B. JOHN BURNS, Songwriter (Des Moines music)

My Golden Jubilee as a Songwriter, 2022

In the fall of 1972, during my junior year of high school, I sat down at the Cable-Nelson piano in the basement of my parents' house and laboriously penned my first song, "Last Airport Home." A few days later, I wrote another, and then another -- and then another. . .

I never stopped.

Then, in January, 1976 I played a borrowed Wurlitzer electric piano at the Wakonda Country Club on Des Moines' South Side with a band called Now and Then. That was my first professional gig. On Halloween Night of that year, I got a call from the legendary Baby Lester in Omaha, beckoning me to join him on the road as a member of Baby Lester and the Buggybumpers. I followed him to Odebolt, Iowa, Independence, Missouri (twice), Fayetteville, Arkansas, Worthington, Minnesota, Albuquerque, Abilene, Atchison, Kansas, Buffalo, Wyoming, Tiffin, Ohio, Pierre, South Dakota, Indianapolis, Wilkesboro, North Carolina, Green Lake, Wisconsin, Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, Humboldt, Iowa and, yes, Kokomo. I'd like to say I never stopped playing.

Okay, there were a few stops and starts from time to time -- but I'm playing NOW!!

In September 2022, I celebrated 50 years of songwriting -- my Golden Jamboree. During that time, I've written about 5,000 songs, and I've performed them in 24 states.

GET MY MUSIC!!

My 2024 album, "Hall of Fame," is available on all the streaming services, including Apple Music, iTunes, Amazon Unlimited Music, Spotify, Deezer, Tidal, and a few even I don't know about. Gradually, I'm releasing my past albums for streaming and downloading, including the following:

Fictional Character (2023)

Garbage Day (2022)

A Mile Off Shore (2021)

Badass Storm 2020

My May Day Songbook (2020)

Form Letter from a Retired Prostitute (2019)

Ample Waves of Gray (2018)

The Creator (2017)

Hit From Behind (2016)

Forty Years Ago Today (2015)

Mutants That I'll Never Understand (2014)

Undefeated (2013)

Ridiculously High (2012)

Year of the Jumping Flea (2011)

Up Here on the 19th Floor (2010)

High Adventure on the Road (2009)

Let Me Play (2008)

The Holiday Album (not really) (2007)

Lillian Asplund (2006)

West Highland White (2005)

Long Talk on a Windy Day (2004)

The Dunk Tank (2003)

Some of My Friends (2002)

The A.S.P.C.M (1999, 2000)

Report of the Chairman (2000)

Three Sonatas for Piano (1982, 1983, 1984)

Twenty Two (1978, 1979)

You can access them on these links to your favorite streaming servicrs. Or, if you're a dinosaur like me and want me to send you an actual CD, send a note with your mailing address to:

B. John Burns

P.O. Box 1164

Johnston, IA 50131

BUY THE BOOKS!!

My memoir, Baby Pictures: My Year on the Road with Baby Lester and the Buggybumpers, is available in hard-bound print format and as an ebook at Bookbaby Bookshop, as well as Amazon Kindle, Barnes & Noble Nook and many online book stores. Other books, including One Dollar (American) Tutor, Dessyre and Dead Horses: a random collection of longwinded but entirely true stories about my favorite subject, are available at Beaverdale Books and on Amazon Books. For more on this, go to my B. John Burns, author page. Here are some early reviews:

"Compelling memoir about a musician's coming of age"

"Recalling a 1970s cross-country tour and written with dry wit, Baby Pictures is a compelling memoir about a musician's coming of age."— Carolina Ciucci, Foreword/Clarion Review.

"Joyful nostalgia trip to 1976"

"B. John Burns takes readers on a joyful nostalgia trip to 1976 with this account of his memorable year in a struggling Omaha, Nebraska-based band. This memoir conveys a transformational period in his young life, when gas was cheap and Fleetwood Mac's Rumours was in heavy rotation on the car's AM radio." Blue Ink Review

"A young man's road trip through the US making music"

"This book was a joy. A tale of humorous adventure, a young man's road trip through the US making music. John is fearless in his portrayal of his young self and unafraid to laugh at his misadventures. His writing style reminded me a great deal of John Kennedy Toole's "A Confederacy of Dunces". Thanks John for this portrait of the '70's I think you were one of the few who got through it sober." — Iowa Blues Legend Vicki Price

"Great story -- fine read"
"This book is a lot of fun, especially given that I'm a musician who did a long road stint his own self. Burns and I played a number of the same places, knew the same irascible club owners, and even worked with the same drummer for a couple of years. The road stories, good and bad, ring incredibly true. They represent the kind of life, and the kind of musical career, that it's, frankly, no longer possible to have (he said, wistfully). If you're from Iowa, are a musician, or just wonder how a lot of this stuff used to work, I highly recommend the book." -- Guitarist Don Myers

“A memoir that reads like a thriller”
This book knocked me out. John has always been a great storyteller at his shows so I knew the book would be entertaining. What I did not expect was that this memoir would be SPELLBINDING !!!!!! He has you feeling like you're hanging on a cliff as he weaves from one crazy incident after another. Wont throw out any spoilers but this guy can take you right into the mind set in real time as he goes from one adventure or misadventure to another. YOU MUST READ THIS EXCITING TALE !! – Randy Lee Kong, subject of the award-winning documentary His Name is Randy.

CHECK ME OUT ON VIDEO

There are now many opportunities, thanks to the pandemic, to see a pre-recorded John Burns performance.

John's September 11, 2022 Golden Jubilee Concert at xBk Live in Des Moines can be seen in its entirety on YouTube.

Regularly, on my Facebook Music Page, I perform a Tuesday Dinner Hour livestream. If you go to my music page and scroll down the newsfeed, you can catch previous shows. There are also some John Burns performances on my YouTube Channel.

Check this site often for exciting news about upcoming shows!!

Click here to find out a little more about John Burns, songwriter.

Visit my photo galleries to see some of the people I've worked with over the past forty-some years. Find posters of my upcoming performances. Read my nostalgic accounts of some of my great music business adventures, including the stories about the infamous bad review, some of the more positive publicity I've received, strangers on a train, a little night music, and performing at the 2006 through 2021 IMT Des Moines Marathons.

Check out the list of songs played at my performance, and listen to my home-grown demos of about a dozen or so of them.

SOME OF THE PLACES I'VE PERFORMED MY SOLO ACT

Amici Espresso

The Village Bean Coffee Co.

Jarrod's Coffee, Tea and Gallery (Mesa, AZ)

ShortE's BBQ

xBk Live

Carlisle Farmers Market

The Anchor Coffee House Series

Ambro's Road House (DeSoto)

The London Underground (Ames)

Ted Lare Design Build and Garden Art in the Garden

The University Tap

VFW Post 9662 (Boline Manfredi)

Uptown Ankeny Farmers Market

Gazali's Mediterranean Restaurant

Ceviche Bar

Keokuk County Farmers Market -- Sigourney

Cafe Milo

Being There Coffee House (Altoona)

Marv's Music

Emerge Iowa and Dawn Awards

North Point (Cedar Rapids)

Knoxville Farmers Market

Crave Italian American

Waukee Farmers Market

Mason City Farmers Market

Edgewater Performing Arts Center

Torrent Brewing Company (Ames) -- Max Ames Festival

Deb's Brewtopia (Elkader)

Des Moines City Hall Parking Lot -- Out to Lunch

Old Brick (Iowa City)

Saints Rest Coffee House (Grinnell)

The Gas Lamp

East Lake Amphitheater (Osceola)

Johnston Farmers Market

Brown Amphitheater, University of Redlands (Redlands, CA)

Ritual Cafe

Bird Lady Market

Edencrest Green Meadows

Palek Studio and Gallery

Jacob's Place

Iowa Veterans Home (Marshalltown)

Hull Avenue Tap

Grounds for Celebration (Beaverdale)

Pleasant Hill Farmers Market

Java Jive (Hannibal)

House of Bricks (Songwriters' Night)

Runnells Farmers Market

CoffeeCat (Mason City)

West Des Moines Elks Lodge

Linden Street Coffee House (Lamoni)

Lot 33

Michael's Pizza

Ames Farmers Market

Streetcar 209

Living History Farms (Farm and Food Festival)

El Bait Shop

Blue Rock Cafe (Hudson, OH)

