Live Music This Week in DSM: Nov. 11 – 16, 2025

This week’s lineup of musical acts in Greater Des Moines (DSM) includes Jesse and the Medicine Men, Stephanie Marie Duo, Robert Espe & Co., Sierra Griggs, Toast3r and A Motown Christmas. 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, Nov. 11, 2025

“Freight Train” Frank in the skywalk at La Mie Elevate at 11 a.m.
Jesse and the Medicine Men at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 11 a.m.
B. John Burns’ “oh, What the Hell” Dinner Hour Livestream at 5 p.m.
Foggy Memory Boys with Jared McGovern Trio at xBk Live at 7 p.m.; $15 DOS + Fees (seating options)
Blues Jam at Carl’s Place at 7 p.m.
Zane Gedler, Abram Miller, Michael Gedden at Jazz Night at The Lift at 7:30 p.m.
DSM Irish Session at Magee’s Irish Pub & Eatery in Ankeny at 7 p.m.
Queensryche at Val Air Ballroom in West Des Moines at 7:30 p.m.; $49.65
Mike Aceto at Greenwood Lounge at 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025

Stephanie Marie Duo with Austin Brown at Louie’s Wine Dive at 6 p.m.
Careful Gaze / Palecurse / Look At Me at Lefty’s at 6:30 p.m.; $10
The DSM Big Band at Noce in Western Gateway at 7 p.m.; $30, $28, $19, $17 at a table, $15 bar seat
Randy Burk & The Prisoners at Greenwood Lounge at 7 p.m.
Zakk Sabbath with Bonfire / Dark Chapel at Val Air Ballroom in West Des Moines at 7 p.m.; $45.01
Warsaw Poland Bros with Uncollectables / LAMP at Lefty’s at 9 p.m.; $10
Will Barnett at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 9 p.m.
Robbie Michael at Back Roads Lounge in Johnston at 9 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025

“Freight Train” Frank in the skywalk at La Mie Elevate at 11 a.m.
David Watson at Confluence Brewing at 6 p.m.
Jessie & The Medicine Men at Poncho’s Friendly Confines in Waukee at 6 p.m.
Kenni Falls at Board & Batten Basement Speakeasy in Dallas Center at 6:30 p.m.
The Toxhards with Fishbait at xBk at 7 p.m.; $20 DOS + Fees (seating options)
Robert Espe & Co. at Noce in Western Gateway at 7 p.m.
80 Grit at HiFi Brew Lounge in West Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Open Jam with house band at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 7 p.m.
Oh Canada! - Turner Center Jazz Orchestra at 7:30 p.m.; $32
Deep Dark Lake at Locals Bar & Stage at 7:30 p.m.
Austin Brown Trio at xBk Annex at 8 p.m.
Live Music at In Confidence Speakeasy at Hotel Fort Des Moines at 8 p.m.
Scott Eggleston at Greenwood Lounge at 8 p.m.
TheVille Deville Tour: Kane James and 10 other acts at Lefty’s at 9 p.m.; $10.70 to $107
Triple J’s at Yacht Club at 9 p.m.
Jordan Beem at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 9 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 14, 2025

Friday Work Release Party with Bob Pace & The Dangerous Band at Greenwood Lounge at 5 p.m.
Jake McVey at Bevy’s Tavern in West Des Moines at 5 p.m.
Brad Seidenfeld at Caffrey’s Irish Pub in Waukee at 5 p.m.
The Juan & Only at El Toreado Mexican Bar & Grill in West Des Moines at 6 p.m.
Joshua Sinclair at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 6 p.m.
Robert Deitch at Iowa Distilling Co. in Cumming at 6 p.m.
Taylor King at Firetrucker Brewing in Ankeny at 6 p.m.
Tom Box at Tannin Wine Bar in Marshalltown at 6:30 p.m.
The Soul Searchers at Captain Roy’s at 7 p.m.
Scott Davis Trio at The Cave at 7 p.m.
Brittany Sword at Kelly’s Little Nipper at 7 p.m.
Tony McGhee Project at Beaverdale VFW at 7 p.m.
Luke Thomas at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 7 p.m.
David Watson at 36th St. Tavern in Ankeny at 7 p.m.
Matt Woods at The Speakeasy in Winterset at 7 p.m.
The High Bidders at Locals Bar & Stage at 7:30 p.m.
Joe Stamm Band with Luke Fox at Camelot Theater in Nevada at 7:30 p.m.; $24.80
Florry with Dari Bay at xBk Live at 8 p.m.; $20 + fees DoS (seating options)
Aseethe / Creaturess / Sungrave / Quade at Lefty’s at 8 p.m.; $10/$15
Patresa Hartman & Steph Graham at 6th Avenue Listening Room, 520 Euclid Ave., Suite 103 at 8 p.m.; $20
Burnin’ Sensations at Back Roads Lounge in Johnston at 8 p.m.
Monkeyfour at Doc’s Lounge in Johnston at 8 p.m.
Toni & Bittersweet Nation at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 8 p.m.
Gut Feeling at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 8 p.m.
Sierra Griggs at Girls Night Out at Sister’s Place in Carlisle at 8 p.m.
Hillbilly Air Show at Flat Tire Lounge in Madrid at 8 p.m.
Jake Schrodt at The Proletariat in Perry at 8 p.m.
Dave Zollo & Brian Cooper at Greenwood Lounge at 9 p.m.
Dirty Champagne at Miss Kitty’s in Clive at 9 p.m.
After Hours at Noce in Western Gateway at 9:30 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025

