Spring is around the corner and live music is picking up! Check out this list of music happening in the Des Moines area this weekend, March 10-12.

Disclaimer: Events are subject to change. For the most up-to-date info, please reach out to the venues at the link below.

🎶 Live Music By Venue 🎶

The Cave

LOCATION: 1437 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309

Scott David & John Mattingly

  • Friday, March 10, 6 p.m.

If you haven’t been to The Cave yet, this is the time! It’s the coziest little Des Moines gem, serving great wine. There will be live music from Scott David and John Mattingly to perfectly fit their moody and intimate vibe, perfect for a date night! 

Iowa Distilling Company

LOCATION: 4349 Cumming Ave, Cumming, IA 50061

Ryne Doughty

  • Friday, March 10, 6 p.m. 

Local guitarist and singer-songwriter, Ryne Doughty is taking his talent to the Iowa Distilling Company stage on Friday night. Grab your crew and head out to Cummings for a night filled with great local spirit and even better music! 

Wooly’s 

LOCATION: 504 E Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309

Get ready to celebrate your favorite Puerto Rican’s birthday on Friday night! Wooly’s is hosting a birthday bash in celebration of Bad Bunny himself. Richie Daggers will be playing all of your Bad Bunny favs in tribute. 

  • Saturday, March 11, 7 p.m.

Dust off your boots and head over to Wooly’s on Saturday night. Whitey Morgan will be bringing his homegrown country sound and outlaw reminiscent lyrics to the stage. Being called the, Waylon Jennings of our time, Whitey is well on his way up the ladder of country music icons.

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Prairie Meadows

LOCATION: 1 Prairie Meadows Dr, Altoona, IA 50009

Hudson Road

  • Saturday, March 11, 8 p.m.
Des Moines’ local duo, Hudson Road, will be heading back out to Prairie Meadows at the Finish Line Show Lounge. They’ll be playing all the hits from the 70’s through today while putting their own twist on it. Stick around to hear their great original work too! 

xBk Live

LOCATION: 1159 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50311

Clem Snide

  • Sunday, March 12, 7 p.m.

If you’re looking to hear great original work that somehow still manages to share a direct message and humor, look no further. Clem Snide is making a stop at xBk this Sunday night. Make this the perfect event to end your weekend right. 

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More Venues With Live Music This Weekend

Lefty’s
Uptown Garage
Des Moines Yatch Club

Ready to tackle this weekend?

Check out all of our weekend guides here.