Live Music This Week in DSM: June 13 – 18, 2023

This week’s lineup of musical acts in Greater Des Moines (DSM) includes J. Jeffery Messerole at 30 Hop in Ankeny on Wednesday, June 14, Tank Anthony at Bix & Co. in West Des Moines on Thursday, June 15 and Dirty Champagne at Doc’s in Johnston on Friday, June 16.

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, June 13

“Freight Train” Frank at La Mie Restaurant in the skywalk at 11 a.m.
B. John Burns’ “Fictional Character” Dinner Hour Livestream at 5 p.m.
Gray’s Summer Music Series featuring Brad & Kate at Gray’s Station in Gray’s Lake Area from 5 – 7 p.m.
Junction Jazz Society at the Beaverdale Farmers’ Market at 4 p.m.
One with the Riverbed, Moon Summoner, Saving Sidon at Lefty’s at 5 p.m.; $10
Sibelius: String Quartet in D Minor: ’Voces Intimae’ Op 56 at Salisbury House & Gardens at 5:30 p.m.
SPAM at Cruise-In Car Show at Sugar Shack Diner in Altoona at 5:30 p.m.
Carter Guse at Tunes in the Trees at the Iowa Arboretum & Gardens in Madrid at 6 p.m.; $5
DSM Irish Sessions at Magee’s in Ankeny at 7 p.m. Blues Jam at Carl’s Place at 7:30 p.m.
Mike Aceto at Greenwood Lounge at 8 p.m.

Wednesday, June 14

Bruce Day at Out to Lunch on 12th Street from Grand Avenue to Locust Street (Food trucks) at 11 a.m.
Marilyn Jerome at Waukee Farmers Market – Historic Triangle in Waukee at 4 p.m.
Joshua Sinclair at DSM Biergarten in Water Works Park at 5 p.m.
Robert Dietch at Carper Winery in Norwalk at 5:30 p.m.
Tank Anthony Band at Zoo Brew at Blank Park Zoo at 6 p.m.; $18 without membership
Tyler Frazier at Stuffed Olive in Historic Court District at 6 p.m.
Duo at Louie’s Wine Dive at 6 p.m.
Jordan Beem at The Republic on Grand in the Historic East Village at 6 p.m.
Jake Schrodt at Gilroy’s in West Des Moines at 6 p.m.
David Watson at Mickey’s Irish Pub in Waukee at 6 p.m.
Grain Powered Duo on the patio at Claxton’s Smokehouse in Altoona at 6 p.m.
Brittany Sword at Firetrucker Brewery in Ankeny at 6 p.m.
Justin Goodchild at Paws & Pints at 6:30 p.m.; Free (Unless you bring a dog – membership or day pass, medical documentation required)
J. Jeffery Messerole at 30Hop in Ankeny at 6:30 p.m.
The DSM Big Band at Noce in Western Gateway at 7 p.m.; $15, Reserved $35, Student $7
Death Angel with Transzig, Heir of Sorrow, Dark Agenda at Lefty’s at 7 p.m. (Doors); $20 adv.
Bill Matykowski at Greenwood Lounge at 7 p.m.
Meet Me at The Alter with Chloe Lilac & Kid Sistr at Wooly’s in the Historic East Village at 7:30 p.m.; $19.50
The Soul Searchers at Noce in Western Gateway at 8 p.m.; $25, Bartop $17
Steve McLain at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 9 p.m.

Thursday, June 15

“Freight Train” Frank at La Mie Restaurant in the skywalk at 11 a.m.
Still Slayer, Surefire, Mutually Assured Destruction, Ataraxis at Lefty’s at 5 p.m. (Doors); $10
Luke Fox at DSM Biergarten in Water Works Park in Gray’s Lake Area at 5 p.m.
Unfortunate Sons at Beats & Eats at Ankeny Market & Pavilion at 5 p.m.
Dan Jones at La Poste in Perry at 5 p.m.
Avi Gedler with Classen and Taylor at Latin King at 5:30 p.m.
Mike Aceto at Johnston Green Days – Terra Park at 5:30 p.m.
James Biehn at The District at Prairie Trail in Ankeny at 5:30 p.m.
The Maytags at Jasper Winery in Gray’s Lake Area at 6 p.m.
Dan Medeiros on the patio at Confluence Brewery at 6 p.m.
Cover That at Music in the Junction in Historic Valley Junction at 6 p.m.
Jesse & The Medicine Men at Big Al’s Bar-B-Q in West Des Moines at 6 p.m.
Chris Cagle with Jason Brown at Nash Nights at The District at Prairie Trail in Ankeny at 6 p.m.; $35 (Series of four shows $97)
Scott Kirkhart at Fleetwood at Saylorville at 6 p.m.
Bob Dorr & Friends at Grimes Farm and Conservation Center in Marshalltown at 6 p.m.
The June Bugs 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
Weary Ramblers at Board & Batten, LLC in Dallas Center at 6:30 p.m.
Jason Walsmith Storyteller at The Cellar Winery now near Madrid at 6:30 p.m.
Larry June with Monroe Flow, DVME at Wooly’s in the Historic East Village at 7 p.m.; $45
Saxophonist Robert Espe & Co. at Noce in Western Gateway at 7 p.m.
Open Jam with Groove Review at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 7 p.m.
Andrew Hoyt at Trailside Tap in Ankeny at 7 p.m.
Newton City Band at Maytag Bowl in Newton at 7 p.m.
CupcakKe with Zed Kenzo, DJ DRIPSweat at xBk Live at 8 p.m.; $40-45
The Snacks at Gas Lamp at 8 p.m.
Live Jazz Trio at In Confidence at Hotel Fort Des Moines at 8 p.m.
Scott Eggleston at Greenwood Lounge at 8 p.m.
Tank Anthony at Bix & Co. in West Des Moines at 8:30 p.m.
Jake Kloefkorn at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 9 p.m.

