Annie's Irish Pub

Established Ingersoll-area lounge with frequent local and regional live bands. Current regional musician and Greater Des Moines listings repeatedly document live bands at Greenwood Lounge. The practical live-music fit is recurring current live-band programming. Artists working in Rock, Blues, Roots, Local bands, Mixed are directly aligned with the venue’s established programming profile. The venue’s active live-music use gives performers a concrete sense of how a set can fit the room and the audience environment. Greenwood Lounge is located at 3707 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312. For a band, solo act, or ensemble considering the room, the useful takeaway is the venue’s demonstrated commitment to live performance and the specific styles already appearing in its schedule. The combination of an established music identity and a defined performance setting gives musicians practical context before deciding whether to pursue a date. For performers building a routing plan, the venue’s established live-music activity provides a concrete reason to consider it alongside other active rooms in the market.

Beaverdale VFW Post 9127 is a private veterans social venue that brings in local rock and cover bands. The setting is community-oriented rather than club-polished, so familiar material and direct crowd interaction should matter more than elaborate staging. It can be a solid working date for bands comfortable playing social-hall events.

The Cave DSM — Downtown Des Moines wine bar and intimate performance space with current jazz jams and live ensemble programming. Current listings document live jazz jams and small-ensemble performances in the venue. The live setup supports live jazz ensemble programming. Programming includes Jazz / acoustic / ensemble. Family-friendly or all-ages use is part of the venue profile. The venue is at 1437 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309.