New Year’s Eve is on a Tuesday, and local clubs and venues are gearing up to celebrate 2025. Ring in the New Year with Jana West and RetroSpect at the Sherwood Forest Event Center for a “Retro New Year’s Eve Bash.” Tickets cost $25. Val Air Ballroom is another place
Read More →The Old Crow Medicine Show, a Grammy-winning string band that was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry, plays the Val Air Ballroom on Nov. 21. One popular hit, “Wagon Wheel,” has been covered by numerous country musicians. The opening act is Willie Watson, founder of the Old Crow Medicine Show,
Read More →Attend any local music venue and you’ll likely see photographer Mark Lage with his camera, snapping photos of Iowa musicians. Lage recently put together a 300-page hardcover book, “Iowa Musicianship.” It features his photos of more than 100 Iowa musicians at various live, local music venues. For more info, visit
Read More →The fair is over. Summer is winding down. The kids are back in school. Now’s the time to bring on the free time — with music to keep the beat going. PorchFest DSM is one event to look forward to. In its third year, PorchFest is a roaming porch music
Read More →Des Moines’ own Slipnot plays on Sept. 21 at Knotfest at Water Works Park. In addition, catch these bands: Till Lindemann, Knocked Loose, Hatebreed, Poison The Well, GWAR, Vended, Dying Wish, Zulu, Twin Temple, Holy Wars, Swollen Teeth, Spine and Dose. General admission is $125; grab three of your friends
Read More →If you’re an outdoor concert lover, the Des Moines metro has numerous musical options. The Waukee Arts Festival at Centenniel Park in Waukee offers free music on the main stage. On July 19, Brittney Sword, Bonne Finken and Not Quite Brothers. On July 20, Dan Medeiros, June Bugs DSM and
Read More →If it is Sunday and endless chores took up your whole weekend, don’t despair. There’s still time to listen to live music. Head to West Des Moines for concerts at two different spots. The Summer Sundaze at Jamie Hurd Amphitheater offer free concerts starting at 6 p.m. June 23, Standing
Read More →The Greenbelt Music Festival in Clive returns for a second year. This year’s two-day event on May 17 and 18 includes bluegrass, folk, string and rock among a laid-back atmosphere on two stages — off the Clive Greenbelt Trail and the Horizon Events Center. Friday’s headliner is Yonder Mountain String
Read More →Musician Randy Burk has organized CASH20, Tribute to The Man in Black, Johnny Cash concert on April 7. He’s organized 20 shows, and this is the final show, to be held at xBk Live. Many other artists will be featured in this show as well. Mark your calendars for May
Read More →St. Patrick’s Day is on a Sunday, but the Des Moines metro is offering an entire weekend of fun and green beer. At Bennigans Merle Hay, Toaster plays with opener Royce Johns on March 15. Cover is $5. The newly renovated Val-Air Ballroom’s calendar is filling up. Catch Blackberry Smoke,
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