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Grinnell, IA 
Alternative Band 
48 miles from Des Moines We are Storm in a Teacup, an upcoming local alt/indie rock band hailing from small-town Grinnell, Iowa. We absolutely love playing and making music together, hanging…
La Porte City, IA
Alternative Band
89 miles from Des Moines Alternative punk blues band.
Cedar Rapids, IA
Alternative Band
105 miles from Des Moines In the Attic is an alternative band from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, with five core members; Tyler Burkle, Brennan Graeve, Piper McGee, Tanner Parks and Kyler Schutzman.…
Kansas City, MO
Singing Guitarist / Alternative Band
179 miles from Des Moines Gary K. said “Miguel played plenty of fun tunes and the brewery came alive to his energetic style of play. Me and my friends couldn’t stop talking about how much fun…”
Kansas City, MO
Alternative Band
179 miles from Des Moines Kansas City's up-and-coming ORIGINAL rock alternative band.
Kansas City, MO
Alternative Band
179 miles from Des Moines Trapper is an alternative band from Kansas City, Missouri. Our main influences would probably be O'Brother, HVRD, Smashing Pumpkins and the Pixies. Respectful guys…
Kansas City, MO
Alternative Band
179 miles from Des Moines We are an energetic, fun, 4-piece alternative/pop/rock band from Kansas City! We have over a 1600 following and wish to play more regional shows, so we are always…
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Columbia, MO
Cover Band / Alternative Band
194 miles from Des Moines 
3 Verified Bookings Kelly H. said “This is an amazing group of talented artists. The crummy has mad rythum. Lead guitarist rocks out And Preston’s voice and acoustic accompaniment put together…”
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Minneapolis, MN
Singing Guitarist / Alternative Band
235 miles from Des Moines
18 Verified Bookings Johny R. said “Stefan took on a tough job singing for my friend at her birthday trail ride. He could not have handled the challenges any better and the music was great.”
In the past year, Alternative Bands have sent 78 quotes to event planners
Alternative Bands rank #306 in popularity out of 545 categories on GigSalad
258 Alternative Band reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 4.8 stars
Want to make sure your event is one everyone will be talking about for weeks because of the great music? Well, don’t set the radio to the local rock station or plug in that iPod... That’s what any average Joe would do, and your event is anything but average! Let GigSalad offer you an alternative. (Word play!) Infuse your event with a unique rock sound by hiring an alternative band. We've got a variety of bands that can play a variety of original songs mixed with all the great covers from your favorite alternative bands, providing a variety of music that a variety of guests will enjoy! How's THAT for a variety? Search for Alternative Bands in Des Moines, Iowa above.
Please note that these Alternative Bands may also travel to Windsor Heights, Ford, Pleasant Hill, Berwick, Johnston, Clive, Norwalk, Altoona, Carlisle, Cumming, Grimes, Bondurant, Prole, Polk City, Waukee, Booneville, Hartford, Runnells, Mitchellville, Elkhart, Granger, Martensdale, Alleman, Indianola, Ackworth, Van Meter, Bevington, Swan, Dallas Center, and Dallas.
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