Dog Ear Books (Russellville, AR)

Windsor Heights Yappy Hour (Windsor Heights Dog Park)

JP's 207 (Washington, IA)

The Beaver Tap

Veterans Administration Community Center, Des Moines

Des Moines Social Club Courtyard (Firehouse Flea)

Annelise Winery

The Beancounter Coffee House (Burlington)

Gabriel House Sessions

Mercy West Hospital (Mercy Music Program)

La Poste (Perry, Iowa)

The Talk Shop Lounge (St. Charles, Iowa)

Capes Kafe (Art Mart)

The Game Sports Bar

Acoustic Cafe Coffee (Winona, MN)

Valley Junction Farmers Market

The Lucky Pig (Ogden, IA)

Cafeteria & Co. (Urbana, IL)

Rehab Bar and Grill

Letsch Law Firm Art Gallery

MItchellville Farmers Market

Burger Daddy, Grimes

Ramsey's WIne Bistro, Marion

Black Forge Coffee House (Pittsburgh)

Fraternal Order of Eagles Lodge, Osceola

Chocolaterie Stam Des Moines

Bickford Cottage (Marshalltown)

Drake Neighborhood Farmers Market

Gray's Lake Pavillion (Strutt your Mutt)

Green Grounds Cafe

Okobji Grill (Johnston)

Pioneer MIll of Tiffin (Ohio)

Grimes Farmers Market

Flanagan's Bar and Grill

Wesley Acres Retirement Community

The Royal Mile

Woody's Smoke Shack

The Greenwood Lounge

Mojo's at River Music Experience (Davenport)

ArtsCentral (Waukee)

Hotel Pattee

Mom's Place

Uptown Bill's Coffee House (Iowa City)

Des Moines Farmers Market

The Brew (Manchester, Tennessee)

The Java House (Iowa City)

Kort House Lounge and Liquor (Leon)

Beaver Estates Retirement Community

Tally's Restaurant, Lounge and Catering

Charles H. MacNider Art Museum (Mason City) Annual Arts Festival

Prairie City Farmers Market

Grafton 123 House of Coffee (Grafton, West Virginia)

Windsor Heights Community and Events Center

Ruby's Pub (Stuart)

Bayside Community Center (San Diego -- Fundraiser)

Art on the Prairie (Perry)

Hotel Vetro (Iowa City -- Fundraiser)

The Vaudeville Mews

Neutral Ground Coffee House (New Orleans)

Northland Galleries (Art Shows)

Picasso Coffee House (St. Charles, Missouri)

Natural Living Expo

Friday Night Live (Mason City)

The Keg Stand

333 Restaurant (Grenada, Mississippi)

Smokey Row Coffee House and Ice Cream (Des Moines)

Smokey Row Coffee House and Ice Cream (Pella)

Smokey Row Coffee House and Ice Cream (Pleasantville)

Smokey Row Coffee House and Ice Cream (Oskaloosa)

Java Monkey (Decatur, Georgia)

Undergrounded (Clarion, Iowa)

Kirkwood Hotel Lobby/Art Show

Illahee Hills Retirement Community

Scornavacca's Restaurant (Private Party)

C & D's Welcome Cafe (Redondo Beach, CA)

Illegal Grounds (Denver)

Kramerbooks & Afterwords Cafe (Washington, DC)

Savvy Coffee and WIne Bar (Solon)

Java G's (Clive)

The Alley Upstairs at Cafe Allegro (Seattle)

Pegasus Coffee House and Gallery (Bainbridge Island, WA)

C & P Coffee Company (West Seattle)

Mars Cafe

Starry Night Coffee House (Johnston)

Java Joe's

Linda Vista Multicultural Fair (San Diego)

Cafe Diem (Ankeny)

Cafe Diem (Ames)

The Iowa State Fair

Black Sheep Coffee Cafe (South St. Paul, MN)

Harvest Moon (Dallas Center)

Grounds for Celebration (Urbandale)

Aura (private party)

Capital Square Atrium

Gordon's Food Products, Des Moines, IA (private party)

Gateway West/Art Show

Marshalltown Coliseum (Unity Unplugged)

Memories Hall, Marshalltown (Unity Unplugged II)

The Des Moines Playhouse

The Foxboro Grill

Sylvan Amphitheater, Greenwood Park (Dickstock)

The Beaverdale Fall Festival

Hoyt Sherman Auditorium

Crystal Tree Restaurant (private reception)

Embassy Club (private reception)

Des Moines Marathon

Drake Half-Marathon

Friedrich's World Coffees (Urbandale)

The Regatta Inn (Clear Lake)

Upcoming Performance(s)

COMING SHOWS

Saturday, February 24, 2024, 2 to 4 p.m.,Read Local Author Book Fair (book signing), Johnston Library, 6700 Merle Hay Road, Johnston, IA.

Saturday, March 2, 2024, 7 to 9 p.m.. The Anchor Coffee House Concert Series, Westminster Presbyterian Church, 4114 Allison Ave, Des Moines, IA.

Saturday, April 20, 2024, 1 to 4 p.m., Ankeny Author Fair, (book signing) Ankeny Public Library, 1250 S.W. District Drive, Ankeny, IA.

Saturday, May 11, 2024, noon to 2 p.m., IABE Books & Gifts, Lower Level, Valley West Mall, West Des Moines, IA.

Sunday, May 19, 2024, 3 to 6 p.m., Tee Hee's Comedy Club Local Music Showcase, 1433 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA.

Saturday, May 25, 2024, 7 a.m. to Noon, Downtown Des Moines Farmers Market, Court Avenue between 1st and 2nd Streets, Des Moines, IA.

Wednesday, June 5, 2024, 4 to 7 p.m., Keokuk County Farmers Market on the Square, 101 South Main Street, Sigourney, IA.

Monday, June 10, 2024, 4 to 7 p.m., Pleasant Hill Community Farmers Market, 5299 East University Avenue, Pleasant Hill, IA.

Wednesday, June 19, 2024, 6 to 8 p.m., Bondurant Farmers Market, Main Street SE, Bondurant, IA.

Tuesday, June 25, 2024, 4 to 7 p.m., Johnston Farmers Market, 6245 Merle Hay Road, Johnston, IA. [CANCELLED -- WEATHER]

Saturday, June 29, 2024, 8 a.m. to Noon, Knoxville Farmers Market, 214 East Main Street, Knoxville, IA.

Saturday, July 6, 2024, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., Carlisle Farmers Market, 95 Highway 5, Carlisle, IA.

Wednesday, July 10, 2024, 4 to 7 p.m., Keokuk County Farmers Market on the Square, 101 South Main Street, Sigourney, IA

Monday, July 15, 2024, 4 to 7 p.m., Pleasant Hill Community Farmers Market, 5299 East University Avenue, Pleasant Hill, IA. [CANCELLED -- WEATHER]

Tuesday, July 16, 2024, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Beaverdale Books, 2629 Beaver Avenue, Des Moines. John discusses his new book Dessyre.

Saturday, July 27, 2024, 7 a.m. to Noon, Downtown Des Moines Farmers Market, Court Avenue between 1st and 2nd Streets, Des Moines, IA.

Friday, August 2, 2024, 5 p.m., Private Function.

Saturday, August 10, 2024, West Branch, IA.

Thursday, August 15, 2024, 9 to 9:45 a.m., Iowa State Fair, Mid-American Stage, Des Moines, IA.

Saturday, August 17, 2024 8 a.m. to noon,, Uptown Ankeny Farmers Market, AMP Park,715 W. 1st Street, Ankeny, IA.

Tuesday, August 20, 2024, 4 to 7 p.m., Johnston Farmers Market, 6245 Merle Hay Road, Johnston, IA.

Saturday, August 24, 2024, 8 a.m. to Noon, Knoxville Farmers Market, 214 East Main Street, Knoxville, IA.

Saturday, August 31, 2024, 8 a.m. to noon, Uptown Ankeny Farmers Market, AMP Park,715 W. 1st Street, Ankeny, IA.

Saturday, September 7, 2024, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., Carlisle Farmers Market, 95 Highway 5, Carlisle, IA.

Wednesday, September 11, 2024, 4 to 7 p.m., Keokuk County Farmers Market on the Square, 101 South Main Street, Sigourney, IA.

