Live Music This Week in DSM: Jan. 7 – 12, 2025

This week’s lineup of musical acts in Greater Des Moines (DSM) includes The Tanner Taylor Trio, Brittany Bedford, Scott Eggleston, Marc Bailey, Heavy Holly and Al Godfredsen 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, Jan. 7, 2025

• “Freight Train” Frank in the skywalk at La Mie Elevate at 11 a.m.
• B. John Burns Dinner Hour Livestream at 5 p.m.
• Basement Philosophers Society at Greenwood Lounge at 7 p.m.
• Blue’s Jam at Carl’s Place at 7 p.m.
• DSM Irish Session at Magee's Irish Pub & Eatery in Ankeny at 7 p.m.
• Gilded Palace All Stars Livestream at 8 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025

• David Watson at Stuffed Olive in Historic Court District at 6 p.m.
• Avi Gedler / Jack Curtis Duo at Louie’s Wine Dive at 6 p.m.
• Swing Night with DSM Big Band featuring Heartland Swing at Noce in Western Gateway at 7 p.m.;  $16 bar seat
• Brother Trucker at Maggie’s Rumble Room at 7 p.m.
• DSM Big Band at Noce in Western Gateway at 7 p.m.; $34 at table, $18 bar seat
• Randy Burk & The Prisoners at Greenwood Lounge at 7 p.m.
• Open Jam with Terry Luther, Rusty Gilmore and more at 1833 Saloon at 7 p.m.
• Tyler Folkerts at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 9 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025

• “Freight Train” Frank in the skywalk at La Mie Elevate at 11 a.m.
• Joshua Sinclair at Confluence Brewing at 6 p.m.
• Jesse & The Medicine Men at Ponchos Friendly Confines in Waukee at 6 p.m.
• Brian Herrin at Board & Batten LLC, Dallas Center at 6:30 p.m.
• Gasoline Lollipops with Luke Fox featuring Joshua Rex at xBk Live at 7 p.m.; $15-20 (Seating options)
• Nick Rueckert & Co. at Noce in Western Gateway at 7 p.m.
• Open Jam with Groove Review at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 7 p.m.
• Open Jam at Byron’s in Pomeroy at 7 p.m.
• Live Music at In Confidence Speakeasy at Hotel Fort Des Moines at 8 p.m.
• Scott Eggleston at Greenwood Lounge at 8 p.m.
• Triple J's at Yacht Club at 9 p.m.
• Tank Anthony at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 9 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 10, 2025

• Friday Work Release Party with Bob Pace and The Dangerous Band at Greenwood Lounge at 5 p.m.
• Willie James Shay at Sonny’s Pizza Bistro at 5:30 p.m.
• When We Were Emo, Three Cheers: My Chemical Romance Tribute, On Your Left, Blondo at Lefty’s at 6 p.m.; $15
• The Juan & Only at El Toreado Mexican Bar & Grill in West Des Moines at 6 p.m.
• Ducharme-Jones Band at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 6 p.m.
• David Watson at Iowa Distilling Co. in Cumming at 6 p.m.
• Damon Dotson at Wellman's Pub on Ingersoll at 6:30 p.m.
• Nick Hermann at B&B Theaters in Ankeny at 6:30 p.m.
• Acoustic Rooster at Tannin Wine Bar in Marshalltown at 6:30 p.m.
• Josh Snuffin at Captain Roy’s at 7 p.m.
• Claudia Coltrain & Jared Benson at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 7 p.m.
• Luke Fox at Firetrucker Brewery in Ankeny at 7 p.m.
• Neil Hewitt at 1850 Homestead in Cambridge at 7 p.m.; $10
• Jordan Messerole at The Slater Station in Slater at 7 p.m.
• Big Head Todd & the Monsters at Hoyt Sherman Place in Sherman Hill at 7:30 p.m.; $37 to $72 for single seats (or resale options)
• Suede at Back Roads Lounge in Johnston at 8 p.m.
• The Get Down Band at Doc’s Lounge in Johnston at 8 p.m.
• Drive Thirty5 at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 8 p.m.
• Recoil at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 8 p.m.
• Jesse & The Medicine Men at Flat Tire Lounge in Madrid at 8 p.m.
• Ryne Doughty at The Proletariat in Perry at 8 p.m.
• Jordan Beem featuring John Griffiths at Miss Kitty’s in Clive at 8:30 p.m.
• Heavy Holly at Greenwood Lounge at 9 p.m.
• Tank Anthony at Brick & Ivy in Altoona at 9 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025

• Brother Trucker at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 5 p.m.
• Blues At Midnight at Issac Walton League in Newton at 6 p.m.
• The Guilty Pleasures at xBk Live at 7 p.m.; $12-15 (Seating options)
• Paul Lichty Jazz Orchestra featuring Wave Cage at Noce in Western Gateway at 7 p.m.; $49, $42, $36 at table, $25 bar seat
• Catfish Keith at Anchor Coffeehouse at Westminster Presbyterian Church at 7 p.m.; $20-25
• Velvet Trio at Captain Roy’s at 7 p.m.
• Adam Kulmatycki Duo at Shirley’s Bar & Grill in West Des Moines at 7 p.m.
• Brittany Sword Duo at Brightside Aleworks in Altoona at 7 p.m.
• Halestorm’s Lizzy and Joe: The Living Room Sessions at Hoyt Sherman place in Sherman Hill at 8 p.m. Resale only $125 to $460
• Live Jazz at The Continental in the Historic East Village at 8 p.m.
• The Lamp Lighters at The Regal Beagle in West Des Moines at 8 p.m.
• Toast3r at Back Roads Lounge in Johnston at 8 p.m.
• BitterSweet Nation at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 8 p.m.
• Jordan Beem at Talk Shop Lounge in St. Charles at 8 p.m.
• Crystal Blue at Lake Robbins Ballroom in Woodward at 8 p.m.; $10
• The People’s Band at Miss Kitty’s in Clive at 8:30 p.m.
• 5 Below at Mickey’s Irish Pub in Waukee at 8:30 p.m.
• Moon Party: a Night of Bass Music at Lefty’s at 9 p.m.; $15 presale
• Jeff Banks Band at Greenwood Lounge at 9 p.m.
• Knuckle at Yacht Club at 9 p.m.
• Blanket Fort at Hawk Heaven in Altoona at 9 p.m.
• Sorry for Last Night at Good Times in Ankeny at 9 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025

• Bob Pace at Greater Des Moines Botanical Center Botanical Blues Series in the Historic East Village at 1 p.m.; $12, senior $11, child 2-12 $9, members free
• Dirty Champagne and Grind at Chandelier at 1 p.m.
• Bridget Bell – EP Release Show with Sarah Tonin and Val Baker at xBk Live at 2 p.m.; $12-15
• Matt Terronez Band at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 2 p.m.
• The DM Project at The Cellar Winery in Madrid at 2 p.m.
• Ryne Doughty at Covered Bridges Winery in Winterset at 2 p.m.
• Bob Pace at Greater Des Moines Botanical Center Botanical Blues Series in the Historic East Village at 3 p.m.; $12, senior $11, child 2-12 $9, members free
• The Crowfoot Rakes at Captain Roy’s at 3 p.m.
• Lauren Vilmain / Nick Rueckert 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 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.