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Midwestern artist CEEROB performs at Lefty's Live Music.
Lucius Pham
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Since 2020, Des Moines has lost several cornerstones of its live music scene, from small clubs to major festivals. The closures have narrowed the path for local artists to develop, even as new venues and entertainment giants reshape how live music operates in the metro.

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