Wednesday, September 25, 2024, 4 to 7 p.m., Waukee Farmers Market, Downtown on the Historic Triangle, Waukee, IA.

Saturday, September 28, 2024, 7 a.m. to Noon, Downtown Des Moines Farmers Market, 2nd Street South of Court Avenue, Des Moines, IA.

Saturday, October 5, 2024, 9 a.m. to Noon, Mason City Farmers Market, 1st Street NE & Federal Ave., Mason City, IA.

Saturday, October 12, 2024, 8 a.m. to Noon, Downtown Des Moines Farmers Market, Court Avenue between 1st and 2nd Streets, Des Moines, IA.

Sunday, October 20, 2024, 8:30 a.m. to Noon, IMT Des Moines Marathon, John plays at the intersection of Grand Avenue and Polk Blvd., Des Moines, IA.

Saturday, November 9, to Sunday, November 10, 2024, Art on the Prairie, Perry, IA. John performs on Saturday from 4 to 4:50 p.m. at Betsy Peterson Designs, and on Sunday from 10 to 11:50 a.m. at the Ben Franklin Building.

PAST SHOWS

2016

Friday, March 4, 2016, 6 to 9 p.m., Private Party, Johnston, IA.

Friday, March 11, 2016, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Palek Studio and Gallery, Gallery Night, 506 E. 6^th Street, Des Moines, IA.

Saturday, March 19, 2016, 10 a.m. to noon, CoffeeCat, 111 South Delaware, Mason City, IA

Saturday, March 26, 2016, 7 to 9 p.m., Friedrich's Coffee, 4632 N.W.86th Street, Urbandale, IA.

Sunday, April 3, 2016, 3 to 6 p.m., Annelise Winery, 15110 Highway 92, Indianola, IA.

Friday, April 8, 2016, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Palek Studio and Gallery, Gallery Night, 506 E. 6^th Street, Des Moines, IA

Saturday, April 9, 2016, 5 p.m, Uptown Bill's Coffee House, 730 South Dubuque Street, Iowa City, IA. John joines a huge roster of performers in a weekend-long celebration of Bill Sackter's 103rd birthday

Saturday, April 16, 2016, 2 to 3 p.m., VA Community Center, 3800 30th Street, Bldg. 12, Des Moines, IA.

Saturday, April 23, 2016, 10 a.m. to noon, Saints Rest Coffee House, 917 Broad Street, Grinnell, IA.

Saturday, April 30, 2016, 3 to 4:30 p.m., John Burns' Spectacular 60th Birthday Concert, Des Moines Community Playhouse, 832 42nd Street, Des Moines, IA

Sunday, May 8, 2016, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., Iowa Veterans Home, 1301 Summit, Street, Marshalltown, IA.

Friday, May 13, 2016, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Palek Studio and Gallery, Gallery Night, 506 E. 6^th Street, Des Moines, IA

Wednesday, May 25, 2016, 5 to 8 p.m., Woody's Smoke Shack, 2511 Cottage Grove Avenue, Des Moines, IA

Saturday, May 28, 2916, 7 to 9 p.m., Friedrich's Coffee, 4632 N.W. 86th Street, Urbandale, IA

Wednesday, June 1, 2016, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Black Forge Coffee House, 1206 Arlington Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA.

Saturday, June 4, 2016, 5 to 7 p.m., Pioneer Mill of Tiffin, 255 Riverside Drive, Tiffin,OH. John returns for one evening to a venue he played for three weeks 39 years earlier with Baby Lester and the Buggybumpers.

Friday, June 10, 2016, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Palek Studio and Gallery, Gallery Night, 506 E. 6^th Street, Des Moines, IA

Thursday, June 16, 2016, 6 to 8 p.m., private party, Ramada Tropics Resort/Conference Center, 5000 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, IA

Saturday, June 25, 2016, 7 to 9 p.m., Uptown Bill's Coffee House, 730 South Dubuque Street, Iowa CIty, IA

Wednesday, June 29, 2016, 5 to 8 p.m., Woody's Smoke Shack, 2511 Cottage Grove Avenue, Des Moines,IA

Saturday, July 2, 2016, 7 to 9:30 p.m., Chocolaterie Stam, 2814 Ingersoll Avenue, Des Moines, IA

Friday, July 8, 2016, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Palek Studio and Gallery, Gallery Night, 506 E. 6^th Street, Des Moines, IA

Saturday, July 16, 2016, 7 a.m. to noon, Downtown Des Moines Farmers Market, Court Avenue and Fourth Street, Des Moines, IA

Wednesday, July 20, 2016, 4 to 7 p.m. Drake Neighborhood Farmers Market, 26th Street South of University, Des Moines, IA

Wednesday, July 27, 2016, 5 to 8 p.m., Woody's Smoke Shack, 2511 Cottage Grove Avenue, Des Moines, IA

Saturday, August 6, 2016, 7 to 9:30 p.m., Chocolaterie Stam, 2814 Ingersoll Avenue, Des Moines, IA

Wednesday, August 10, 2016, 4 to 7 p.m., Drake Neighborhood Farmers Market, 26th Street South of University, Des Moines, IA.

Thursday, August 18, 2016 10 to 10:45 a.m., Susan Knapp Ampitheater, Iowa State Fair, Des Moines, IA

Wednesday, August 24, 2016, 5 to 8 p.m., Woody's Smoke Shack, 2511 Cottage Grove Avenue, Des Moines, IA

Wednesday, August 31, 2016, 4 to 7 p.m., Drake Neighborhood Farmers Market, 26th Street South of University, Des Moines, IA.

Friday, September 9, 2016, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Palek Studio and Gallery, Gallery Night, 506 E. 6^th Street, Des Moines, IA

Wednesday, September 14, 2016, 4 to 7 p.m., Drake Neighborhood Farmers Market, 26th Street South of University, Des Moines, IA

Wednesday, September 21, 2016, 5 to 8 p.m., Woody's Smoke Shack, 2511 Cottage Grove Avenue, Des Moines, IA

Saturday, September 24, 2016, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Firehouse Flea, Des Moines Social Club, 900 Mulberry, Des Moines, IA. The flea market runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Live entertainment and great art all day long.

Wednesday, September 28, 2016, 4 to 7 p.m., Drake Neighborhood Farmers Market, 26th Street South of University, Des Moines, IA

Friday, September 30, 2016, 4:30 to 7 p.m. Windsor Heights Yappy Hour, WIndsor Heights Dog Park (Just South of Colby Park), WIndsor Heights, IA

Saturday, October 8, 2016, 8 a.m. to Noon, Downtown Des Moines Farmers Market, Court Avenue and Fourth Street, Des Moines, IA.

Friday, October 7, 2016, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Palek Studio and Gallery, Gallery Night, 506 E. 6^th Street, Des Moines, IA.

Sunday, October 16, 2016, 8:30 to noon, IMT Des Moines Marathon, John performs for marathon runners coming and going in front of Butler House on Grand Avenue, across from the Des Moines Art Center, Des Moines, IA

Wednesday, October 26, 2016, 4 to 7 p.m., Drake Neighborhood Farmers Market, 26th Street South of University, Des Moines, IA

Monday, October 31, 2016, Private Function Out of State.

Friday, November 11, 2016, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Palek Studio and Gallery, Gallery Night, 506 E. 6^th Street, Des Moines, IA

Saturday, November 12, 2016, 10 a.m to 5 p.m., Art on the Prairie, Downtown Perry, IA. Regional Iowa artists and acoustic musicians display their work in various locations throughout downtown Perry on Saturday and Sunday. John Burns performs Saturday at 11 a.m. at Citizen Bank and at 3 p.m. at La Poste

Friday, November 18, 2016, 5 to 9 p.m., Palek Studio and Gallery, East Village Promenade, 506 E.6th Street, Des Moines, IA

Saturday, November 26, 2016, 7 to 9 p.m., Friedrich's Coffee, 4632 86th Street, Urbandale,IA.

Friday, December 2, 2016 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Capital Square Rotunda, Holiday Music Series (although I don't play Holiday Music), 400 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA.

Friday, December 9, 2016, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Palek Studio and Gallery, Gallery Night, 506 E. 6^th Street, Des Moines, IA

Friday, December 23, 2016, 9 to 11 p.m., Ceviche Bar, 223 East Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA.