Anthony Munoz Senior Recital on cello, piano and bass at Sheslow Auditorium at Drake University at 2:30 p.m.
Dukes Of Haggard at Revelton Distilling in Osceola at 4 p.m.
Open Mic Night at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 5 p.m.
The Adaptors at The Ducktail Lounge in Clive at 6 p.m.
Crystal Blue at Lake Robbins Ballroom in Woodward at 6 p.m.; $10
Party of 2 at Tannin Wine Bar in Marshalltown at 6:30 p.m.
Hayes Carll with Aaron Raitiere at Wooly’s in the Historic East Village at 7 p.m.; $33.15
KC Saxophonist Adam Larson at Noce in Western Gateway at 7 p.m.; $72, $62, $54, at table, $36 bar seat
Loose Gravel at Captain Roy’s at 7 p.m.
Nick Leo Trio at The Cave at 7 p.m.
Coyote at Croatian Slavic Center at 7 p.m.; $5 Members, $7 Nonmembers Brittany Sword Duo at Shirley’s Bar & Grill in West Des Moines at 7 p.m.
Richard (Dick Danger) & Kyle at Ducktail Lounge in Clive at 7 p.m.
A Tribute to Bruce Springsteen – Glory Days at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 7 p.m.; $31.50
The Black Jacket Symphony Presents AC/DC’s ‘Back In Black’ at Hoyt Sherman Place in Sherman Hill at 7:30 p.m.; $46.45 to $88.25
Des Moines Performing Arts: Beatles VS Stones – A Musical Showdown at Temple Theater in Western Gateway at 7:30 p.m.; $42.50 risers
Ryan David Green at Progressive Voices Concert at 1st Unitarian Church at 7:30 p.m.; $24/$29
Priscilla Block at Val Air Ballroom in West Des Moines at 7:30 p.m.; $34.18
The Lamplighters at The Cork in Johnston at 7:30 p.m.
Heath Alan at Greenwood Lounge at 8 p.m.
Modeling / Sarah Tonin / Dirty Blonde at Locals Bar & Stage at 8 p.m.
Alexandra Kay with Chase McDaniel at Horizon Event Center in Clive at 8 p.m.; $46.15
Dirty Champagne at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 8 p.m.
Jess Howard & Jim Stockberger at Z’s Eatery & Draught Haus in Indianola at 8 p.m.
Suede at Miss Kitty’s in Clive at 8:30 p.m.
Toast3r at Back Roads Lounge in Johnston at 8:30 p.m.
5 Below at Mickey’s Irish Pub in Waukee at 8:30 p.m.
Cody Hicks Acoustic at Hawk Heaven Tavern in Altoona at 9 p.m.
Last Call with Max Wellman at Noce in Western Gateway at 9:30 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025

Malcolm Wells – Student Harmonica Giveaway with Lesson at Des Moines Public Library – Central at 2 p.m.
The Soul Searchers at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 2 p.m.
Brian Herrin Duo at Cellar Winery in Madrid at 2 p.m.
Jesse & The Medicine Men at Covered Bridges Winery in Winterset at 2 p.m.
Natalie Simon & Lightcube at The Cave at 4 p.m.
John Krantz / Randy Ward and friends at Louie’s Wine Dive at 5 p.m.
Sentimental Swing at Lake Robbins Ballroom in Woodward at 5 p.m.; $13
Weary Ramblers with Kelley Smith at xBk Live at 6 p.m.; $20 + fees DoS
A Motown Christmas at Hoyt Sherman Place at 7 p.m.; $59.40 to $80.70
Jamey Johnson at Vibrant Music Hall in Waukee at 7:30 p.m.; $71.50 to $170.50
Open Jam/Mic at Locals Bar & Stage at 8 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, 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.