Trading Periodicals for Piano Keys: Sound Conservatory
ABOUT THIS SERIES:This is an insider's peek into live music venues in the Quad Cities area, with a specific focus on venues whose audience capacity is below 500. The series aims to highlight the vibrant, diverse music scene in the Quad Cities and shed light on the...
Pour Yourself a New Experience: Pour Bros in Downtown Moline
ABOUT THIS SERIES:This is an insider's peek into live music venues in the Quad Cities area, with a specific focus on venues whose audience capacity is below 500. The series aims to highlight the vibrant, diverse music scene in the Quad Cities and shed light on the...
A Space Between Comfort and Change: Theo’s Revived in Rock Island
ABOUT THIS SERIES:"Music Venues in the Quad Cities" is a series providing an insider's peek into live music venues in the Quad Cities area, with a specific focus on venues whose audience capacity is below 500. The series aims to highlight the vibrant, diverse music...
Quad City’s St. Patrick’s Survival Guide | Music of the QC
St. Patrick's Day is just around the corner, and the Quad Cities are gearing up for a weekend full of shows, concerts, and music events to celebrate the holiday. Whether you're looking to catch a traditional Irish performance or rock out to some live music, there's...
LeClaire Park Gets The Blues Again, As Blues Fest Returns To Davenport
You’ll be happy to get the blues this weekend, as Mississippi Valley Blues Fest 2023 will be held Friday and Saturday, September 15-16, at the historic LeClaire Park in Davenport, Iowa. Gates are open 3:30 to 11:30 p.m. on Saturday and noon to 11:30 p.m. As always,...
Alternating Currents Plugs Into Quad-Cities Aug. 17-20
Alternating Currents is recharged and ready to electrify local music fans Aug. 17-20 with over 100 acts across 30 venues throughout the Quad-Cities. Featuring an eclectic and vibrant mix of music, comedy, film and visual arts strewn across two states and multiple...
Zed Kick Out The Psychobilly Jams On New ‘Wrecking Machine’
Quad-Cities psychobilly band Zed is rampaging through a demonic hot rod of rock and raunch on their new album, “Wrecking Machine,” and they’re turning it loose for the first time Saturday, during a CD release party at the Village Theatre, 2113 E. 11th St., Village of...
Room to Improv: A Sonic Journey Through Spontaneity
When one hears the word improv, especially in relation to those that occupy the middle of the country, I would imagine the first thing that comes to mind is a show hosted by Drew Carey. This show had a mixed cast, that among others prominently featured Wayne Brady and...
Empty Graves Comes To Life With New Album And Tour
Quad-Cities millenialcore band Empty Graves is on the rise, with an addicting new song, “Dog Pills,” an upcoming album, “Virulent,” and a burgeoning tour slate. The group -- Brockton Reddish on vocals, Benjamin Larson on guitar, and Brendan Cone on bass – is...
The Return of a Classic: Music Reignites The Rows of The Capitol Theatre.
Since its opening on Christmas day of 1920, The Capitol Theatre has been a mainstay along 3rd street in Davenport’s downtown district, with it holding a place in The National Register of Historic Places since 1983, half a decade before my existence began. While the...
Dawn And On Rises For Eighth Annual Fest In Schwiebert Park
Eight is looking great for the annual Dawn and On Festival, returning for its eighth summer to Rock Island’s Schwiebert Park on July 8. The all-day fest’s lineup this year will include The Big Wu, Jon Stickley Trio, The Dawn (go figure!), Strange Neighbors, The...
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...