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, February 25-27.

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

If you didn’t see the 80/35 lineup release, check it out here. 

🎶 Live Music By Venue 🎶

Wooly’s 

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

Surprise Valley: A Tribute to Widespread Panic

  • Friday, February 25, Doors: 7:00 pm. Show 8:00 p.m. 

Keep Push’n: A Tribute To REO Speedwagon

  • Saturday, February 26, Show: 7:00 p.m. 

“Keep Push’n is not just the name of this REO Speedwagon tribute band but the driving force for the high energy rock and roll REO made famous since their start in the 70’s and into the new millennium. KP’s lead singers stage presence emulate the great Kevin Cronin as he brings fresh talent to the stage with these 4 seasoned music veterans who grew up playing the music of REO.”

Gin Blossoms

  • Sunday, February 27, Show: 8:00 p.m. 

“Gin Blossoms’ blockbuster 1992 album New Miserable Experience spawned four Top 40 hit singles, and established the Arizona quintet as one of the top rock groups of that decade. More than 25 years have passed since the release of New Mis, and now Gin Blossoms are back with their best set of songs in years. “

All Wooly’s Shows

Noce Jazz

Come Fly With Me: The Max Wellman Big Band Plays Frank Sinatra

  • Friday, February 25, 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. shows 

Noce is proud to present a show featuring Max Wellman alongside the Max Wellman Big Band, celebrating the life & music of Francis Albert Sinatra. New & Revamped for 2022, the beloved show is back to its full 17 piece Big Band glory, pulling new selections from Sinatra’s extensive catalogue.

Vocalist Lauren Vilmain

  • Saturday, February 26, 7:00 p.m. 

Vocalist Lauren Vilmain is a graduate of Drake University where she majored in vocal performance with a minor in musical theatre. Her repertoire ranges widely from Nina Simone, Melody Gardot and Madeleine Peyroux to blues artists like Lizz Wright, Tracy Chapman, and Eva Cassidy. She performs locally with NOLA Jazz Band as well as her Quintet and is proud to regular the Noce Jazz Club in Downtown Des Moines.

All Noce Shows

Gas Lamp

LOCATION: Gas Lamp, 1501 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA

Flash Floods, Patrick Francis and the Essentials, Jeff & The Effects at Gas Lamp

  • Friday, February 25, Doors: 9:00 p.m. Show: 9:30 p.m. 

English, Audation, Hill and Vale at Gas Lamp

  • Saturday, February 26, Doors: 8:30 p.m. Show: 9:00 p.m. 

“A 5-piece “tater tot casserole” rock band from knee-deep in the heartland combining a tight rhythm section, blistering horns and dynamic vocals.”

Party! Party! Live Band Karaoke

  • Sunday, February 27, 8:00 p.m. 
Sing your heart out to your favorite Karaoke song with a full band!
 
All Upcoming Gas Lamp Events

The Hall

LOCATION: The Hall, 111 S 11th Street, Suite 200, West Des Moines, IA 50265

Noah Hittner

  • Friday, February 25, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
“Influenced by everything from folk-rock to hip-hop, Noah has recorded and released several albums which blend the singer-songwriter, acoustic, rock, urban, and electronic styles into a singular Acoustic-Tronic genre.”

Vida Sisters

  • Saturday, February 26, 7:00 p.m. 
“They cover songs anywhere from Janis Joplin, The Beatles, Elvis, Ben Harper, Alanis Morissette to today’s pop and country music. Most of all, the Vida sisters bring a fun environment that shows off their talents on all different genres of music.”
 
Upcoming Musicians at The Hall

xBk Live

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

Bitter Canyon

  • Friday, February 25, 8:00 p.m. 
“Bitter Canyon Original Americana with exceptional songwriting, a superior rhythm section, and amazing licks on a beat up telecaster is what you will hear from Great Caesar’s Goat. The band has years of experience behind them, its members sharing stages with the like of Gary Clark Jr, Little Big Town, Rascal Flatts, and Little Feat just to name a few. They bring a polished, edgy and professional show to every stage big or small.”

Night Moves

  • Saturday, February 26, 8:00 p.m. 

Richard Smith

  • Sunday, February 27, 7:00 p.m. 
 
All xBK shows

Platform DSM

LOCATION: 400 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA, 50309United States

Black V Neck

  • Saturday, February 26, 9:00 p.m. – 2 a.m. 

Need a club night? You’ve got it. “After making music together for years, Miami natives Ian and Julian decided to form Black V Neck in 2017. The name satirizes the notion that artists have to “fit in” to certain sub genres and gimmicks which is shown through their novel, inventive, and uncompromising take on house music.”

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