Ten-Forty House Concerts

05/11/2026

So…. Not being held at the Ten-Forty but Chris has lined up an amazing showcase at The Milford Schoolhouse. The room is phenomenal combing the former music and art classroom into a ballroom feel with the floor from the old Gymnasium.

This is the first House Concert at The Milford and it’s done up right with Andrew Fleming of Trucker and Chris Patterson Musician of Leaving, TX and Great Caesar's Goat swapping songs and stories.

06-05-26 at 7pm.
Just east of Ames. For limited number of reserved seats email [email protected].

The Milford Schoolhouse with Chris Patterson Musician and Andrew Fleming. Friday, June 5 7:00pm.

Two of Iowa’s top Americana-RootsRock-Alt,Country Songwriters LP are joining forces for a song swap at the renovated Milford Schoolhouse.

This is a private event with limited seating. You can get your reservations by reaching out to [email protected]. Include the number of seats you are looking for.

04/30/2026

Hey 1040 friends. Chris has a trio of shows this weekend with his Washington, DC based band Leaving, TX. Saturday’s show is extra special as he is throwing a little party at in Ames and his Ames band, Great Caesar's Goat along some dear friends join in to raise the roof.

Following

04/24/2026

Movie Admission is $5 .Tickets can be purchased at the door. Doors open 1 hour before events.Movies begin at the listed time. Trailers are shown prior to start time.Live shows prices differ from movies. Check show for price. View Full Events Calendar

04/23/2026

Leaving, TX
Great Caesar's GoatChris Patterson Musician

04/23/2026

04/23/2026

Chris Patterson Musician set 4/18/26. What a night!

04/19/2026

Chad Elliott
Chris Patterson Musician

Thanks Amanda Johnson Hoffman

04/19/2026

What an amazing night at the Ten-Forty. Chris Patterson Musician started the night with a great set of all new songs then Chad Elliott blew the roof off. Thanks to everyone who made the night so special. Stay tuned for videos. Here are some pictures.

03/30/2026

We’ve had a few cancellations so there are 8 seats open for the Chad Elliot show in Nevada on 4/18/26.

They will go fast so reach out to [email protected] for reservations.

Chad Elliott is an award-winning Iowa singer-songwriter whose rootsy blend of folk, blues, and Americana comes to life in intimate, storytelling performances. A seasoned troubadour with decades on the road, Elliott has written thousands of songs and brings a deep catalog to every room he plays.

He also fronts The Weary Ramblers, a harmony-rich Americana outfit known for its soulful, road-tested sound. Whether solo or with the band, Elliott delivers honest songs, strong musicianship, and a connection that feels right at home in an intimate house concert setting.

Chris Patterson Musician opening.

Chris Patterson is an award-winning songwriter delivering original Americana from the heartland. Blending alt-country grit with roots rock soul, his songs carry the weight of the road—honest, lived-in, and built on strong melodies.

With multiple Top 10 releases on the Americana Music Charts, Chris Patterson offers an evening of pure Americana—up close, unfiltered, and right where these songs belong.

02/08/2026

Who would you like to see for our outdoor summer event?