Saturday, December 31, 2016, 4 to 6 p.m., Uptown Bill's Coffee Shop, 730 South Dubuque Street, Iowa City, IA. John plays on New Year's Eve for the first time in 40 years.

. 2017

Friday, January 6, 2016, 9 to 11 p.m., Ceviche Bar, 223 East Walnut Street, Des Mones, IA..

Friday, January 13, 2017, 6:30 to 9 p.m., Palek Studio and Gallery, Pirate Luau, 506 E. 6th Street, Des Moines, IA.

Saturday, January 21, 2017, 8:30 to 11 p.m., Streetcar 209, 525 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA. John trades sets on the third Saturday of each month with a featured local songwriter. January's featured songwriter is Rob Lumbard.

Saturday, January 28, 2017 10 a.m. to noon, Saints Rest Coffee House, 917 Broad Street, Grinnell, IA.

Friday, February 3, 2017, 9 to 11 p.m., Ceviche Bar, 223 East Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA.

Friday, February 10, 2017, 6:30 to 9 p.m., Palek Studio and Gallery, Gallery Night, 506 E. 6th Street, Des Moines, IA

Saturday, February 18, 2017, 8:30 to 11 p.m., Streetcar 209, 525 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA. John trades sets on the third Saturday of each month with a featured local songwriter. February's featured songwriter is Aim Terpening,

Saturday, February 25, 2017, 7 to 9 p.m., Friedrich's Coffee, 4632 N.W. 86th Street, Urbandale, Iowa.

Friday, March 3, 2017, 9 to 11 p.m., Ceviche Bar, 223 East Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA.

Friday, March 10, 2017, 6:30 to 9 p.m., Palek Studio and Gallery, Gallery Night, 506 E. 6th Street, Des Moines, IA..

Saturday, March 18, 2017, 8:30 to 11 p.m., Streetcar 209, 525 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA. John trades sets on the third Saturday of each month with a featured local songwriter. March's featured songwriter is Big Joel Kinser.

Friday, March 24, 2017, 9 to 11 p.m., Ceviche Bar, 223 East Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA..

Friday, April 14, 2017, 6:30 to 9 p.m., Palek Studio and Gallery, Gallery Night, 506 E. 6th Street, Des Moines, IA

Saturday, April 15, 2017, 6 to 7 p.m., Uptown Bill's Coffee House, 730 South Dubuque Street, Iowa City, IA Live entertainment all weekend celebrating Bill Sackter's 104th birthday.

Saturday, April 22, 2017, 8:30 to 11 p.m., Streetcar 209, 525 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA. John trades sets on the third Saturday of each month with a featured local songwriter. April's featured songwriter is Luke Fox.

Thursday, April 27, 2017, 5 to 8 p.m., La Poste, 1218 Warford, Perry, IA.

Saturday, May 6, 2017 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Bickford Cottage, 110 Newcastle Road, Marshalltown, IA.

Friday, May 12, 2017, 6:30 to 9 p.m., Palek Studio and Gallery, Gallery Night, 506 E.6th Street, Des Moines, IA.

Saturday, May 20, 2017, 8:30 to 11 p.m., Streetcar 209, 525 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA. John trades sets on the third Saturday of each month with a featured local songwriter. May's featured songwriter is Randy Kong.

Wednesday, May 24, 2017, 5 to 8 p.m., Woody's Smoke Shack, 2511 Cottage Grove Ave, Des Moines, IA.

Thursday, June 1, 2017, 7 to 8 p.m., Neutral Ground Coffeehouse, 5110 Danneel Street, New Orleans, LA.

Saturday, June 3, 2017, 2 to 4 p.m., Dog Eared Books, 301 West Main Street, Russellville, AR.

Saturday, June 10, 2017, 2 to 3 p.m., VA Central Iowa Healthcare System, 3600 30th Street, Des Moines, IA.

Saturday, June 17, 2017, 8:30 to 11 p.m., Streetcar 209, 525 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA. John trades sets on the third Saturday of each month with a featured local songwriter. June's featured songwriter is Brian Holtz.

Thursday, June 22, 2017 4 to 8 p.m., Valley Junction Farmers Market, 200 East Walkway, West Des Moines, IA.

Saturday, June 24, 2017, 7 to 9 p.m., Uptown Bill's Coffee House, 730 South Dubuque Street, Iowa City, IA.

Wednesday, June 28, 2017, 5 to 8 p.m., Woody's Smoke Shack, 2511 Cottage Grove Ave, Des Moines, IA.

Saturday, July 1, 2017, 7 a.m. to noon, Downtown Des Moines Farmers Market, Fourth and Court Avenue, Des Moines, IA.

Wednesday, July 5, 2017, 7 to 11 p.m., Gaslamp, 1501 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, Brother Trucker's First Wednesday of the Month. John Appears as the mid-show guest.

Friday, July 7, 2017, 7 to 9 p.m., Chocolaterie Stam, 2814 Ingersoll Avenue, Des Moines, IA

Saturday, July 15, 2017, 1 to 6 p.m., The Bird Lady Farmers Market, 16588 NE 42nd Street, Cambridge, IA

Thursday, July 20, 2017, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., Drake Neighborhood Farmers Market, 24th Street between Drake Park Avenue and Cottage Grove, Des Moines, IA

Wednesday, July 26, 2017, 5 to 8 p.m., Woody's Smoke Shack, 2511 Cottage Grove Ave., Des Mones, IA.

Saturday, August 5, 2017, 7 to 11 p.m., Chocolaterie Stam, 2811 Ingersoll Avenue, Des Moines, IA.

Thursday, August 10, 2017, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., Drake Neighborhood Farmers Market, 24th Street between Drake Park Avenue and Cottage Grove, Des Moines, IA

Thursday, August 17, 2017, 10 to 10:45 a.m., Mid-American Energy Stage, Iowa State Fair, Des Moines, IA.

Thursday, August 17, 2017, 1:30 to 2:15 p.m., Bud LIght Stage, Iowa State Fair, Des Moines.

Thursday, August 24, 2017, 4 to 8 p.m., Valley Junction Farmers Market, 200 East Walkway, West Des Moines, IA.

Wednesday, August 30, 2017, 5 to 8 p.m., Woody's Smoke Shack, 2511 Cottage Grove Ave., Des Moines, IA.

Friday, September 1, 2017, 8 to 9 p.m., Corner Coffee Uptown, 1414 West 28th Street, Minneapolis, MN.

Saturday, September 9, 2017, 1 to 6 p.m., The Bird Lady Farmers Market, 16588 NE Street, Cambridge, IA.

Thursday, September 14, 2017, Drake Neighborhood Farmers Market, 24th Street between Drake Park Avenue and Cottage Grove, Des Moines, IA.

Thursday, September 21, 2017, 4 to 8 p.m., Valley Junction Farmers Market, HVJF Office, 137 5th, West Des Moines, IA.

Saturday, September 23, 2017, 7 a.m. to noon, Downtown Des Moines Farmers Market, Court Avenue between 3rd and 4th Streets, Des Moines, IA.

Wednesday, September 27, 2017, 5 to 8 p.m., Woody's Smoke Shack, 2511 Cottage Grove Ave, Des Moines, IA.

Thursday, October 12, 2017, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., Drake Neighborhood Farmers Market, 24th Street between Drake Park Avenue and Cottage Grove, Des Moines, IA.

Sunday, October 15, 2017, 8 to noon, IMT Des Moines Marathon, Des Moines, IA. For the 12th year, John plays in front of Butler House

Saturday, October 21, 2017, 8 to 10:30 p.m., Streetcar 209, 525 East Grand Avenue. John trades sets on the third Saturday of each month with a featured local songwriter. John's guest in October is Bryan Baker

Saturday, October 28, 2017, 8 a.m. to noon, Downtown Des Moines Farmers Market, 4th and Court Avenue, Des Moines, IA.

Saturday and Sunday, November 11-12, 2017, Art on the Prairie, Perry, IA. Regional artists and acoustic musicians show their work at various locations in historic downtown Perry. John performs from 1 to 2:50 p.m. at Peterson Designs.

Saturday, November 18, 2017, 8 to 10:30 p.m., Streetcar 209, 525 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA. John trades sets on the third Saturday of each month with a featured local songwriter. John's guest in November is Aaron Earl Short.

