December is a month of merry-making. From holidays to ringing in the New Year, Des Moines offers numerous music options. Celebrate 1980s rock on Dec. 13 for A Very Motley KISSmas show. It features tribute bands, Red Hott (Motley Crue) and KISSinTime (KISS). Concert is at Sherwood Forest Events Center
Read More →When imagining a symphony, one might visualize violin players playing classical music. Think again. The Black Jacket Symphony is a rock band that performs classic rock albums in its entirety. They will perform AC/DC’s “Back in Black” album on Nov. 15 at Hoyt Sherman Place. Tickets start at $47. Singer,
Read More →The 2025 Iowa Blues Challenge at Lefty’s Live Music takes place Oct. 5 starting at 1 p.m. The competition decides who will represent Iowa in the 2026 International Blues Challenge in Memphis. Musicians include Berdo & Jones, The Chuggaluggers Band, Weary Ramblers, The Other Brothers, The Crawling Kingsnake, Izzy Starchild
Read More →Emmy Award-winning songwriter and Iowa native Bonne Finken presents an Eras-style concert on Sept. 5 at xBk Live. She is debuting her new single, “Blood Runs Through Me.” Tickets $20. Night Moves is a four-piece band from Minneapolis that recently released an album, “Double Life.” Night Moves is often referred to as
Read More →The month of August often consists of sticky heat and frazzled parents and their back-to-school duties. Yet, live music doesn’t end when school begins. There’s always an excuse for a night out to listen to live music. Ingersoll Live! is the ultimate block party located just off Ingersoll Avenue. On
Read More →Ready for some action at Wells Fargo Arena? Correction: make that Casey’s Center. As of July 1, Casey’s Center is the official name of the arena formerly known as Wells Fargo. Check out country star Jason Aldean’s Full Throttle tour on Sept. 19. Opening acts include Nate Smith, Raelynn and
Read More →Summer officially starts June 20, so it’s time to dust off your camp chairs and get ready for outdoor live music. Why not head to the ’burbs to experience free local concerts? Ankeny: Sips and Songs in the District offers concerts all summer long. On June 13, Tony Bohenkamp opens,
Read More →Take me out to the ballgame… and a concert. The Principal Park’s Spring Into Summer Concert Series takes place in May. On Friday, May 23, the Pork Tornadoes perform after the Iowa Cubs game. On Saturday, May 24, enjoy a concert by Craig Campbell. General admission tickets cost $15 per night
Read More →The Iowa State Fair has announced its grandstand concerts, running from Aug. 7-17. As of press time, Megan Moroney with opener Kameron Marlowe is already sold out. Other grandstand acts include: Pitbull, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Def Leppard, Hairball, Hank Williams Jr., T-Pain, KIDZ BOP, Forrest Frank with special guest Lecrae and
Read More →Jimi Hendrix is long gone, but his music endures with the Experience Hendrix band. The Grammy-award winning musicians who will be playing his music include Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Marcus King and Eric Johnson. Other musicians joining in include David Hidalgo with Los Lobos and more. Catch this unique concert at
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