Events

Join us February 1st from 4pm-7pm. Matt VanFossen will perform live at Talk Shop Lounge. No cover charge. 

Making music that comes from the heart and touches the soul...that's what Matt VanFossen does best.

Matt VanFossen is not your average cookie-cutter country artist. He is real, he is honest, and he is true to the music he loves. Through his personal tragedy and triumphs, music has always been there, and his powerful and heartfelt vocals grab you from the first note.

His latest single is no exception.  Produced by Mike Ofca, “Where You Gonna Run to Now“ is a song that talks about running from your problems.  The lyrics, “When you run out of roads, run out of reasons, run out of luck and lies to believe in, Where You Gonna Run to Now?”, are powerful and relatable to all.  It's about letting go; knowing that you deserve better, and finding that strength to leave the past behind.  Everyone has that certain someone in their lives that they'd like to say, ”you missed your chance... you lost the best thing that ever happened to you."  

Born of One-Nighters  Starting out, the idea of living the road band life was the last thing on Matt's mind.  After doing all the local gigs, and the same venues over and over, it became apparent that the only way for Matt and his bandmates to evolve was to hit the road.  Over the next five years, the band logged thousands of gigs — with the occasional festival appearance — in cities across the country.  Their time on the road proved crucial in shaping Matt's sound, as he saw the people who listened to his music - their lives, their friends, their stories.

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Join us for National Pizza Day February 9th at Talk Shop Lounge. Special is buy a slice of  pizza for $1.10   Choice of Pepperoni, Sausage or Cheese. No other substitutions allowed.  Special is for dine in only from 11am to 5pm. 

Originals - Covers - Storytelling Come spend a Sunday afternoon with yours truly and the excellent staff at The Talk Shop Lounge. Cold drinks, great food and some home grown Iowa black dirt country music.

Join us on February 28th  for Filthy Heathens at Talk Shop Lounge. $10.00 cover charge.  Here is the ticket link to buy your tickets in advance. Please copy and paste into your web browser. 

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The Filthy Heathens came together during the chaos of the pandemic, sparked by the chemistry between Bronson Hetzer, Ryan Palcic, and “Captain” Craig Bishop. Things got serious fast with the addition of guitarists Cody Doench and Dawson Stepp. With five members locked in, the band took off. From Southern grit to alt-edge, classic country to hard rock, their sound defies easy classification. It's rich, raw, and rooted in something deeper than genre. This is music you can’t quite label — and that’s the point. Inspired by legends like Skynyrd and Waylon, with a nod to modern acts like Blackberry Smoke and The Steel Woods, their songs are raw, road-tested, and built to be felt. Known for high-octane live shows and a growing regional fanbase, The Filthy Heathens are hitting stages across the country with a packed tour schedule and festival season. One gig at a time, they’re building something real — and it’s catching on. Live, The Filthy Heathens go full-throttle — and so do their crowds. They love to put on a show and bring a room to life. Every performance is a shot of energy designed to pull you away from your phone — and everything else going on in the world. Their debut EP Etheridge dropped May 2025, led by the singles “Tupelo Sun” and “Devils Like Me.” The fuse is lit — and they’re just getting started.

Join us for a free show at Talk Shop Lounge on March 7th from 7-9pm. Rain Firestine will be joining us. Performance will be a  mixture of pop, rock, and country songs. Come and hear some great tunes!

Join us for live music at Talk Shop Lounge by Aaron Ball Band starting 7pm. $10.00 cover charge. 

Join us on March 21st at 7pm for a free show at Talk Shop Lounge. Clarence Tilton a full band will be performing. 

Join us for a free show at Talk Shop Lounge on March 27th at 7:30pm by David Watson.

Join us for a rocking good show! IV Play Rocks Talk Shop Lounge on April 4th at 7pm.  Limited tickets will be available. We will be hosting this show indoors.  $20.00 in advance and $25.00 day of show. Purchase your tickets by copying the link to your web browser. 

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IV PLAY Is a dance floor powerhouse that has been around since 1999. They perform music from Journey, Garth Brooks, Whitesnake, Van Halen, Queen and Pitball. They play a wide ranging from rock, country, sing along to modern pop and hip hop!

Free show at Talk Shop Lounge on April 11th at 8pm. Jordan Beem, a talented acoustic singer/songwriter and guitarist from Des Moines, IA, delivers high-energy performances of top country, rock, and pop hits!

Show starts at 7pm on April 18th with an opener for Jaden Decker who will be headlining the show at Talk Shop Lounge. 

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https://store22484148.company.site/ $10.00 cover charge. Montana-born, Nashville-based country artist Jaden Decker has hit the road, bringing a powerful live show built around raw songwriting, gritty storytelling, and a sound that blends Americana, outlaw country, and heartland rock. Signed to Sony’s Santa Anna label, Jaden is gaining national attention for his breakout single “Thrown to the Wolves” — a true-to-life anthem born from a wrongful arrest that’s resonating with fans across the country. Known for high-energy sets and honest songs that hit hard and stay with you, Jaden delivers a show that’s as real as the roads he’s traveled. With hundreds of shows already behind him and a relentless drive to connect, he’s one of the most exciting young voices in country music right now.

$12.00 tickets presale, $15.00 day of show. 

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 Terry Stokes is a professional stage hypnotist and comedian, blending hypnosis with comedy and audience participation. One of his main offerings is called the Stoked Comedy Hypnosis Show, described as a 60-minute show for all ages, where the audience becomes the “stars” of the show. His style is uproarious, creative, with “masterful showmanship” — the show aims to leave audiences both spellbound and entertained. Over 30 years of experience

Join us on the patio at Talk Shop Lounge for a live performance from Kinda Petty Band. Show starts at 7pm and its a free show!

3 hour Tom Petty & Heartbreakers show. Kinda Petty is a cover band spreading the love of Tom Petty music and similar genre songs!

Join us on May 30th at 7pm for Derek Jones & The 50th South. $10.00 cover charge for the full band performance at Talk SShop Lounge. 

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Derek Jones & The 50 South is an American country-rock band led by former U.S. Navy veteran Derek Jones, known for their gritty, honest sound rooted in small-town life and road stories, blending heartland rock with Southern soul, with Jones having toured with Billy Ray Cyrus and opened for major country acts. They deliver powerful live shows with electrifying guitar work, raw vocals, and strong rhythms, earning a reputation as a dedicated country-rock troubadour act