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Best Indie & Rock Jul 27 - Sep 27

in Des Moines

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!

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!

Smashing Pumpkins at Vibrant Music Hall

Smashing Pumpkins

The Smashing Pumpkins are back this summer with their North America tour. Billy Corgan's Grammy-awarded rock band created some of the most iconic tracks of the 90s, fashioning an amalgam of progressive rock, heavy metal, goth rock, psychedelia, and dream pop. Many line-up changes later, don't miss them live in 2024 as they take to the road!

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'.

Frank Turner at Val Air Ballroom

Frank Turner

One of England's foremost contemporary singer-songwriters, post-hardcore punk turned folk troubadour Frank Turner is returning to the US with a series of live dates in 2024 with support from Amigo the Devil. Known for his extensive touring schedules, fans can expect a passionate and emotionally lifting live show as Frank displays his trademark wit and punk rock-flavored wisdom.

Greta Van Fleet at Iowa State Fair

Greta Van Fleet

Greta Van Fleet exploded out of their hometown of Frankenmuth, Michigan in a whirlwind of fire and fury, determined to keep the spirit of classic rock and roll alive. Unapologetically throwing back to rock's golden age, frontman Josh Kiszka's husky growl strongly resembles the wanton howling of Robert Plant, but these young blood rockers are no wannabes. Catch them as they continue with their Starcatcher tour with support from Geese.

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.

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!

Foreigner at Iowa State Fair

Foreigner

The Eighties' hitmakers Foreigner return for another rocking tour! Led by English guitarist and songwriter Mick Jones, the British-American band knows a thing or two about creating epic rock'n'roll anthems and power ballads; with a whopping ten multi-platinum albums to date, they continue to sell out shows and tours.

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!

Ben Folds at Hoyt Sherman Auditorium

Ben Folds

The frontman of his self-named band, rock artist and producer Ben Folds continues to work with some of the most eclectic names in music and entertainment (remember his Common People cover that featured William Shatner and Bill Clinton?), as well as pushing the envelope on alt-rock ever further. A self-confessed enigma, he prefers to stay out of the limelight except when touring, but can easily claim credit for some of music's most unlikely trends.

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