Veteran Quad Cities Bassist/Guitarist Shines With New Solo Album
Randy Leasman of Davenport has written songs since he was 12, but the veteran bassist and guitar player hasn't been able to sing his own material on a record or in concert over the years. That changed recently for the 37-year-old Davenport West alum, with the release...
A PSA on PROs
Becoming a music industry professional requires a base level of knowledge. Whether you’re looking to become an artist, producer, manager (the list goes on), there are fundamental aspects of the industry to know early on. Know the ins and outs of your stage plot. ...
River+City Collective rebounding from COVID, booking more shows in QC.
Sam Koester is a rare bird in the aviary of the Quad City region’s music biz. The friendly, 41-year-old Muscatine native now resides in Moline, owning and operating River+City Collective. RCC is an entertainment production company producing shows primarily in and...
Quad Cities Halloween Shows – Everything You Need To Know
What’s scarier than not having a costume for Halloween? Not having plans! The Echo has curated a rundown of shows all over the Quad Cities to ensure Halloweekend is a graveyard smash!Looking to get psychedelic for Halloween? Check out Howl-O-Ween Trip Out! At the...
Everything You Need To Know About Open Mic And Jams
Open mics (OM) and jams (OJ) have been a long-standing tradition for generations in the music world and are a crucial grassroots method of building a healthy music scene. It is a ground-level entrance to any music scene for any experience level. They offer so many...
How to Get Started on Your Vinyl Journey
Starting your vinyl collection is full of excitement! What records do you buy first? How do you organize them? What piece of furniture will you use to store them? There are so many questions right from the jump. I’m Jon (also known as Centaur Noir) from Ragged Records...
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.
A Sit Down with Sean Ryan of the River Music Experience
In the wake of the pandemic, our independent venues of the Quad Cities are coming back to life. Sean Ryan of the River Music Experience sat down with us to dive into the background and future of the Davenport venue.
A Sit Down with the Board of Directors from The Spot
In the wake of the pandemic, our independent venues of the Quad Cities are coming back to life. The Board of Directors from The Spot sat down with us to dive into the background and future of the Rock Island venue.
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.
For Further Inspection: Alternating Currents Festival Day Three
Alternating Currents put a stronghold on downtown Davenport for their fourth annual festival. Different bars, restaurants, venues and outdoor spaces host over 100 artists for the four-day festival.
For Further Inspection: Alternating Currents Day Two
Alternating Currents put a stronghold on downtown Davenport for their fourth annual festival. Different bars, restaurants, venues and outdoor spaces host over 100 artists for the four-day festival.