by Laila Haley | Aug 7, 2023 | Articles, Guide, Uncategorized
With Alternating Currents in one week, it’s time to lock down what awesome looks you’re going to wear! And what better opportunity is there than a major local festival featuring the Quad Cities’ finest to go find the best hidden gem thrift and boutique shops in the QC...
by Sean Leary | Aug 2, 2023 | Articles, Interview, Uncategorized
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...
by Matthew Terry | Jul 25, 2023 | Album Reviews, Articles, Uncategorized
Subatlantic, a band comprised of Phil Pracht (drums, background vocals) Rebecca Rice (lead vocals, guitar, keyboard) Sean Chapman (bass, cello, background vocals), and Adam Kaul (lead guitar, background vocals) has become one of my favorite groups in the local Quad...
by Matthew Terry | Jul 18, 2023 | Articles, Studio Spotlight, Uncategorized
Written & Photographed by: Matthew Terry (Some images provided by Flat Black Studios: AKA Kevin Bacon photo.) Often, getting lost is the best way to find oneself, and while I am not sure if that plays a motivating role in the acts that come through Flat...
by Sean Leary | Jun 29, 2023 | Articles, Concert Review, Interview, Uncategorized
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...
by Jonathan Turner | Jun 14, 2023 | Articles, Uncategorized
Coordinating with Juneteenth in the Quad Cities, a new “Rhythm on the River” concert will be Sunday, June 18 at Schwiebert Park in downtown Rock Island, celebrating the contributions of Black musicians and highlighting Black voices in our local music scene. Rhythm On...
