Best Folk in Des Moines
Best Folk in Des Moines
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Best Folk in Des Moines
Best Folk in Des Moines
Best Folk in Des Moines
Old Crow Medicine Show
November 21
Val Air Ballroom
An alt-country gig that's guaranteed to keep you smiling!
Best Folk in Des Moines
Best Folk in Des Moines
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
September 13
Hoyt Sherman Auditorium
Celebrating 50 years of recording and touring!
Best Folk in Des Moines
Bright Eyes
Indie-folk-rock trailblazers Bright Eyes have revealed the massive news that they are returning in 2025 with their brand new tour. The Omaha group comprised of singer-songwriter Conor Oberst, producer and multi-instrumentalist Mike Mogis and pianist Nate Walcott have signed to Dead Oceans (home to Khruangbin, Phoebe Bridgers and Dirty Projectors among others).
Old Crow Medicine Show
Discovered busking in North Carolina by the legendary Doc Watson, the Old Crows were showing off their retro string sound when they were invited to play at The Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, TN. From these auspicious beginnings, they went on to weave a pattern of old-time soul and blues across the country, inspiring the new folk wave, as well as a collaboration on the now platinum song 'Wagon Wheel' with Bob Dylan. Old Crow Medicine Band are a spectacular link to the past, with a contemporary vibe.
Colter Wall
At 26 years, Colter Wall is quickly getting his name in the country game. Following his debut self-titled album, Wall has continued to release a feel-good sound with his fourth album 'Little Songs', released in 2023. His music is said to mirror the sounds of the 70s, and his recent album follows suit. He is now hitting the road on his brand new tour, don't miss your chance to see him live!
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'.
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
Now celebrating over 50 years since forming in 1966, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band have existed in various incarnations; from their early days as a large ensemble to the critically acclaimed folk and country rock group that they are today. Despite their heyday existing in the late Eighties where they charted three number one singles, their popularity has seen a resurgence with their continuing dedication to touring and recording new material.
Cowboy Junkies
The Cowboy Junkies heady blend of folk, country, and blues with a dreamy pop quality lies at the intersection between the old school Americana legends and the new school of poetic, hazy rock championed by the likes of The Velvet Underground. The ever-popular genre-bending outfit is hitting the road on tour, bringing their sleepy siren songs along for the ride.