Saturday, Novebmer 25, 2017, 7 to 9 p.m., Friedrich's Coffee, 4632 N.W. 86th Street, Urbandale, IA.

Saturday, December 16, 2017, 8 to 10:30 p.m., Streetcar 209, 525 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA. John trades sets on the third Saturday of each month with a featured local songwriter. John's guest in December is Andrew Fleming.

Saturday, December 23, 2017, 7 to 9 p.m., Friedrich's Coffee, 4632 N.W. 86th Street, Urbandale, IA.

Saturday, December 30, 2017, 7 to 9 p.m., Uptown Bill's Coffee Shop, 730 South Dubuque Street, Iowa City,

2018

Saturday, January 20, 2018, 7:30 to 10:30, The Lucky Pig, 113 West Walnut Street, Ogden, IA.

Friday, January 26, 2018, 7 to 9 p.m., The Talk Shop Lounge, 3357 St. Charles Road, St. Charles, IA

Saturday, February 3, 2018, 10 a.m. to noon. Linden Street Coffeehouse, 101 South Linden Street, Lamoni, IA

Saturday, February 24, 2018, 4 to 6 p.m., Gazali's Mediterranean Restaurant, 1205 25th Street, Des Moines, IA.

Saturday, March 3, 2018, 10 a.m. to noon, Linden Street Coffeehouse, 101 South Linden Street, Lamoni, IA.

Saturday, March 10, 2018, 2 to 3 p.m., Iowa Veterans Home, 1301 Summit Street, Marshalltown, IA.

Saturday, March, 17, 2018, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Java JIve, 221 North Main, Hannibal, MO.

Saturday, March 24, 2018, 4 to 6 p.m., Gazali's Mediterranean Restaurant, 1205 25th Street, Des Moines, IA.

Saturday, March 31, 2018, 7 to 9 p.m., Friedrich's Coffee, 4632 N.W.86th Street, Urbandale, IA.

Saturday, April 7, 2018, 10 a.m. to noon, Linden Street Coffeehouse, 101 South Linden Street, Lamoni, IA.

Saturday, April 14, 2018, 6 to 7 p.m., Uptown Bill's Coffee House, 730 South Dubuque, Iowa City, IA. During the weekend of April 11-13, the Iowa City Community celebrates Bill's Birthday Bash 105, in honor of Bill Sackter's 105th birthday. John joins a long parade of performers appearing during the weekend.

Thursday, April 19, 2018, 4 to 6 p.m., Gazali's Mediterranean Restaurant, 1205 25th Street, Des Moines, IA

Saturday, May 5, 2018, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Gazali's Mediterranean Restaurant, 1205 25th Street, Des Moines, IA

Saturday, May 12, 2018, 1 to 6 p.m., Gabriel House Sessions: a Community of Arts, 1701 Pennsylvania Avenue, Des Moines, IA

Monday, May 14, 2018, 7 to 10 p.m., The Bean Counter Coffeehouse and Drinkery, 212 Jefferson Street, Burlington, IA.

Thursday, May 24, 2018, 4 to 8 p.m., Valley Junction Farmers Market, Historic Valley Junction Foundation, 137 5th Street, West Des Moines, IA.

Saturday, June 2, 2018, 7 a.m. to noon, Downtown Des Moines Farmers Market, SW corner of 4th and Court, Des Moines, IA.

Saturday, June 9, 2018, 4 to 6 p.m., Gazali's Mediterranean Restaurant, 1205 25th Street, Des Moines, IA.

Saturday, June 16, 2018, 7 to 9 p.m., Uptown Bill's Coffee House, 730 South Dubuque, Iowa City, IA.

Wednesday, June 20, 2018, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., Drake Neighborhood Farmers Market, 24th and Cottage Grove, Des Moines, IA.

Thursday, June 28, 2018, 4 to 8 p.m., Valley Junction Farmers Market, Historic Valley Junction Foundation, 137 5th Street, West Des Moines, IA.

Saturday, June 30, 2018, Slater Block Party, Slater, Iowa.

Saturday, July 7, 2018, 4 to 6 p.m., Gazali's Mediterranean Restaurant, 1205 25th Street, Des Moines, IA.

Saturday, July 14, 2018, 7 to 9 p.m., Chocolaterie Stam, 2814 Ingersoll Avenue, Des Moines, IA.

Saturday, July 21, 2018 1 to 6 p.m., Gabriel House Sessions: A Community of the Arts, 1701 Pennsylvania Avenue, Des Moines, IA.

Wednesday, July 25, 2018, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., Drake Neighborhood Farmers Market, 24th and Cottage Grove, Des Moines, IA.

Saturday, July 28, 2018, 7 to 9 p.m., Chocolaterie Stam, 2814 Ingersoll Avenue, Des Moines, IA.

Saturday, August 4, 2018, 7 a.m. to noon, Downtown Des Moines Farmers Market, 4th Street north of Court, Des Moines, IA.

Saturday, August 11, 2018, 7 to 9 p.m., Chocolaterie Stam, 2814 Ingersoll Avenue, Des Moines, IA.

Monday, August 13, 2018 10 to 10:45 a.m., Iowa State Fair, Bill and Susan Knapp Stage, Des Moines, IA.

Monday, August 13, 2018 11 to 11:45 a.m., Iowa State Fair, Bill Riley Stage, Des Moines, IA

Monday, August 13, 2018, 1:30 to 2:15 p.m., Iowa State Fair, Bill and Susan Knapp Stage, Des Moines, IA.

Thursday, August 16, 2018, 9:30 to 10:15 a.m., Iowa State Fair, Bud Light Stage, Des Moines, IA.

Saturday, August 18, 2018, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Gazali's Mediterranean Restaurant, 1205 25th Street, Des Moines, IA.

Thursday, August 23, 2018, 4 to 8 p.m., Valley Junction Farmers Market, Fifth and Maple Streets, West Des Moines, IA.

Friday, August 31, 2018, 6 to 8 p.m., Acoustic Cafe, 77 Lafayette Street, Winona, MN.

Saturday, September 8, 2018 11 a.m. to noon, Gazali's Mediterranean Restaurant, 1205 25th Street, Des Moines, IA.

Saturday, September 15, 2018, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Gazali's Mediterranean Restaurant, 1205 25th Street, Des Moines, IA.

Saturday, September 22, 2018, 7 a.m. to noon, Downtown Des Moines Farmers Market, 4th Street north of Court, Des Moines, IA.

Thursday, September 27, 2018, 4 to 8 p.m. Valley Junction Farmers Market, Fifth and Maple, West Des Moines, IA.

Friday, October 5, 2018, 7 to 9 p.m., JP's 207, 207 West Main Street, Washington, Iowa.

Saturday, October 6, 2018, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Gazali's Mediterranean Restaurant, 1205 25th Street, Des Moines, IA.

Sunday, October 21, 2018, 8 a.m. to noon, IMT Des Moines Marathon, Des Moines, IA. For the 13th year, John plays in front of Butler House.

Saturday, October 27, 2018, 8 a.m. to noon, Downtown Des Moines Farmers Market, 4th Street north of Court, Des Moines, IA.

Saturday, November 3, 2018, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Gazali's Mediterranean Restaurant, 1205 25th Street, Des Moines, IA.

Saturday, November 10 to Sunday, November 11, 2018, Art on the Prarie, Perry, IA. John Burns plays at the Security Bank Building on Saturday from 3 to 4:45 p.m.

Saturday, November 17, 2018, 7 to 8 p.m. Marv's Music, 506 East 6th Street, Des Moines, IA.

Saturday, December 1, 2018, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Gazali's Mediterranean Restaurant, 1205 25th Street, Des Moines, IA.

Friday, December 7, 2018 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., University Tap, 7500 University Boulevard, Clive, IA.

Saturday, December 22, 2018, Friedrich's Coffee, 4632 N.W.86th, Urbandale, IA.

Saturday, December 29, 2018, 7 to 9 p.m., Uptown Bill's Coffee House, 730 South Dubuque Street, Iowa City, IA.

2019

Saturday, January 5, 2019, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Gazali's Mediterranean Restaurant, 1205 25th Street, Des Moines, IA.

Saturday, February 2, 2019, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Gazali's Mediterranean Grill, 1205 25th Street, Des Moines, IA.

