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 […]
Ah, the 50’s. The decade of poodle skirts and Elvis Presley. If you’re a fan of this decade then look no further than River Music Entertainment. On Thursday, March 2 running from 5:30 p.m. till 9:30 p.m., RME will be hosting a CAA Murder Mystery Fundraiser. This event is recommended for adults and children ages […]
What do you say when someone passes away? How do you celebrate their life and everything they did? How do you help their grieving family members and friends? Ellis Kell was a beloved musician in the Quad Cities who inspired many people with his music. To honor him and his life, the Quad Cities will […]
Ellis Kell will always live on his the hearts and memories of those who remember him, and his music will always live on in those who heard and were inspired by him. And so it’s entirely fitting that a visitation and celebration of his life, after the legendary local musician passed away from complications from […]
It sounds unrealistic and perhaps a bit cliché, but there are some people you can never imagine dying, because they’re so full of life. Ellis Kell was one of those people. The local music legend passed away from cancer early the morning of Dec. 16. It had been known for a while that Ellis was […]
On Friday, Dec. 16, 2016 from 9:00 p.m. till 12:00 a.m. River Music Experience will be hosting the band Parranderos Latin Combo (PLC) at the Redstone Room, located at 129 N. Main Street, Davenport, Iowa 52801. Doors will open at 8:00 p.m. and the show will begin at 9:00 p.m. The price is $10 at […]
