Live Music This Week in DSM: April 7 – 12, 2026

This week’s lineup of musical acts in Greater Des Moines (DSM) includes Dale Menning & The Stardusters, Zane Gedler & Co., Wave Cage, Plastic Apartment, Jeff Banks Band and Jeni Grouws. 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 7, 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.
• Dale Menning & The Stardusters at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 11 a.m.
• B. John Burns' "Tunes I Won't Play at My 70th Birthday Concert" Dinner Hour Livestream at 5 p.m.
• Jazz Goes to the Movies: The DSM Big Band, Curated by Jazz Historian John Benoit at Noce in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $30 to $18 at table, $18 bar seat
• Basement Philosophers Society at Greenwood Lounge in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
• Blues Jam at Carl’s Place in Des Moines at 7 p.m.

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

• Piano Man Richard Spierenburg in the lower level of the skywalk in the local bites area in Des Moines at 11 a.m.
• Zane Gedler & Co. at Surety Hotel in Des Moines at 5 p.m.
• NOLA Jazz Duo at Louie’s Wine Dive in Des Moines at 6 p.m.
  Songwriter Lounge Open Mic Night at xBk Annex in Des Moines at 6:30 p.m.
• Napoleon Douglas & Co. at Noce in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
• Randy Burk & The Prisoners at Greenwood Lounge in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
• Open Jam at Locals Bar & Stage in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
• Journey: Final Frontier Tour at Casey’s Center in Des Moines at 7:30 p.m.; $49 to $212
• Magnolia Park with Nights After VAMP Tour / Silly Goose / Pinknoise at Wooly’s in Des Moines at 7:30 p.m.; $35.81
• GWAR with Soulfly, King Parrot at Val Air Ballroom in West Des Moines at 7:30 p.m.; $49.23

Thursday, April 9, 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.
• CeCe Stewart at Chamberlain Pub at Wesley on Grand in Des Moines at 5 p.m.
• David Watson at Country Lane Lodge in Adel at 5 p.m.
• Chris Falcon 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.
• Wave Cage at Noce in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $48 to $31 at a table, $Free first-come first-serve seating also
• Open Jam at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 7 p.m.
• Koffin Kats with Carrie Nation & the Speakeasy and The Rumours at xBk Live in Des Moines at 8 p.m.; $25 DOS + fees (seating options)
• Jazz Night with Austin Brown Trio at xBk Annex in Des Moines at 8 p.m.
• Scott Eggleston at Greenwood Lounge in Des Moines at 8 p.m.
• MFKS at In Confidence Speakeasy at Hotel Fort Des Moines in Des Moines at 8 p.m.
• Jordan Beem at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 9 p.m.

Friday, April 10, 2026

• Piano Man Richard Spierenburg in the lower level of the skywalk in the local bites area in Des Moines at 11 a.m.
• Friday Work Release Party with Bob Pace and The Dangerous Band at Greenwood Lounge in Des Moines at 5 p.m.
• The Sheet at Bevy’s Tavern in West Des Moines at 5 p.m.
• Barry Rutter at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 6 p.m.
• The Juan & Only at El Toreado Mexican Bar & Grill in West Des Moines at 6 p.m.
• Chad Elliott at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 6 p.m.
• Plastic Apartment at Iowa Distilling Co. in Cumming at 6 p.m.
• Kara Christensen at The Cellar Winery in Madrid at 6 p.m.
• David Watson at B&B Theatres in Ankeny at 6:30 p.m.
• Acoustic Rooster at Tannin Wine Bar in Marshalltown at 6:30 p.m.
• Bloodywood with The Pretty Wild / Ladrones / Anker at Wooly’s in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $38.90
• Life Lines:  An Album Release with Joyann Parker at Noce in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $68 to $38 at tables, $32 bar seats
• Not Sisters at Captain Roy’s in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
• Attica Road at Locals Bar & Stage in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
• Taylor King at Kelly’s Little Nipper in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
• Neil Hewitt at 1850 Homestead in Cambridge at 7 p.m.
• The Other Brothers with Bat Problem at The Picker Knows Event Space in West Des Moines at 7:30 p.m.
• Damon Dotson at The Cork, Johnston at 7:30 p.m.
• DEVotchka – “Little Miss Sunshine” Music Tribute at xBk Live in Des Moines at 8 p.m.; $45 DOS + fees (seating options)
• Joe Inman at Walker’s Place in Des Moines at 8 p.m.
• Sister Sara at Down Under Bar & Grill in Des Moines at 8 p.m.
• Driving Blind at Back Roads Lounge in Johnston at 8 p.m.
• The Sons and Sara at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 8 p.m.
• Tony Bohnenkamp at Brick & Ivy Rooftop in Altoona at 8 p.m.
• The Adaptors at Doc’s Lounge in Johnston at 8:30 p.m.
• The High Bidders at The Greenwood Lounge in Des Moines at 9 p.m.
• After Hours at Noce in Des Moines at 9:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 11, 2026