Friday, June 16

Royce Johns at Middlebrook Agrihood (Farm) in Cumming at 4:30 p.m.
Secrets with Outline In Color, VRSTY, NARV, & Switchblade Saturdays at Lefty’s at 5 p.m.(Doors); $20 adv.
Bob Pace & The Dangerous Band at Gas Lamp at 5 p.m.; $5
Mike Aceto at Truman’s Pizza Tavern at 5 p.m.
Mike Moody & the Outlaws at Rendezvous On The River at Riverview Park at 5:30 p.m.
Willie James Shay at Sonny’s Pizza Bistro at 5:30 p.m.
Johnston Green Days at Terra Park in Johnston
- Slipstream at 5:30 p.m.
- Damon Dotson at 8:30 p.m.
Cedar County Cobras at Captain Roy’s at 6 p.m.
The Sheet on the patio at Confluence Brewery at 6 p.m.
Vintage Cafe at Chuck’s Restaurant at 6 p.m.
Brian Congdon at 300 Craft & Rooftop at 6 p.m.
Anthony Orji/Nate Parks at The Cave at 6 p.m.
The Juan & Only at El toreado in West Des Moines at 6 p.m.
Dick Danger Band at Food Truck Friday at Campbell Park in Clive at 6 p.m.
David Adam X at Ducktail Lounge in Clive at 6 p.m.
Gimikk at Chill on the Hill, Copper Creek Lake, Pleasant Hill at 6 p.m.; $12
Sips & Songs in The District in the Prairie Trail District in Ankeny
- Dan Mederiros at 6 p.m.
- Birdchild at 8 p.m.
Driving Blind at Fleetwood at Saylorville at 6 p.m.
Travis Hoset at Iowa Distilling Co., Cumming at 6 p.m.
Tyler Booth with Cory Waller & The Wicked Things, Kevin Lindgren at Wooly’s in the Historic East Village at 7 p.m.; $20
Pianist Mike Conrad: The Art of the Trio at Noce in Western Gateway at 7 p.m.; $28 table, $48 VIP, $18 Bartop
Joel Sires at Paws & Pints at 7 p.m.; Free (Unless you bring a dog – membership or day pass, medical documentation required)
Kevin Best at Kelly’s Little Nipper at 7 p.m.
Nick Hermann at Reclaimed Rails Brewing in Bondurant at 7 p.m.
Matt Woods Band at Uptown Garage Brewing in Ankeny at 7 p.m.
The Weary Ramblers (Chad Elliott & Kathryn Fox) at Penoach Winery in Adel at 7 p.m.; $5
Nicholas Sinclair at Smash Park in Pella at 7 p.m.
The Chickadees at Fiddle & Whistle in Marshalltown at 7 p.m.
Jeff Stagg at Atlantic & Pacific Pub in Knoxville at 7 p.m.
QueerCore Pride Punk Show featuring Odd Pets at xBk Live at 8 p.m.; $10-15
Sugar Valley at Greenwood at 8 p.m.
On This Day/No Vacancy at Boggs’ Hull Ave Tavern at 8 p.m.
Dirty Champagne at Doc’s in Johnston at 8 p.m.
Trevor Rau at The Proletariat in Perry at 8 p.m.
The Relics at Yacht Club at 9 p.m.
Fahrenheit at Down Under in Clive at 9 p.m.
Casey Muessigmann at Miss Kitty’s in Clive at 9 p.m.
Lincoln Highway at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 9 p.m.
Bevington Bluegrass Festival at Briar Patch Amphitheater; $35 (Day 1: Free camping, BYOB)
- Deadline Stringband at 9 p.m.
- Arkansauce at 11 p.m.
Hillbilly Air Show at The Port at Lake Panorama in Panora at 9 p.m.

