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Live Music This Week in DSM: Feb. 28 – March 5, 2023

Live Music in DSM

February 28, 2023

This week’s lineup of musical acts in Greater Des Moines (DSM) includes Lani at 503 Cocktail Lab in the Historic East Village on Wednesday, March 1, Jake Schrodt at Shogun Betty’s in West Des Moines on Thursday, March 2 and David Watson at Reclaimed Rails in Bondurant on Friday, March 3.

Tuesday, Feb. 28

  • “Freight Train” Frank at La Mie Restaurant in the skywalk at 11 a.m.
  • Open Mic Night hosted by Taylor King at Kelly’s Little Nipper at 5 p.m.
  • The Finesse Japan Tour Kickoff with guests at xBk Live at 7 p.m.
  • Sugar Valley at Greenwood Lounge at 7 p.m.
  • DSM Irish Sessions at Beaverdale Neighborhood at 7 p.m.
  • Blues Jam at Carl’s Place at 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, March 1

  • Sleep Signals WSG: Etched In Embers, The Impulsive, Switchblade Saturdays, As For You at Lefty’s at 6 p.m.; $12 adv, $17 door
  • Dan Trilk at Stuffed Olive in Historic Court District at 6 p.m.
  • Annie Kemble/Fred Gaddy Duo at Louie’s Wine Dive at 6 p.m.
  • Music Jam w/Beggars’ Bargain at Fuzzy’s Taco Shop at 6 p.m.
  • The DSM Big Band at Noce in Western Gateway at 7 p.m.; $15, Student $7
  • Brother Trucker at Maggie’s Rumble Room at 7 p.m.
  • Lani at 503 Cocktail Lab in the Historic East Village at 7 p.m.
  • The Steel Wheels with The Midlanders at xBk Live at 8 p.m.; $15-20
  • Randy Burk & The Prisoners at Greenwood Lounge at 8 p.m.
  • The Sheet at Bellhop in the Historic East Village at 8 p.m.

Thursday, March 2

  • “Freight Train” Frank at La Mie Restaurant in the skywalk at 11 a.m.
  • Coffee Shop Romance at La Poste in Perry at 5 p.m.
  • Scott Stilwell at Confluence Brewery at 6 p.m.
  • Jesse & The Medicine Men at Big Al’s BBQ in West Des Moines at 6 p.m.
  • Pianist Tanner Taylor at Noce in Western Gateway at 7 p.m.
  • E.T. + Bodiah + Taylor Ross at Boggs’ Hull Ave Tavern at 7 p.m.
  • Open Jam with Groove Review at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 7 p.m.
  • Three Dog Night with Danny McGaw at Hoyt Sherman in Sherman Hill at 7:30 p.m.; $42 to $86
  • David Ramirez & Dylan LeBlanc at xBk Live at 8 p.m.; $20-25
  • The Snacks at Gas Lamp at 8 p.m.
  • Scott Eggleston at Greenwood Lounge at 8 p.m.
  • Jake Schrodt at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 9 p.m.

Friday, March 3

  • Bob Pace & The Dangerous Band at Gas Lamp at 5 p.m.; $5
  • Willie James Shay at Sonny’s Pizza Bistro at 5:30 p.m.
  • Andrew Hoyt at Paws & Pints at 6 p.m.; Free (Unless you bring a dog – membership or day pass, medical documentation required)
  • Dustin Farrow and James Biehn at Chuck’s Restaurant at 6 p.m.
  • Robbie Michael at Iowa Distilling Co. in Cumming at 6 p.m.
  • Brian Herrin at Sterling’s in Ankeny at 6:30 p.m.
  • One Monkey Don’t Stop No Show: Gina Gedler sings Bette Midler at Noce in Western Gateway at 7 p.m.; Table $27, VIP $45, Bartop $18
  • Luke Fox at Captain Roy’s at 7 p.m.; $5
  • Tony Bohnenkamp at Pura Social Club in the Historic East Village at 7 p.m.
  • David Wayne Redfern & Friends with Ben Hamilton, We’re Done at The Fremont at 7 p.m.
  • Jordan Beem at The Hall in West Des Moines at 7 p.m.
  • David Watson at Reclaimed Rails in Bondurant at 7 p.m.
  • Royce Johns at Uptown Garage in Ankeny at 7 p.m.
  • Katy Guillen & the Drive with Frogpond at xBk Live at 8 p.m.; $10-15
  • Recoil at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 8 p.m. Gimikk at Doc’s in Johnston at 8 p.m.
  • Jake McVey at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 8 p.m.
  • Chris Ranallo at Whiskey House in Ankeny at 8 p.m.
  • Kyro’s World Tour with Poundgame Addison at Lefty’s at 9 p.m.; $15-20
  • Heath Alan Band at Greenwood Lounge at 9 p.m.
  • Dead Hour Noise/Deeper Graves/Mutually Assured Destruction at Boggs’ Hull Ave Tavern at 9 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 or events specific to Downtown DSM.

Jerrica Marshall

Jerrica Marshall is the first Executive Director for The Directors Council. Jerrica will lead this coalition of leaders' mission to improve the conditions of individuals in the neighborhoods we serve through systemic change.