Guides
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...
Concert Promoting 101
Marketing your show or concert in the Quad Cities has never been easier. Utilize our marketing checklist provided by Zach Gatton.
A Guide to the QC’s FREE Summer Concert Series
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 do,...
What to Expect from the Echo…
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...