KFMG 98.9 FM - Des Moines

11/04/2025

The List! ~ Thanks to Bryan Farland!

If you go to any shows, go to the venue’s online site and check for any changes, cancellations.

Be generous to musicians and waitstaff. They all need your support!

If you know of any venues that have live music in the area, that I’m not posting, please email me. Bryan Farland.

[email protected]

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Streaming (only)

TUESDAY 11/04

B. John Burns’ ”Back In Action” Dinner Hour LIvestream @5

https://www.facebook.com/b.john.burns

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Live

MONDAY 11/03

Organ Fairchild LIve @7 $15 DOS + Fees (seating options)

Open Mic Night Annex @7

Sarah McQuaid Public Library @7

The Midnight Dogs - acoustic (Bob Pace and Dan Jones) Lounge @8:30

TUESDAY 11/04

“Freight Train” Frank Mie Elevate - Skywalk

Chantilly Lace Meadows, Altoona

Reptilian / Seneca / Seed Of Sin ’s @6 $10

Stu Ryan O’Brien ’s Irish Pub & Eatery, Ankeny @6

Jordan Messerole Theater @7 $20 risers $25 at table

Blues Jam ’s Place @7

Basement Philosophers Society Lounge @7

Smallpools w/ Kevian Kraemer, The Romance ’s @8 $35.73

Violent Vira w/ ivri and Brayton LIve @7 $30 DOS + Fees (VIP available)

Kevin Gates w/ Rob Kozi, DJ CHOSE Music Hall, Waukee @8 $59 to $122

WEDNESDAY 11/05

Smile Empty Soul / Primer 55 w/ Lines of Loyalty / Crisis Child / Catatonic ’s @6 $?

NOLA Jazz Duo ’s Wine Dive @6

The DSM Big Band Plays Count Basie @7 $30, $28, $22, $18 at a table, $18 bar seat

Brother Trucker ’s Rumble Room @7

Blues Bureau Lounge @7

Al Sinatra Lounge, Clive @7

Straight No Chaser Center @7:30 $50 to $70

Keb Mo’ Sherman @7:30 $72 to $87

Robbie Michael Betty’s, WDM @9

THURSDAY 11/06

“Freight Train” Frank Mie Elevate - Skywalk

Jared Nels Brewing @6

Jessie & The Medicine Men ’s Friendly Confines, Waukee @6

David Watson & Batten Basement Speakeasy, Dallas Center @6:30

Porch Light @7 $ 20 DOS + Fees (seating options)

Kyle Bachara & Co. @7 $Free

Open Jam w/ house band ’s Garage, Waukee @7

Billy Linn Top Brewing, Ft. Dodge @7

Jeni Grouws: Songs From The Bottom Shelf ft. Save Ducharme-Jones Live @8 $30 + fees DoS

MFKS Confidence Speakeasy, Hotel Fort Des Moines @8

The Soul Searchers Lounge @8

Hippie Sabotage w/ Kembe X Air Ballroom, WDM @8 $38.82

Jake Schrodt Betty’s, WDM @9

FRIDAY 11/07

City Sounds Piano Smash of the Arts: Iowa’s Artist Fellows Studios - First Friday @5

Friday Work Release Party w/ Bob Pace & The Dangerous Band Lounge @5

Joshua Sinclair ’s Tavern, WDM @5

Luke Farland ’s Irish Pub, Waukee @5

Vulge / Tearaway / Common Hollow / Phantom Threat / DoYouBleed ’s @5:30 $5

The Juan & Only Toreado Mexican Bar & Grill, WDM @6

Peyton Burns Distilling Co., Cu***ng @6

Stadium Drive Creek Winery, Ft. Dodge @6

Kim and the Dusty Rose Band Joey’s, WDM @6:30

Steve Grismore Wine Bar, Marshalltown @6:30

Randall King w/ Carson Jeffery ’s @7 $27.49

Both Sides Now: The Music and Lives of Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen Theater @7 $40 risers

Mike Conrad w/ The Iowa Jazz Composers Orchestra @7 $59, $49, $46, $42, $36 at table, $25 bar seat

Malcolm Wells & The Two Timers Roy’s @7

Taylor King ’s Little Nipper @7

Grant & Shane Betty’s, WDM @7

Alex Schroeder Lounge, Clive @7

Neil Anderson Brewing, Ankeny @7

Robbie Michael St. Tavern, Ankeny @7

Larry Myer Brewing, Ames @7 $5

Jared Nels & Austin Skalecki Top Brewing, Ft. Dodge @7

Astro Brat - EP Release Party w/ Mr. Rood and Halfloves Live @7:45 $15 + fees DoS

