Live Music This Week in DSM: March 3 – 8, 2026

This week’s lineup of musical acts in Greater Des Moines (DSM) includes Tinsley Ellis, Tannery Jay, Gaelic Storm, Brittany Sword, Not Sisters and The Crowfoot Rakes. 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, March 3, 2026

“Freight Train” Frank in the skywalk at La Mie Elevate in Des Moines at 11 a.m.
Gaylin Sudik & Friends at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 11 a.m.
B. John Burns' "1976" Dinner Hour Livestream at 5 p.m.
Lady Sings the Blues: The DSM Big Band featuring Tina Haase Findlay 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.

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

NOLA Jazz at Jazz Wednesdays at Surety Hotel in Des Moines at 5 p.m.
Betsy Hickok / Ron Roberts Duo with Steve Charlson at Louie’s Wine Dive in Des Moines at 6 p.m.
Dustin Baird at Gilroy’s Kitchen in West Des Moines at 6 p.m.
Bassist Miles Kean & Co. at Noce in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Brother Trucker at Maggie’s Rumble Room in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Open Jam at Locals Bar & Stage in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Tanner Jay at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 9 p.m.

Thursday, March 5, 2026

“Freight Train” Frank in the skywalk at La Mie Elevate in Des Moines at 11 a.m.
Bob Pace at Newton Public Library in Newton at 5 p.m.
Dan Trilk 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 Murph & Mary’s Pub in Newton at 6:30 p.m.
Tyler Farr with Aidan Mack Flathers at Wooly’s in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $34.22
For Once in My Life: A Night of Stevie, Luther and more with Napoleon Douglas & The Dirty Lowdown at Noce in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $48 at selected tables and free tables and bar seats area
Scott Davis & John Mattingly at Court Avenue Brewing in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Open Mic at Locals Bar & Stage in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Gaelic Storm at Hoyt Sherman Place in Des Moines at 7:30 p.m.; $49.10 to $80.70
The Soul Searchers at The Greenwood Lounge (remodeled) 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 Duo at Slater Station in Slater at 8 p.m.
Linc Henriksen at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 9 p.m.

Friday, March 6, 2026

Friday Work Release Party with Bob Pace and The Dangerous Band at The Greenwood Lounge (remodeled) in Des Moines at 5 p.m.
Grant & Shane at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 6 p.m.
Not Sisters at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 6 p.m.
Brittany Sword at Iowa Distilling Co. in Cumming at 6 p.m.
Phil Shipley at Tannin Wine Bar in Marshalltown at 6:30 p.m.
Dirk Von Stein at Kelly’s Little Nipper in Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Jana West & RetroSpect at Down Under Bar & Grill in Clive at 7 p.m.
Jason Kincel at Fore Seasons in Newton at 7 p.m.
Rittz with special guests Dropout Kings, with Big Ray West, Crisis Child, Coldsaint at xBk Live in Des Moines at 7:30 p.m.; $30 DOS + fees (seating options)
Suede at Back Roads Lounge in Johnston at 8 p.m.
Renegade Soul at Doc’s Lounge in Johnston at 8 p.m.
The Get Down at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 8 p.m.
Back To Vinyl at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 8 p.m.
Robbie Michael at Brick & Ivy Rooftop in Altoona at 8 p.m.
Tyler Folkerts at Cabaret Sports Bar & Grill in Ankeny at 8 p.m.
Heath Alan at The Greenwood Lounge (remodeled) in Des Moines at 8:30 p.m.
After Hours at Noce in Des Moines at 9:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 7, 2026

Velvet Trio at 10th Annual Bacon Fest at Doc’s Lounge in Johnston at 2 p.m.
Open Mic Jam with the Chuggaluggers at 1833 Saloon in Des Moines at 4 p.m.
Bruce Harris at Revelton Distillery in Osceola at 4 p.m.
FEMME FEST 515 at Local’s Bar & Stage at 5:30 p.m.; $10
LAMP / More Cheese / The Stars Go Out / Irish Sunglasses The Uncollectables / Peach Vomit / Banjokat
Bex Marshall at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 6 p.m.
Crystal Blue at Lake Robbins Ballroom in Woodward at 6 p.m.; $10
The Other Brothers with Cedar County Cobras at Temple Theater in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $20
Meadowbrook Circle at Anchor Coffee House Listening Room at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $20/$25
Country River at Croatian Slavic Center in Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $5 Members, $7 Nonmembers
Yubu Band at Shirley’s Bar & Grill in West Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Gimikk at Miss Kitty’s in Clive at 7 p.m.
Adam Girard at Brightside Aleworks in Altoona at 7 p.m.
Allie Crummy at Reclaimed Rails Brewing in Bondurant at 7 p.m.
Rain Firestine acoustic at Talk Shop Lounge in Saint Charles at 7 p.m.
David Graham & the Eskimo Brothers at Warren Cultural Center in Greenfield at 7 p.m.; $25
Leslie Mendelson at Progressive Voices at First Unitarian Church in Des Moines at 7:30 p.m.; $24/$29
Fresh Fighters: Foo Fighters Tribute at Wooly’s in Des Moines at 8 p.m.; $22.37
Chicago Farmer & The Fieldnotes with The Weary Ramblers at xBk Live in Des Moines at 8 p.m.; $20 DOS + fees (seating options)
Not Sisters at The Greenwood Lounge (remodeled) in Des Moines at 8 p.m.
Devon Miller at The Regal Beagle in West Des Moines at 8 p.m.
Dick Danger Band at Down Under Bar & Grill in Clive at 8 p.m.
The Sons and Sara at Back Roads Lounge in Johnston at 8 p.m.
Drive Thirty5 at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 8 p.m.
80 Grit at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 8 p.m.
Keith Davis at Cabaret Sports Bar & Grill in Ankeny at 8 p.m.
Luke Fox at Flat Tire Lounge in Madrid at 8 p.m.
Rural Route at Drifter’s in Bouton at 8 p.m.
Cardinal Sound 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

Sunday, March 8, 2026

Ducharme-Jones Band at Botanical Blues at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden in Des Moines at 1 p.m.; Members free, $12, seniors $11, Children 2-12 $9
The Crowfoot Rakes - St. Patrick’s Head Start at Captain Roy’s in Des Moines at 2 p.m.
Silversonic at Highland Underground in Des Moines at 2 p.m.
The Other Brothers at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 2 p.m.
Devon Miller at Covered Bridges Winery in Winterset at 2 p.m.
Ducharme-Jones Band at Botanical Blues at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden in Des Moines at 3 p.m.; Members free, $12, seniors $11, Children 2-12 $9
Jesse & The Medicine Men at El Viejo Patio Bar & Grill in Marshalltown at 4 p.m.
Steve Grismore / Rod Leaverton Duo at Louie’s Wine Dive in Des Moines at 5 p.m.
Stardusters at Lake Robbins Ballroom in Woodward at 5 p.m.; $13
The Po’ Rambling Boys with Black Dirt Ramblers at xBk Live in Des Moines at 6 p.m.; $25 DOS + fees (seating options)
Altan at The Ingersoll in Des Moines at 6:30 p.m. (Dining at 4:30 p.m.); $88 includes dinner
Volumes with The Curse of Hail, Modern Tiger, Notions & Catsclaw at Wooly’s in Des Moines at 7 p.m. $34.22

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