Ballroom in Woodward at 5 p.m.; $13
• Johnny Burgin at Byron’s in Pomeroy at 5 p.m.; $20
• Major Blues & The Mugshots at Jamie Hurd Amphitheater in Altoona at 6 p.m.
• The Band SPAM at Haines Park Outdoor Stage in Altoona at 6 p.m.
• Blame Not The Bard with Day’s Live Music at Levitt AMP Earlham Music Series at Earlham City Park in Earlham at 6 p.m.
• Andrew Hoyt at Memorial Balloon Field - National Balloon Classic in Indianola at 6:30 p.m.; $!2 presale $15 at gate (Credit or mobile app only)
• The Union Underground & Spineshank with Adema & Sicksense at Wooly’s in the Historic East Village at 7 p.m.; $38.83
• Deep Sea Diver with Meernaa at xBk Live at 7 p.m.; $25 + fees DoS (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.