Drive Thirty5 Roads Lounge, Johnston @8

Sons of Gladys Kravitz ’s Lounge, Johnston @8

Decoy Trio ’s Garage, Waukee @8

American Rebel Tour Meadows @8

Casey Peasley , Ankeny @8

Paul Little Proletariat, Perry @8

Heath Alan Lounge @8:30

Rural Route Kitty’s, Clive @8:30

Jordan Beem Times, Ankeny @9

Clint Park Shop Lounge, Saint Charles @8 $10

After Hours w/ @9:30 $Free

SATURDAY 11/08

Art on the Prairie - Perry 10-4

https://issuu.com/perrychamber/docs/2025_aop_program?ff

(music on page 3)

Drowning Life / Demsfightinwords / Such Creatures Exist / Brevity / Leave Them Cold / The Kevorkian Experiment ’s @4(doors) $10 ADV/$15 (BBQ food available)

Jake Schrodt Distilling, Osceola @4

Heidi Lynne and Cameron McCallister Talk Books & Coffee @5

RJ Guitarras Mercantile, Cu***ng @5

Fred Gazzo Quintet Dolce Ristorante, WDM @6

Route 66 Robbins Ballroom, Woodward @6 $10

Matt Woods Band & Mary’s , Newton @6

Vocalist Aviana Gedler w/ Her Band @7 $42, $36 at table, $25 bar seat

Salt Creek Band -Slavic Center @7 $5-members $7-nonmembers

Whiskey Bizkit ’s Club 109 @7

Jana West & RetroSpect Trio ’s Bar & Grill, WDM @7

Taylor King Aleworks, Altoona @7

Porch w/ Alleygrass Brewing @7 $12/$15

Chris Patterson & Great Caesar’s Goat Band Co Cultural Center, Greenfield @7 $25

Indigo Monks Viti, Ames @7:30

B.WELL w/ Stanza Phillips, ZZZAY, & friends ’s @8 $27.49

Anthony Gomes Live @8 $35 + fees DoS (seating options)

Modeling / Sarah Tonin / Dirty Blonde Bar & Stage @8

PopROCKS! Kitty’s, Clive @8 $19.10 ADV

Shock Collar Roads Lounge, Johnston @8

Final Mix ’s Garage, Waukee @8

The Savage Freds Meadows, Altoona @8

Mexican Slum Rats w/ Love Letter Maintenance Shop, Ames @8 $16/$18

10 Fold Return ’s Irish Pub, Waukee @8:30

1 Night With Splashy G (feat. Marcel P Black) +

8 other performers ’s @9 $10 (BBQ food available)

Jeff Banks Band Lounge @9

Midnight Radio Heaven Tavern, Altoona @9

Last Call w/ Max Wellman @9:30 $Free

Sunday 11/09

Art on the Prairie - Perry 10-3

https://issuu.com/perrychamber/docs/2025_aop_program?ff

(music on page 3)

Iowa Military Veterans Band - Star Spangled Salute To Veterans Center @2 $Free

The Crowfoot Rakes Roy’s @2

Matt Woods Band Mercantile, Cu***ng @2

Burnin’ Sensations Winery, Madrid @2

Steve Grismore / Rod Leaverton Duo ’s Wine Dive @5

Al Welsh Robbins Ballroom, Woodward @5 $13

Casey Joe Collins and Jordan Messerole ’s, Pomeroy @5 $20

xSeraphx and Empty Shell Casing w/ Before I Depart, Angelwithgoutwings, Exiledia ’s @5:30 $10

Josh Ritter and The Royal City Band Sherman @7:30 $51 to $61

Open Jam/Mic Bar & Stage @8

The 15th Annual Art on the Prairie Festival - celebrating art, music, literature, and the joys of small town living... all wrapped up in a tow day event in historic downtown Perry, IA - will take plac

10/31/2025

Iowa Basement Tapes #371 - 10/30/2025
Night Stories - "Sam's Equinox" (Des Moines)
Pitch Black Manor - "The Sleepover Set" / The Sleepover Set (Quad Cities)
Greg Wheeler and the PolyMall Cops - "Animal" / Slimephone Surveillance (Des Moines)
In Loving Memory - "Great Day At The Dawns" / A Gentler Sun (Des Moines)
Mike V and The Rats - "Viewpoint" / Mike V and The Rats (Des Moines)
Nian - "White" / 5 Song Demo (Marshalltown)
If I Could Just Get Some Sleep - "The Inside" / Dead Nerves, Numb Hands (Dubuque)
True Commando - "Cross the Block (Paint the Target)" / Riot Jungle II (Iowa City)
Obeygrey - "Beluga" / Mind of Glass EP (Cedar Falls)
Cosmic Fraility - "Sitting in the Dark With You" / Untitled (Cedar Rapids)
Tomb Wizard - "Asleep in Twilight's Coffin" / Asleep in Twilights Coffin (Waterloo)
Idolist - "Prophet Descends" / Idolist (Marshalltown)
Druids - "Acid Realm" / Spirit Compass (Des Moines)
Fungal Mass - "Butchered" / Psychedelic Poison (Wilton)
Gore God - "Cauldron" / Gore God Demo 2 (Des Moines)
Deep Fried Embryo - "Cold Medicine" / split with Handicap (McGregor)
Vitam Eternam - "Enslaved by the Crepsucle's Call" / Blackened Dreams Nocturn (Ottumwa)