• Open Mic Jam with the Trickle Tree Hippies at 1833 Saloon in Des Moines at 4 p.m.
• Dukes of Haggard at Revelton Distillery in Osceola at 4 p.m.
• Jake Schrodt at Winterset Cidery at 5 p.m. (Snappy’s BBQ serving)
• Scott Eggleston at Chuck’s Restaurant in Des Moines at 6 p.m.
• Yubu at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 6 p.m.
• Lucky Jax at Lake Robbins Ballroom in Woodward at 6 p.m.; $10
• Blues & BBQ Dinner – BluesME Benefit – Bob Pace at Covered Bridges Winery in Winterset at 6 p.m.; $45/$55
• The Runkels with special guest Thomas Wheeler at xBk Live in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; Donations
• Something To Talk About: A Night of Classic Country with Gina Gedler featuring
• Abbie Sawyer at Noce in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $68 to $38 at tables, $32 bar seats
• Ducharme-Jones Band at Captain Roy’s in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
• Dick Danger Band Small Band at VFW Beaverdale in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
• Salt Creek Band at Croatian Slavic Center in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $5 Members, $7 Nonmembers
• Fivefold / Dead Don’t Lie / Sordid at Locals Bar & Stage in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
• Fancy Pants at Pal Joey’s in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
• Monkey4 at Doc’s Lounge in Johnston at 7 p.m.
• Robbie Michael at Brightside Aleworks in Altoona at 7 p.m.
• Kids That Fly and Post Sex Nachos at xBk Live in Des Moines at 8 p.m.; $25 DOS + fees (seating options)
• Jacob County & The Damaged Goods with Pink Flag at Maggie’s Rumble Room in Des Moines at 8 p.m.
• Toast3r at Back Roads Lounge in Johnston at 8 p.m.
• The People’s Band at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 8 p.m.
• Aftershock at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 8 p.m.
• Velvet Trio at Mickey’s Irish Pub in Waukee at 8:30 p.m.
• El Desmadre at Wooly’s in Des Moines at 9 p.m.; $25.49
• Jeff Banks Band at Greenwood Lounge at 9 p.m.
• Blake Jack at Miss Kitty’s in Clive at 9 p.m.
• Encore Legends at Hawk Heaven Tavern in Altoona at 9 p.m.
• Jordan Beem at Talk Shop Lounge in Saint Charles at 9 p.m.
• Last Call with Max Wellman at Noce in Des Moines at 9:30 p.m.

Sunday, April 12, 2026

• The Crowfoot Rakes at Captain Roy’s in Des Moines at 2 p.m.
• Jack Curtis & The Travelers at The Highland Underground in Des Moines at 2 p.m.
• Jeni Grouws (acoustic) at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 2 p.m.
• Corey Jamison at Winterset Cidery in Winterset at 2 p.m.
• Ryne Doughty at Covered Bridges Winery in Winterset at 2 p.m.
• Matthew Garcia at Exile Brewing in Des Moines at 5 p.m.
• Steve Grismore / Rod Leaverton Duo at Louie’s Wine Dive in Des Moines at 5 p.m.
• Gaylin Sudik & Friends at Lake Robbins Ballroom in Woodward at 5 p.m.; $13
• Skizzy Mars with Keenan Trevon and Moonlander at Wooly’s in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $34.26

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