Live Music This Week in DSM: Jan. 9 – 14, 2024

This week’s lineup of musical acts in Greater Des Moines (DSM) includes Mike Aceto, David Watson, Christan Connett, Jordan Beem, Kind Pretty Band and JohnPaul Burtch 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. 9

• “Freight Train” Frank in the skywalk at La Mie Restaurant at 11 a.m.
• B. John Burns’ “Leftovers” Dinner Hour Livestream at 5 p.m.
• DSM Irish Session at Magee’s Irish Pub in Ankeny at 6 p.m.
• Afroman with 906HAMMY at Lefty’s at 7 p.m.; $25-30 tickets and $50 meet and greet
• Blues Jam at Carl’s Place at 7:30 p.m.
• Mike Aceto at Greenwood Lounge at 8 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 10

• Joshua Sinclair at Stuffed Olive in Historic Court District at 6 p.m.
• NOLA Jazz Trio at Louie’s Wine Dive at 6 p.m.
• David Watson at The Beaver Tap at 6 p.m.
• The DSM Big Band at Noce in Western Gateway at 7 p.m.; $15 G.A., $35 Reserved, $7 Student
• Jodi Bodley and Dewey Cantrell at Greenwood Lounge at 8 p.m.
• “Songwriters in the Round” at The Cave at 8 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 11

• “Freight Train” Frank in the skywalk at La Mie Restaurant at 11 a.m.
• Erek Wright at Confluence Brewing at 6 p.m.
• Tyler Frazier at 515 Brewing in Clive at 6 p.m.
• Jesse & The Medicine Men at Pancho’s Friendly Confines in Waukee at 6 p.m.
• Scott Stilwell at Board & Batten in Dallas Center at 6:30 p.m.
• Saxophonist Marvin Truong & Co. at Noce in Western Gateway at 7 p.m.
• Open Jam with The Groove Review at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 7 p.m.
• Christian Connett at Whiskey House in Ankeny at 7 p.m.
• Live Jazz Trio at In Confidence 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 8 p.m.
• Danny Diablo Outlaw Tour at Lefty’s at 9 p.m.
• Cody Hicks Acoustic at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 9 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 12

• Bob Pace & The Dangerous Band at Friday Work Release at Greenwood Lounge at 5 p.m.
• Willie James Shay at Sonny’s Pizza Bistro at 5:30 p.m.
• Iowa Playboys at Chuck’s Restaurant at 6 p.m.
• Kevin Best at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 6 p.m.
• Jake Schrodt at Iowa Distilling Co., Cumming at 6 p.m.
• Eric Thompson’s Soul Sessions Quintet: Black Codes From The Underground at Noce in Western Gateway at 7 p.m.; $27 Table seating, $45 VIP reserved, $18 Bartop seating
• Justin Goodchild at Paws & Pints at 7 p.m.; Free (Unless you bring a dog – membership or day pass, medical documentation required)
• Jesse Villalobos / Rob Ankum Duo at The Cave at 7 p.m.
• JB Williams at Kelly’s Little Nipper at 7 p.m.
• Neva Alden at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 7 p.m.
• Ryne Doughty at Firetrucker Brewing in Ankeny at 7 p.m.
• Jordan Beem at Uptown Garage Brewing in Ankeny at 7 p.m.
• Skinny Logan Band at Polk City American Legion Post 232 in Polk City at 7 p.m.
• Big Head Todd & The Monsters at Hoyt Sherman Place in Sherman Hill at 7:30 p.m.
• Kris Lager at xBk Live at 8 p.m.; $15-20
• Richard Arndt at 1833 Saloon at 8 p.m.
• Hold On at Doc’s Lounge in Johnston at 8 p.m.
• The Bond at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 8 p.m.
• Cody Hicks at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 8 p.m.
• Jesse & the Medicine Men at Whiskey House in Ankeny at 8 p.m.
• Nick Hermann at Cabaret Sports Bar & Grille in Ankeny at 8 p.m.
• Trevor Rau at The Proletariat in Perry at 8 p.m.
• Washer City at The Thunderdome in Newton at 8 p.m.
• Dustin Farrow & The Relics at Greenwood Lounge at 9 p.m.
• Burnin’ Sesations at Down Under in Clive at 9 p.m.
• Cory Waller & The Wicked Things at Miss Kittys in Clive at 9 p.m.
• JohnPaul Burtch at Brick & Ivy Rooftop in Altoona at 9 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 13