10/29/2025

Bone Zone for 10/28/2025
Mikey Junior
Reverend Freakchild
Erin Harpe featuring Jim Countryman
Mike Bourne Band
Maria Muldaur

10/28/2025

The List! ~ Thanks to Bryan Farland!

If you go to any shows, go to the venue’s online site and check for any changes, cancellations.

Be generous to musicians and waitstaff. They all need your support!

If you know of any venues that have live music in the area, that I’m not posting, please email me. Bryan Farland.

[email protected]

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Streaming (only)

SATURDAY 11/01

Dewey Cantrell - Blues With A Healing - VA Central IA @2

https://www.facebook.com/ChandelierDSM/events

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Live

MONDAY 10/27

Monday Night Live:Tribute to Bruce Springsteen - Andy Fleming, Randy Burk, Tommy Doggett, Matt Terronez, Allison Hall and The MNL House Band - Dave & Anne Ducharme-Jones, Russ Tomlinson, Ben Mars LIve @7 $Donations

Bob Pace Lounge @8:30

TUESDAY 10/28

“Freight Train” Frank Mie Elevate - Skywalk

Kenny Frette & the Country Classics Meadows, Altoona

Steve Grismore / Randy Ward Duo King @5:30

Blues Jam ’s Place @7

Chris Webby w/ Jarren Benton, Whitney Peyton, Otis Julius ’s @7:30 $38.83

Dan Jones & Friends Lounge @7:30

Austin Brown Trio Lift @8

WEDNESDAY 10/29

Wayne Page / Jason Danielson Duo ’s Wine Dive @6

All Time Low Air Ballroom, WDM @6:30 $66 to $87

KOYO w/ Swing Youth ’s @7 $33.15

Moonshroom LIve @7 $15 DOS + Fees (optional seating)

The DSM Big Band @7 $30, $28, $19, $17 at a table, $15 bar seat

River Glen Annex @7 $12 DoS + fees

Lincoln Grimes Lounge @7

The Altons & Thee Sinseers Shop, Ames @8 $20

Trick or Treat & Dope Beatz - 8 artists - Halloween Party @9 $10 (BBQ food for sale)

Adam Klett Betty’s, WDM @9

THURSDAY 10/30

“Freight Train” Frank Mie Elevate - Skywalk

Jessie & The Medicine Men ’s Friendly Confines, Waukee @6

Paul Little & Batten Basement Speakeasy, Dallas Center @6:30

Militarie Gun w/ Liquid Mike and Public Opinion @7 $ 25 DOS + Fees (seating options)

Saxophonist Anthony Orji & C0. @7 $Free

Josh Sinclair Brew Lounge, WDM @7

Open Jam w/ house band ’s Garage, Waukee @7

Great Caesar’s Goat / Casey Joe & The Ghosts / Backroad Superhighway Brewing, Ames @7 $7/$10

Liv McNair Top Brewing, Ft. Dodge @7

Greensky Bluegrass Sherman @8 $46 to $56

Live Music Confidence Speakeasy, Hotel Fort Des Moines @8

Scott Eggleston Lounge @8

Hot Kunch, Display Case, Formerly Gifted 7@Maintenance Shop, Ames @8 $7

Johnny Novacaine Club @9

Jake Kloefkorn Betty’s, WDM @9

FRIDAY 10/31

Friday Work Release Party w/ Bob Pace & The Dangerous Band Lounge @5

Taylor King ’s Tavern, WDM @5

Luke Farland ’s Irish Pub, Waukee @5

The Juan & Only Toreado Mexican Bar & Grill, WDM @6

Velvet - Halloween Party Lounge, Clive @6

David Watson - Halloween Party ’s Bar & Grille, Clive @6

Corbett Reeves Mercantile, Cu***ng @6

Johnny Laws - Halloween Party Distilling Co., Cu***ng @6

Joshua Sinclair Brewing, Ankeny @6

NOLA , Ames @6

Clint Riedel Creek Winery, Ft. Dodge @6

Archers w/ Nerv, OF VITUE, Dead Eyes ’s @6:30 $29.55

The Paul Lichty Jazz Orchestra - (Costume Contest) @7 $59, $49, $46, $42, $36 at table, $25 bar seat