Saturday, February 16, 2019, 7 to 9 p.m., Friedrich's Coffee, 4632 N.W. 86th, Urbandal, IA.

Friday, March 1, 2019, 8 to 10 p.m., The Talk Shop Lounge, 3357 St. Charles Road, Saint Charles, IA.

Saturday, March 9, 2019, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Gazali's Mediterranean Grill, 1205 25th Street, Des Moines, IA.

Thursday, March 21, 2019, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., ShortE's BBQ, 8805 Chamberry Blvd., Johnston, IA.

Saturday, March 30, 2019, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., The Beancounter Coffeehouse and Drinkery, 212 Jefferson Street, Burlington, IA.

Saturday, April 6, 2019, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Gazali's Mediterranean Grill, 1205 25th Street, Des Moines, IA.

Saturday, April 27, 2019, noon to 2 p.m., Living History Farms Farm and Food Festival, 11121 Hickman Road, Urbandale, IA. Activities, including musical performances, all day long.

Saturday, May 4, 2019, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Gazali's Mediterranean Grill, 1205 25th Street, Des Moines, IA.

Saturday, May 11, 2019, 7 to 10 p.m. (or 9 p.m. to midnight for bad weather), Ambro's Roadhouse Bar and Grill, 917 Guthrie Street, DeSoto, IA.

Saturday, June 1, 2019, 7 a.m. to noon, Downtown Des Moines Farmers Market, Fourth Street North of Court Avenue, Des Moines, IA.

Friday, June 7, 2019, 5 to 7 p.m., Private Function, Des Moines, IA.

Saturday, June 8, 2019, 7 to 9 p.m., Uptown Bill's Coffee House and Neighborhood Arts Center, 730 South Dubuque Street, Iowa City, IA

Saturday, June 15, 2019, 7 to 9 p.m., Uptown Ankeny Farmers Market, 715 W. 1st Street, Ankeny, IA.

Saturday, June 22, 2019, 11 a.m. to noon, Gazali's Mediterranean Grill, 1205 25th Street, Des Moines, IA.

Saturday, June 29, 2019, 7 to 9 p.m.,Chocolaterie Stam, 2814 Ingersoll Avenue, Des Moines, IA.

Saturday, July 6, 2019, 7 to 9 p.m., Chocolaterie Stam, 2814 Ingersoll Avenue, Des Moines, IA.

Saturday, July 20, 2019, 8 a.m. to noon, Uptown Ankeny Farmers Market, 715 W. 1st Street, Ankeny, IA.

Saturday, July 27, 2019, 11 a.m. to noon, Gazali's Mediterranean Grill, 1205 25th Street, Des Moines, IA.

Saturday, August 3, 2019, 7 a.m. to noon, Downtown Des Moines Farmers Market, Fourth Street North of Court Avenue, Des Moines, IA.

Wednesday, August 14, 2019, 9:30 to 10:15, Iowa State Fair, Bill Riley Stage, Des Moines, IA.

Saturday, August 17, 2019, 8 a.m. to noon, Uptown Ankeny Farmers Market, 715 W. 1st Street, Ankeny, IA.

Saturday, August 24, 2019, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Gazali's Mediterranean Grill, 1205 25th Street, Des Moines, IA.

Friday, August 30, 2019, 6 to 8 p.m., Acoustic Cafe, 77 Lafayette Street, Winona, MN.

Saturday, August 31, 2019, 6:30 to 9 p.m., Deb's Brewtopia, 106 Cedar Street N.W., Elkader, IA. The second leg of John's Freedom Tour.

Saturday, September 14, 2019, 8 a.m. to noon, Uptown Ankeny Farmers Market, 715 W. 1st Street, Ankeny, IA.

Saturday, September 21, 2019, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Gazali's Mediterranean Grill, 1205 25th Street, Des Moines, IA.

Thursday, October 10, 2019, 6 to 8 p.m., ShortE's BBQ, 8805 N.W.86th Street, Johnston, IA.

Saturday, October 12, 2019, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Gazali's Mediterranean Grill, 1205 25th Street, Des Moines, IA.

Friday, October 18, 2019, 7 to 9 p.m., Uptown Bill's Coffee House and Neighborhood Arts Center, 730 South Dubuque Street, Iowa City, IA. John's special homecoming performance 35 years after his first University of Iowa graduation.

Sunday, October 20, 2019, 8 a.m. to noon, IMT Des Moines Marathon, Des Moines, IA. For the 14th year, John plays the Marathon. But this year crosses the road to the Art Center.

Saturday, October 26, 2019, 8 a.m. to noon, Downtown Des Moines Farmers Market, Fourth Street North of Court Avenue, Des Moines, IA.

Saturday, November 2, 2019, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Gazali's Mediterranean Grill, 1205 25th Street, Des Moines, IA.

Saturday, November 9, to Sunday, November 10, 2019, Art on the Prairie, Perry, IA. John Plays Sunday, November 10 at 1 to 2:45 p.m. in the Carnegie Library.

Saturday, November 23, 2019, 8:30 a.m. to noon, Adoption Saturday, Polk County Justice Center, 222 5th Avenue, Des Moines, IA.

Saturday, November 30, 2019, 7 to 9 p.m., Friedrich's Coffee, 4632 N.W.86th, Urbandale, IA.

Saturday, December 7, 2019, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Gazali's Mediterranean Grill, 1205 25th Street, Des Moines, IA.

Saturday, December 21, 2019, 7 to 9 p.m., Friedrich's Coffee, 4632 N.W.86th, Urbandale, IA.

2020

Saturday, January 4, 2020, 7 to 9 p.m., Uptown Bill's Coffee House and Neighborhood Arts Center, 730 South Dubuque Street, Iowa City, IA.

Saturday, January 11, 2020, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Gazali's Mediterranean Grill, 1205 25th Street, Des Moines, IA.

Saturday, February 8, 2020, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Gazali's Mediterranean Grill, 1205 25th Street, Des Moines, IA

Saturday, March 7, 2020, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Gazali's Mediterranean Grill, 1205 25th Street, Des Moines, IA

Saturday, March 14, 2020, 7:30 to 10 p.m., Talk Shop Lounge, 3357 St. Charles Road, St. Charles, IA.

Saturday, March 28, 2020, 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. [CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19], Benefit for Sheila and Dominick Derringer, Hull Avenue Tap, 834 Hull Avenue, Des Moines, IA. John plays at 6 p.m. for 45 minutes. Event continues with live music until 1 a.m..

Saturday, April 4, 2020, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. [CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19], Gazali's Mediterranean Grill, 1205 25th Street, Des Moines, IA

Friday, April 10, 2020, 5 to 7 p.m. [MOVED TO SEPTEMBER 11 DUE TO COVID-19], Eagle's Run Bar and Grill, Bayard, IA.

Saturday, April 25, 2020, 7 to 9 p.m.[CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19], Friedrich's Coffee, 4632 N.W.86th, Urbandale, IA.

Saturday, May 23, 2020, 7 to 10 p.m. (or, if the weather is bad) 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. [CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19], Ambro's Roadhouse, 917 Guthrie Street, DeSoto, IA.

Tuesday, May 26, 2020, 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. [PERFORMANCE CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19], Johnston Farmers Market, 6700 Merle Hay Road (near the Simpson Barn), Johnston IA.

Saturday, June 20, 2020, 7 to 9 p.m., Uptown Bill's Coffee House and Neighborhood Arts Center, LIVESTREAM ON MY FACEBOOK PAGE, https://www.facebook.com/b.john.burns

Tuesday, June 30, 2020, 3:30 to 6:30 p.m., Johnston Farmers Market, 6700 Merle Hay Road (near the Simpson Barn), Johnston IA

Friday, July 17, 2020, 7:30 to 10 p.m., The Talk Shop Lounge, 3357 St. Charles Road, St. Charles, IA.

Saturday, July 18, 2020, 7 to 9 p.m. [PERFORMANCE CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19], Chocolaterie Stam, 2814 Ingersoll Avenue, Des Moines, IA.

Tuesday, July 21, 2020, 3:30 to 6:30 p.m., Johnston Farmers Market, 6700 Merle Hay Road (near the Simpson Barn), Johnston IA.

Tuesday, July 28, 2020, 3:30 to 6:30 p.m., Johnston Farmers Market, 6700 Merle Hay Road (near the Simpson Barn), Johnston IA.

