When referring to a band of fresh young men back in the 1960’s, a large recording company once said they “didn’t like the sound, and groups of guitars were on the way out”. That band, The Beatles, sure proved them wrong. A one of a kind event is coming to the Quad Cities, and you […]
You might have to be an actual bandit at this point to grab tickets to the grand opening of the Triple Crown Whiskey Bar and Raccoon Motel, located at the old Musician’s Union building in downtown Davenport. According to co-founder Sean Moeller, there are ONLY 8 tickets left for the March 30 (DENT MAY and […]
Quad Cities jam band The Dawn will be hosting their third annual “Dawn and On Music Festival” at Len Brown’s North Shore Inn in Moline on July 8. Drawing off the success of the previous two years, which drew more than 1,000 fans each year, this year’s event will feature even more regional and national […]
Time to tighten your belts and wrassle your way to the Turnbuckle for some fun comedy, music and wrestling. It’s a festival Andy Kaufman would love, Sean Moeller has announced Turnbuckle, a few fest for Memorial Day Weekend At Codfish Hollow – featuring Comedy, Music and Professional Wrestling! Moeller Nights, Codfish Hollow, Bummer City and […]
Come and watch Augustana’s Symphonic Band perform their home concert. On Sunday, March 11th at Centennial Hall, the Symphonic Band will be performing music featured on their 13-day Spring Break trip to Spain. This concert is free and a freewill offering will be accepted. Centennial Hall is located at 3703 7th Avenue in Rock Island […]
One of the greatest legends to ever hail from the Quad Cities was a jazz artist and musical genius. That’s right, none other than the infamous Bix Beiderbecke. And it’s time to celebrate his birthday! The Bix Society is holding their annual Bix Birthday Bash on March 10 at Rhythm City Casino (7077 Elmore Ave […]
You have heard the heartbreaking story before. Whether you read it in a news article or heard it from a child’s mouth. The decline of fine arts in schools. Music class, choir and band classes are seeing more and more cuts every year. The Local Bands for Music Education and the River Music Experience are […]
It takes a ton of work to put together any creative event, and certainly it’s a herculean achievement to present as massive a presentation as the second annual Daytrotter Downs, which takes place Friday and Saturday. Over the two days, almost 50 bands will perform at two primary venues – the Daytrotter spot on Brady […]
The second annual Daytrotter Downs music festival featuring the next batch of pedigree performers will take place March 3-4. During Daytrotter Downs 2017, you’ll hear: dance party beats, thoughtful Americana, gritty folk tunes, psychedelic guitar solos, soulful slow jams, punk, shoe-gaze and much more. Come discover some of your new favorite bands while catching some […]
That’s a hell of an Amen! Country musician Brantley Gilbert is coming to rock this quiet little country town on his The Devil Don’t Sleep tour. On Friday, March 3, the I Wireless Center will open its doors for his 7:00 p.m. concert. The I Wireless Center is located at 1201 River Drive in Moline. […]