Grain Powered Duo ’s Little Nipper @7

DSM Big Band Trio Cave @7

Bat Problem, Quick P**s / New Sins Bar & Stage @7

Bone Thugs-N-Harmony - Halloween w/B.WELL Air Ballroom, WDM @7 $54.81

Neva Alden Betty’s, WDM @7

Jordan Beem - Halloween Party Kitty’s, Clive @7

Unforgiven Band Masquerade Ball Shop Lounge, Saint Charles @7

Rivieras - Halloween Party Robbins Ballroom, Woodward @7 $10

Wiitch Tiit Halloween Brewing, Ames @7 $5

Night Stories w/Traffic Death and DJ Richie Daggers Live @8 $15 + fees DoS (seating options)

Swampy Boggs & The High Strangeness @1833 Saloon @8 (costumes encouraged)

Blanket Fort’s Rockin’ Halloween VFW @8

Encore Legends ft. Ray Ebert on drums Bash Under Bar & Grill, Clive @8

Sister Sara - Halloween Bash Roads Lounge, Johnston @8

Round A Bout ’s Lounge, Johnston @8

Burnin’ Sensations ’s Garage, Waukee @8

Mike Moody & The Outlaws - Halloween Bash Heaven Tavern, Altoona @8

Back To Vinyl Meadows @8

Fretnoise Party Sports Bar & Grille, Ankeny @8

The Bone People Viti, Ames @8

Linc Henriksen Proletariat, Perry @8

The Paul Lichty Jazz Orchestra - (Costume Contest) @9 $59, $49, $46, $42, $36 at table, $25 bar seat

FREAK OUT - Chief Kaya, NDO B28 Chillum, Blacksmoke, RAW Moondoggin @9 $10 ADV - (Costume Contest)

Beast Lounge @9

After Hours w/ Carson Parker @10:30 $Free

SATURDAY 11/01

Winterset Cidery End of Season Celebration

Royce Johns @1

Neva Alden @4

Bob Pace - Student Harmonica Giveaway With Lesson (in person) Public Library - Forest Ave @2

Dustin Baird Distilling, Osceola @4

Calous w/John Beere ’s @5(doors) $15

Bob Dorr & The Blue Two Mercantile, Cu***ng @5

Lefty’s @5:30 $

Fred Gazzo Quintet Dolce Ristorante, WDM @6

Stark Raving Madge ’s Lounge, Johnston @6

Abbie Sawyer & Her Persimmon Band w/ The Night Lights Live @7 $25 + fees DoS (seating options)

Bojangles: Napoleon Douglas Sings The Music of Sammy Davis Jr. w/ His Jazz Orchestra @7 $59, $49, $46, $42, $36 at table, $25 bar seat

Black Diamond Loons Halloween Party Roy’s @7

Country River Band -Slavic Center @7 $5-members $7-nonmembers

Caesar’s Ghost Bar & Stage @7

RetroSpect Roads Lounge, Johnston @7

Robbie Michael Rails Brewing, Bondurant @7

Salt Creek Firefighter’s Dance Robbins Ballroom, Woodward @7 $10

Luke S. Williams ’s, Maxwell @7

Jesse & The Medicine Men Rack Brew Haus, Winterset @7

Yo-Yo Ma: Reflections In Words And Music Center @7:30 $127.50

Not Sisters Lounge @8

PROF w/ Snotty Nose Rez Kids, Reeves Junya, Willie Wonka Air Ballroom, WDM @8 $45.01

Hardway ’s Garage, Waukee @8

Beggar’s Bargain Meadows, Altoona @8

SPAM Party ’s Place, Altoona @8

Motley Scrue w/ Driving Blind Shop Lounge, Saint Charles @8

Kraft Brothers Party Tire Lounge, Madrid @8

The People’s Band ’s Irish Pub, Waukee @8:30

Some Friends w/ The Guilty Pleasures ’s @9 $21.29

Bojangles: Napoleon Douglas Sings The Music of Sammy Davis Jr. w/ His Jazz Orchestra @9 $48, $35, $31, $26 at table, $19 bar seat

Standing Hampton Kitty’s, Clive @9

Shock Collar Heaven Tavern, Altoona @9

Sunday 11/02

Yubu Mercantile, Cu***ng @2

Southbound - A tribute to The Allman Brothers Band Live @4:20 $15 + fees DoS (seating options)

ANCIIENTS w/ Heir of Sorrow, Infernal Instinct, Godbluff ’s @5(doors) $15 ADV

Two Guys Named Dave & Steve O’Brien ’s Wine Dive @5

Barefoot Becky Robbins Ballroom, Woodward @5 $14

Dan Tedesco ’s, Pomeroy @5 $20

Blue October Sherman @8 $50 to $61

Open Jam/Mic Bar & Stage @8

J.I.D. Music Hall, Waukee @8 $53 to $98

At Chandelier we offer a unique, historical venue space for your special day. From intimate gatherings to grand celebrations, our space is designed to create the perfect backdrop for your event!

