by Craig Heidgerken | Aug 27, 2021 | Articles, Guide, How To
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...
by Jon Burns | Aug 12, 2021 | Articles, Guide, How To
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...
by Zach Gatton | Jul 20, 2021 | Guide
So, you want to promote a concert but don’t know where to start? I got you. Below is a starting guide that I use for every event at The Rust Belt. It’s not guaranteed to pack your show but it will definitely make the promoting process easier. #1 Lock Down the...
by Madelyn Dorta | May 24, 2021 | Guide
The weather is warm, school is out, the gnats are everywhere…it’s time for some live music! We can once again enjoy one of life’s greatest gifts….concerts. You remember those things right? Live entertainment. In-person events. Well, we have a list of things to...
by Lauren Crew | May 20, 2021 | Guide
We believe in the art being created in the Quad Cities. We believe in the artists, the promoters, the producers, and the creatives working to build and support said art. We believe in it so much, that we’re putting our money where our mouth is. We’re dedicating time...
