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Room to Improv: A Sonic Journey Through Spontaneity

Room to Improv: A Sonic Journey Through Spontaneity

When one hears the word improv, especially in relation to those that occupy the middle of the country, I would imagine the first thing that comes to mind is a show hosted by Drew Carey. This show had a mixed cast, that among others prominently featured Wayne Brady and...

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Empty Graves Comes To Life With New Album And Tour

Empty Graves Comes To Life With New Album And Tour

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...

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Dawn And On Rises For Eighth Annual Fest In Schwiebert Park

Dawn And On Rises For Eighth Annual Fest In Schwiebert Park

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...

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The Sound Conservatory

The Sound Conservatory

It’s been nearly a year since The Sound Conservatory, 1600 2nd Ave., Rock Island, moved to its current space, and the bustling music school, store and concert venue continues to grow. In a new summer concert series, the sophisticated, stunning building (in the former...

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Studio Spotlight: Skylark QC

Studio Spotlight: Skylark QC

Located along the one-way rush of 7th Ave in Rock Island, only a couple blocks from the Moline border, lies an old building that began as a church in the late 19th century, living several non-secular based roles, before once more becoming a place of worship prior to...

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Not To Be Underestimated, BTDT Is Breaking Barriers

Not To Be Underestimated, BTDT Is Breaking Barriers

Been There & Done That: The Echo recently sat down with Ava, Izzy, Katie and Carson of BTDT (formerly Been There Done That) to learn more about their band, how they got started here in the Quad Cities, and some advice they have to share for other musicians...

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Studio Spotlight – Modern Myth

Studio Spotlight – Modern Myth

The East Village of Davenport looked a little less lively on a hazy Saturday morning as the rain struggled to decide if it would keep falling or simply hang above, haunting the city all afternoon. The spirits provided the night prior had all dried up while I made my...

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STUDIO SPOTLIGHT: FUTURE APPLETREE 2

STUDIO SPOTLIGHT: FUTURE APPLETREE 2

Located in the oldest city of the Quad Cities sits a quaint building that holds many records and many stories. Residing at 311 21st St, Rock Island, IL 61201, next to Ragged Records Music & Record Store, Future Appletree 2 - owned and operated by American audio...

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ECHO INTERVIEW: DOPPELGANGER

ECHO INTERVIEW: DOPPELGANGER

Doppelganger - Photo by: Bleak Visuals OVER 1 MILLION VIEWS AND COUNTING... Alex Coats and Kyle Delveau met in middle school and have been playing together since 2007. They started forming Doppelganger after graduating high school in 2013 with Kyle's older brother....

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ECHO INTERVIEW: MICHAEL MONCADA & WHISKEY HIGH

ECHO INTERVIEW: MICHAEL MONCADA & WHISKEY HIGH

Michael Moncada & Whiskey High brings energy, grit, and heart with their signature outlaw sound! They have been making waves across the scene, with shows in major cities across the Midwest. The band is comprised of seasoned musicians, whose stage presence and...

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ECHO INTERVIEW: ANGELA MEYER

Photo: Angela Meyer Performing at Codfish Hollow Barnstormers Angela pulls in the crowd with a sweet voice and honest songwriting.  She knows what it's like to be in the audience, her earliest memories taking her back to being a child dancing around a smoky beer tent...

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ECHO INTERVIEW: TIMBO

ECHO INTERVIEW: TIMBO

A Nashville plainsman with a voice that moans for home, singing from the heart of his travels, heartbreaks, and ups and downs along the way. Like the grit in a wound on a skinned knee, Timbo carries a sound of a life lived hard and a life lived simply adventurous....

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ECHO INTERVIEW WITH: THE TEXTURES

ECHO INTERVIEW WITH: THE TEXTURES

Summercamp: On The Road champions (2020, and 2022) | The Textures are a 6 piece Funk/Soul & Alt-fusion band playing original music based out of the Quad Cities. With the new release of their single, "Poppin' Balloons" the Textures are excited to be playing, The...

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A Q+A with CJ Parker of CJ Parker & XII

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...

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A Q+A with Piso’s Cure

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...

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A Sit Down with Terry Tilka of RIBCO

A Sit Down with Terry Tilka of RIBCO

In the wake of the pandemic, our independent venues of the Quad Cities are coming back to life. Terry Tilka sat down with us to dive into the background and future of the Rock Island venue.

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A Sit Down with Benjamin Fawks of Rozz-Tox

A Sit Down with Benjamin Fawks of Rozz-Tox

In the wake of the pandemic, our independent venues of the Quad Cities are coming back to life. Benjamin Fawks of Rozz-Tox sat down with us to dive into the background and future of the Rock Island venue.

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