Live Music This Week in DSM: July 5 – 9, 2023

This week’s lineup of musical acts in Greater Des Moines (DSM) includes 80/35 Music Festival Friday, July 7 and Saturday, July 8 in Western Gateway in Downtown DSM, Ankeny Summerfest acts in The District at Prairie Trail July 7 – 9 and the Hillbilly Air Show at Old Timer Tavern in Marshalltown on Saturday, July 8.

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.

Wednesday, July 5

Patricia Holly at the Historic Triangle at the Waukee Farmers Market in Waukee at 4 p.m.
The Savage Freds at Firetrucker Brewing’s 9th Anniversary in Ankeny at 5 p.m.
Jesse & The Medicine Men at Carper Winery in Norwalk at 5:30 p.m.
Taylor King at DSM Biergarten in Water Works Park in the Gray’s Lake Area at 6 p.m.
KRACKLIN at Stuffed Olive at 6 p.m.
Bill Bergren/Bob Washut Duo at Louie’s Wine Dive at 6 p.m.
Bruce Day at The Republic on Grand in the Historic East Village at 6 p.m.
Nola Jazz (Jeff & Jamie) at The New Northwestern in the Historic East Village at 6 p.m.
David Watson at Gilroy’s in West Des Moines at 6 p.m.
SPAM at Bike Night at Doc’s in Johnston at 6 p.m.
Kevin Lindgren at Mickey’s Irish Pub in Waukee at 6 p.m.
Joshua Sinclair at Exile Brewing at 6:30 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 Mountain Goats with Mint Mile at Wooly’s in the Historic East Village at 7 p.m.; $35
Arcy Drive at xBk Live at 7 p.m.; $18
Telekinetic Yeti/Stinking Lizaveta/Somnuri at Lefty’s at 7 p.m.; $20
Brother Trucker at Maggie’s Rumble Room at 7 p.m.
The Blake Shaw BIG(ish) Band at Noce in Western Gateway at 8 p.m.; Table Seating $25, VIP $45, Bartop Seating $17
Randy Burk & The Prisoners at Greenwood Lounge at 8 p.m.
Steve McLain at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 9 p.m.

Thursday, July 6

“Freight Train” Frank at La Mie Restaurant in the skywalk at 11 a.m.
Dueling Guitars at Jasper Winery at 6 p.m.
Simply Seger Tribute Band 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.
SPAM at Bike Night at Hawk Heaven Tavern in Altoona at 6 p.m.
Erek Wright at Fleetwood at Saylorville at 6 p.m.
Joshua Sinclair at Nineteen14 Depot in Minburn at 6 p.m.
Ade & The Soul Brothers at Music in the Garden at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden in the Historic East Village at 6:30 p.m.; $12, seniors & active military, $11, children $9
The June Bugs at Lua Brewing at 6:30 p.m.
Jason Walsmith Storyteller (of the Nadas) at The Cellar Winery now near Madrid at 6:30 p.m.
Open Jam with Groove Review at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 7 p.m.
Alleygrass on the patio at Trailside Tap in Ankeny at 7 p.m.
Newton City Band at Maytag Bowl in Newton at 7 p.m.
Bela Fleck – My Bluegrass Heart at Hoyt Sherman Place in Sherman Hill at 7:30 p.m.; $40 to $75 49
Winchester with Wyatt Flores at Wooly’s in the Historic East Village at 8 p.m.; $20
Saxophonist Tommy Doggett & Guitarist Seth Hedquist at Noce in Western Gateway at 7 p.m.
Amythyst Kiah and Kevin Burt during the 80/35 Pre-Party at xBk Live at 8 p.m.; $18-22
Live Jazz Trio at In Confidence at the Hotel Fort Des Moines at 8 p.m.
Annalibera/Mr. Softheart at The Lift at 8 p.m.
Scott Eggleston at Greenwood Lounge at 8 p.m.
Pussy Gillette + Joint Pain at Boggs’ Hull Ave Tavern at 8 p.m.
Dan Trilk at Bix & Co. in West Des Moines at 8:30 p.m.
Jordan Beem at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 9 p.m.
Cody Hicks, Robert Dietch, Kris Anderson, Andersen Coates – Rowdy Writers Round at Miss Kitty’s in Clive at 9 p.m.

