Events

Jaden Decker performance April 18th 7pm $10.00

Saturday April 18th

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.

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07:00 PM - 09:30 PM

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Stoked Comedy Hypnosis show at Talk Shop Lounge

Friday April 24th

$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

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07:00 PM - 08:00 PM

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Karaoke at Talk Shop Lounge at 9pm April 24

Friday April 24th

Join Rem for a night of fun. Come sing your hearts out and lets have fun. 

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09:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Other Brothers - May 1st at Talk Shop Lounge 7pm

Friday May 1st

From Des Moines, IA, The Other Brothers are turning up the heat as they enter 2026.

Finishing their sixth record and setting their sights beyond the Midwest. 

Their sound fuses the grit of the blues, the swagger of rockabilly, and the soul of rock & roll. A 70’s sound on 60’s money – pure and unapologetic.

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07:00 PM - 09:30 PM

Cinco De Mayo

Tuesday May 5th

Grab your best fiesta hat and join us for Cinco de Mayo!

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11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Kinda Petty Band at Talk Shop Lounge May 8th

Friday May 8th

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!

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07:00 PM - 10:00 PM

FAMILY BINGO ON MOTHER'S DAY

Sunday May 10th

Celebrate Mom with laughs, love, and a little friendly competition 💕

Join us for Family Bingo at Talk Shop Lounge on Mother’s Day, May 10th from 11AM–1PM!

All ages welcome—bring Mom and make some memories together.

✨ Special surprises for all moms in attendance!”

RSVP TODAY! 515-333-4626

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11:00 AM - 01:00 PM

Mother's Day

Sunday May 10th

Join us on Mother's Day and treat your mom to a delicious meal!

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11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Karaoke with Rem

Friday May 15th

“No judgment, just good vibes 🎶 Karaoke night at Talk Shop Lounge – May 15 at 9PM.” “Whether you’re a rockstar or a shower singer… the mic is yours May 15 at 9PM!”

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09:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Cody Ikerd and the Sidewinders May 16th

Saturday May 16th

Second time playing at Talk Shop Lounge. Definitely a dancing type of band! Join us again for a fun show! $10.00 cover The feeling I got from performing on a drum set in front of a few people at my middle school festival sent me on a journey I would’ve never expected. I’ve been hooked on music ever since. Growing up in Bedford, IN, I played drums in a few different bands (alt. rock, pop punk, blues, etc.) from ages 14 to 25. I’d always picked around on the acoustic guitar but really didn’t start singing until I was 24. I started to fall in love with classic country artists like Hank Williams, Merle Haggard, George Jones, and many others while learning how to sing and play. Back in 2016, my Dad and I decided to put a band together with him helping us book shows and do some managing. Inspired by the country and rock music of the 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s, the band and I started performing as many shows as we could while holding down day jobs. I kept writing, learning, and we ended up releasing two EP’s in 2017 (Honest Man) and 2019 (You Can Find Me In A Honkytonk). The band and I released our first album in May of 2023 with the help of some friends.

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07:00 PM - 09:30 PM

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Memorial Day

Monday May 25th

Come celebrate the long weekend with us!

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11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Derek Jones & the 50 South at Talk Shop Lounge $10.00 cover

Saturday May 30th

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

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07:00 PM - 09:00 PM

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Cameron McCallister at Talk Shop Lounge

Friday June 5th

No cover. From Marion, IA, I got my first cheap guitar and amp from a pawnshop when I was 14 and instantly fell in love. Lived in Des Moines from 2015-2022 still just playing in my room. Moved to Dubuque in 2022 added some harmonica to my sound and finally got the courage to get out of my room with my music starting with the Dubuque Farmers Market and then various local bars in the area. Moved back to the Des Moines area in 2024 and have been playing everywhere I can and loving every minute of it! Influences include: Tom Petty, Neil Young, Jack White, John Frusciante, Led Zeppelin and many more!

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07:00 PM - 10:00 PM

National Bourbon Day

Sunday June 14th

Join us on National Bourbon Day! June 14th - Sit back, relax and sip on your favorite bourbon!

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11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Tommy Browder & the Country River band 6-19

Friday June 19th

Bring your dancing shoes! Country River band is know for the variety of music they play. Lots of opportunities for dancing wih this band! We hope you join us! $10.00 Cover charge. This event will be indoors in our big room.

