The Story So Far live in West Des Moines

Experience The Story So Far live on October 31st

The Story So Far is scheduled to perform at Val-Air Ballroom in West Des Moines, Iowa on October 31, 2026. The band is generally categorized as pop punk, characterized by fast tempos, melodic vocals often delivered with emotive urgency, and lyrical themes frequently centering on relationships and personal struggles. Formed in Walnut Creek, California in 2007, they gained prominence throughout the 2010s with albums like *While You Were Out* and *What You Want*. The band briefly disbanded in 2018 before announcing a reunion and subsequent tour dates in 2022.

Val-Air Ballroom holds a significant place in Iowa’s musical history. Opened in 1939, it quickly became a popular venue for big band and swing music, hosting nationally renowned artists during its early decades. Throughout the 1950s and 60s it featured performances by artists such as Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, and Lawrence Welk. The venue experienced periods of decline but was revitalized through community efforts and continues to operate as a live music space today.