Slipknot’s M. Shawn “Clown” Crahan is celebrating his birthday by hosting the first gallery showing of his acrylic and canvas paintings, framed photography, prints and some of the Polaroids from his upcoming book, “The Apocalyptic Nightmare Journey,” on Thursday, Sept. 24 from 7 p.m. to midnight at the Kirkwood Hotel in downtown Des Moines. Jewelry, paintings and films by other artists will also be displayed. Mike Pfaff and Jeff Karnowski from Crahan’s side project, Dirty Little Rabbits, will perform live jazz music. Also appearing will be Slipknot DJ Sid Wilson, performing with the Sound Proof Coalition. Visit www.moberggallery.com.
The Rural Alberta Advantage, born out of singer-songwriter Mils Edenloff’s exodus from the province that inspired the band’s name and many of the songs on its debut Saddle Creek album, “Hometowns,” plays Thursday, Sept. 24 at the Vaudeville Mews at 8 p.m. $10.
Dave Matthews and Robert Randolph & the Family Band perform a sold-out concert on Friday, Sept. 25 at 7 p.m. at Principal Park.
“A Night at the Cabaret,” which includes performances by the Des Moines Vocal Arts Ensemble as well as solo and duet numbers in the spirit of classic cabaret, will be held Saturday, Sept. 26 at the Pappajohn Education Center in downtown Des Moines from 7 to 9 p.m. A silent auction and raffle will also be held. Proceeds benefit the Vocal Arts Ensemble. Visit www.dmvae.org.
If you like Alison Krauss and Nickel Creek, you’ll dig The Greencards, who return to the Maintenance Shop in Ames on Saturday, Sept. 26 at 8 p.m. $15.
Michael Franti & Spearhead perform Monday, Sept. 28 at 7:30 p.m. at Stephen’s Auditorium in Ames. Tickets are $32.50.
In support of her acclaimed debut full-length album, “High Hopes & Heartbreak,” singer Brooke White is on tour with fellow co-headliner “American Idol” alum Michael Johns and both will perform at People’s Court on Wednesday, Sept. 30 at 6 p.m. for an all-ages show. Benton Paul opens the show. Tickets are $18 in advance plus a $5 donation. Tickets at the door are $25.
Coyote Grace, the acoustic duo of guitarist Joe Stevens and bassist Ingrid Elizabeth, perform Wednesday, Sept. 30, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Ritual Café. They’re on tour plugging their new CD, “Ear to the Ground.” Cover is a suggested donation of $5 -$10.
People’s Court recently announced new shows. They include Saliva with Showdown and Mindrite on Oct. 14 ($17.50); Forever the Sickest Kids, The Rocket Summer, Sing It Loud, My Favorite Highway and Vita on Oct. 28 ($16); Matisyahu on Oct. 29 ($25); New Found Glory and H20 on Nov. 1 ($16); Breathe Carolina, Cash Cash, Stephen Jerzak, Kill Paradise and Fight Fair on Nov. 5 ($12); and Mason Jennings on Nov. 19 ($15). All shows are all-ages and start at 6 p.m. Tickets are on sale now through IowaTix.
The Val Air Ballroom has announced two new concerts: Flo Rida plays Oct. 30. Tickets are $27.50 in advance through or $37.50 day of the show; and Rob Zombie’s “Hellbilly Deluxe 2 World Tour” pulls into town Nov. 21. Captain Clegg and the Night Creatures and Nekromantix open. Tickets are $35 through Ticketmaster and the box office.
Hawthorne Heights plays the House of Bricks on Nov. 29 at 5 p.m. for an all-ages show. Tickets are $12 through IowaTix. CV
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