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Weary Ramblers Bring Sold-Out Show to Ingersoll Dinner Theater
Songwriters Chad Elliott and Kathryn Severing Fox perform at the newly reopened historic venue.
Feb. 1, 2026 at 8:31am
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After first connecting through the Okoboji Writers' Retreat, songwriting duo Chad Elliott and Kathryn Severing Fox, known as the Weary Ramblers, have gone on to earn multiple national songwriting awards and build a loyal following. Their sold-out show at the newly reopened Ingersoll Dinner Theater in Des Moines was a testament to their growing popularity and the community's excitement to experience live music at the historic venue.
Why it matters
The Weary Ramblers' success highlights the power of artistic collaboration and the enduring appeal of homegrown, values-driven music in a time when many independent music venues have struggled. Their performance at the Ingersoll also underscores the venue's role in reviving Des Moines' vibrant live music scene.
The details
After first connecting through the Okoboji Writers' Retreat in 2023, where they led songwriting workshops, Chad Elliott and Kathryn Severing Fox have gone on to earn multiple national songwriting awards and build a devoted following through their Substack columns and house concert performances. Their sold-out show at the newly reopened Ingersoll Dinner Theater in Des Moines was a testament to their growing popularity and the community's excitement to experience live music at the historic venue.
- In 2023, Chad Elliott and Kathryn Severing Fox first connected through the Okoboji Writers' Retreat, where they led songwriting workshops.
- Over the past two years, the Weary Ramblers have performed at small listening rooms, restaurants, lawn parties, and even made trips to Nashville, racking up multiple national songwriting awards.
- The Weary Ramblers' sold-out show at the Ingersoll Dinner Theater took place on February 1, 2026.
The players
Chad Elliott
A musical artist, poet, and songwriter living in Jefferson, Iowa, who forms one half of the Weary Ramblers duo with Kathryn Severing Fox.
Kathryn Severing Fox
A classically trained string musician from Wisconsin who forms the other half of the Weary Ramblers duo with Chad Elliott.
Ingersoll Dinner Theater
A newly reopened historic venue in Des Moines that hosted the sold-out Weary Ramblers performance.
What they’re saying
“Wow. We were stunned by how good they are. So were our guests.”
— Julie Gammack, Author
What’s next
The Ingersoll Dinner Theater has also booked the beloved Iowa band The Nadas to perform on February 21, 2026.
The takeaway
The Weary Ramblers' success and the sold-out show at the Ingersoll Dinner Theater demonstrate the enduring appeal of homegrown, values-driven music and the power of artistic collaboration, even as many independent music venues have struggled in recent years. The Ingersoll's revival is also a testament to the community's enthusiasm for live music experiences.
