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, September 24-26.
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🎶
Randy Burk & the Prisoners at Kinship Brewing
- Kinship Brewing, 255 NW Sunrise Dr., Waukee, IA 50263
- Friday, September 24, 6p.m.
Americana fans can expect to find familiar sounds in Randy’s new music. Taking notes from Johnny Cash and Steve Earle, Randy Burk and the Prisoners are making great waves in music that will last past a lifetime.
Avey Grouws Band at xBk Live
- xBk Live,1159 24th Street, Des Moines, IA 50311
- Friday, September 24, Doors 7:30 p.m., Show 8p.m.
Grammy winning blues infusion band, Avey Grouws, will be taking the xBk stage by storm. Don’t pass up the opportunity to hear their dreamy sound. This show will be sure to feature hits from their Billboard Top 10 album, ‘Devil May Care.’
Audiowaves: A Tribute to Audioslave at Wooly’s
- Wooly’s, 504 E Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309
- Friday, September 24, Doors: 7p.m. Show: 8 p.m.
Paying homage to Chris Cornell and Audioslave, Audiowave aims to deliver the same quality of show. This tribute band is sure to bring you back to the days of Audioslave. Alchemist will also play the stage with hits from Johnny Cash to today.
Knotfest Iowa 2021 feat. Slipknot
- National Balloon Classic Field, 15335 Jewell Street, Indianola, Iowa
- Saturday, September 25, 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
13 bands, two stages, the Slipknot Museum, the Knotfest Beer Pit, the Ring of Fire presented by Unkl Ruckus and 30,000 maggots.
Enuff Z’Nuff at Lefty’s
- Lefty’s, 2307 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311
- Saturday September 25, Doors at 6 p.m.
This American rock band is coming straight from our sister state, Illinois. Filled with Chicago grit, Enuff Z’Nuff will be playing their hits like ‘Fly High Michelle’ and ‘New Thing.’ This show will also guest feature groups like Tora Tora and the Midnight Devils.
Greg Wheeler and the Polygamist Mall Cops at Gas Lamp
- Gas Lamp, 1501 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
- Saturday September 25, Doors 8:30 p.m., Show 9p.m.
This Des Moines native group aims to serve up garage punk chaos at it’s finest. Get ready for a night that will pack a punch with high energy jams. Then stick around to hear the Thighmasters and Odd Pets.
Bad Bad Hats with Allegra Hernandez at xBk Live
- xBk Live, 1159 24th Street, Des Moines, IA 50311
- Saturday, September 25, 7:30 p.m.
Bad Bad Hats Bad Bad Hats is an indie rock band from Minneapolis, Minnesota. The band consists of Kerry Alexander, Chris Hoge, and Connor Davison. Named for a trouble-making character from the Madeline children’s books, Bad Bad Hats is defined by a balance of sweet and sour. Their music honors classic pop songwriting, with nods to nineties rock simplicity and pop-punk frivolity. Proof of vaccination is required!
The Dead South at Lauridsen Ampitheater
- Lauridsen Amphitheater, 2201 George Flagg Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50321
- Sunday September 26, 7 p.m.
The Dead South is taking Waterworks Park by storm with their goldrush sound and whiskey barrel flair. Don’t be fooled as this is not your mother’s traditional bluegrass music. Dead South promises much more grit and an air of recklessness.
Ready to tackle this weekend? Check out all of our weekend guides here.