Saturday, June 17

Downtown Farmers Market in Historic Court District from 7 a.m. until Noon
Cajun Fest at Cowles Commons from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m.; $25 Entertainment Ticket, Food Tickets $50 to $VIP $170
- NOLA Jazz Band at 11:30 a.m.
- The Swampland Jewels at 2 p.m.
- Matt Woods Band at 4:30 p.m.
Jake Schrodt Duo at Annie’s Irish Pub at Noon
The GiveBack Project Charity Concert featuring The Dick Danger Band, Dustin Farrow & The Relics and Steve E. George on the patio at Kinship Brewing in Waukee from Noon to 8 p.m.
Johnston Green Days at Terra Park in Johnston
- School of Rock Band at 1 p.m.
- Recoil at 5:30 p.m.
- Monkey3 at 8:30 p.m. with fireworks at 9 p.m.
B. John Burns on the patio at Chocolaterie Stam at 2 p.m.
John Krantz/Randy Ward Duo at Latin King at 3 p.m.
BACOON After Party at Mickey’s in Waukee
- Brian Congdon at 3 p.m.
- Sister Sara at 7 p.m.
Jesse & the Medicine Men at Revelton Distillery, Osceola at 4 p.m.
Rob Lumbard at DSM Biergarten, Water Works Park at 5 p.m.
Jake Schrodt on the patio at 1908 Draught House in West Des Moines at 5 p.m.
Brian Herrin at 1908 Draught House in Norwalk at 5 p.m.
Sean Sullivan at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 5 p.m.
Richard Arndt at Carlisle Bike Night at 5 p.m.
Bevington Bluegrass Festival at Briar Patch Amphitheater $35; (Day 2 – Free camping, BYOB)
- Black Dirt Ramblers at 5 p.m.
- Alleygrass at 7 p.m.
- Danny Spain Gang at 9 p.m.
- The Baberhood Bluegrass Band at 11 p.m.
The Feel Right at the Juneteenth Festival in Western Gateway at 5:45 p.m.
Surf Zombies at Captain Roy’s at 6 p.m.
Riffin’ For Rauch Benefit with The Curse of Hail, Green Death, By The Thousands, Safe Space at Gas Lamp at 6 p.m.; $15
Charlson Trio at Chuck’s Restaurant at 6 p.m.
Suede at Fleetwood at Saylorville at 6 p.m.
David Watson at Fenders Brewing in Polk City at 6 p.m.
Crosswind at Covered Bridges Winery in Winterset at 6:30 p.m.; $5
Coyote at the Croatian Slavic Center at 7 p.m.; $5 Members, $7 Nonmembers
High Country at Lake Robbins Ballroom in Woodward at 7 p.m.; $10
Sam and Adam’s Sing Along Party at Pura Social Club in the Historic East Village at 8 p.m.
Live Jazz at The Continental in the Historic East Village at 8 p.m.
The Bond at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 8 p.m.
Jordan Beem at Flat Tire Lounge in Madrid at 8 p.m.
The Feel Right at the Ankeny Juneteenth Festival at The District at Prairie Trail in Ankeny at 8 p.m.
Shock Collar at Leathernecks Dog House in Colo at 8:30 p.m.
Heath Alan Band at Greenwood Lounge at 9 p.m.
OverThrow with Heavy Weight  & Balefire at Boggs’ Hull Ave Tavern at 9 p.m.
Project TDS at Down Under in Clive at 9 p.m.
Hudson Road at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 9 p.m.
The Savage Freds at Good Times in Ankeny at 9 p.m.
Round About at The Port in Lake Panorama at 9 p.m.

Sunday, June 18

David Watson at Cozy Café in Johnston at 10 a.m.
Tyler Frazier at Gilroy’s Kitchen in West Des Moines at 11 a.m.
Heath Alan at DSM Biergarten at Water Works Park in Gray’s Lake Area at 1 p.m.
Randy Burk & The Prisoners, Ducharme-Jones and other musical guests at N8FEST - Celebration of the life of Nate Runkel at Confluence Brewery at 2 p.m.
Del Saxman Jones & Keith Owens at Truman’s Pizza Tavern at 2 p.m.
Tank Anthony Band at Summerset Winery in Indianola at 2 p.m.
Fahrenheit at The Cellar Winery now near Madrid at 2 p.m.
Jake Schrodt Duo at Wellman’s West in West Des Moines at 4 p.m.
Matt Terronez Trio at Louie’s Wine Dive at 5 p.m.
Sentimental Swing at Lake Robbins Ballroom in Woodward at 5 p.m.; $13
Craig Swalwell Band at Byron’s in Pomeroy at 5 p.m.; $15
Our Buddy Jim at Beaver Tap at 6 p.m.
Sara Routh Band at Summer Sundaze at the Jamie Hurd Amphitheater in West Des Moines at 6 p.m.
The Burroughs with Stone & Snow at the Levitt Amp Music Series in Earlham City Park in Earlham at 6 p.m.
Music Under the Stars at the West Capitol Mall at the Iowa State Capitol Building at 7 p.m.
The Doobie Bros. 50th Anniversary Tour at Wells Fargo Arena at 7:30 p.m.; $49 to $250

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