Sound Advice

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 Vibrant Music Hall in Waukee on March 18. General admission tickets start at $81 at www.livenation.com. 

Australian band Skegss performs at Wooly’s on March 14. The band is a “punk/garage/psych rock band” that released its third LP — Pacific Highway Music — in 2024. Tickets are $22.50 plus fees, available at www.axs.com.

Hinterland announced its lineup for the 2025 festival on Aug 1-3 in St. Charles. Headliners include Tyler The Creator, Kacey Musgraves and Lana Del Rey, plus 21 other musical acts. For more info, visit www.hinterlandiowa.com/info. 

Want to feel like you’re attending an outdoor concert the middle of winter — in Iowa? Head over to the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden for Botanical Blues on Sundays. March 9 – Steve E. George, March 16 – Ducharme-Jones, March 23 – Bob Dorr and Jeff Petersen; and March 30 – Cindy Grill and Dennis Kain. Admission is $11-12 for adults; free for members.