Live Music This Week in DSM: April 1 – 6, 2025

This week’s lineup of musical acts in Greater Des Moines (DSM) includes Jim Dandy & the Kountry Rebels, Andrew Hoyt, Seth Jamison, Fast Dolly, The Faint and Mace Hathaway 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, April 1, 2025

• “Freight Train” Frank in the skywalk at La Mie Elevate at 11 a.m.
• Jim Dandy & the Kountry Rebels at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 11 a.m.
• B. John Burns "Standing Ovation" Dinner Hour Livestream at 5 p.m.
• Ben Soliee with Kathryn Severing Fox at xBk Live at 7 p.m.; $25 (Seating options available)
• Basement Philosophers Society at Greenwood Lounge at 7 p.m.
• Blues Jam at Carl’s Place at 7 p.m.

Wednesday, April 2, 2025

• Teenage Bottlerocket / Mest / Make War / North of Grand at Lefty’s at 5:30 p.m.; $20/25
• Andrew Hoyt at Stuffed Olive in Historic Court District at 6 p.m.
• Tyler Utter / Oilsin Leopold Duo at Louie’s Wine Dive at 6 p.m.
• Lil Skies with Lil Gnar at Wooly’s at 7 p.m.; $29.50 Laura Jane Grace & The Mississippi Medicals with Alex Lahey and Rodeo Boys at xBk Live at 7 p.m.; $29.50/$35 (Seating options)
• Blake Shaw with DSM Big Band at Noce in Western Gateway at 7 p.m.; $48, $35, $31, $26 at a table $19 bar seat
• Brother Trucker with special guest Gwen Page at Maggie’s Rumble Room at 7 p.m.
• Willie Shay at Simon’s at 7 p.m.
• Blues Bureau at Greenwood Lounge at 7 p.m.
• Drew Fry at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 9 p.m.

Thursday, April 3, 2025

• “Freight Train” Frank in the skywalk at La Mie Elevate at 11 a.m.
• Denny Garcia at Blues Under The Blue Roof at Newton Public Library in Newton at 5 p.m.
• Seth Jamison at Confluence Brewing at 6 p.m.
• Jesse & The Medicine Men at Ponchos Friendly Confines in Waukee at 6 p.m.
• Will McKnight at Board & Batten LLC in Dallas Center at 6:30 p.m.
• Mabe Fratti with Sing Leaf at xBk Live at 7 p.m.; $18.34/DoS? (Seating options)
• Vocalist Natalie Simon at Noce in Western Gateway at 7 p.m.
• Velvet Trio at HiFi Brew Lounge in West Des Moines at 7 p.m.
• Open Jam with Groove Review at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 7 p.m.
• Hunter Flynn at Slater Station in Slater at 7 p.m.
• Live Music at In Confidence Speakeasy, Hotel Fort Des Moines at 8 p.m.
• The Soul Searchers at Greenwood Lounge at 8 p.m.
• Jordan Beem at Yankee Clipper in Ankeny at 8 p.m.
• Tank Anthony at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 9 p.m.

Friday, April 4, 2025

• Eastern Iowa Arts Academy at Middle of the Map Tattoo Convention, Hilton Downtown at 2 p.m.; $25 for 1-Day, $45 for weekend pass
• Friday Work Release Party with Bob Pace and The Dangerous Band at Greenwood Lounge at 5 p.m.
• Taylor KIng at Bevy’s Tavern in West Des Moines at 5 p.m.
• Willie James Shay at Sonny’s Pizza Bistro at 5:30 p.m.
• The Juan & Only at El Toreado Mexican Bar & Grill in West Des Moines at 6 p.m.
• Kara Christensen at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 6 p.m.
• Robert Deitch at Iowa Distilling Co. in Cumming at 6 p.m.
• Seth Hedquist Presents: Agrimusic at Noce in Western Gateway at 7 p.m.; $42, $36, at table, $25 bar seat
• The Unfortunate Sons at Captain Roy’s at 7 p.m.
• Willie Shay at Simon’s at 7 p.m.
• JB Williams at Kelly’s Little Nipper at 7 p.m.
• Jake Schrodt at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 7 p.m.
• Jake McVey at Firetrucker Brewery in Ankeny at 7 p.m.
• Jesse & The Medicine Men at 1850 Homestead in Cambridge at 7 p.m.
• Joshua Sinclair at Talk Shop Lounge in St. Charles at 7 p.m.
• Tank and the Bangas with Elliott Skinner at Wooly’s in the Historic East Village at 8 p.m.; $25
• Cory Waller & The Wicked Things with Brad Morgan at xBk Live at 8 p.m. $15 (Seating add on options)
• Recoil at Back Roads Lounge in Johnston at 8 p.m.
• Fast Dolly at Doc’s Lounge in Johnston at 8 p.m.
• Warren Zeiders with Tyler Braden at Vibrant Music Hall in Waukee at 8 p.m.; $118 to $175
• Final Mix at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 8 p.m.
• Jack Curtis & the Travelers at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 8 p.m.
• Luke Farland at Cabaret Sports Bar & Grille in Ankeny at 8 p.m.
• Jordan Messerole at Benola’s Pub & Patio in Baxter at 8 p.m.
• Brian Herrin at The Proletariat in Perry at 8 p.m.
• Heath Alan at Greenwood at 8:30 p.m.
• Seth Hedquist Presents: Agrimusic at Noce in Western Gateway at 9 p.m.; $59, $46, $42, $36, at table, $25 bar seat
• Brittany Sword at Jack’s Place at 9 p.m.
• Jason Brown - Full Band at Miss Kitty’s in Clive at 9 p.m.
• Sierra Griggs Band at Brick & Ivy Rooftop in Altoona at 9 p.m.

