Interviews
Sisters In Sound: Ariel McReynolds Interview By Angela Meyer
Through the years, I’ve been lucky enough to meet some really amazing artists of all genres that I’m proud to call my friends here in the Quad Cities. We compare notes & bounce ideas off of each other, sharing the highs and lows of this crazy music business. Ariel...
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...
William Campbell Takes On New Musical Adventures With ‘Together We Rise’
William Campbell is the Indiana Jones of Quad-Cities music. By day, he’s a mild-mannered professor at St. Ambrose University. But by night, he takes on far greater adventures.During his nearly two decades behind the desk at St. Ambrose, he’s compiled a stunning resume...
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...
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...
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...
QUAD CITY ALT-METAL BAND – ALBORN, TAKES ON THE RIGHT HAND OF THE UNITED STATES
ALBORN - Photo from: Alborn's EPK. Formed in 2016, Northern Illinois based alternative metal band Alborn consists of Justin Taylor [guitar/lead vocals], Alex Raser [Drums/vocals], Zame Lewis [bass] and Nate Guske [guitar/vocals]. Their sound has been compared...
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....
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
A Sit Down with Sean Moeller of Raccoon Motel
In the wake of the pandemic, our independent venues of the Quad Cities are coming back to life. Sean Moeller of Raccoon Motel sat down with us to dive into the future of the Davenport venue.
A Sit Down with Sean Ryan of the River Music Experience
In the wake of the pandemic, our independent venues of the Quad Cities are coming back to life. Sean Ryan of the River Music Experience sat down with us to dive into the background and future of the Davenport venue.
A Sit Down with the Board of Directors from The Spot
In the wake of the pandemic, our independent venues of the Quad Cities are coming back to life. The Board of Directors from The Spot sat down with us to dive into the background and future of the Rock Island venue.
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.
A Sit Down with Kyle Peters of the Rust Belt
In the wake of the pandemic, our independent venues of the Quad Cities are coming back to life. Kyle Peters of the Rust Belt sat down with us to dive into the background and future of the East Moline venue.
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.