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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...
The Resilience of Live Music in a Celebrated Community
Not even a pandemic could best the remarkable music scene in the Quad Cities. The Quad Cities is home to a rich Mississippi blues heritage on the scale of New Orleans, Memphis, Tenn. and St. Louis. Historic venues such as the Col Ballroom and the Adler Theater have...
Davenport’s Grape Life: an intimate oasis for great music, wine
In an increasingly loud, chaotic world, The Grape Life is treasured as a mellow, soothing, sophisticated refuge. It effortlessly and expertly provides two of life’s greatest, enduring pleasures – outstanding wines and live music. The comfortable, comforting wine store...
An Open Door At The Village Theatre
The Quad Cities is home to a number of memorable live music venues. Be they small and intimate spaces, grand concert halls, theaters, or repurposed rooms, the locations where live music can be experienced in this area are certainly more than you can count on two...
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...
Blues N’ (Crawford) Brews
The Quad Cities is known for its thriving live music scene partially made possible by the many bars, restaurants and breweries that host performers year-round. Many local acts earn a living performing locally thanks to these establishments. However, few are as dynamic...
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...
Marathon Concert for Ukraine Refugees Hosted by QC Music Community
The situation in Ukraine has left many feeling helpless. Not only for those in Ukraine but here in the US wishing to offer their support but are unsure how. Joy Avenue Media is presenting "Playing for Peace," a benefit concert of live music to fundraise for the...
We Are Greer
UT alumnus, English professor and Music Director Anthony Greer would never have guessed he’d be returning to his alma mater to teach. However, he does come from a large family of UT instructors. “My grandfather, grandmother, and great-uncle taught here until 1999, and...