Live Music This Week in DSM: Nov. 25 – 30, 2025

This week’s lineup of musical acts in Greater Des Moines (DSM) includes Austin Brown Trio, SPAM, Scott Eggleston, The Ripoffs, Driving Blind and Stardusters. 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. 25, 2025

• “Freight Train” Frank in the skywalk at La Mie Elevate at 11 a.m.
• Tom Hofer & the Iowa Playboys at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 11 a.m.
• B. John Burns’ “My Dinner With The Pilgrims” Dinner Hour Livestream at 5 p.m.
• Blues Jam at Carl’s Place at 7 p.m.
• Austin Brown Trio at The Lift at 7:30 p.m.
• Dan Jones & Friends at Greenwood Lounge at 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025

• Casey Joe Collins at Stuffed Olive in the Historic Court District at 5 p.m.
• Scott Davis / John Mattingly Duo at Louie’s Wine Dive at 6 p.m.
• Day at Gilroy’s in West Des Moines at 6 p.m.
• Whitechapel with Bodysnatcher, Angelmaker, Disembodied Tyrant at Wooly’s in the Historic East Village at 7 p.m.; $377 RESALE
• Wolfskill & The Wild at xBk Annex at 7 p.m.; $15 DOS + Fees (food donations for Bidwell Pantry appreciated)
• The DSM Big Band at Noce in Western Gateway at 7 p.m.; $30, $28, $19, $17 at a table, $15 bar seat
• Dave Zollo at Captain Roy’s at 7 p.m.
• Feast with LG and Beast at Greenwood Lounge at 7 p.m.
• Open Jam at Locals Bar & Stage at 7 p.m.
• Acoustic Open Mic Night with Mike Aceto at Doc’s Lounge in Johnston at 7 p.m.
• SPAM at Thanksgiving Eve Party at Sam’s Bar & Grill in Altoona at 7 p.m.
• Jordan Beem at Brick & Ivy Rooftop in Altoona at 9 p.m.
• Final Mix at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 9:30 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025

• Scott Eggleston at Greenwood Lounge at 8 p.m.
• The Feast of Flows: DJ Big Roy West / 11 Artists at Lefty’s at 9 p.m.; $10

Friday, Nov. 28, 2025

• Nikolai and the Dirty Guys with Andy Fleming & Barry Rutter at Lefty’s at 5 p.m.; $10
• Friday Work Release Party with Bob Pace & The Dangerous Band at Greenwood Lounge at 5 p.m.
• Brian Condon 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.
• Neva Alden at Iowa Distilling Co. in Cumming at 6 p.m.
• Matt Woods at Firetrucker Brewing in Ankeny at 6 p.m.
• Better Lovers with Soul Blind, Johnny Booth, Hong Kong F**ck You at Wooly’s in the Historic East Village at 7 p.m.; $36.76
• El Cowboy Band at The Cave at 7 p.m.
• Jake Schrodt at Kelly’s Little Nipper at 7 p.m.
• Igor Dimitrienko – Acoustic at VFW Beaverdale at 7 p.m.
• Keith Davis at Shotgun Betty’s in West Des Moines at 7 p.m.
• Jordan Beem at Reclaimed Rails in Bondurant at 7 p.m.
• Joshua Sinclair at Urban Taproom & Grill in Winterset at 7 p.m.
• ERF at Locals Bar & Stage at 8 p.m.
• Dirty Champagne at Back Roads Lounge in Johnston at 8 p.m.
• Bad Friends at Doc’s Lounge in Johnston at 8 p.m.
• JJ and The Boys at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 8 p.m.
• Keith Wells & the Tonky Stompers at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 8 p.m.
• Sierra Griggs at Cabaret Sports Bar &b Grille in Ankeny at 8 p.m.
• Trevor Rau at The Proletariat in Perry at 8 p.m.
• Bugz Benson at Murph & Mary’s Pub in Newton at 8 p.m.
• The Ripoffs at Greenwood Lounge at 9 p.m.
• Rural Route with Spencer Suchan at Miss Kitty’s in Clive at 9 p.m.
• After Hours at Noce in Western Gateway at 9:30 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025

• Brian Herrin at Revelton Distilling in Osceola at 4 p.m.
• Shut Up and Rap: Vol. 2 at Lefty’s at 5 p.m.
• Ducharme-Jones Band at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 5 p.m.
• Jesse & The Medicine Men at Lake Robbins Ballroom in Woodward at 6 p.m.; $11
• Alice Unchained - Alice In Chains Tribute at Wooly’s in the Historic East Village at 7 p.m.; $21.29
• 10 Watt Robot / Diupsdos / Other Brothers / Soul Cage at xBk Live at 7 p.m.; $15 + fees DoS
• Music of the Mambo Kings: The Nate Parks Big Band featuring Ed East at Noce in Western Gateway at 7 p.m.; $59, $49, $46, $42, $36 at table, $25 bar seat
• Ryne Doughty at Captain Roy’s at 7 p.m.
• Unforgiven at Croatian Slavic Center at 7 p.m.; $5 Members, $7 Nonmembers
• Jake Schrodt Duo at Shirley’s Bar & Grill in West Des Moines at 7 p.m.
• Blues at Midnight at Eagles Club in Grinnell at 7 p.m.; Free Will Donation
• Owen Knap at Talk ShopLoungr in Saint Charles at 7:30 p.m.
• Chris Falcon and The Space Time Continuum at Greenwood Lounge at 8 p.m.
• Michael Charles at Down Under Bar & Grill in Clive at 8 p.m.
• Driving Blind at Back Roads Lounge in Johnston at 8 p.m.
• Jordan Beem ft. Drew Fry at Kenny’s Garage in Waukee at 8 p.m.
• Silver & Spice at Prairie Meadows in Altoona at 8 p.m.
• Joshua Sinclair at Lakeside Casino in Osceola at 8 p.m.
• Rural Route Duo at Drifters in Bouton at 8 p.m.
• Final Mix Show Band at Miss Kitty’s in Clive at 8:30 p.m.
• Blanket Fort at Mickey’s Irish Pub in Waukee at 8:30 p.m.
• CeCe Stewart 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. 30, 2025

• Bonne Finken at Middlebrook Mercantile in Cumming at 2 p.m.
• Brazilian Jam Session with “Choro Moingona” at 3 p.m.
• Lauren Vilmain / Nick Rueckert Duo at Louie’s Wine Dive at 5 p.m.
• Stardusters at Lake Robbins Ballroom in Woodward at 5 p.m.; $13
• Wishbone Ash with Argus at xBk Live at 7 p.m.; $45 + fees DoS (seating options)
• Sevendust at Val Air Ballroom in West Des Moines at 8 p.m.; $60 to $50

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.