10/24/2025

Iowa Basement Tapes #371

Pitch Black Manor - "The Thing in the Woods" / The Halloween Scene (Quad Cities)
Greg Wheeler and the Poly Mall Cops - "Slimephone" / Slimephone Surveillance (Des Moines)
Bat Problem - "Bare Wires" (Des Moines)
Phantom Lightkeeper - "Idyllwild" / Shore Ghosts (Cedar Rapids)
Why Bother? - "Feeding the Birds" / Case Studies (Mason City)
The Afterdarks - "No Good" / Rock N Roll is Dead (Quad Cities)
Captain Three Leg - "Hotel Broslin" / 4-Way Split (Ottumwa)
Finally Some Action - "Put on the Mask" / Mode 7 (Keoukuk)
Brutal Shift - "Wings of Guilt" / Pain Has Brought Me More Peace Than God (Dubuque)
Nightrazor - "Nitropolis (jacket.remix)" (Des Moines)
Chemical Buffet - "Dark Journey" / The Paperhead Tapes 1994 - 1996 (Des Moines)
Fate - "We Belong To The Bight" / Another Day Alone with my Thoughts (Cedar Falls)
Milk Duct Tape - "Gojira" (Iowa City)
Surf Zombies - "Green Sticky" / It's... A Thing! (Cedar Rapids)
H***y Tonk Overlords - "Crop Circles" / Sci-Fi Fish Fry (Ottumwa)
G.L.U.E. - "Night Crawlers" / pray for us now in the hour of our death (Sioux City)
Son of the Morning - "The Rule of Three" / Son of the Morning (Des Moines)

10/21/2025

The List! ~ Thanks to Bryan Farland!

If you go to any shows, go to the venue’s online site and check for any changes, cancellations.

Be generous to musicians and waitstaff. They all need your support!

If you know of any venues that have live music in the area, that I’m not posting, please email me. Bryan Farland.

[email protected]

_______________________________________________________

Live

MONDAY 10/20

Patresa Hartman - “Wolf In A Lady Suit” Album Release Party w/ Sara Routh LIve @7 $15 DOS + Fees

TUESDAY 10/21

“Freight Train” Frank Mie Elevate - Skywalk

Gaylin Sudik & Friends Meadows, Altoona

Brokencycle / Dot Dot Curve / From This Day Forward / OBA SYLO / Infernal Instinct ’s @5 $20/$25

John Krantz / Randy Ward Duo King @5:30

Abi Carter w/ Carter Rubin LIve @7 $20 DOS + Fees (optional seating)

Blues Jam ’s Place @7

moe Air Ballroom, WDM @7:30 $51.20

WEDNESDAY 10/22

Mantra Of Morta & Squidhammer ’s @5(doors) $15/$20

Andy Classen / Jack Curtis Duo ’s Wine Dive @6

PeelingFlesh w/ DOSE, Source Of Fire, DirtGod ’s @7 $27.49

Cole Chaney w/ Wild Horses LIve @7 $25 DOS + Fees (optional seating)

The DSM Big Band @7 $30, $28, $19, $17 at a table, $15 bar seat

Dan Medeiros Lounge, Clive @7

Musical Communication - Chris Falcon, Blake Schneider, Austin Barnhill Annex @7:30 $Free (donations)

Jason Kincel Betty’s, WDM @9

THURSDAY 10/23

“Freight Train” Frank Mie Elevate - Skywalk

Matt Hannah Brewing @6 (food truck)

Joshua Sinclair Post Bar & Grille - patio, WDM @6

Jessie & The Medicine Men ’s Friendly Confines, Waukee @6

Meadowbrook Circle feat. Sean Michael Sullivan & Batten Basement Speakeasy, Dallas Center @6:30

Petey USA w/ Alex Cameron ’s @7 $37.79

Covenhoven Annex @7 $20 DOS + Fees (

Saxophonist Wayne Page & Co. @7 $Free

Animato Bandd Brew Lounge, WDM @7

Open Jam w/ house band ’s Garage, Waukee @7

Claudia Coltrain Top Brewing, Ft. Dodge @7

Dee Dee Bridgewater with Bill Charlap Sherman @7:30 $60 to $92

Joe Nichols Air Ballroom, WDM @7:30 $49.65

Live Music Confidence Speakeasy, Hotel Fort Des Moines @8

Jesse Bauman Betty’s, WDM @9

Ataraxis Movement / Neo Sol / Tu’Mera ’s @9:30 $10/$15

FRIDAY 10/24

Safe Space EP Release Show w/ Infernal Instinct / Project 10-44 / G-Wait ’s @5(doors) $15