Tuesday, August 25, 2020, 3:30 to 6:30 p.m., Johnston Farmers Market, 6700 Merle Hay Road (near the Simpson Barn), Johnston IA.

Saturday, August 29, 2020, 7 to 9 p.m.,[PERFORMANCE CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19] Chocolaterie Stam, 2814 Ingersoll Avenue, Des Moines, IA.

Friday, September 4, 2020, 6 to 8 p.m., [PERFORMANCE CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19] Acoustic Cafe, 77 Lafayette Street, Winona, MN

Friday, September 11, 2020, 5 to 7 p.m., [PERFORMANCE CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19] Eagle's Run Bar and Grill, Bayard, IA.

Tuesday, September 29, 2020, 3:30 to 6:30 p.m., Johnston Farmers Market, 6700 Merle Hay Road (near the Simpson Barn), Johnston IA.

Thursday, December 31, 2020, 10 p.m. to Friday, January 1, 2021, 4 a.m. (at least), B. John Burns' Facebook Live Livestream. Catch John on his home page, streaming at least six hours of his original tunes, and welcoming the New Year in Boston, Des Moines, Denver, Los Angeles, Anchorage and Honolulu..

2021

Saturday, April 10, 2021, 7 to 9 p.m., Uptown Bill's Stay at Home Concert on YouTube, at this link: https://youtu.be/khJDdn5va34

Saturday, May 15, 2021, 9 to 11 a.m., Art in the Garden, Ted Lare Design and Garden Center, 2701 Cumming Ave., Cumming Avenue. Then catch Ducharme-Jones at 11:30 to 1:30 a.m.

Saturday, May 29, 2021, 7 a.m. to noon, Downtown Des Moines Farmers Market, Fourth Street between Court and Walnut, Des Moines, IA.

Thursday, June 3, 2021, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Prairie City Farmers Market, East Jefferson and North Main Streets, Prairie City, Iowa.

Monday, July 14, 2021, 4 to 7 p.m., Mitchellville Farmer's Market, 207 Oak Street, Mitchellville, Iowa.

Saturday, June 19,2021, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Gazali's Mediterranean Grill, 1205 25th Street, Des Moines, Iowa.

Thursday, June 24, 2021, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Prairie City Farmers Market, East Jefferson and North Main Streets, Prairie City, Iowa.

Saturday, June 26,2021, 7 a.m. to noon, Downtown Des Moines Farmers Market, Fourth Street between Court and Walnut, Des Moines, IA.

Tuesday, June 29, 2021, 3:30 to 6:30 p.m., Johnston Farmers Market, 6221 Merle Hay Road, Johnston, Iowa

Friday, July 2, 2021, 7 to 9 p.m., Chocolaterie Stam, 2814 Ingersoll Avenue, Des Moines, Des Moines.

Wednesday, July 7, 2021, 6 to 8 p.m., Bondurant Farmers Market, 102 Lincoln Street NE, Bondurant, IA.

Saturday, July 10, 2021, 7 to 9 p.m., Chocolaterie Stam, 2814 Ingersoll Avenue, Des Moines, Des Moines.

Saturday, July 17, 2021, 8 a.m. to Noon, Ames Farmers Market, 300 and 400 Blocks of Main Street, Ames, Iowa.

Monday, July 19, 2021, 4 to 7 p.m., Mitchellville Farmer's Market, 207 Oak Street, Mitchellville, Iowa

Saturday, July 31, 2021, 7 a.m. to noon, Downtown Des Moines Farmers Market, Court Avenue between 1st and 2nd Streets, Des Moines, IA.

Tuesday, July 20, 2021, 3:30 to 6:30 p.m., Johnston Farmers Market, 6221 Merle Hay Road, Johnston, Iowa.

Thursday, July 29, 2021, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Prairie City Farmers Market, East Jefferson and North Main Streets, Prairie City, Iowa.

Monday, August 2, 2021, 4 to 7 p.m., Mitchellville Farmer's Market, 207 Oak Street, Mitchellville, Iowa.

Friday, August 6, 2021, 5:30 p.m., Private Party.

Saturday, August 7, 2021, 7 to 9 p.m., Chocolaterie Stam, 2814 Ingersoll Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa.

Tuesday, August 10, 5 to 7 p.m., Runnells Farmers Market. 109 Brown Street, Runnells, Iowa.

Friday, August 13, 2021, 4 to 7 p.m., Grimes Farmers Market, Grimes Public Library, Grimes, Iowa.

Thursday, August 19, 2021, 3:30 to 4:15 p.m., Iowa State Fair, Bill and Anne Riley State, Des Moines, IA.

Saturday, August 21, 2021, 7 a.m. to noon, Downtown Des Moines Farmers Market, Fourth Street between Court and Walnut, Des Moines, IA.

Sunday, August 22, 2021 10 to 10:45 a.m., Iowa State Fair, Mid-American Energy Stage, Des Moines, IA.

Thursday, August 26, 2021, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Prairie City Farmers Market, East Jefferson and North Main Streets, Prairie City, Iowa.

Tuesday, August 31, 2021, 3:30 to 6:30 p.m., Johnston Farmers Market, 6221 Merle Hay Road, Johnston, Iowa.

Saturday, September 18, 2021, 7 a.m. to noon, Downtown Des Moines Farmers Market, Court Avenue between 1st and 2nd Streets, Des Moines, IA.

Monday, September 20, 2021, 4 to 7 p.m., Mitchellville Farmer's Market, 207 Oak Street, Mitchellville, Iowa.

Thursday, September 23, 2021, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Prairie City Farmers Market, East Jefferson and North Main Streets, Prairie City, Iowa.

Tuesday, September 28, 2021, 3:30 to 6:30 p.m., Johnston Farmers Market, 6221 Merle Hay Road, Johnston, Iowa.

Sunday, October 17, 2019, 8 a.m. to noon, IMT Des Moines Marathon, Des Moines, IA. For the 15th time in 16 years, John plays the Marathon, on Grand Avenue by the Art Center.

Saturday, October 30,2021, 8 a.m. to noon, Downtown Des Moines Farmers Market, Fourth Street between Court and Walnut, Des Moines, IA

Saturday, November 13, 2021, 1 to 2:45 p.m., Historic Hotel Pattee, Art on the Prairie, Perry, Iowa. Once again, John joins a roster of some of Iowa's best acoustic musicians providing a sound track to a two-day fall festival of Iowa art and culture in eight charming locations in Downtown Perry. All day on Saturday and Sunday.

2022

Saturday, May 21, 2022, 9 a.m. to noon, Uptown Ankeny Farmers Market, 715 W. 1st Street, Ankeny, IA.

Saturday May 28, 2022, 7 a.m. to noon, Downtown Des Moines Farmers Market, Fourth Street between Court and Walnut, Des Moines, Iowa.

Tuesday, June 7, 2022, 3:30 to 6:30 p.m., Johnston Farmers Market, 6245 Merle Hay Road, Johnston, Iowa

Saturday, June 11, 2022, 9 a.m. to noon, Uptown Ankeny Farmers Market, 715 W. 1st Street, Ankeny, IA.

Monday, June 13, 2022, 5 to 7 p.m., Mitchellville Farmer's Market, 207 Oak Street, Mitchellville, Iowa.

Friday, June 17,2022, 7 to 9 p.m., Chocolaterie Stam, 2814 Ingersoll Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa.

Saturday, June 25, 2022, 7 a.m. to noon, Downtown Des Moines Farmers Market, Fourth Street between Court and Walnut, Des Moines, Iowa.

Wednesday, June 29, 2022, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Out to Lunch, near Des Moines City Hall, 401 Robert D. Ray Road, Des Moines, Iowa.

Wednesday, July 6, 2022, 5 to 7 p.m., Jarrod's Coffee, Tea & Gallery, 154 W. Main Street, Mesa, Arizonza

Thursday, July 7, 2022, 7 to 8:30 p.m., B. John Burns' Triumphant Return to the University of Redlands, Brown Amphitheater, Lewis Hall, University of Redlands, 1200 East Colton Avenue, Redlands, California. John Returns to the University of Redlands for a 90-minute concert 50 years after spending his summer there as a high school junior, his first trip away from home, and his first trip to California.