• Musical Evening to Benefit The Iowa Abortion Access Fund featuring Brother Trucker, Allegra Hernandez, Mr. Softheart, Dickie, Eleven Moons, The Deeves at xBk Live at 5 p.m.; Free will donations at the door
• Vocalist Aviana Gedler at Noce in Western Gateway at 5 p.m.; $27 Table seating, $48 VIP reserved, $21 Bartop seating
• Benefit for Perry Student Medical Bills – early show – Atraxis, Night bees, Late Street, Anger Incarnate at Lefty’s at 5 p.m.; $5 suggested donation
• Patresa Hartman at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 5 p.m.
• Electro-Beast at Chuck’s Restaurant at 6 p.m.
• The High Bidders at 515 Brewing in Clive at 6 p.m.
• Country River Band at Lake Robbins Ballroom, Woodward at 6 p.m.; $10
• Danielle Nicole Band with Katy Guillen & The Drive at Wooly’s in the Historic East Village at 7 p.m.; $25
• Ryne Doughty with special guest Dave Ducharme-Jones at Captain Roy's at 7 p.m.
• The Rivieras at Croatian Slavic Center at 7 p.m.; $5 Members, $7 Nonmembers
• Feedback at Reclaimed Rails Brewing in Bondurant at 7 p.m.
• Christian Connett at The Handlebar in Dallas Center at 7 p.m.
• The Crust at Maggie’s Rumble Room at 8 p.m.
• Tanner Taylor at Jazz at The Continental at 8 p.m.
• The Experience at 1833 Saloon at 8 p.m.
• Floabn at East Side Eddie’s at 8 p.m.
• The Sheet at Smoking G.O.A.T Pub at 8 p.m.
• Final Mix at Eagles Club – Aerie 109 at 8 p.m.
• Toast3r at Back Roads Lounge in Johnston at 8 p.m.
• Mary Runyan Band at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 8 p.m.
• Craig Swalwell Band at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 8 p.m.
• Bob Pace Blues at Whiskey House in Ankeny at 8 p.m.
• Mike Aceto at Drifters in Bouton at 8 p.m.
• Project TDS at Mickey’s Irish Pub in Waukee at 8:30 p.m.
• Jeff Banks Band at Greenwood Lounge at 9 p.m.
• The Chugaluggers at Down Under in Clive at 9 p.m.
• Standing Hampton at Miss Kittys in Clive at 9 p.m.
• 5 Below at Hawk Heaven in Altoona at 9 p.m.
• Kinda Petty Band at Good Times in Ankeny at 9 p.m.
• Jordan Beem at Ambro’s Roadhouse in De Soto at 9 p.m.
• Benefit for Perry Student Medical Bills – late show – Look at Me, The Revolving Doors featuring Danny Russell Wolf & Alex Kintzle and TBA at Lefty’s at 9:30 p.m.; $5 suggested donation

Sunday, Jan. 14

• JohnPaul Burtch at Cozy Café in Johnston at 10 a.m.
• Major Blues and the Mugshots at Botanical Garden Blues Series at Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden in the Historic East Village at 1 p.m.; Members Free, Adults $12, Seniors and Active Military $11, Children $9, 2 & under Free
• Sean Sullivan at Cellar Winery in Madrid at 2 p.m.
• Willie Mac at Covered Bridges Winery in Winterset at 2 p.m.
• Major Blues and the Mugshots at Botanical Garden Blues Series at Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden in the Historic East Village at 3 p.m.; Members Free, Adults $12, Seniors and Active Military $11, Children $9, 2 & under Free
• Local Music Showcase at Teehee’s Comedy Club at 3 p.m.
• Krantz / Schumacker / Ward Trio at Louie’s Wine Dive at 5 p.m.
• Gaylin Sudik & Friends at Lake Robbins Ballroom in Woodward at 5 p.m.; $13
• Shawn Holt & The Teardrops at Byron’s in Pomeroy at 5 p.m.; $15

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.