Brian Congdon ’s Irish Pub, Waukee @5

Matt Biegger Roy’s @6

The Juan & Only Toreado Mexican Bar & Grill, WDM @6

The Chuggaluggers Mercantile, Cu***ng @6

Dustin Baird Distilling Co., Cu***ng @6

Justin Goodchild Brewing, Ankeny @6

Craig Swalwell , Ames @6

Larry Mter Creek Winery, Ft. Dodge @6

Unpolished Jams Wine Bar, Marshalltown @6:30

Tyler Rich w/ Duke Oursler, Niner ’s @7 $27.49

The NOLA Jazz Band @7 $59, $49, $46, $42, $36 at table, $25 bar seat

Jake & TK ’s Little Nipper @7

Robert Espe Group Cave @7

Delta Bees / Night Manual / Stretched Thin Bar & Stage @7

CeCe Stewart - CW Show VFW @7

Micah Wagner & Ted Stockton Betty’s, WDM @7

Tank Anthony St. Tavern, Ankeny @7

Joe & Vicki Price Brewing, Ames @7 $10/$15

Kenni Falls with Mia Prosperi City Auditorium @7 $10

Joshua Sinclair Speakeasy, Winterset @7

That 1 Guy Live @8 $25 + fees DoS (seating options)

Hardway - Halloween @1833 Saloon @8

Suede Roads Lounge, Johnston @8

Mary Runyan Band ’s Garage, Waukee @8

Jake Kloefkorn Proletariat, Perry @8

Red Dirt Renegade Kitty’s, Clive @9

Shock Collar ’s Lounge, Johnston @9

Allen Hurt and The Music Showmen Meadows, Altoona @9

Space To Play W/ TBA ’s @9:30 $Free

After Hours w/ Max Wellman @9:30 $Free

SATURDAY 10/25

Robert Yeltman, Sarah Ennis, The King Incognito, Sharane Calister Downtown Farmers Market

Jessie & The Medicine Men Distilling, Osceola @4

Severio Mancieri Mercantile, Cu***ng @5

Skinned Alkive (as Merauder) / Source of Fire (as Black Sabbath) / Animals on L*D (as Ceremony) / Swing Youth (as Floorpunch) ’s @5:30 $10

Dave Zollo Roy’s @6

Fred Gazzo Quintet Dolce Ristorante, WDM @6

Garrett Morris BBQ, Ames @6

Abigail Smith , Ames @6

Jake Schrodt Rack Brew Haus, Winterset @6 (General Lee Smoke Shack)

Josh Sinclair Aleworks, Altoona @6:30

Robert Deitch, Liz McNair, Aaron Simmons Style Listening Event Bridges Winery, Winterset @7 $20

Salt Creek -Slavic Center @7 $5-members $7-nonmembers

The Hors D’oeuvres ’s Bar & Grill, WDM @7

Damon Dotson ’s Lounge, Johnston @7

Will Barnett Rails Brewing, Bondurant @7

Lucas Beebe Station, Slater @7

Lucky Jax Robbins Ballroom, Woodward @7 $10

Slaughter House 6 / Lamp / Uncollectables / Skillful Means Bar & Stage @7:30

Randy Burk & The Prisoners Lounge @8

Sons of Gladys Kravitz@Eagle’s Club #109 @8

Suede Under, Clive @8

Driving Blind Kitty’s, Clive @8

Russell Dickerson Music Hall, Waukee @8 $48 to $154

Gimikk ’s Garage, Waukee @8

Hold On Meadows, Altoona @8

Jordan Beem , Ankeny @8

Brother Trucker ’s, Pomeroy @8 $20

Bob Pace & The Power ’s Irish Pub, Waukee @8:30

DiZclaimer Legion Riders Post 232, Polk City @9

Sunday 10/26

Matt Woods - Delta Guitar Public Library - Central @2

Silversonic Mercantile, Cu***ng @2

Meadowbrook Circle Cellar Winery, Madrid @2

David Watson Cidery @2

Brazilian Jam Session with “Choro Moingona: Cave @3

Dan & Quinn Trilk ’s Orchard & Farm, Cu***ng @3

Lauren Vilmain / Nick Ruckert Duo ’s Wine Dive @5

Bob Fields & Swingtime Robbins Ballroom, Woodward @5 $13

Forrest McCurren ’s, Pomeroy @5 $20

Out In Front / When The Sun Sets / Pie Day / Formerly Gifted ’s @5:30 $10/$15

John Nemeth & The Blue Dreamers Membership Appreciation Party (open to all) Live @6 $free to members, $25 for non-members

