When Lefty’s Live Music opened its doors in spring 2015, it filled a gap in Des Moines’ music scene with a space dedicated to all genres, all artists and all fans. Founded by Anne Mathey and Erik ...

"They put it on hold so nobody else can record it. But he didn’t actually record it. That was when Don Henley said, ‘You need to quit giving your songs away’”: Sheryl Crow says that she once wrote a ...

Beloved Dogtown music venue Lefty's Live Music is closing its doors "before the new year," owners Erik Brown and Anne Mathey wrote on Facebook. Just one hour after the announcement, the post had over ...

Dream collaboration. Cody Jinks has always had a love for the legends and outlaws who paved the way for artists like him. Last year, Jinks honored one of his musical heroes by releasing a tribute ...

After a decade in business, Lefty's Live Music is shutting its doors. Over the 10 years it's been open, the venue has welcomed thousands of bands and musicians. Now, those artists and Lefty's fans are ...