Friday, July 7

80/35 Music Festival at Western Gateway Park at 4:30 p.m.; Schedule, Map and Ticket Info
J. Jeffrey Messerole at Middlebrook Agrihood Farm in Cumming at 4:30 p.m.
Throw The Fight with Etched in Embers, Attacked By Badgers, Archives at Lefty’s at 5 p.m. (Doors); $12 Adv.
Brian Congdon at Truman’s Pizza Tavern at 5 p.m.
Ankeny Summerfest at The District in Prairie Trail in Ankeny from 5 – 11 p.m.
Toaster at Rendezvous On The River in Riverview Park at 5:30 p.m.
Willie James Shay at Sonny’s Pizza Bistro at 5:30 p.m.
Teresa & Peter at House of Wax in Marshalltown at 5:30 p.m.; $20 (Includes BBQ dinner)
Joe & Vicki Price at Captain Roy’s at 6 p.m.
Luke Fox at DSM Biergarten at Water Works Park at 6 p.m.
CeCe Stewart & Radiotrain on the patio at Confluence Brewery at 6 p.m.
Charlson Trio at Chuck’s Restaurant at 6 p.m.
Kevin Best at 300 Craft & Rooftop at 6 p.m.
Final Mix Show Band at Wellman’s West in West Des Moines at 6 p.m.
The Juan & Only at El Toreado in West Des Moines at 6 p.m.
Brent Burns House Concert in the backyard at Club Gerz (BYOB to 4701 67th St.) in Clive at 6 p.m.; $20 suggested donation
Faculty Lounge at Chill on the Hill at Copper Creek Lake in Pleasant Hill at 6 p.m.; $12
Round A Bout at Fleetwood at Saylorville at 6 p.m.
Sean Sullivan at Iowa Distilling Co. in Cumming at 6 p.m.
Gina Gedler at The Cellar Winery in Madrid at 6 p.m.
Trevor Rau at Smash Park in Pella at 6 p.m. Trey Lewis at Wooly’s at 7 p.m.; $15
Jake Kemble at Paws & Pints at 7 p.m.; Free (Unless you bring a dog – membership or day pass, medical documentation required)
Abbie Sawyer – Solo at The Cave at 7 p.m.
Brittany Sword at The Hall in West Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Larry Myer at Reclaimed Rails Brewing in Bondurant at 7 p.m.
Nick Hermann Entertainment at Uptown Garage Brewing in Ankeny at 7 p.m.
Brick n’ Bob – Jimmy Buffett Night at Penoach Winery in Adel at 7 p.m.; $5
Blame Not The Bard at Fiddle & Whistle in Marshalltown at 7 p.m.
A Night of Bossa Nova with Vocalist Aviana Gedler & Her Band at Noce in Western Gateway at 8 p.m.; $27 table, $45 VIP, $18 Bartop
Gladys Kravitz Lite at Pura Social Club in the Historic East Village at 8 p.m.
Kracklin at Doc’s in Johnston at 8 p.m.
Jesse & The Medicine Men at Flat Tire Lounge in Madrid at 8 p.m.
Chris Patterson at The Proletariat in Perry at 8 p.m.
Heath Alan Band at Greenwood Lounge at 9 p.m.
Dick Danger Band at Down Under in Clive at 9 p.m.
Jake Kloefkorn at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 9 p.m.
South 35 at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 9 p.m.
Neil Hewitt at The Port at Lake Panorama in Panora at 9 p.m.
Buckmiller/Schwager Duo at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 10 p.m.

