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...
Streaming and the Local Quad-City Music Scene
There is something to be said about how music fans in the Quad Cities come together to support their local music scene. Our community hosts so many events throughout the year, the fans share them in their circles and show up to support their favorite bands. With so...
Ringing in the New Year With Rumours
All Sweat Productions is bringing an essence of the 70s to the River Music Experience this New Years’ Eve with Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours.
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.