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Best Shows This Month

in Des Moines

October 2024

Mother Mother at Val Air Ballroom

Mother Mother

Formed in Vancouver by siblings Ryan and Molly in 2005, Mother Mother expanded their upbeat alt folk-rock empire with the additions of keyboardist/singer Jasmin Parkin, dummer Ali Siadat and bassist Mike Young. Fusing catchy melodic hooks with driving, groove-laden bass-lines, sparkling synths and glorious three part harmonies, the quintet have solidified their status as indie pop heavyweights!

Taylor Shines - The Laser Spectacular at Bridge View Center

Taylor Shines - The Laser Spectacular

Swifties, get your head in the game and get back together as Taylor Shines - The Laser Spectacular makes its way across the country this fall. With lightsticks in hand, you can't stop, won't stop moving as DJs drop Taylor's biggest hits accompanied by the best laser show you've ever seen, and remember to bring your best friendship bracelets to swap with your fellow Taylor fans!

Home Free Vocal Band at Bridge View Center

Home Free Vocal Band

The world's first country a cappella group had a phenomenal start to their career, winning NBC's The Sing-Off in 2013. Since then they've released five studio albums, including Country Evolution, which hit the No.4 spot on the Top Country Albums chart and featured unique Home Free takes on Dolly's '9 to 5', and 'The Devil Went Down to Georgia'.

Home Free Vocal Band at Vibrant Music Hall

Home Free Vocal Band

The world's first country a cappella group had a phenomenal start to their career, winning NBC's The Sing-Off in 2013. Since then they've released five studio albums, including Country Evolution, which hit the No.4 spot on the Top Country Albums chart and featured unique Home Free takes on Dolly's '9 to 5', and 'The Devil Went Down to Georgia'.

Justin Willman at Hoyt Sherman Auditorium

Justin Willman

Justin Willman has been performing magic since he was a child, but the combination of his sharp wit and clever tricks have made him a firm favorite with millions. Justin's highly polished, comical magic act has seen him notch up more than 100 million views online and is now coming to a theater near you.

The Front Bottoms at Val Air Ballroom

The Front Bottoms

New Jersey emo-folk band The Front Bottoms take their 'Finding Your Way Home' tour on the road. Still riding the success of their 2023 album 'You Are Who You Hang Out With', expect to hear new Front Bottoms tracks alongside their certified emo classics 'Twin Size Mattress', 'Be Nice To Me', and 'Flashlight'.

Cage The Elephant at Wells Fargo Arena

Cage The Elephant

Get ready to rock out with Cage the Elephant, as they gear up to drop their latest album, Neon Pill, and hit the road for an epic North American tour! Known for their electrifying stage presence, the band promises to deliver all their hard-hitting rock anthems and heartfelt ballads straight to your ears.

Dashboard Confessional at Val Air Ballroom

Dashboard Confessional

Celebrate emo kings Dashboard Confessional as they head out on tour in 2024! This extra special fall tour will see the band playing all their fan favorites and many more! With eight studio albums to their name, expect to hear hits like "Vindicated", "Hands Down", and "Stolen" when the band heads out on tour!

Goth Babe at Val Air Ballroom

Goth Babe

Pacific Northwester Goth Babe, A.K.A Griff Washburn is packing up his truck and bringing his indie rock beats to stages across the country on a brand new North American jaunt with singer-songwriter Ritt Momney as support. Expect to hear his atmospheric garage tunes including single 'Weekend Friend' and his two EPs, 2021's 'Santa Calatlina' and 2022's 'Iceland' and latest release 'Lola'.

Sum 41 at Vibrant Music Hall

Sum 41

If you came of age in the early 2000s, there's a good chance that Sum 41's "Does This Look Infected?" formed part of the soundtrack to your teen angst and rebellion. In 2024, they are embarking on their last headlining worldwide tour in support of the highly anticipated final album 'Heaven x Hell'. The tour will be split into two halves of the year, with dates in the spring and fall. Don't miss your chance to catch them live, for maybe the last time, with support from ska-punk band The Interrupters!

Chris Isaak at Hoyt Sherman Auditorium

Chris Isaak

With over 30 years of performing behind him and twelve albums to boot, Chris Isaak is still every bit a star today as he was in the 1980s when he emerged onto the scene as country music's blue-eyed boy. Best known for his sultry track Wicked Game, with its iconic, sensuous black and white video, Isaak is also an occasional actor!

KC and the Sunshine Band at Hoyt Sherman Auditorium

KC and the Sunshine Band

Shaking booty since 1973, KC and the Sunshine band have been dedicated to bringing the funk and 'Sunshine sound' into people's lives, pushing away the clouds, making listeners happy and getting people dancing! So get ready to tap your toes and smile all night when KC and co bring the party to you this year!

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