Red Molly
Wednesday: The New York Americana trio Red Molly performs at 8 p.m. at Bluestem, 3329 Lincoln Way, Ames. The band is known for the vocal harmonies of members Abbie Gardner, Laurie MacAllister and Molly Venter. Four-Mile Creek opens. Iowa Public Radio will be recording the show. $16. Go to bluestemames.com.
Brother Trucker
Wednesday: Late last year, el Bait Shop, 200 S.W. Second St., ended live music with the exception of Brother Trucker’s monthly First Wednesday shows. We got eight additional Brother Trucker shows, but all good things must come to an end. The band’s final First Wednesday (Last Wednesday?) show will be at 8 p.m. Admission is free. Go to brotrucker.com.
Ames A La Cart
Friday: Ames musicians will join together for Ames A La Cart at 7 p.m. Friday at DG’s Taphouse, 125 Main St., Ames. The lineup includes Strong Like Bear, Moonrabbit, Doctor Murdock, Black Lodge/White Lodge, Elizabeth Zimmerman and others. $5, or $4 with a canned food donation. Go to dgstaphouse.com.
The Crane Wives
Sunday: Michigan folk rockers The Crane Wives perform at 8 p.m. at Gas Lamp, 1501 Grand Ave. Guitar players Emilee Petersmark and Kate Pilsbury share vocal duties for the group. The Crane Wives play original songs, as well as cover tunes by The Avett Brothers, Bob Dylan, Imagine Dragons and others. Courtney Krause opens. $5. Go to gaslampdsm.com.
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