In partnership with the German American Heritage Center, the Downtown Davenport Partnership is excited to host the 2nd Annual German Fest in Kaiserslautern Square (K-Square) which provides a perfect venue for an outdoor event in the heart of downtown Davenport. This FREE event is a great way to celebrate the rich German culture in the Quad Cities while having fun in our community. It features a variety of traditional Octoberfest activities including music, food, games and beer. German Fest on Saturday, October 21, 2023, from 12–8 p.m. at K-Square 119 E. 3rd St., Davenport, IA. Music: 12 –... Read More

Iconic 70’s Rockers Jefferson Starship will rock Rhythm City Casino Friday, October 20 at 8pm! Jefferson Starship is one of the most successful arena rock groups of the 1970s and 80s, earning 3 platinum and 8 gold records, as well as numerous Top 40 singles including “Runaway,” “Count On Me,” “Find Your Way Back,” “No Way Out,” and more. While Jefferson Starship continues to tour today, the band has experienced numerous lineup and personnel changes, and each of those members have contributed to the magic and alchemy that make Jefferson Starship iconic. Currently, the Jefferson... Read More

Celebrating their newest EP, “Exit Strategies”, QC native and nationally played, Einstein’s Sister invites you, your dog, your mom, your mom’s mom and friends to their free EP release show at Co-Op Records of Moline. – in co-op with Common Chord | Home of the Redstone Room. This will be the first chance to purchase the EP, mixed and mastered by Nick Davis (known for his work with Genesis.) 1 hour performance, with tracks from the EP as well as fan favorites from prior albums & singles. There will be giveaways and more at this family-friendly, all-ages, all species... Read More

Celtic Thunder Odyssey is coming to Adler Theatre, 136 E. 3rd St., Davenport on Wednesday, October 18 at 7:30 p.m. General On-Sale is Friday, August 18 at 10:00 AM EXCLUSIVE PRESALE TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR ADLER THEATRE EMAIL CLUB MEMBERS: Use promotional code: THUNDER Presale Starts: Thursday, August 17 at 10 AM Presale Ends: Thursday, August 17 at 10 PM (12 hours only) “Odyssey,” a new show from internationally acclaimed group Celtic Thunder, is a fascinating exploration of Irish music and culture, firmly grounded in the ensemble’s impressive history, while ambitiously forging... Read More

Amy Grant will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13 at Davenport’s Adler Theatre. Tickets go on sale today at the Adler box office at 10 a.m. Conventional wisdom has it that Amy Grant put Contemporary Christian Music on the map, becoming the first CCM artist to have a platinum record, the first to hit No. 1 on the Pop charts, and the first to perform at the GRAMMY Awards. Since then, Grant has been strumming her way through a thirty-plus year adventure as a singer-songwriter, author, television host, and speaker.   Early on, Grant’s iconic voice became instantly recognizable in both... Read More

Brian Setzer brings his Rockabilly Riot to Davenport’s Adler Theatre at 7:30 p.m. tonight. Tickets are still available at the Adler box office. For the first time in 4 years, Brian Setzer will be heading back on tour with his Rockabilly Riot! solo project later in 2023. The 12-city jaunt takes place in September/October making stops in Red Bank, Mashantucket, Greensburg, Nashville (TN), Cincinnati, Nashville (IN), Northfield, Waukegan, Madison, Des Moines, Davenport and his adopted hometown of Minneapolis. Joining the tour will be an international rockabilly band featuring Chris D’Rozario... Read More

The 2023 Tunes in Town Summer Concert Series is back on June 6-August 29 from 6:00-8:30 pm. Come to Lincoln Park each week in DeWitt, IA, to enjoy live music, food vendors, and fun for the whole family all summer long. Bring your own cooler, seating and check out the local food trucks & stands available for each event. Check out this year’s lineup: August 15th – JIMMY WELTY BAND August 22nd – North of 40 August 29th – The Tailfins Band with a Car Cruise In You can’t download LIVE music, 🎧 so mark your calendars and join us for a great concert series in Lincoln Park this summer!  Read More

Ramón Ayala will perform at 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8 at Davenport’s Adler Theatre. Accordionist, vocalist, and songwriter Ramón Ayala is a pioneer of norteño music who has sustained an active recording and performing career for almost half a century. As part of the trail-blazing duo Los Relámpagos del Norte, along with Cornelio Reyna, he defined the modern genre with signature songs and distinctive instrumental styling that have made him a superstar of the genre on both sides of the Rio Grande. In 2003, Ayala celebrated his 40th anniversary in the music business. Ayala’s influence on modern... Read More

Quad-Cities psychobilly band Zed is rampaging through a demonic hot rod of rock and raunch on their new album, “Wrecking Machine,” and they’re turning it loose for the first time Saturday, during a CD release party at the Village Theatre, 2113 E. 11th St., Village of East Davenport. The group – Bill Lear on vocals, John Kautz on bass, Mark Detl on guitar and Dave Hughes on drums – will be performing tracks from the disc and more, on a bill with local legends The After Darks and The Memphis Dives. Doors open at 6, show is at 7, tix are $7 at the door. The group was formed in 2008 and has... Read More

The Western Illinois University School of Music will present a Faculty Recital featuring baritone Nicholas Miguel and pianist Jeffrey Brown at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 5 in the College of Fine Arts and Communication (COFAC) Recital Hall. Nicholas Miguel, an assistant professor of Voice, and Jeffery Brown, the director of the School of Music and a professor of Piano, will be performing Robert Schumann’s most famous song cycle “Dichterliebe,” a beloved classic in German Lieder. Additionally, they will perform “Venezia,” a set of Venetian Italian songs composed by Reynaldo... Read More