(Some content courtesy Des Moines Register)
Bo Ramsey at the Des Moines Social Club (March 9):
The Iowa folk great returns to Des Moines for a one-night only show at
the Kum & Go Theater. Erik Koskinen opens the performance. Des
Moines Social Club, 900 Mulberry St. 8 p.m. $15-$20. More information at
desmoinessocialclub.org.
DATSIK at Wooly’s (March 14): The
dubstep and house performer brings a pre-St. Patrick’s Day party to Des
Moines’ East Village in mid-March. He’s bringing Space Jesus, Riot Ten
and Carbin with him. Wooly’s 504 E. Locust. 7 p.m. $30-$40. More
information at woolysdm.com.
Miranda Lambert at Wells Fargo Arena (March 15): The
“Livin’ Like Hippies” tour heads to downtown Des Moines with Lambert at
the helm. The show comes in support of her critically acclaimed double
album, “The Weight of These Wings.” Jon Pardi and Ashley McBryde open.
Wells Fargo Arena, 233 Center St. 7 p.m. $41.75-$76.75. More information
at iowaeventscenter.com.
Hatebreed at Wooly’s (March 23):
A heavy dose of hardcore hits the Wooly’s stage as the “20 years of
Desire & 15 Years of Perseverance” tour heads to town. Crowbar, The
Acacia Strain and Twitching Tongues open the show. Wooly’s, 504 E.
Locust. 7 p.m. $25-$30. More information at woolysdm.com.
Druids at Vaudeville Mews (March 24):
Des Moines’ own celebrates a decade of heavy riffs. The Gorge, Traffic
Death, Let It Breathe, Cantharone and Son of the Morning round out the
bill. Vaudeville Mews, 212 4th St. 6:30 p.m. $10. More information at vaudevillemews.com.
MarKaus at the Des Moines Social Club (March 24): Des
Moines-based rapper and entrepreneur celebrates the release of his
latest project, “Riot Gear,” a follow-up to 2015’s “White Man’s
Bourdon.” Des Moines Social Club, 900 Mulberry St. 8 p.m. $8-$10. More
information at desmoinessocialclub.org.
Lorde at Wells Fargo Arena (March 25): The
“Royals” songwriter appears in Des Moines in support of her celebrated
sophomore album, “Melodrama.” 80/35 Music Festival alum Run the Jewels
and New York-based songwriter Mitski open the show. Wells Fargo Arena,
233 Center St. 8 p.m. $39.50-$99.50. More information at iowaeventscenter.com.
The Eagles at Wells Fargo Arena (March 26): Take
it easy all the way to Iowa’s largest indoor venue for the Rock and
Roll Hall of Fame group’s Des Moines return. Vince Gill and Deacon Frey
replace founding member Glenn Frey on the tour, who died in 2016. Wells
Fargo Arena, 233 Center St. 8 p.m. $49.50-$229.50. More information at iowaeventscenter.com.
“Rockinfreakapotamus” Red Hot Chili Peppers tribute and “Hashpipe” Weezer tribute bands at Gas Lamp (March 30): “Can’t
stop! Addicted to ... Buddy Holly?” Hear your favorite songs from these
staple alternative acts at the one-night tribute gig. Gas Lamp. 1501
Grand Ave. 9 p.m. $7-$10. More information at facebook.com/gaslampdsm.