Saturday, April 5, 2025

• Heath Alan at Blues with a Healing Livestream from the VA Central Iowa Health Care System at 2 p.m.
• G String Open Jam with your host Cowpunk at 1833 Saloon at 3 p.m.
• Sumpin Doo at The Hawkeye Elks Lodge at 4 p.m.; $5
• Mike Aceto at Revelton Distilling in Osceola at 4 p.m.
• Matt Terronez Band at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 5 p.m.
• Feedback with Rukkus at Reclaimed Rails in Bondurant at 6 p.m.
• Jesse & The Medicine Men at Mom’s in Maxwell at 6 p.m.
• The Sheet at Middle of the Map Tattoo Convention, Hilton Downtown at 7 p.m.; $25 for 1-Day, $45 for weekend pass
• Trumpeter / Vocalist Benny Benack III - National Act at Noce in Western Gateway at 7 p.m.; $65, $62, $54 at table
• 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
• Ben Puttmann at Brightside Aleworks in Altoona at 7 p.m.
• Joshua Sinclair at Uptown Garage Brewing in Ankeny at 7 p.m.
• Local Ukesters at Fenceline Beer Lab in Huxley at 7 p.m.
• Liv McNair at Fore Seasons in Newton at 7 p.m.
• Lucas Beebe at Murph & Mary’s Pub in Newton at 7 p.m.
• Des Moines Symphony - O Fortuna - Carmina Burana at Des Moines Civic Center at 7:30 p.m.; $20 to $80
• The Faint at Wooly’s in the Historic East Village at 8 p.m.; $35
• Round A Bout at Back Roads Lounge in Johnston at 8 p.m.
• Barry Rutter at Doug’s Pub & Grub in Urbandale at 8 p.m.
• Ar Jye The People’s Band New Edition at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 8 p.m.
• Clint Park at Talk Shop Lounge in St. Charles at 8 p.m.; $10
• Skindiver at Miss Kitty’s in Clive at 8:30 p.m.
• The Remedy at Mickey’s Irish Pub in Waukee at 8:30 p.m.
• David Zollo & Brian Cooper at Greenwood Lounge at 9 p.m.
• Tank Anthony at Hawk Heaven Tavern in Altoona at 9 p.m.
• Luke S. Williams at Cabaret Sports Bar & Grille in Ankeny at 9 p.m.
• Rural Route at The Hide Out in Indianola at 9 p.m.
• Standard Time with Max Wellman at Noce in Western Gateway at 9:30 p.m.

Sunday, April 6, 2025

• Joshua Sinclair at Middle of the Map Tattoo Convention at the Hilton Downtown at 11 a.m.; $25 for 1-Day, $45 for weekend pass
• Chris Heaton, Blanket Fort, 10 Fold Return, Encore legends at Benefit for Jenny Kamm at Down Under in Clive at 1 p.m.
• Matt Woods Band at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 2 p.m.
• Des Moines Symphony - O Fortuna - Carmina Burana at Des Moines Civic Center at 2:30 p.m.; $20 to $80
• Luke Farland at Ambro’s Roadhouse in De Soto at 4 p.m.
• Torture / Balmora / Sanction / Azshara / Source of Fire / Final War at Lefty’s at 4:30 p.m.; $25 Matt Terronez Trio at Louie’s Wine Dive at 5 p.m.
• Ducharme-Jones Band at Hi-Fi Brew Lounge in West Des Moines at 5 p.m.; $50 includes limited menu dinner and a drink
• Mace Hathaway at Byron’s in Pomeroy at 5 p.m.; $20
• Grieves with Curci and Nobi & Khingz at xBk Live at 7 p.m.; $24 VIP $80 (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.