Nick Rueckert strikes the keys in the back of The Contrary in Des Moines, Iowa on Sunday, September 21, 2025.
In 2024, The Contrary, a cocktail bar that has a seasonal cocktail menu, opened in the East Village.
On Sunday, September 21, 2025, an unnamed jazz group performed at the bar. The group featured Robert Espe (leader/violin), Nick Rueckert (keyboard), Zane Gedler (drums) and Michaell Gedden (bass guitar). The performances start around 7-9 p.m – Robert Espe’s group are the usual performers.