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07:00 PM - 09:00 PM

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Alex Williams Live music at Talk Shop Lounge

Saturday June 20th

$10.00 cover charge If you loved the series Yellowstone, his music is on there too on the sound track! Alex Williams is a part of a neo-traditionalist country music that surfaced in the wake of Jamey Johnson's success in the early 2010s. Like Chris Stapleton and Sturgill Simpson, Williams uses the outlaw country of the '70s as a primary text, finding his own voice within the music of Nashville renegades like Waylon Jennings and Texas mavericks like Jerry Jeff Walker -- a skill that's apparent on his 2017 debut Better Than Myself. A native of Pendleton, Indiana, Williams grew up listening to '80s metal, eventually gravitating toward classic country when he was in his late teens. He enrolled in Nashville's Belmont University after graduating from high school, but he soon dropped out of college and began gigging in the Music City, sometimes drifting back to his home state of Indiana, sometimes getting down to Texas. Williams wound up leading his own band and their constant gigging brought them to the attention of Julian Raymond, a producer who also worked A&R at Big Machine Records. He signed Williams separately from the band, taking him into the studio with a star-studded backing band that included J.T. Corenflos, Matt Rollings, and Victor Indrizzo to record his debut album. The resulting Better Than Myself was released in August 2017. 

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07:00 PM - 09:00 PM

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Father's Day

Sunday June 21st

Treat your dad and join us for Father's Day!

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11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

4th Of July

Saturday July 4th

We're open on the 4th so come celebrate with us!

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11:00 AM - 02:00 AM

July 4th live music and fireworks at Talk Shop Lounge

Saturday July 4th

Join Red Dirt Renegade in celebrating America  on July 4th with some amazing live music, food and fireworks in St. Charles at  Talk Shop Lounge. This event is family friendly so bring everybody. Show starts at 7pm and will conclude with fireworks around 10:30pm Come celebrate with us! 

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07:00 PM - 10:30 PM

National French Fry Day

Friday July 10th

Join us on National French Fry Day July 12th and grab a bite (with a side of fries)!

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11:00 AM - 02:00 AM

Ty Toomsen and the Twang City Smokers and Katie and the Honky Tonks

Friday August 7th

$10.00 cover for two great bands!

Katie Sires and her self-proclaimed band of “Honky Tonk Dorks” hail from Waterloo, Iowa. Known for Katie’s awe-inspiring vocal talent, storytelling, live performances, and dedication to the classic country sound.  They’ve also shared the stage with notable artists like Dale Watson, Josh Turner, and Jon Pardi. 

Ty Toomsen is a country singer from Columbia, MO. Toomsen and his band, the Twang City Smokers, draw influence from Appalachia, West Texas, and Bakersfield to create their own traditionally untraditional blend of Americana. “Things That Keep Me Awake at Night,” his debut single, was released on February 13th with more tunes to follow in 2026.

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07:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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Taylor Hunnicutt Full band with Angela Triplett opening at Talk Shop Lounge

Saturday September 5th

$20.00 cover charge.  Taylor Hunnicutt is a singer/songwriter based in Birmingham, Alabama. With roots in Blues, Soul, Country and Americana, Taylor's performances cross genre lines and give audiences a unique and authentic storytelling experience. Here is one of the songs I like from Taylor Hunnicutt https://youtu.be/2jdPfZ9WUFk?si=lDb9FLAdxFGIqq16

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07:00 PM - 09:30 PM

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Encore Legends Rock at Talk Shop Lounge

Friday September 11th

Encore Legends • Iowa's Premier Party Rock Band - Debut show at The Talk Shop Lounge Get ready to party and get ready rock! 2025 Iowa Music Awards Nominee, Encore Legends is the ultimate party rock band, igniting stages and dance floors with their high-energy performances and genre-fusing sound. With a popular catalog of rock music and everyone's favorite songs, this dynamic group delivers an unforgettable experience that will stick with you. From classic rock bangers to modern chart-toppers, Encore Legends brings the heat right to your stage. Every show is full of energy, passion, and crowd-pleasing fun, guaranteed to get you dancing and singing along! This lineup of talented musicians have honed their craft through many years of experience. Encore Legends is the perfect choice for anyone looking to add some serious entertainment and excitement to their event. Whether it's a corporate party, a casino, a wedding, or a festival, Encore Legends will deliver a high level performance that will be absolutely legendary. Encore Legends is signed with Beyond Media Entertainment [BME]. They have been nominated for the best Cover Band of the year by 2025 Iowa Music Awards and will attend the 2025 IMAs red carpet ceremony on Sunday, November 9th, 4pm at the Burlington Memorial Auditorium in Burlington, Iowa.