Between the Buried and Me & Hail the Sun w/ Delta Sleep ’s @7 $45.01

Open Jam/Mic Bar & Stage @8

Luke S. Williams / Banjokat / Cameron McCallister: Sunday Before Samhain ’s @9 $10

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10/17/2025

RIP, Ace

10/17/2025

Iowa Basement Tapes #370 Guest: Justin Beahm of Phantom Lightkeeper
Phantom Lightkeeper - "All Hollows Eve" / Shore Ghosts (Cedar Rapids)
Leo Greco - "Beer Barrel Polka" / Little Red Wagon (Cedar Rapids)
Truth and Janey - "Remember - Building Walls" / No Rest For The Wicked (Cedar Rapids)
The New Relations -"Highway 41" / Great Vibes With Mufftars (Cedar Rapids)
Jenny Meek - "Afraid" / Death Of Your Culture (Iowa City)
Inner Lite - "Hold On To Him" (Des Moines/Marshalltown)

10/13/2025

The List! ~ Thanks to Bryan Farland!

If you go to any shows, go to the venue’s online site and check for any changes, cancellations.

Be generous to musicians and waitstaff. They all need your support!

If you know of any venues that have live music in the area, that I’m not posting, please email me. Bryan Farland.

[email protected]

_______________________________________________________

Live

MONDAY 10/13

J Graves / Kensett / Quinn Trilk ’s @ 6:30 $10

James Biehn Iowa Blues Society Membership Meeting Brewing @7 (Come join up!)

Simon Cropp and Marques Morel Annex @7 $15 DOS + Fees

Carbon Leaf LIve @7:30 $35 DOS + Fees (optional seating)

Saint Motel w/ Adan Diaz Air Ballroom, WDM @7:30 $35.21

Bob Pace Lounge @8:30

TUESDAY 10/14

“Freight Train” Frank Mie Elevate - Skywalk

Clarksville Station Meadows, Altoona

NOLA Jazz Trio King @5:30

Cage The Elephant w/ hey, Nothing, Vlad Holiday Music Hall, Waukee @6:50 $53 to $122

The Counselors of Evil: Somethging Scary LIve @7 $15 DOS + Fees (optional seating)

Blues Jam ’s Place @7

DSM Irish Sessions ’s Irish Pub & Eatery, Ankeny @7

Mania: The Abba Tribute Sherman @7:30 $24 to $88

Paul McCartney ’s Center @8 $93 to $349

Mike Aceto Lounge @8

WEDNESDAY 10/15

Mel Bryant & the Mercy Makers w/ Mia Proseri and Glass Knuckles ’s @5 $15/$20

Heath Alan LeValley’s New Book (Murder Suspended”Launch ’s Irish Pub, Waukee @5

Two Guys Named Dave + Steve O’Brien ’s Wine Dive @6

Bruce Katz Band w/ Jame Biehn LIve @7:30 $25 DOS + Fees (optional seating)

The DSM Big Band @7 $30, $28, $19, $17 at a table, $15 barseat

Triple J’s Lounge @8

Will Barnett Betty’s, WDM @9

THURSDAY 10/16

“Freight Train” Frank Mie Elevate - Skywalk

Jonas Magram Brewing @6 (food truck)

Jessie & The Medicine Men ’s Friendly Confines, Waukee @6

In This Moment w/ Dayseeker, The Funeral Portrait Tickets, Ded Music Hall, Waukee @6:30 $59 to $100

Severio Mancieri & Batten LLC, Dallas Center @6:30

Acid Mothers Temple & The Melting Paraiso U.FO. w/ James Biehn LIve @7 $25 DOS + Fees (optional seating)

Guitarist Jack Curtis & Co. @7 $Free

Bradford Johnson Brew Lounge, WDM @7

Open Jam w/ house band ’s Garage, Waukee @7

DSM Irish Session Aleworks, Altoona @7

Jake Schrodt Top Brewing, Ft. Dodge @7

Scott Eggleston Lounge @8

Live Music Confidence Speakeasy, Hotel Fort Des Moines @8

Jordan Beem ’s Tavern, WDM @8

Tanner Sovereign Betty’s, WDM @9

FRIDAY 10/17

Silversonic Biergarten, Water Works Park @5

Friday Work Release Party with Bob Pace And The Dangerous Band @5

Chris Evers ’s Irish Pub, Waukee @5

Brother Trucker Roy’s @6

Jasper Tide w/ Mad Delirious, Like Knives ’s @6 $10

The Juan & Only Toreado Mexican Bar & Grill, WDM @6

Mancat Three Mercantile, Cu***ng @6

Josh Sinclair Distilling Co., Cu***ng @6

Seth Jamison , Ames @6

Hawk McIntyre Creek Winery, Ft. Dodge @6

Dan Medeiros &B Theaters, Ankeny @6:30

Austin Chadderdon Wine Bar, Marshalltown @6:30

Jaden Decker Shop Lounge, Saint Charles @6:45 $10

Saxsquatch w/ DJ Nick Nystrom ’s @7 $27.49

MN Jazz Vocalist Leslie Vincent @7 $59, $49, $46, $42, $36 at table, $25 bar seat

