Spring is here, and summer music is around the corner. Valley Junction’s Music in the Junction kicks off its season on May 2 with The Rockets. The Matt Woods Band, featuring Iowa Blues Hall of Famer Dwight Dario and Erich Gaukel, performs at Lefty’s Live Music on April 17. Catch
Read More →The eternal boy band, The Beach Boys, a staple for more than 50 years, performs at Stephens Auditorium in Ames on May 8. One original member, Mike Love, remains with the group. Tickets cost $54.50-$74.50. Rapper and singer Belcalis “Bacardi” Almanzar, better known as Cardi B, with 40 million Instagram
Read More →What do you do when you’re snowed in and don’t want to venture out? Why not download free music by Des Moines musicians? The Greater Des Moines Music Coalition and the Greater Des Moines Partnership put together four volumes of music from local musicians: www.dsmpartnership.com/living-here/things-to-do/attractions–events/music-mix. Chicago-based band Thompson Springs performs
Read More →After all the merrymaking over the holidays, 2019 starts a bit slow in the arena concert scene. This might be a good time to bundle up and check out smaller bar music venues. Local acoustic blues guitarist Matt Woods released his third album, “Tired and Dirty,” in December. He’s a threetime winner of
Read More →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
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