LIVE in the LOUNGE with Dan Tedesco

Dan Tedesco doesn’t just play songs — he goes to war with them.

Equal parts songwriter, storyteller, and sonic brawler, the Chicago-born artist blends the spirit of Springsteen and Neil Young with the angst of 90s grunge and the intricacy of jazz. His shows are raw, emotionally charged experiences — sometimes solo, always visceral. One fan described it as “a one-man UFC fight, him vs. his guitar… and he doesn’t always win.”

Rooted in the timeless craft of 60s/70s songwriting, Tedesco’s music wrestles with the modern condition — the tension between humanity and technology, purpose and pressure. His latest project, The Overwhelming,was released one song at a time through the DTMC, a streaming platform he built during the pandemic to take back control of how art is shared.

Over the years, Tedesco has shared the stage with artists like Blues Traveler, Chris Shiflett (Foo Fighters), Langhorne Slim, Alejandro Escovedo, and Lucero. But his real strength lies in the long game: building a direct, lasting connection with his audience — one story, one show, and one song at a time.

You may also like the following events from HiFi Brew Lounge:

• This Thursday, 31st July, 07:00 pm, LIVE in the LOUNGE with Luke Williams in West Des Moines
• Next Thursday, 7th August, 07:00 pm, LIVE in the LOUNGE with Chris Falcon in West Des Moines
• Next month, 12th August, 07:00 pm, MFKS Every 2nd Tuesday at HiFi Brew Lounge in West Des Moines

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