JB Williams ’s Little Nipper @7

John Krantz Trio Cave @7

Drew Peer Ducktail Lounge, Clive @7

Sierra Griggs Betty’s, WDM @7

The Schmids Brewing, Ankeny @7

Corey Jamison St. Tavern, Ankeny @7

Neil Hewitt @1850 Homestead, Cambridge @7

Them Coulee Boys Brewing, Ames @7 $15/$20

The Spooklights w/ Secret Formula Live @8 $18 + fees DoS (seating options)

DiZclaimer Roads Lounge, Johnston @8

Grind ’s Garage, Waukee @8

Lola Blue Meadows, Altoona @8

David Simmons Band FT. Greg & Jake Merritt & Ivy Rooftop, Altoona @8

David Watson Sports Bar & Grill, Ankeny @8

Kara Christensen Tire Lounge, Madrid @8

Brittany Sword Proletariat, Perry @8

Casey Peasley Seasons, Newton @8

Midnight Radio ’s Lounge, Johnston @8:30

Greg Gets Greyer w/ Resurrection Mary, Hollow Tree / Solburn ’s @9(doors) $5

High Bidders @9

SATURDAY 10/18

The Wish Machine, Gemma Brice, 4neys, Opus Taylor Downtown Farmers Market

Joshua Sinclair Distilling, Osceola @4

Jenny Kohls Band Mercantile, Cu***ng @5

Brick’n Bob Cidery @5 $5/car

Ducharme-Jones Band Roy’s @6

Fred Gazzo Quintet Dolce Ristorante, WDM @6

The Juan & Only Ranch, Marshalltown @6 $15 advance donation, $20 at gate (food trucks, BYOB, bring chairs)

Madison County Line Rack Brew Haus, Winterset @6

Dirty Blonde w/ Exit 141 ’s @6:30 $10

Willie Mac & The Lost Cousins Bridges Winery, Winterset @6:30 $5

Anthony Orji Trio Cave @7

Coyote -Slavic Center @7 $5-members $7-nonmembers

Adam Kulmatycki Duo ’s Bar & Grill, WDM @7

Rural Route Rails Brewing, Bondurant @7

DSM Symphony: Wisdom - Dvorak 6 & Chopin Civic Center @7:30 $20 to $80

Girl Named Tom Sherman @7:30 $30 to $53.50

David Crabbs Lyceum Theater View University @7:30 $25

Jess Klein Voices Unitarian Church @7:30 $24/$29

Social Cinema and Sega w/ Sarah Tonin Live @8 $ 20+ fees DoS

After Shock Roads Lounge, Johnston @8

Cover That ’s Garage, Waukee @8

Adam Whitehead Meadows, Altoona @8

David Watson ’s Roadhouse, De Soto @8

Casey Peasley Casino, Osceola @8

Recoil Kitty’s, Clive @8:30

Toast3r ’s Lounge, Johnston @8:30

Mary Runyon Band ’s Irish Pub, Waukee @8:30

Lee Klett ’s Place, Carlisle @9

Sunday 10/19

Ben Schrag, Christine Her, El’noel, Jen McClung, Jeremy Brock, Lani @ House Party - ArtForce Iowa Studios @1 $20 suggested donation, food, BYOB

The Soul Searchers Bands, Brews, and Bikes Biergarten - Water Works Park @1

Josh Sinclair ’s Orchard, Jefferson @1

Jake Schrodt Cidery @2

DSM Symphony: Wisdom - Dvorak 6 & Chopin Civic Center @2:30 $20 to $80

Stringfield Band ’s Orchard & Farm, Cu***ng @3

Chad Stutzman Shop Lounge, Saint Charles @4 $

Betsy Hickok / Ron Roberts Duo ’s Wine Dive @5

Jess Klein ’s, Pomeroy @5 $20

“The Babel Kind” Live Soundtrack Concert Recording - Brandon Findlay, Tina Haase Findlay, David Zollo, Damani Phillips, Donald Salting, Jeffrey Stevens @ Tallgrass Theatre Company, WDM @6:30 $45 Riser Seating, $55 Cabaret - table seating

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Sons of the East w/Kim Churchill ’s @7 $38.83

DOOM GONG w/ Evander Ellsbury Live @7 $ 15+ fees DoS (seating options)

Madison Kolbet & Buz Owen Underground, Ames @7

Open Jam/Mic Bar & Stage @8

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