Live Music This Week in DSM: April 28 – May 3, 2026

This week’s lineup of musical acts in Greater Des Moines (DSM) includes Arcy Drive, clovers daughter with ghostwives, CeCe Stewart, Recoil, Rivieras and Banjo Kat. 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 28, 2026

“Freight Train” Frank in the skywalk at La Mie Elevate in Des Moines at 11 a.m.
Piano Man Richard Spierenburg in the lower level of the skywalk in the local bites area in Des Moines at 11 a.m.
Kowboy Kix at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 11 a.m.
Mama's Broke with Creekbed Carter Hogan at xBk Live in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $24.95 (seating options)
The DSM Big Band at Noce in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $30 to $17 at table, $15 bar seat
Blues Jam at Carl’s Place in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Dan Jones & Friends at Greenwood Lounge in Des Moines at 7:30 p.m.
Austin Brown Trio at The Lift in Des Moines at 7:30 p.m.
Devon Allman's Blues Summit at Hoyt Sherman Place in Des Moines at 8 p.m.; $49.10 to $70.45
Arcy Drive at Wooly's in Des Moines at 8 p.m.; $30.65

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Piano Man Richard Spierenburg in the lower level of the skywalk in the local bites area in Des Moines at 11 a.m.
Youth Orchestra Spring Concert – Preludio Strings, Youth Sinfonia, Youth Philharmonic at Staplin Performing Arts Center in West Des Moines at 5:30 p.m.
John Krantz Trio with Jim Eklof & Randy Ward at Louie’s Wine Dive in Des Moines at 6 p.m.
MobiusTrip at Cumming Tap in Cumming at 6 p.m.
Brigham Young University Presents Vocal Point and Noteworthy (cappella groups) at Hoyt Sherman Place in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $38.80 to $50.15
James McMurtry with BettySoo at Wooly’s in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $34.26
Zane Gedler & Co. at Noce in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $25 at some tables, and Free first-come first-serve seating also
Lincoln Grimes at Greenwood Lounge in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
clovers daughter with ghostwives at xBk Annex in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $15.32
Open Jam at Locals Bar & Stage in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Open Mic Night with Mike Aceto at Doc’s Lounge in Johnston at 7 p.m.
Youth Orchestra Spring Concert – Youth Symphony and Youth Wind Ensemble at Staplin Performing Arts Center in West Des Moines at 7:30 p.m.
The Halloween Episode with Runaway Ricochet, Hot Kunch at xBk Live in Des Moines at 8 p.m.; $15.32 (seating options)

Thursday, April 30, 2026

Piano Man Richard Spierenburg in the lower level of the skywalk in the local bites area in Des Moines at 11 a.m.
CeCe Stewart at Chamberlain Pub at Wesley on Grand in Des Moines at 5 p.m.
The DM Project at Confluence Brewing in Des Moines at 6 p.m.
Jesse & The Medicine Men at Poncho’s Friendly Confines in Waukee at 6 p.m.
Joyce Manor with Militarie Gun, Teen Mortgage, Combat at Wooly’s in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $45.10
Jacob Lampman’s Ego Death with Jesson, Fleming and Cullen at xBk Live in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $15 DOS + fees (seating options)
Jason Plays Danielson: An Evening of Original Compositions at Noce in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $48 to $31 at some tables, first-come first-serve seating also
Open Jam at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 7 p.m.
Stephen Simmons at Board & Batten Basement Speakeasy in Dallas Center at 7 p.m.
Scott Eggleston at Greenwood Lounge in Des Moines at 8 p.m.
MFKS at In Confidence Speakeasy, Hotel Fort Des Moines in Des Moines at 8 p.m.
Johnny Novacaine at Yacht Club in Des Moines at 9 p.m.
Luke Thomas at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 9 p.m.

