Live Music This Week in DSM: Sept. 19 – 24, 2023

This week’s lineup of musical acts in Greater Des Moines (DSM) includes Brandon Harris at The Republic on Grand in the Historic East Village on Wednesday, Sept. 20, The Uniphonics at Music in the Junction at Historic Valley Junction in West Des Moines on Thursday, Sept. 21 and Ocktoberfest Des Moines live music acts at Lauridsen Amphitheater in the Gray’s Lake Area on Friday, Sept. 22 and Saturday, Sept. 23.

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, Sept. 19

• “Freight Train” Frank in the skywalk at La Mie Restaurant at 11 a.m.
• Jesse & The Medicine Men at the Adel Farmers’ Market at 4 p.m.
• B. John Burns’ “John Goest to the Dogs” Dinner Hour Livestream at 5 p.m.
• SPAM at the Cruise In Car Show at Sugar Shack Diner in Altoona at 5:30 p.m.
• Erek Wright at Bike Night at Mom’s in Maxwell at 5:30 p.m.
• Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors with Josiah and the Bonnevilles at Wooly’s in the Historic East Village at 7 p.m.; $25
• Locker & Co. with Jeff Banks, Justin Appel, Scott Dawson at Greenwood Lounge at 7 p.m.
• 311, Awolnation, Blame My Youth at Horizon Events Center in Clive at 7 p.m.; $40 to $55
• Blues Jam at Carl’s Place at 7:30 p.m.
• Black Joe Louis with The Other Brothers at xBk Live at 8 p.m.; $18-23

Wednesday, Sept. 20

• Cold Pizza and Day Old Bread at the Waukee Farmers’ Market at the Historic Triangle in Waukee at 4 p.m.
• Dixieland Jazzers at DSM Biergarten at Water Works Park at 6 p.m.
• Brian Herrin at Stuffed Olive in Historic Court District at 6 p.m.
• Betsy Hickock and Ron Roberts Duo at Louie’s Wine Dive at 6 p.m.
• Brandon Harris at The Republic on Grand in the Historic East Village at 6 p.m.
• Paul Little at Beaver Tap at 6 p.m.
• Josh Sinclair at Gilroy’s in West Des Moines at 6 p.m.
• Tony Bohnenkamp at Mickey’s Irish Pub in Waukee at 6 p.m.
• Grain Powered Duo on the patio at Claxons in Altoona at 6 p.m.
• The Muddy Walter Band at Cumming Tap at 6 p.m.
• Tyler Frazier at Paws & Pints at 6:30 p.m.; Free (Unless you bring a dog – membership or day pass, medical documentation required)
• The DSM Big Band at Noce in Western Gateway at 7 p.m.; $15 GA, $35 reserved seating, $7 Student
• Mest & Authority Zero with Switchblade Saturdays, On Hiatus at Lefty’s at 7 p.m. (Doors); $20 adv.
• Open Mic Music Jam at Fuzzy’s Taco Shop at 7 p.m.
• Open Jam with “Keys and the Band” at Ambro’s Roadhouse in De Soto at 7 p.m.
• Casper McWade Acoustic Show at Talk Shop Lounge in Saint Charles at 7 p.m.
• Kathryn Severing Fox Debut Album Release Show at Temple Theater in Western Gateway at 7:30 p.m.; $22.50
• Carvin Jones at The River Center at 8 p.m.; $30 (VIP $75)
• ZZ Ward at Wooly’s in the Historic East Village at 8 p.m.; $25
• Triple J’s at Greenwood Lounge at 8 p.m.
• David Watson at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 9 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 21

• “Freight Train” Frank in the skywalk at La Mie Restaurant at 11 a.m.
• NOLA Jazz Trio on the patio at Latin King at 5:30 p.m.
• Luke Fox at DSM Biergarten at Water Works Park in the Gray’s Lake Area at 6 p.m.
• Mike Aceto at Confluence Brewing at 6 p.m.
• The Uniphonics at Music in Valley Junction in West Des Moines at 6 p.m.
• Jesse & The Medicine Men at Big Al’s Bar-B-Q in West Des Moines at 6 p.m.
• Mister Mac at 515 Brewing in Clive at 6 p.m.
• Luke Bryan Farm Tour at Schnell Family Farms in Colfax at 6 p.m.; $69 to $113
• Gina Gedler at Music in the Garden at Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden in the Historic East Village at 6:30 p.m.; $12, seniors and active military $11, children $9
• Scott Stillwell at Board & Batten in Dallas Center at 6:30 p.m.
• Socks in the Frying Pan at Wooly’s in the Historic East Village at 7 p.m.; $30 ,$45 at table
• Vocalist Kiersten Conway & Co. at Noce in Western Gateway at 7 p.m.
• 1000 Mods/Valley of the Sun/Wizzerd/Twin Wizard/Godcrutch at Lefty’s at 7 p.m. (Doors); $15 - 20
• Open Jam with The Groove Review at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 7 p.m.
• The Sheet on the patio at Trailside Tap in Ankeny at 7 p.m.
• Hendy with Jim Swim and ALYX Rush at xBk Live at 8 p.m.; $15-20
• Patricia Holly and MFKS at In Confidence at Hotel Fort Des Moines at 8 p.m.
• Scott Eggleston at Greenwood Lounge at 8 p.m.
• Jordan Beem at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 9 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 22