Monday, July 18, 2022, 5 to 7 p.m., Mitchellville Farmer's Market, [CANCELLED FOR THE DAMN COVID] 207 Oak Street, Mitchellville, Iowa.

Saturday, July 23, 2022, 9 a.m. to noon, Uptown Ankeny Farmers Market, [CANCELLED FOR THE DAMN COVID] 715 W. 1st Street, Ankeny, IA.

Saturday, July 30, 2022, 7 a.m. to noon, Downtown Des Moines Farmers Market, Fourth Street between Court and Walnut, Des Moines, Iowa.

Saturday, August 6, 2022, 9 a.m. to noon, Uptown Ankeny Farmers Market, 715 W. 1st Street, Ankeny, IA.

Wednesday, August 17, 2022, 9 to 9:45 a.m., Iowa State Fair, Anne and Bill Riley Stage, Des Moines, Iowa.

Wednesday, August 17, 2022, 11 to 11:45 a.m., Iowa State Fair, Anne and Bill Riley Stage, Des Moines, Iowa.

Friday, August 19, 2022, 7 to 9 p.m., Chocolaterie Stam, 2814 Ingersoll Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa.

Saturday, August 27, 2022, 7 a.m. to noon, Downtown Des Moines Farmers Market, Fourth Street between Court and Walnut, Des Moines, Iowa.

Tuesday, August 30, 2022, 3:30 to 6:30 p.m., Johnston Farmers Market, 6245 Merle Hay Road, Johnston, Iowa

Sunday, September 11, 2022, 3:30 to 5:10 p.m., B. John Burns' Golden Jubilee Concert, xBk Live Performance Venue, 1159 24th Street, Des Moines, IA. John celebrates the 50th Anniversary of his first song.

Saturday, September 17, 2022, 9 a.m. to noon, Uptown Ankeny Farmers Market, 715 W. 1st Street, Ankeny, IA.

Saturday, September 24, 2022, 7 a.m. to noon, Downtown Des Moines Farmers Market, 4th and Court Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa.

Tuesday, September 27, 2022, 3:30 to 6:30 p.m., Johnston Farmers Market, 6245 Merle Hay Road, Johnston, Iowa.

Sunday, October 16, 2022, 8 a.m. to noon, IMT Des Moines Marathon, Des Moines, IA. For the 16th time in 17 years, John plays the Marathon, on Grand Avenue by the Art Center.

Saturday, October 22, 2022, 8 a.m. to noon, Downtown Des Moines Farmers Market, 4th and Court Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa.

Saturday, November 12, to Sunday, November 13, 2022, Art on the Prairie, Perry, IA. John Plays Saturday, November 12 at noon to 1:45 p.m. in the second floor of the Towncraft Building.

2023

Saturday, February 25, 2023, 2 to 4 p.m., Local Author Book Fair (book signing), Johnston Library, 6700 Merle Hay Road, Johnston, IA.

Sunday, May 14, 2023, 3 to 6 p.m., Tee Hee's Comedy Club Local Music Showcase, 1433 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA.

Saturday, May 20, 2023 8 a.m. to noon, Uptown Ankeny Farmers Market, AMP Park,715 W. 1st Street, Ankeny, IA.

Saturday, May 27, 2023 8 a.m. to noon, Uptown Ankeny Farmers Market, AMP Park,715 W. 1st Street, Ankeny, IA.

Saturday, June 3, 2023, 7 a.m. to noon, Downtown Des Moines Farmers Market, Second Ave. south of Court Avenue, Des Moines, IA.

Friday, June 9, 2023, 5 to 7 p.m., Mitchellville Farmers Market, Killinger Park, 220 Center Street N.W., Mitchellville, IA.

Friday, June 23, 2023, 5 to 7:30 p.m., Private Event, Des Moines, IA.

Thursday, June 29, 2023, 7 to 9 p.m., London Underground, 212 Main Street, Ames, IA.

Saturday, July 1, 2023, 7 a.m. to noon, Downtown Des Moines Farmers Market, Court Avenue between 1st and 2nd, Des Moines, IA.

Friday, July 7, 2023, 5 to 7 p.m., Mitchellville Farmers Market, Killinger Park, 220 Center Street N.W., Mitchellville, IA.

Saturday, June 17, 2023, 2 to 4 p.m., Chocolaterie Stam, 2814 Ingersoll Ave., Des Moines, IA.

Thursday, June 22, 2023, 5 to 7 p.m., Prairie City Farmers Market, Garden Square Park, Prairie City, IA.

Friday, June 23, 2023, 5 to 7:30 p.m., Private Event, Des Moines, IA.

Thursday, June 29, 2023, 7 to 9 p.m., London Underground, 212 Main Street, Ames, IA.

Saturday, July 1, 2023, 7 a.m. to noon, Downtown Des Moines Farmers Market, Court Avenue between 1st and 2nd, Des Moines, IA.

Friday, July 7, 2023, 5 to 7 p.m., Mitchellville Farmers Market, Killinger Park, 220 Center Street N.W., Mitchellville, IA.

Saturday, July 22, 2023, 8 a.m. to noon, Knoxville Farmers Market, 214 E. Main Street, Knoxville, IA.

Friday, August 4, 2023, 5 to 7 p.m., Mitchellville Farmers Market, Killinger Park, 220 Center Street N.W., Mitchellville, IA.

Saturday, August 5, 2023, 7 a.m. to noon, Downtown Des Moines Farmers Market, Court Avenue between 1st and 2nd, Des Moines, IA.

Monday, August 7, 2023, 4 to 7 p.m., Pleasant Hill Community Farmers Market, Berean Church, 5299 E. University Ave., Pleasant Hill, IA.

Thursday, August 17, 2023, 9:30 to 11 a.m., Iowa State Fair, Mid-American Stage, Des Moines, IA.

Saturday, August 26, 2023 8 a.m. to noon, Uptown Ankeny Farmers Market, AMP Park,715 W. 1st Street, Ankeny, IA.

Saturday, September 2, 2023, 8 a.m. to noon, Knoxville Farmers Market, 214 E. Main Street, Knoxville, IA.

Friday, September 8, 2023, 8:30 to 11:30 p.m., North Point Bar and Restaurant, 621 Center Point Road NE, Cedar Rapids, IA.

Saturday, September 9, 2023, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Indie Author Book Expo (book signing), Groundswell Cafe, 201 3rd Ave. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA.

Saturday, September 9, 2023 7 to 8:30 p.m., Old Brick, 26 E. Market Street, Iowa City, IA. Show for Extend the Dream.

Friday, September 14, 2023, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., East Lake Amphitheater, Highway 34 east of Osceola.

Friday, September 22, 2023, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Beaverdale Books, 2629 Beaver Avenue, Des Moines. John appears with cover artist Shawn Palek to discuss his new book The New Rules.

Saturday, September 23, 2023, 7 a.m. to noon, Downtown Des Moines Farmers Market, Second Ave. south of Court Ave., Des Moines, IA.

Sunday, September 24, 2023, 5:30 p.m., Maximum Ames Music Festival, Torrent Brewery, 504 Burnette Ave., Ames, IA.

Saturday, September 30, 2023 8 a.m. to noon, Uptown Ankeny Farmers Market, AMP Park,715 W. 1st Street, Ankeny, IA.

Sunday, October 8, 2023, 5 to 7 p.m., London Underground, 212 Main Street, Ames, IA. A show in Ames to mark the 100th year of the passing of Jack Trice.

Saturday, October 21, 2023, 8 a.m. to noon, Downtown Des Moines Farmers Market, Court Ave. between 1st and 2nd, Des Moines, IA.

Wednesday, October 25, 2023, 6 to 8 p.m., The Talk Shop Lounge, 3357 St. Charles Road, St. Charles, IA.

Wednesday, Noveber 1, 2023, 5:30 p.m., The Book Vault, 105 S. Market Street, Oskaloosa, IA. John discusses and signs copies of his book The New Rules.

Saturday, November 4, 2023, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Indie Author Book Expo (book signing), Iowa State Fairgrounds Elwell Family Center, 3000 E. University, Des Moines, IA.

Saturday, November 11, to Sunday, November 12, 2023, Art on the Prairie, Perry, IA. John performs on Saturday from 10 to 11:50 a.m. at the Carnegie Library Museum, on on Sunday from 1 to 2:50 p.m. at Common Wealth.

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