Looking for live music in Des Moines this weekend? Check out this list of all the music happening in the Des Moines area this weekend, June 18-20!
Disclaimer: Events are subject to change. For the most up-to-date info, please contact the host directly.
🎶 Live Music🎶
40 OZ. to Freedom: A Sublime Tribute
- Woolys, 504 E Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309
- Friday June 18, Doors: 7 p.m., Show: 8:30 p.m.
40 Oz to Freedom won the 2010 San Diego Music Award for Best Tribute and has toured the entire US and Canada for over six years, developing one of the largest tribute band followings in the world. 40 oz. to Freedom is true to the So-Cal vibe with thumping bass lines, rad beats, and shredding guitar riffs topped off with soul quenching vocals.
BYOBrass, Patrick Francis and The Essentials at Gas Lamp
- Gas Lamp, 1501 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
- Friday, June 18, Doors 9 p.m. Show 9:30 p.m.
BYOBrass is a high-energy brass band consisting of a motley crew of dudes from the University of Northern Iowa. Playing music in styles ranging from funk, pop, R&B, Americana, jazz, and techno, the bois bring sassy and brassy fun to the stage. Est. 2017. $5 at the door.
John Kills Jon, The Sleepover, 3 Finger Betty at Lefty’s
- Lefty’s Live Music, 2307 University Avenue
- Friday, June 18, Doors 6 p.m. Show 6:30 p.m.
$10 at the door grants you entry to this all-ages punk event, featuring John Kills Jon, The Sleepover, and 3 Finger Betty!
The Songbook Project: Max Wellman sings Richard Rodgers
- Noce, 1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309
- Friday, June 18, 8-10 p.m.
As a young child, Max Wellman was first exposed to jazz and standards by Ella Fitzgerald’s acclaimed series of Songbook Albums. This collection highlighted the work of specific composers in a series of double LPs that have been heralded ever since their release. Wellman honors the legacy of those recordings through a regular concert series at Noce, with each concert specifically featuring the work of a great American songbook composer. This installment features the music of Richard Rodgers.
Juneteenth: The Movement Live Concert
- Saturday, June 19, 7 – 9 p.m.
- xBk live, 1159, 24th Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50311
Iowa PBS, Iowa Public Radio and xBk are excited to announce Juneteenth: The Movement, a two-hour live television, radio and digital event celebrating the Juneteenth holiday. This special live multimedia experience will occur one-time only on June 19 from 7-9 p.m. on Iowa PBS, Iowa Public Radio News/Studio One signals and livestreaming on YouTube and the Facebook event. You can also buy tickets to go in person!
The Feel Right Performs at Juneteenth Celebration
Source: The Feel Right Facebook
- Western Gateway Park
- Saturday, June 19, 2-3 p.m.
The Feel Right will be popping into the Juneteeth Celebration from 2-3 p.m. at Western Gateway Park. The Feel Right is a smooth blend of R&B, Neo-Soul, Pop and Jazz.
Float Like A Buffalo, Some Friends at Gas Lamp
- Gas Lamp, 1501 Grand Ave Des Moines, IA 50309
- Saturday, June 19, Doors 7 p.m., Show: 8 p.m.
High-energy funk rock favorite Float Like a Buffalo released their debut feature-length album titled Back from Nowhere on Friday Feb. 4th, 2019 at a near-sold-out release party at The Gothic Theatre. The album release comes ahead of Float Like a Buffalo’s 2019 shows at Red Rocks, The Walnut room, and several other major Denver venues, plus a mountain and national album tour.
Fred Gazzo & the Metropolitan Six
- Noce, 1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309
- Saturday, June 19, 8-10 p.m.
Crooner Fred Gazzo brings an unforgettable show, alongside a stellar band of musicians. In addition to our live audience performance in Noce Jazz & Cabaret, this show will be streamed live via Facebook and Youtube beginning at 7PM on the night of the show.
Calous Live at Lefty’s
- Lefty’s Live Music, 2307 University Avenue
- Friday, June 18, Doors 5 p.m.
All ages welcome. Calous with special guests Heir of Sorrow and GoreGod. $10 at the door.
Ready to tackle this weekend? Check out all of our weekend guides here.
