The holiday season is all about merrymaking and celebrating, so we’ve featured musical events to jingle your bells and ring (or rock) in the New Year. And since New Year’s Eve falls on a weekday, you can actually look forward to a Monday. Holiday Music Events • Dec. 14-15: Tonic
Read More →The band Kansas is celebrating the 40-year anniversary of its album “Point of Know Return” with a concert tour, stopping at Hoyt Sherman on March 8, 2019. Some of the album’s tracks have not been performed live in more than 20 years, but Kansas will perform the album in its
Read More →Several classic “rocktober” shows await music lovers this fall at the Des Moines Civic Center. The Des Moines Symphony blends rock and classical music on Oct. 13 for the Music of Led Zeppelin. Guest conductor Brent Havens and singer Randy Jackson, along with the symphony and a rock band, perform
Read More →Summer is winding down but don’t despair. There’s more to do than listen to your tailgating buddies attempt to sing college fight or beer-on-the-wall songs. Speaking of beer, Oktoberfest arrives Sept. 28-29 at downtown Des Moines near Court Avenue, complete with traditional German music, folk singers and the Polka Police.
Read More →Last month CITYVIEW featured free or inexpensive concerts and outdoor festivals. Summer’s not over yet, so here it is – round 2 of our outdoor music entertainment guide. August is here, and that means it’s Iowa State Fair time! With 10 days of free concerts (all with the price of
Read More →Free tunes. Inexpensive entertainment. Whatever you call it, who doesn’t like to save a buck? As a special feature this month, CITYVIEW is highlighting almost-free concerts, shows that are cheaper than the price of a movie ticket. Unfold your lawn chair, not your wallet, and sit back and sip a
Read More →Summertime means attending an outdoor concert with a cool beverage. Last month, CITYVIEW provided a packed Summer Arts and Entertainment Guide with abundant music options. If you missed it, you can still access it at www.dmcityview.com. Jackson Browne, a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame musician, entertains at the Des
Read More →Looking for a Mother’s Day gift? Here are a few mom-worthy options. The Oakridge Boys bring their country, gospel quartet concert on May 6. Leslie Odom, Jr., a Grammy-winning soloist from the hit Broadway show, “Hamilton,” performs with The Des Moines Symphony on May 12. Or, consider crooner Johnny Mathis
Read More →A man who needs no introduction, Willie Nelson, will be singing and playing country music on April 11 at Wells Fargo Arena. The event starts at 6 p.m., and tickets are $49.50-149.50. The next night, April 12, contemporary Christian band MercyMe takes the stage at Wells Fargo Arena. The event
Read More →The Irish are lucky, and so is Des Moines. During the month of March, big names in music are coming to the metro. Miranda Lambert is bringing her authentic country music to the stage at the Wells Fargo Arena on March 15 at 7 p.m. Tickets range from $41.75-$76.75. Wells
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