Porchfest DSM in Union Park

September 13th, 2026 Lineup

Tap here for our map and schedule!

Bands will start on each half hour to keep the music flowing all afternoon!

Tipping: Please remember to bring cash so you can tip the bands you enjoy!

Many bands can also accept Venmo.

All of the musicians at PorchFest are playing for tips and admiration, but only one of those pays the rent!

( Lineup is subject to change )

Kicking us off! 11:30 - Noon :

All Ages Music School - Community Band

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Map #1 • Heritage Carousel 11:30a to 12:00 noon

Playing Noon - 1:00pm :

Matt Jesson - Rock, Pop & Americana

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Map #4 • 2123 East 9th St 12:00 to 1:00

Flash In A Pan - Rock, Pop & Americana

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Map #2 • 2423 East 9th St 12:00 to 1:00

Playing 12:30 - 1:30pm :

Reliable Street Band - Rock n Roll & Punk

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Map #5 • 2119 East 9th St 12:30 to 1:30

Bob Pace & Steve George - Blues & Rock n Roll

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Map #3 • 2221 East 9th St 12:30 to 1:30

Playing 1:00 - 2:00pm :

Casey Joe Collins - Folk

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Map #8 • 2001 East 9th St 1:00 to 2:00

Beggar’s Bargain - Indie Rock & Blues Guitar

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Map #6 • 907 Thompson Ave 1:00 to 2:00

Playing 1:30 - 2:30pm :

Willie Mac & the Cousins - Americana & Rootsy Blues

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Map #10 • 1920 East 13th St 1:30 to 2:30

Zachary Freedom - Pop, Blues, Country & more

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Map #9 • 1307 Thompson Ave 1:30 to 2:30

Soul Searchers - 50’s Blues, Rockabilly & Jazz

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Map #7 • 2012 East 12th St 1:30 to 2:30

Playing 2:00 - 3:00pm :

Brother Trucker - Americana Roots Rock

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Map #15 • 1704 East 13th St 2:00 to 3:00

Kim and the Dusty Rose Band - Covers from the 60’s, 70’s and beyond

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Map #19 • 1645 Pennsylvania Ave 2:00 to 3:00

Velvet Trio - Light Rock Harmonies

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Map #11 • 1820 East 13th St 2:00 to 3:00

Playing 2:30 - 3:30pm :

The Carousel - Indie & Punk rock

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Map #13 • 1808 East 12th St 2:30 to 3:30

D. Smith - Country

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Map #17 • 805 East Jefferson Ave 2:30 to 3:30

Playing 3:00 - 4:00pm :

The Bad Vibes - Midcentury Mod Rock

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Map #20 • 1701 Pennsylvania Ave 3:00 to 4:00

Iowa Pride Ensemble - Band

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Map #14 • 1721 East 12th St 3:00 to 4:00

Playing 3:30 - 4:30pm :

Josh Sinclair - Rock, Alternative & Country

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Map #12 • 1820 East 12th St 3:30 to 4:30

English - Rock, Funk & Americana

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Map #16 • 1710 East 9th St 3:30 to 4:30

Playing 4:00 - 5:00pm :

Jason Walsmith - Storytelling Racontourist

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Map #21 • 1712 Pennsylvania Ave 4:00 to 5:00

Tim & Jana West - Rock, Pop, R&B Favorites

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Map #18 • 1707 East 8th St 4:00 to 5:00

Porchfest DSM 2026 is made possible by

our amazing volunteers and generous sponsors:

Thank you from all of us!

Linda Westergaard represents Des Moines City Council Ward 2