Des Moines musicians
for hire.

Planning a wedding, a company party or a patio night in Des Moines and wondering who to book? These notes are for you. Ted Gaunt is a singer, songwriter and guitarist based in the Des Moines metro, playing live acoustic country and rock everywhere from backyard birthdays to the Iowa State Fair.

Here you will find practical advice on hiring a live musician: what to ask before you book, how long a set should run, what a solo act needs from your venue, and how to pick music your guests will actually sing along to. You will also find a look at the Des Moines country music scene and the local players worth knowing.

Ready to check a date? Ted plays 2 to 4 hour sets with his own professional sound system, takes requests, and covers Des Moines, central Iowa and the wider Midwest.