Events

Live music by the Half Moons at Talk Shop Lounge. They are an electric three-piece acoustic band from south central Iowa. The band performs original music as well as unique covers creating their own acoustic spin on other artists’ songs. The Half Moons cover a wide range of artists ranging from The Foo Fighters to Patsy Cline, Tom Petty to Johnny Cash, and The Cranberries to Bruce Springsteen. With this wide range of genres, The Half Moons provide a taste for all musical ears in their powerful live performances.

Danny Grause is an independent artist and award-winning songwriter from Ames, IA. His live shows are a virtual country road trip full of twists and turns and occasional stops in funky town.

Southern Rain is excited to return to the Talk Shop on November 6th! We'll be playing from 7:30-10:30! There is a large area for dancing and they have great food too! Hope to see you all there!

Bring your friends and family by on Thanksgiving Day for a celebratory feast!

$10.00 Pre-Sale!

$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.

Join us for our 2nd annual Valentines Dinner with food and music. 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. Doors open at 6:00pm Dinner starts at 6:30pm Show starts at 7:00pm A special menu will be available for this night for guests who attend the show. Advanced reservations will be required so that we may save your table for the show. $80.00 per couple. Price includes choice of entree from our special menu, salad bar, dessert and a ticket to the show. You can pay online at our website: https://thetalkshoplounge.com/ Then click on events Entree options to choose from: 10 oz New York Strip with mashed potato/brown gravy, seasonal vegetables 10 oz Pork Chop with mashed potato/brown gravy, seasonal vegetables Chicken Marsala with glazed carrots and mashed potatoes