• DSM Octoberfest at Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park in the Gray’s Lake Area from 3 p.m. to Midnight; $30-35 (For both days)
  • Malek’s Fishermen Band at 3 p.m.
  • Jim Kucera at 5 p.m.
  • DTKK Polka at 7:15 p.m.
  • Polka Police at 10 p.m.
• Brian Herrin at Middlebrook Agrihood Farm in Cumming at 4:30 p.m.
• Bob Pace & The Dangerous Band at the Friday Work Release at Greenwood Longe at 5 p.m.; $5
• Willie James Shay at Sonny’s Pizza Bistro at 5:30 p.m.
• Scott Bayliss on the patio at Mickey’s Irish Pub in Waukee at 5:30 p.m.
• Joshua Cole at Confluence Brewery at 6 p.m.
• Flying Silos at Chuck’s Restaurant at 6 p.m.
• Natalie Simon at The Cave at 6 p.m.
• Ryne Doughty at Iowa Distilling Co. in Cumming at 6 p.m.
• The Sheet at Bike Night at Reclaimed Rails Brewing in Bondurant at 6 p.m.
• Hawk McIntyre at Nineteen14 Depot in Minburn at 6 p.m.
• David Watson at Firepit Fridays at The Cellar Winery in Madrid at 6 p.m.
• Journeys End at Smash Park in Pella at 6 p.m.
• BitterSweet Nation at Wellman’s Ingersoll at 6:30 p.m.
• L.A. Vocalist Rose Colella with Max Wellman featuring The Nate Sparks Big Band at Noce in Western Gateway at 7 p.m.; $40 table seating, $65 VIP Reserved, $25 Bartop seating
• Lee Klett at Paws & Pints at 7 p.m. Free (Unless you bring a dog – membership or day pass, medical documentation required)
• Tony Mcghee Project at Pura Cocktail Lounge in the Historic East Village at 7 p.m.
• JB Williams at Kelly’s Little Nipper at 7 p.m.
• Jesse & The Medicine Men at Winterset Cidery in Winterset at 7 p.m.
• Alfredo Rodriguez Trio at Temple Theater in Western Gateway at 7:30 p.m.; $10 to $88
• Bryce Vine with RMR, Chad Tepper at Wooly’s in the Historic East Village at 8 p.m.; $29.50
• Anthony Gomes at Lefty’s at 8 p.m.; $25-30
• Rescue Dogs at Doc’s Lounge in Johnston at 8 p.m.
• The Unfortunate Sons at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 8 p.m.
• Rick Burke at Cabaret in Ankeny at 8 p.m.
• Brian Allen at The Proletariat in Perry at 8 p.m.
• Kelli Baker Band at Byron's in Pomeroy at 8 p.m.; $15
• Boyish with Ivers at xBk Live at 9 p.m.; $15-18
• Dustin Farrow & The Relics at Greenwood Lounge at 9 p.m.
• Nick Hermann at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 9 p.m.
• Red Dirt Renegade at Miss Kittys in Clive at 9 p.m.
• Jason Kincel Band at Down Under in Clive at 9 p.m.
• Casey Muessigmann at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 10 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 23

