Live Music This Week in DSM: Jan. 6 – 11, 2026

This week’s lineup of musical acts in Greater Des Moines (DSM) includes Jim Dandy & the Kountry Rebels, Neva Alden, Tenors featuring Simon Harding and Waney Page, Jasper Tide, The Other Brothers and Hannah Goodwin with John Krantz and Randy Ward Duo. 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. 6, 2025

“Freight Train” Frank in the skywalk at La Mie Elevate in Des Moines at 11 a.m.
Jim Dandy & the Kountry Rebels at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 11 a.m.
B. John Burns’ “Cleaning Up After the Party” Dinner Hour Livestream at 5 p.m.
In The Mood For Swing with The DSM Big Band at Noce in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $30 to $18 at table, $18 bar seat
Blues Jam at Carl’s Place in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Basement Philosophers Society at Greenwood Lounge in Des Moines at 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026

Scott Davis / John Mattingly Duo at Louie’s Wine Dive in Des Moines at 6 p.m.
Saxophonist Anthony Orji & Co at Noce in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Brother Trucker at Maggie’s Rumble Room in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Blues Bureau at Greenwood Lounge in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Open Jam at Locals Bar & Stage in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Neva Alden at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 9 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026

“Freight Train” Frank in the skywalk at La Mie Elevate in Des Moines at 11 a.m.
Casey Joe Collins at Confluence Brewing in Des Moines at 6 p.m.
Jessie & The Medicine Men at Poncho’s Friendly Confines in Waukee at 6 p.m.
Bob Pace at Board & Batten Basement Speakeasy in Dallas Center at 6:30 p.m.
Raw Space / Heaven Drugs / Knives at xBk Annex in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; Donations
Tenors featuring Simon Harding & Wayne Page at Noce in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $48 to $26 at table, $19 bar seat
Open Mic at Locals Bar & Stage in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
DSM Irish Session Open Jam at Ironside Axe Club in West Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Open Jam with house band at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 7 p.m.
Big Easy with BYO Brass & The Vieux Carre Jazz Orchestra at The Ingersoll in Des Moines at 7:30 p.m.; $60 includes dinner (starts at 5:30)
Live Music at In Confidence Speakeasy at Hotel Fort Des Moines in Des Moines at 8 p.m.
The Soul Searchers at Greenwood Lounge in Des Moines at 8 p.m.
Triple J’s at Yacht Club in Des Moines at 9 p.m.
Cody Hicks at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 9 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 9, 2026

Friday Work Release Party with Bob Pace & The Dangerous Band at Greenwood Lounge in Des Moines at 5 p.m.
Rural Route at Bevy’s Tavern in West Des Moines at 5 p.m.
Tyler Folkerts at Shotgun Betty’s, West Des Moines at 6 p.m.
The Juan & Only at El Toreado Mexican Bar & Grill in West Des Moines at 6 p.m.
Jasper Tide at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 6 p.m.
Josh Sinclair at Iowa Distilling Co. in Cumming at 6 p.m.
David Watson at Firetrucker Brewing in Ankeny at 6 p.m.
Amythyst Kiah at the Temple Theater in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $65 in risers
Fly Me to the Moon: The Max Wellman Big Band Plays Sinatra & More at Noce in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $59 to $36 at table, $25 bar seat
Dogtown Rhythm Band at Captain Roy’s in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Theo Linebaugh at Kelly’s Little Nipper in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Sean Michael Sullivan at The Ducktail Lounge in Clive at 7 p.m.
The Bumps at Reclaimed Rails in Bondurant at 7 p.m.
Taylor King at 1850 Homestead in Cambridge at 7 p.m.
Aviana Gedler & Jason Weismann and band perform the music of Louis Prima and Keely Smith at The Ingersoll in Des Moines at 7:30 p.m.; $60 (includes dinner that starts at 5:30 p.m.)
Sweez at Locals Bar & Stage in Des Moines at 7:30 p.m.
Blake Jack & South 35 with The Boys at xBk Live at 8 p.m.; $15 DOS + fees (seating options)
Mike McAbee at 1833 Saloon in Des Moines at 8 p.m.
Damon Dotson at Striking Sparrow Lounge in Des Moines at 8 p.m.
Grind at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 8 p.m.
Lincoln Highway at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 8 p.m.
Monkey4 at Doc’s Lounge in Johnston at 8 p.m.
Round A Bout at Back Roads Lounge in Johnston at 8 p.m.
Harrison Ingham Band at Cabaret Sports Bar & Grille in Ankeny at 8 p.m.
The Prince Experience at Wooly’s in Des Moines at 8:30 p.m.; $38.83
Not Sisters at Greenwood Lounge in Des Moines at 9 p.m.
Jordan Beem at Miss Kitty’s in Clive at 9 p.m.
After Hours at Noce in Des Moines at 9:30 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026

Trickle Tree Hippies Open Jam at 1833 Saloon in Des Moines at 4 p.m.
Mancat at Revelton Distilling in Osceola at 4 p.m.
Brian Herrin at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 6 p.m.
Crystal Blue at Lake Robbins Ballroom in Woodward at 6 p.m.; $10
Bring The Heat: Benefit Show for DSM Mutual Aid featuring Bootcamp / Traffic Death / Wanderer / Skinned Alive at xBk Live in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $20 DOS + fees (seating options)
The Other Brothers at Captain Roy’s in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Jesse & The Medicine Men at Eagle’s Club 109 in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
The Remedy at Croatian Slavic Center in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $5 Members, $7 Nonmembers
Jake Schrodt Duo at Shirley’s Bar & Grill in West Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Alex Schroeder at Brightside Aleworks in Altoona at 7 p.m.
Andy Hanson at Talk Shop Lounge in Saint Charles at 7 p.m.
Smells Like Nirvana: Nirvana Tribute at Wooly’s in Des Moines at 8 p.m.; $29.55
Redemption at Back Roads Lounge in Johnston at 8 p.m.
Toni & The BitterSweet Band at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 8 p.m.
Aftershock at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 8 p.m.
Luke Farland at Fore Seasons in Newton at 8 p.m.
Rural Route at Just One More in Jamaica at 8 p.m.
The Mike Walsh Band at Mickey’s Irish Pub in Waukee at 8:30 p.m.
Latin Night with Son Peruchos at Noce in Des Moines at 9 p.m.; $20
Jeff Banks Band at Greenwood Lounge in Des Moines at 9 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026

Lil Ed & The Blues Imperials at The Ingersoll in Des Moines at 2 p.m.; $60 (includes dinner that starts at Noon)
Heath Alan at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 2 p.m.
Hannah Goodwin with John Krantz / Randy Ward Duo at Louie’s Wine Dive in Des Moines 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.

Amelia Klatt

Amelia Klatt is the Director of Events for the Greater Des Moines Partnership. Her background working with nonprofit organizations has led to skills as a relationship builder and events professional. Klatt received her MPA from Drake University in 2019.