It’s a great weekend for live music in Des Moines. Check out this list of all the music happening in the Des Moines area this weekend, April 29 – May 1!
Disclaimer: Events are subject to change. For the most up-to-date info, please reach out to the venues at the link below.
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🎶 Live Music By Venue 🎶
Wells Fargo Arena
LOCATION: 233 Center St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Morgan Wallen: The Dangerous Tour
- Friday, April 29, 7:00 p.m.
For the country music gals, this should be a fun one!
- Saturday, April 30, 7:00 p.m.
They were named Billboard’s Top Christian Artist of the 2010 decade, and in 2020 received their eighth American Music Award nomination.
Wooly’s
LOCATION: 504 E Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309
WuGrass: Chris Castino & Chicken Wire Empire
- Friday, April 29, Doors 6:00 p.m., Show 7:30 p.m.
“Chris is the primary songwriter for his longtime popular Minnesota-based rock’n’roll jamband The Big Wu. With the incredibly talented band Chicken Wire Empire from Milwaukee, WI, Chris and the boys took the opportunity, while sitting through COVID lock-downs to reimagine some of his catalog into impeccably fitting bluegrass tunes.”
Floyd: A Pink Floyd Tribute
- Saturday, April 30, Show 8:00 p.m.
“Floyd is the Midwest’s most sonically pure and visually stunning tribute to the music of Pink Floyd with the single minded goal of delivering the most authentic experience short of owning a time machine. Floyd has been captivating audiences with their live performances since they first hit the stage.”
Gas Lamp
LOCATION: 1501 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
Shooter Jaxx at Gas Lamp
- Friday, April 29, Show 9:00 p.m.
Bouquet, Wave Cage, The Halloween Episode at Gas Lamp
- Saturday, April 30, 8:00 p.m.
The Hall
LOCATION: The Hall, 111 S 11th Street, Suite 200, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Live at The Hall – Jake Schrodt
- Friday, April 29, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
xBk Live
LOCATION: xBk Live, 1159 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50311
Ramona and the Sometimes, The Book of Bugs & Odd Pets
- Saturday, April 30, 7:00 p.m.
“Ramona and the Sometimes is releasing their second album. This local five-piece pop rock band is led by multimedia artist Ramona Muse Lambert. The group relies on accessible hooks and pop song structures with emotionally raw, often positive and uplifting lyrical content, with fun visual elements.
The Book of Bugs is the newest musical venture from Derek Muse Lambert. While the debut album, No Visitor, was created as a one-man pandemic recording project by necessity, the band has come to fruition as a four-piece, blistering guitar-driven indie rock powerhouse ready for its live debut to celebrate the album’s release.
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