Taking on the Glory and Gross of Summer Camp
Witnessing forty-five hours of music, one-hundred and twelve miles from my home, over three days, from five stages, two tents, and the pop-up shows in the forest remind me of the following exchange in the film Field of Dreams. Ray Kinsella: “Is there a heaven? “John...
Piano Project Brings Music to Iconic Quad-City Destinations
River Music Experience unveils their creative placemaking program: OneSound. The OneSound Piano Project has strategically placed ten artist-designed pianos in iconic Quad-City locations for the public to interact with, bringing more music, art, and interaction to 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...
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...
Five Bands You Should Know from Jaawan Arrington
Jaawan Arrington is a QC Native that uses his skills outside of the newsroom to promote positivity. Through the 100 Series lifestyle brand, Jaawan has encouraged thousands of Quad Citizens to keep it 100 and share their stories. In his own words, here are a handful of...
A Q+A with CJ Parker of CJ Parker & XII
CJ Parker hit the ground running in 2022. With the first-quarter recognition from MTV news, keep in mind with only four-track released) his momentum as a solo artist and with CJ Parker & XII has skyrocketed. The Davenport Central graduate is only a few years out...
A Q+A with Piso’s Cure
Piso's Cure is a newer band on the Quad-City music scene. The five-piece R&B outfit consists of Frankie Fontagne (bass, vox), Chrissy Boyer (vox), John Sorensen (drums), Logan McDaniel (guitar), and Jacob Palmer (keys). We sat down with them to chat about their...
A Sit Down with Sean Moeller of Raccoon Motel
In the wake of the pandemic, our independent venues of the Quad Cities are coming back to life. Sean Moeller of Raccoon Motel sat down with us to dive into the future of the Davenport venue.
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.