• Live Music at the Downtown Farmers’ Market from 7 a.m. – Noon
• Iowa's Latino Heritage Festival at Pappajohn Sculpture Park in Western Gateway from 10 a.m. until 11 p.m.; Under 12 free
• Rob Ankum & Jesse Villalobos at Jazz Brunch at Bubba at 11 a.m.; Reservations recommended
• DSM Octoberfest at Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park in the Gray’s Lake Area from Noon to Midnight; $30-35 (For both days)
  • Stuart Walker at 12:30 p.m.
  • Barefoot Becky at 3 p.m.
  • Amana Colony Folksingers at 5:45 p.m.
  • Bill Koncar Band at 7:45 p.m.
  • Polka Police at 10 p.m.
• Hilltober Fest at Copper Creek Lake Park in Pleasant Hill at 3 p.m.; $12 (Includes a drink ticket)
  • Jordan Beem at 3 p.m.
  • Kracklin at 5 p.m.
• Brazilian Jam Session with "Choro Moingona" at The Cave at 3 p.m.
• Lauren Vilmain/Nick Rueckert Duo on the patio at Latin King at 4 p.m.
• Major Blues & The Mugshots at Kelly’s Little Nipper at 4 p.m.
• Joshua Cole at Kinship Brewing in Waukee at 5 p.m.
• David Watson at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 5 p.m.
• Old Hippie Machine at Captain Roy’s at 6 p.m.
• Joshua Cole at Confluence Brewery at 6 p.m.
• The Drama Kings at Chuck’s Restaurant at 6 p.m.
• The Bond at Winterset Cidery in Winterset at 6 p.m.
• We Are Messenger with Cochren & Co., Ben Fuller at Hoyt Sherman Place in Sherman Hill at 7 p.m.; $25 to $55
• L.A. Vocalist Rose Colella at Noce in Western Gateway at 7 p.m.; $40 table seating, $65 VIP Reserved, $25 Bartop seating
• Casey Joe Collins at Twisted Vine Brewery at 7 p.m.
• Salt Creek at the Croatian Slavic Center at 7 p.m.; $5 Members, $7 Nonmembers
• Severio Mancieri at Uptown Garage Brewing in Ankeny at 7 p.m.
• Miss Christine/Triple Elvis/King Bartlett & The Royal Band at House of Wax in Marshalltown at 7 p.m.; $10
• Arturo Marquez's Fandango with Violinist Anne Akiko Meyers with Des Moines Symphony at Des Moines Civic Center at 7:30 p.m.; $15 to $70, Students half-price
• Live Jazz at The Continental at 8 p.m.
• Central Iowa Jazz Duo at The New Northwestern in the Historic East Village at 8 p.m.
• Unforgiven at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 8 p.m.
• Brian Herrin at Whiskey House in Ankeny at 8 p.m.
• Dustin Farrow & Rob Schnider at Ambro’s Roadhouse in De Soto at 8 p.m.
• The Imperial Mud Puppies at Talk Shop Lounge in Saint Charles at 8 p.m.
• Floyd: Pink Floyd Tribute at Wooly’s in the Historic East Village at 8:30 p.m.; $20
• Alborn, Nongrata, Faultmine at Lefty’s at 9 p.m.; $15
• Mike Vallely & The Complete Disaster at Maggie’s Rumble Room at 9 p.m.
• Rainbow Penley and Seth Hedquist at Greenwood Lounge at 9 p.m.
• Fahrenheit at Down Under in Clive at 9 p.m.
• Suede at Miss Kittys in Clive at 9 p.m.
• Shock Collar at Good Times in Ankeny at 9 p.m.
• Nightcap with Napolean at Noce at 10 p.m.
• The Savage Freds at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 10 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 24

• Iowa's Latino Heritage Festival at Pappajohn Sculpture Park from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.; Under 12 free
• 2023 Blues Challenge at Lefty’s at 1 p.m.
• James Biehn Band at DSM Biergarten at Water Works Park in the Gray’s Lake Area at 1 p.m.
• Booneville Music Festival featuring The Punching Pandas, Bob Pace, Sara Routh, The Relics, Kepler Blue, Jennie and David Hargrove, Corey Jamison Bare Bones, Ortonville Circus at United Methodist Church at 1:30 p.m. (Stage outside)
• The Soul Searchers at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 2 p.m.
• Opus Taylor at Summerset Winery in Indianola at 2 p.m.
• Oreo Meatwagon at The Cellar Winery in Madrid at 2 p.m.
• Danny Grause at Covered Bridges Winery in Winterset at 2 p.m.
• Arturo Marquez's Fandango with Violinist Anne Akiko Meyers with Des Moines Symphony at the Des Moines Civic Center at 2:30 p.m.; $15 to $70, Students half-price
• Steve Grismore/Rod Leaverton Duo at Louie’s Wine Dive at 5 p.m.
• Al Godfredsen at Lake Robbins Ballroom in Woodward at 5 p.m.
• Stutterin’ Jimmy & The Goosebumps at Byron’s in Pomeroy at 5 p.m.
• Sueco with 44Blonde at Wooly’s in the Historic East Village at 8 p.m. (No tickets available on Sunday)

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