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08:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Summer Dean at Talk Shop Lounge 9-25

Friday September 25th

$10.00 advance tickets, $15.00 day of show.  This is Summer second time coming back to Talk Shop Lounge. Get your dancing shoes on! Summer Dean puts on a hell-of-a show. Armed with three albums, constant tours, and a hot five-piece band behind her, Summer struts onto every stage with the confidence and vulnerability of a songstress that has cemented her place among the top rank Texas tunesmiths. Her live show takes the concert goer on a ride of original songs bleding bravado, vulnerability, and a novelist’s eye for detail. Whether with her full band or all by herself, listeners and watchers are treated to an authentic, funny, and honest storyteller performing her way into legendary status. Recently named Texas Country Music Awards Female Artist of the Year, Summer has performed with an array of country aces, including Colter Wall, Marty Stuart, Asleep at the Wheel, Hayes Carll, Silverada (Mike and the Moonpies) and Charley Crockett.

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07:30 PM

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IV PLAY FULL BAND 12-4 TALK SHOP LOUNGE

Friday December 4th

$10.00 Pre-Sale!

If you saw them, you know the presale price is so WORTH IT!  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!
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08:00 PM - 11:00 PM

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1 event on Saturday, April 18th, 2026
7pm-9:30pmJaden Decker performance April 18th 7pm $10.00Saturday, April 18th, 2026
2 events on Friday, April 24th, 2026
7pm-8pmStoked Comedy Hypnosis show at Talk Shop LoungeFriday, April 24th, 2026
9pm-12amKaraoke at Talk Shop Lounge at 9pm April 24Friday, April 24th, 2026
1 event on Friday, May 1st, 2026
7pm-9:30pmOther Brothers - May 1st at Talk Shop Lounge 7pmFriday, May 1st, 2026
1 event on Tuesday, May 5th, 2026
11am-10pmCinco De MayoTuesday, May 5th, 2026
1 event on Friday, May 8th, 2026
7pm-10pmKinda Petty Band at Talk Shop Lounge May 8thFriday, May 8th, 2026
2 events on Sunday, May 10th, 2026
11am-1pmFAMILY BINGO ON MOTHER'S DAYSunday, May 10th, 2026
11am-10pmMother's DaySunday, May 10th, 2026
1 event on Friday, May 15th, 2026
9pm-12amKaraoke with RemFriday, May 15th, 2026
1 event on Saturday, May 16th, 2026
7pm-9:30pmCody Ikerd and the Sidewinders May 16thSaturday, May 16th, 2026
1 event on Monday, May 25th, 2026
11am-10pmMemorial DayMonday, May 25th, 2026
1 event on Saturday, May 30th, 2026
7pm-9pmDerek Jones & the 50 South at Talk Shop Lounge $10.00 coverSaturday, May 30th, 2026
1 event on Friday, June 5th, 2026
7pm-10pmCameron McCallister at Talk Shop LoungeFriday, June 5th, 2026
1 event on Sunday, June 14th, 2026
11am-10pmNational Bourbon DaySunday, June 14th, 2026
1 event on Friday, June 19th, 2026
7pm-9pmTommy Browder & the Country River band 6-19Friday, June 19th, 2026
1 event on Saturday, June 20th, 2026
7pm-9pmAlex Williams Live music at Talk Shop LoungeSaturday, June 20th, 2026
1 event on Sunday, June 21st, 2026
11am-10pmFather's DaySunday, June 21st, 2026
2 events on Saturday, July 4th, 2026
11am-2am4th Of JulySaturday, July 4th, 2026
7pm-10:30pmJuly 4th live music and fireworks at Talk Shop LoungeSaturday, July 4th, 2026
1 event on Friday, July 10th, 2026
11am-2amNational French Fry DayFriday, July 10th, 2026
1 event on Friday, August 7th, 2026
7pm-10pmTy Toomsen and the Twang City Smokers and Katie and the Honky TonksFriday, August 7th, 2026
1 event on Saturday, September 5th, 2026
7pm-9:30pmTaylor Hunnicutt Full band with Angela Triplett opening at Talk Shop LoungeSaturday, September 5th, 2026
1 event on Friday, September 11th, 2026
8pm-11pmEncore Legends Rock at Talk Shop LoungeFriday, September 11th, 2026
1 event on Friday, September 25th, 2026
7:30pmSummer Dean at Talk Shop Lounge 9-25Friday, September 25th, 2026
1 event on Friday, December 4th, 2026
8pm-11pmIV PLAY FULL BAND 12-4 TALK SHOP LOUNGEFriday, December 4th, 2026