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 7-9.
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🎶
Paris Schnepf at Craft Bru
- Craft Bru, Gray’s Station, 210 SW 11th Street, Suite 007, Des Moines, IA 50309
- Friday January 7th, 7 p.m.
Love live music and craft beer? Look no further for a match made in heaven. Local musician Paris Schnepf will be taking the stage at Craft Bru Taproom to kick off their winter music series!
Birdchild Duo at Surety Hotel
- Surety Hotel, 206 6th Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309
- Friday January 7th, 7 p.m.
Birdchild is a synth/pop cover band fresh out of the Des Moines scene. If a song has made it to the top 40’s in the past 40 years, Birdchild is bound to play it. This event is family friendly and bound to get the whole crew on their feet and moving.
Smells Like Nirvana: A Tribute To Nirvana with special guests Dead Original
- Woolys, 206 6th Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309
- Friday January 7th, 7 p.m., Show 8:30 p.m.
You can make song requests at this tribute to Nirvana at Wooly’s on Friday. Smells Like Nirvana is from Chicago, IL and composed of seasoned pros and die-hard fans of Nirvana fronted by Paul Wandtke (ex Trivium, Rock of Ages), drummer Joe Kus (WorldWarMe) and bassist Mike Petrasek (Bedlem).
Max Wellman at Noce
- Noce, 1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309
- Saturday January 8th, 9:30p.m.
Want to add some music to your date night? Noce is the perfect place. Max Wellman will be back on stage singing classics in the styles of Frank Sanatra, Harry Connik Jr and so many more. Proof of vaccination or negative test is required.
Awakening Force at Lefty’s
- Lefty’s, 2307 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311
- Saturday January 8th, Doors 5 p.m., Show 5:30 p.m.
Headbang away any remaining holiday tension with Awakening Force at Lefty’s this weekend. This band is a local foundation to the metal scene. They’ll also be joined by Allegra Hernadez.
Dan Tedesco at xBk Live
- xBk Live, 1159 24th St, Des Moines, IA 50311
- Saturday January 8th 7p.m.
Chicago native, Dan Tedesco, will be kicking off his January residency at xBk. With influences by Van Halen, Petty and Pink Floyd, this guitar heavy show is sure to be chock full with talent and groove. He’ll be joined by different band members each week so no two shows will be alike!
Mollie G!t Down at Platform
- Platform, 400 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
- Sunday January 9th, 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!
Major Blues and the Mugshots
- Des Moines Botanical Gardens, 909 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines, IA 50309
- Sunday January 9th, 1 p.m.
Staying true to their front porch blues vibes, Major Blues and the Mugshots will be heating up the stage at the Des Moines Botanical Gardens. Don’t miss the garden’s blue series as a perfect way to melt away the winter cold!
Ready to tackle this weekend? Check out all of our weekend guides here.