Saturday, July 8

Cucho Madero, Mr. Magic Productions, L and N Music, Patricia Holly, The Travelers and The Sheet at the Downtown Farmers’ Market in Historic Court District from 7 a.m. until Noon
80/35 Music Festival at Western Gateway Park at 11 a.m.; Schedule, Map and Ticket Info
The Snacks at Annie’s Irish Pub at Noon
Matt Woods at the West Des Moines Public Library from 1 – 2 p.m.
Jeff Stagg on the patio at Chocolaterie Stam at 2 p.m.
Wayne Page Trio at Latin King at 3 p.m.
Ankeny Summerfest at The District in Prairie Trail in Ankeny from 3 – 11 p.m.
The Nightlife at Revelton Distillery in Osceola at 4 p.m.
Chad Elliott at DSM Biergarten at Water Works Park in the Gray’s Lake Area at 5 p.m.
Kevin Lindgren on the patio at 1908 Draught House in West Des Moines at 5 p.m.
Bruce Day at 1908 Draught House in Norwalk at 5 p.m.
Ron & Kate Routh at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 5 p.m.
Mitchell Walsmith at Captain Roy’s at 6 p.m.
Elision, Nongrata, All Things Lost, Safespace, Night Bees at Lefty’s at 6 p.m. (Doors); $10
The Drama Kings with Jimmy & John at Chuck’s Restaurant at 6 p.m.
The High Bidders at 515 Brewing in Clive at 6 p.m.
Red Hott at Fleetwood at Saylorville at 6 p.m.
Kinda Petty at Fenders Brewing in Polk City at 6 p.m.
The Jason Kincel Band at Indianola Country Club at 6 p.m. (Open to public)
Jimmy The Weasel at Covered Bridges Winery in Winterset at 6:30 p.m.; $5
Trespassing at the Croatian Slavic Center at 7 p.m.; $5 Members, $7 Nonmembers
Cornerstone – DSM Choral Festival Concert (4114 Allison Ave.) at 7 p.m.; $20, Student $10
Jim Dandy & Kountry Rebels at Lake Robbins Ballroom in Woodward at 7 p.m.; $10
Bob Pace Band and Rob Lumbard at Byron’s Street Dance in Pomeroy at 7 p.m.
Vocalist Amber Duimstra Sings Burt Bacharach with Her Band at Noce in Western Gateway at 8 p.m.; $27 Table Seating, $45 VIP, $18 Bartop Seating
The Crust at Maggie’s Rumble Room at 8 p.m.
Live Jazz at The Continental in the Historic East Village at 8 p.m.
Eastside Drive & The Experience at East Side Eddie’s at 8 p.m.
Mike Moody & The Outlaws at Hawk Heaven Tavern in Altoona at 8 p.m.
SPAM at Sam’s Bar & Grill in Altoona at 8 p.m.
Dustin Farrow at Ambro’s Roadhouse in De Soto at 8 p.m.
The Snacks at Whiskey House in Ankeny at 8 p.m.
Hillbilly Air Show at Old Timer Tavern in Marshalltown at 8 p.m.
Jeff Banks Band at Greenwood Lounge at 9 p.m.
South 35 at Down Under in Clive at 9 p.m.
Suede at Miss Kitty’s in Clive at 9 p.m.
Kracklin at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 9 p.m.
Call of the Road at Benchwarmers in Ankeny at 9 p.m.
Nick Herman at The Port at Lake Panorama in Panora at 9 p.m.
Colt Ford at Ankeny Summerfest at The District at Prairie Trail at 9:15 p.m.
Kick at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 10 p.m.
Ancient Possde, Tayls, Travolita at the 80/35 After Party at xBk Live at 10:30 p.m.; $15-20, $10 for 80/35 ticket holders

Sunday, July 9

Day’s Live Music at Maxwell’s Market in the Park at Noon
Sharane Callister & The Feel Right at DSM Biergarten at Water Works Park in the Gray’s Lake Area at 1 p.m.
Ankeny Summerfest at The District in Prairie Trail in Ankeny from 1 – 9:30 p.m.
Gypsy Hippie Hillbilly Dudes Roadside Revival at Cabaret in Ankeny at 1 p.m.
Geoffrey Junior at Truman’s Pizza Tavern at 2 p.m.
Heath Alan at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 2 p.m.
Jesse & The medicine Men at Summerset Winery in Indianola at 2 p.m.
Royce Johns at The Cellar Winery in Madrid at 2 p.m.
J. Jeffrey Messerole at Winterset Cidery in Winterset at 2 p.m.
Local Music Showcase at Teehee’s Comedy Club at 3 p.m.
Brian Herrin at The Pelican Post in West Des Moines at 3 p.m.
The Snacks at Wellman’s West in West Des Moines at 4 p.m.
Bryton Stoll House Concert in the backyard at Club Gerz (BYOB 4701 67th St.) in Clive at 4 p.m.; $20 suggested donation
Igor & The Red Elvises at Lefty’s at 5 p.m.; $10-15
Jack Curtin/Phineas Pope Duo at Louie’s Wine Dive at 5 p.m.
Mason’s Basement at Jordan Creek Town Center Amphitheater in West Des Moines at 5 p.m.
Bob Fields & Swingtime at Lake Robbins Ballroom in Woodward at 5 p.m.; $10
Nick Dittmeier and the Sawdusters at Byron’s in Pomeroy at 5 p.m.; $15
TBD at Beaver Tap at 6 p.m.
Joshua Sinclair at Summer Sundaze at the Jamie Hurd Amphitheater in West Des Moines at 6 p.m.
Mariachi Sirenas with Society of Broken Souls at Levitt Amp Music Series at Earlham City Park in Earlham at 6 p.m.
Cary Morin & Ghost Dog at xBk Live at 7 p.m.; $15
Music Under the Stars at Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park in the Gray’s Lake Area at 7 p.m.

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 or events specific to Downtown DSM.

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