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, January 21-23.
Disclaimer: Events are subject to change. For the most up-to-date info, please contact the host directly.
Written By: Emma Ferry, Des Moines Girl Contributor
🎶 Live Music🎶
Josh Sinclair at Craft Bru
- Craft Bru, Gray’s Station, 210 SW 11th Street, Suite 007, Des Moines, IA 50309
- Friday, January 21, 7 p.m.
With acoustic covers of crowd favorites and fantastic originals, Josh Sinclair takes over the stage. Audience members are sure to be captivated by his talent and left wanting more. With great music and 60 rotating craft beers, Craft Bru is here to please!
Damon Dotson at Surety Hotel
- Surety Hotel, 206 6th Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309
- Friday, January 21, 7 p.m.
Playing music that is “good for your soul,” Damon is back at the Surety Hotel this weekend. He’ll be playing his signature sounds and keeping things warm all night long.
Come Fly With Me: The Max Wellman Big Band Plays Frank Sinatra at Noce
- Noce, 1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309
- Friday, January 21, 7 and 9 p.m.
Look no further for date night plans. Max Wellman will be back on the Noce stage singing classics in the styles of Frank Sanatra, Harry Connik Jr and so many more. Proof of vaccination or negative test is required.
Mike Moody & The Outlaws at Hawk Heaven Tavern
- Hawk Heaven Tavern, 805 17th Ave SW, Altoona, IA 50009
- Saturday, January 22, 9 p.m.
Where are our Altoona friends at? There’s nothing like country music to help bring in a Saturday. Don’t miss this father/son duo and a promised night of boot-scootin boogie.
Hudson Road at Prairie Meadows
- Prairie Meadows, 1 Prairie Meadows Dr, Altoona, IA 50009
- Saturday, January 22, 8 p.m.
This local duo is taking the Prairie Meadows stage for the first time. Playing popular hits from the 70’s through today, they like to put a unique twist on the song to make them seem new. They’ll be serving up a few original songs as well.
Jake Keegan Band at Gas Lamp
- Gas Lamp, 1501 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
- Saturday, January 22, 7:00 p.m.
Get ready for a guitar heavy, genre shifting night at Gas Lamp on Saturday. With deep Kansas City roots, Jake’s music skips straight to the good stuff. He’ll be joined with the Dead Line String Band.
Mollie G!t Down at Platform
- Platform, 400 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
- Sunday, January 23, 11 a.m.
Mollie G!t down will be playing all of today’s hits. Dance away the Sunday Scaries with your crew at Platform. They’ll also have a bottomless bloody Mary or Mimosa bar!
Heath Alan at Botanical Blues
- Des Moines Botanical Gardens, 909 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines, IA 50309
- Sunday, January 23, 1 p.m.
Looking for a little piece of summer? Catch the Botanical Blues series all summer long. This week’s act, Heath Alan is known regionally for his talent and award winning music. Don’t miss the garden’s blues series as a perfect way to melt away the winter cold!
Ready to tackle this weekend? Check out all of our weekend guides here.
