QUAD CITY ALT-METAL BAND – ALBORN, TAKES ON THE RIGHT HAND OF THE UNITED STATES
ALBORN - Photo from: Alborn's EPK. Formed in 2016, Northern Illinois based alternative metal band Alborn consists of Justin Taylor [guitar/lead vocals], Alex Raser [Drums/vocals], Zame Lewis [bass] and Nate Guske [guitar/vocals]. Their sound has been compared...
ECHO INTERVIEW: DOPPELGANGER
Doppelganger - Photo by: Bleak Visuals OVER 1 MILLION VIEWS AND COUNTING... Alex Coats and Kyle Delveau met in middle school and have been playing together since 2007. They started forming Doppelganger after graduating high school in 2013 with Kyle's older brother....
QC Rock Academy Meets Old Dominion
This past Saturday, the band Old Dominion performed to a huge crowd at the Vibrant Arena in Moline. Before the show, they invited a group of young music students from QC Rock Academy to hang out during their soundcheck and meet the band. If you aren’t familiar with QC...
What The Hell Is An EPK, And Why Every Artist Needs One.
I was at a show the other day and overheard a conversation, to which one person said, "What the hell is an EPK?". The Quad Cities is ranked 11th in the nation for the highest concentration of musicians. Upon hearing this, I knew I needed to write this article for our...
Summer Concert Series Guide
Summer is just around the corner which means warmer temps, patio hangs and free outdoor live music! Luckily we live in the Quad Cities where there is no shortage of any of those things. Grab your friends and family (and your lawn chairs) because we have an exclusive...
Five Bands You Should Know From Dr. Manisha Virdi
Dr. Manisha Virdi is a friendly dentist by day and an avid showgoer by night. At least once a week you can find her at a concert in the Quad Cities and on extra special nights she even opens her home to touring artists passing through. Her dedication to the QC music...
QUAD CITY ALT-METAL BAND – ALBORN, TAKES ON THE RIGHT HAND OF THE UNITED STATES
ALBORN - Photo from: Alborn's EPK. Formed in 2016, Northern Illinois based alternative metal band Alborn consists of Justin Taylor [guitar/lead vocals], Alex Raser [Drums/vocals], Zame Lewis [bass] and Nate Guske [guitar/vocals]. Their sound has been compared...
ECHO INTERVIEW: MICHAEL MONCADA & WHISKEY HIGH
Michael Moncada & Whiskey High brings energy, grit, and heart with their signature outlaw sound! They have been making waves across the scene, with shows in major cities across the Midwest. The band is comprised of seasoned musicians, whose stage presence and...
ECHO INTERVIEW: ANGELA MEYER
Photo: Angela Meyer Performing at Codfish Hollow Barnstormers Angela pulls in the crowd with a sweet voice and honest songwriting. She knows what it's like to be in the audience, her earliest memories taking her back to being a child dancing around a smoky beer tent...
For Further Inspection: Local All-Star Fundraising Showcase at the Raccoon Motel
The anticipation for Saturday's "Local All-Star Fundraising Showcase" began a week prior, when a not so cryptic post on Mountain Swallower's Instagram page pointed out the Gary J and the Pancake Bros. event topping the upcoming events at Raccoon Motel. With the few...
For Further Inspection: Mathew Logan Vasquez at Raccoon Motel
When an act comes through town with plans to stop at the Raccoon Motel, it's usually wise to expect a performance well worth the cost of admission. When one of those acts commits multiple nights, you know it isn't a show to miss, which was surely the case this past...
For Further Inspection: 3 Doors Down at the Rust Belt
3 Doors Down made a top at The Rust Belt in the Quad Cities on their 20th-anniversary tour. This tour was in celebration of their album A Better Life, originally released in 2000. See JR Howell's full gallery here.