Friday, May 1, 2026

Piano Man Richard Spierenburg in the lower level of the skywalk in the local bites area in Des Moines at 11 a.m.
Meadowbrook Circle at Confluence Brewing in Des Moines at 5 p.m. (Peggy O’s food truck)
Friday Work Release Party with Bob Pace and The Dangerous Band at Greenwood Lounge in Des Moines at 5 p.m.
Sierra Griggs at Caffrey’s Sports Pub in Waukee at 5 p.m.
Malcolm Wells & The Two Timers at Captain Roy’s in Des Moines at 6 p.m.
The Juan & Only at El Toreado Mexican Bar & Grill in West Des Moines at 6 p.m.
Brad Seidenfeld at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 6 p.m.
David Watson at Iowa Distilling Co. in Cumming at 6
Kevin Gordon Trio (with Steph Graham, Chris Hansen) at Maggie’s Rumble Room in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Corbett Reeves at Kelly’s Little Nipper in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Casey Joe Collins at Pally’s Bar & Grille in Clive at 7 p.m.
Lorna Shore with PaleFace Swiss, Signs of the Swarm at Vibrant Music Hall in Waukee at 7 p.m.; $64 to $88
The Ripoffs at Cumming Tap in Cumming at 7 p.m.
Other Brothers at Talk Shop Lounge in Saint Charles at 7 p.m.
Jake Schrodt at Lakeview Country Club in Winterset at 7:30 p.m.
Bryan Andrews at xBk Live in Des Moines at 8 p.m.; $27.36 (seating options)
Heath Alan at Greenwood Lounge in Des Moines at 8 p.m.
Recoil at Doc’s Lounge in Johnston at 8 p.m.
Whiskey Bizkit at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 8 p.m.
After Shock at Back Roads Lounge in Johnston at 8 p.m.
Luke Fox at Brick & Ivy Rooftop in Altoona at 8 p.m.
Jason Brown (full band) at Miss Kitty’s in Clive at 8:30 p.m.
After Hours at Noce in Des Moines at 9:30 p.m.; $25 at some tables, first-come first-serve seating also

Saturday, May 2, 2026

The Hors D’oeuvres at Annie’s Irish Pub in Des Moines at Noon
Beggars’ Bargain, 4Neys, Lauren Igou, Sharane Calister at Downtown Farmers’ Market in Des Moines at 7 a.m.
Open Mic Jam with The Chuggaluggers at 1833 Saloon in Des Moines at 4 p.m.
Jesse & the Medicine Men at Revelton Distillery in Osceola at 4 p.m.
Erek Wright at !908 Draught House in Norwalk at 5 p.m.
Tony Bohnenkamp at Winterset Cidery in Winterset at 5 p.m.; $5 per vehicle
The Juan & Only at Cowboy Mexican Bar & Grill in Des Moines at 6 p.m.
Ducharme-Jones Band at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 6 p.m.
Not Quite Brothers with The Nineteen Eighties at Wooly’s in Des Moines at 8 p.m.; $28.59
Black Magic: Napoleon Douglas Sings Nat., Sammy and More at Noce in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $68 to $38 at tables, $32 bar seats
Loose Gravel at Captain Roy’s in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Rick Burke at Greenwood Lounge in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Country River at Croatian Slavic Center in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $5 Members, $7 Nonmembers
Izzy Starchild at Locals Bar & Stage in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Adam Kulmatycki at Shirley’s Bar & Grill in West Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Joe Demerath at The Other Place Clive in Clive at 7 p.m.
Not Petty at Brightside Aleworks in Altoona at 7 p.m.
Zachary Freedom at 36th Street Tavern in Ankeny at 7 p.m.
Rivieras at Lake Robbins Ballroom in Woodward at 7 p.m.; $10
Nate Carter at The Cork in Johnston at 7:30 p.m.
FLAKE with Bouquet at xBk Live in Des Moines at 8 p.m.; $18.94 (seating options)
Six Pack Jack at Walker’s Place in Des Moines at 8 p.m.
Rattlebox at Down Under Bar & Grill in Clive at 8 p.m.
Round A Bout at Back Roads Lounge in Johnston at 8 p.m.
The Sons and Sara at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 8 p.m.
Jimmy & The Weasels at Mickey’s Irish Pub in Waukee at 8:30 p.m.
Keith Wells & The Honky Stompers at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 9 p.m.
Count It Off at Hawk Heaven Tavern in Altoona at 9 p.m.
Last Call with Max Wellman at Noce in Des Moines at 9:30 p.m.; $25 at some tables, first-come first-serve seating also

Sunday, May 3, 2026

Bluegrass Jam at Captain Roy’s in Des Moines at 2 p.m.
The Soul Searchers at The Highland Underground in Des Moines at 2 p.m.
Silversonic at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 2 p.m.
Banjo Kat at Wilson’s Orchard in Cumming at 3 p.m.
Tony McGhee & Friends at The Greenwood Lounge in Des Moines at 4 p.m.
Brittany Sword Duo at Wellman’s Pub & Rooftop in West Des Moines at 4 p.m.
Tyler Utter / Michael Giggen Duo at Louie’s Wine Dive in Des Moines at 5 p.m.
Al Godfredsen at Lake Robbins Ballroom in Woodward at 5 p.m.; $13
Kenny Wayne Shepard at Hoyt Sherman Place in Des Moines at 8 p.m.; $70.36 to $80.70
Jazz Night at The Contrary in Des Moines at 8 p.m.