xBk Live

06/25/2026

🎉 SUPPORT ANNOUNCED 🎉

We're excited to announce that Cory Waller & The Wicked Things have joined the bill for The Droptines at xBk on August 7.

A fixture of Iowa's independent country scene, Cory Waller & The Wicked Things deliver authentic Black Dirt country rooted in the people, places, and stories of the Midwest. It's the perfect complement to The Droptines' Texas Hill Country sound and a pairing country fans won't want to miss.

Get there early and support homegrown talent before one of the most exciting rising bands in alternative country takes the stage.

🎟 Tickets are on sale now at https://wl.eventim.us/event/the-droptines-w-cory-waller-and-the-wicked-things/690238?afflky=xBkLive

📅 Friday, Aug. 7
🎵 Show: 8 PM
👥 All Ages

06/25/2026

🎸 TONIGHT AT xBk 🎸
A full night of Iowa music!

Tonight, Des Moines rockers Bat Problem headline a bill that also features the indie rock and folk punk sounds of Sundogs at Midnight and the hook-filled power pop of TV Cop.

Whether you're already a fan or just looking to discover something new, this lineup is a reminder that great music is being made right here in Iowa.

Doors: 6 p.m.
Music: 7 p.m.
All Ages
🎟 Tickets available at the door or online at https://wl.eventim.us/event/bat-problem-sundogs-at-midnight-tv-cop/689182?afflky=xBkLive

06/24/2026

✨ JUST ANNOUNCED ✨

432HZ Harmonic Activation: Sound Healing Improv Jam comes to the xBk Annex on Wednesday, July 8.

Experience an evening of immersive live music designed to relax the mind, calm the body, and awaken the senses. Featuring familiar musicians from across the local music scene, this unique event blends improvisation and sound healing into a live music sound bath experience performed in alternative frequencies.

Whether you're looking to unwind, meditate, reflect, or simply enjoy something completely different, 432HZ Harmonic Activation offers a space to slow down and let the music carry you.

📅 Wednesday, July 8
🚪 Doors 6:30 p.m. | 🎶 Music 7 p.m.
📍 xBk Annex
👥 All Ages
FREE EVENT!

06/24/2026

🎻 TONIGHT AT xBk 🎻

Bluegrass is having a moment, and East Nash Grass is right at the center of it.

Fresh off an IBMA Best New Artist win and an Entertainer of the Year nomination, East Nash Grass brings a rowdy, high-octane blend of world-class musicianship and infectious energy that's making them one of the hottest acts on the national touring circuit. Expect blazing fiddle tunes, driving banjo, tight harmonies, and the kind of live show that leaves grins plastered on faces long after the last note rings out.

Opening the night is Kansas City's MoonShroom, whose cosmic Americana sound mixes bluegrass roots, soaring harmonies, and festival-ready grooves into an unforgettable live experience.

Doors 6 p.m. | Show 7 p.m.
All Ages
🎟 Grab your tickets at the door or online at https://wl.eventim.us/event/east-nash-grass-w-moonshroom/688172?afflky=xBkLive

06/23/2026

Bluegrass fans, don't miss this one! East Nash Grass are at xBk THIS WEDNESDAY with super special guest MoonShroom!

🎫: https://wl.eventim.us/event/east-nash-grass-w-moonshroom/688172?afflky=xBkLive

From Billboard: "In the space of a year, bluegrass band East Nash Grass has gone from winning the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA)’s new artist of the year honor, to being nominated for the organization’s top accolade, entertainer of the year. The outfit is also nominated for instrumental group of the year, while fiddle player Maddie Denton is nominated for fiddle player of the year."

06/23/2026

"One of the best acts right now."

That's how Paste Magazine describes Diles que no me maten, whose acclaimed new album 'Escrito en Agua' is turning heads far beyond their hometown of Mexico City.

Read why critics are raving about the band's boundary-pushing sound, then grab your tickets to see them live at xBk on Nov. 1. Trust us, this is a show adventurous music fans won't want to miss.

📖 Check out the review below.

Paste Magazine is your source for the best music, movies, TV, comedy, videogames, books, comics, craft beer, politics and more. Discover your favorite albums and films.

06/23/2026

🌵 TONIGHT AT xBk 🌵

Experience a fresh take on modern Americana and country tonight as Elijah Scott takes the xBk stage with special guest DEVORA.

Hailing from Southern California, Elijah Scott blends country, Americana, soul, and modern influences into a sound that's uniquely his own. With heartfelt songwriting, a distinctive voice, and songs that bridge small-town storytelling with contemporary energy, he's quickly becoming an artist to watch.

Opening the evening is Devora, the Arizona-born singer-songwriter whose dark, cinematic blend of outlaw country and alternative pop has earned her a devoted following. Drawing inspiration from desert landscapes, ghost towns, and the wild characters of the American Southwest, DEVORA creates a haunting and unforgettable musical world all her own.

📅 TONIGHT
🚪 Doors: 6 p.m.
🎵 Music: 7 p.m.
📍 xBk Live
All Ages
🎟 Tickets available at the door or online at https://wl.eventim.us/event/elijah-scott-w-devora/684908?afflky=xBkLive

06/22/2026

Have you heard Ian McConnell's viral track 'Bangladesh' yet? Check it out and then score tickets to see Ian live and in person at xBk on Sept. 29! Tickets on sale now at https://wl.eventim.us/event/ian-mcconnell/694334?afflky=xBkLive

06/22/2026

Let's officially kick off the summer with some live music and entertainment!😎🌻 We've got a full week of music, burlesque and storytelling coming your way. Tickets are available at xBklive.com! We can't wait to see you!

Full week schedule below👇
Monday - Weary Ramblers, Ducharme-Jones,Chip Albright, Sam Pattison
Tuesday - Elijah Scott w/ Devora
Wednesday - East Nash Grass w/ MoonShroom
Thursday - Bat Problem / Sundogs at Midnight / TV Cop
Friday - Kensett Album Release Party w/ Lady Revel
Saturday - Rhythm & Pep Presents Y2Gay
Sunday - The Yellow Chair Project: Close Call Storytelling Event @ The Annex

06/22/2026

🚨 JUST ANNOUNCED 🚨
Stanley Simmons is coming to xBk on Sunday, October 18!

What started as a spontaneous social media collaboration between lifelong friends Evan Stanley and Nick Simmons quickly turned into one of rock's most intriguing new projects. The sons of KISS legends Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons discovered an undeniable musical chemistry, leading to the formation of Stanley Simmons and a debut album produced by legendary hitmaker Rob Cavallo (Green Day, My Chemical Romance, Paramore, Fleetwood Mac, and more).

Now, with their first full-length album set for release and their debut North American tour on the horizon, Stanley Simmons is bringing their fresh blend of rock, songwriting, and family legacy to xBk for a special all-ages performance.

📅 Sunday, Oct. 18
🎵 Show: 7 p.m.
📍 xBk Live
All Ages
🎟 Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday at https://wl.eventim.us/event/stanley-simmons/695498?afflky=xBkLive

Don't miss your chance to catch one of rock's most talked-about new duos on their first major tour.