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50 Shades Rocks GypsyHighway

June 23rd, 2020
50 Shades Rocks GypsyHighway

Fulfill that live music craving this Friday night! 50 Shades performs live at GypsyHighway (2606 W Locust St. Davenport) this Friday Jun 26 from 8:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. For more information, please visit https://www.facebook.com/events/364639987845027/.     For more fun things to do in the Quad Cities this week, check out the latest issue of FUN10QC.  Read More

Heavy Metal Rules With Steel Panther Rockin’ Rhythm City!

June 22nd, 2020
Heavy Metal Rules With Steel Panther Rockin' Rhythm City!

Rhythm City Casino Resort is pleased to announce the Steel Panther – Heavy Metal Rules Tour will be performing on the Event Center stage Thursday, January 28, 2021 at 8 PM. Tickets for this show go on sale Friday, June 26 at 10 AM CST. This show is a reserved seating show with prices ranging from $25 to $50. Tickets can be purchased online , by phone at 844-852-4FUN or in person at The Market gift shop inside Rhythm City Casino Resort. As political correctness suffocates and squeezes the last drop of fun from popular culture, four men boldly plant their flag (and maybe another appendage) into... Read More

Quad-Cities Fathers Share Their Love of the Arts with Their Sons And Daughters

June 21st, 2020
Quad-Cities Fathers Share Their Love of the Arts with Their Sons And Daughters

Mark McGinn’s love of the theater is literally in his blood. His father Jack (who died in 2000) started performing at Quad City Music Guild in Moline within two years of its founding in 1949, and was in dozens of shows. Mark, a 67-year-old Bettendorf resident, started with Guild at Prospect Park in 1972, playing clarinet for “Fiddler on the Roof,” and his first stage role was in 1976’s “Jesus Christ Superstar” (as one of the apostles). McGinn has since been involved in more than 70 other shows (including last summer as John Wilkes Booth in Black Box’s “Assassins” in Moline), mostly... Read More

Vinyl’s Resurgence No Surprise to Quad-Cities Record Experts

June 20th, 2020
Vinyl’s Resurgence No Surprise to Quad-Cities Record Experts

Saturday In The Arts is a weekly look at intriguing personalities and trends on the local arts scene, presented every Saturday morning, on your site for fun, free, local entertainment and features, QuadCities.com.   October 1978 was a heavenly time to be a Billy Joel fan. Just days before I got to see “The Piano Man” live for the first time (in Milwaukee), I bought his new record, “52nd Street” at the mall, and nearly floated all the way my walk home, devouring the lyrics on the back cover. Despite the technological advances of CDs, MP3s, YouTube, and digital streaming services, many... Read More

Fair Warning Rocking at the GypsyHighway

June 19th, 2020
Fair Warning Rocking at the GypsyHighway

Are you ready to Rock & Roll? Enjoy live music from Fair Warning at the GypsyHighway (2606 W Locust Street Davenport) this Saturday Jun 20 from 8:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. Fair Warning brings an authentic rock ‘n’ roll experience that spans all of your favorites. They draw inspiration from Van Halen, Led Zeppelin, Guns ‘n’ Roses, and other legendary acts. $5 Drink Purchase gets ya in. Come out and have some fun! For more information, please visit https://www.facebook.com/events/3041882749232793/.   For more fun things to do in the Quad Cities this week, check out... Read More

Have Your Cake at The Tangled Wood

June 17th, 2020
Have Your Cake at The Tangled Wood

Make plans to stop out at The Tangled Wood (3636 Tanglewood Road Bettendorf) this Saturday Jun 20 for live music from Have Your Cake! The tunes will kick-off at 7 p.m. From Have Your Cake on Facebook: “Despite Covid, We are playing this show because it is a beautiful and large outdoor venue with plenty of room.  The success of these kinds of activities is dependent on public safety.  Please be mindful that many people are at risk of being severely affected and just because you may be healthy does not mean you’re not unwittingly exposing others. The Tangled Wood has lots of outdoor seating... Read More

Introducing… The Video You Deserve: The Greatest Music Video Of All Time!

June 15th, 2020
Introducing... The Video You Deserve: The Greatest Music Video Of All Time!

It’s Monday. Yeah. We feel you. And so, we’re debuting a new feature. This feature. And in this feature, every Monday, we’re going to give you a music video. A fun, funny music video. Something that’ll make you smile, make you laugh, make you reminisce, and make you realize that back in the day, music video creators were probably either insane or heavily intoxicated. But were also incredibly entertaining. We call this feature, The Video You Deserve, and you can find it every Monday on your site for fun, free entertainment and features, QuadCities.com. And so, what video... Read More

Music on the Lawn Goes Virtual

June 14th, 2020
Music on the Lawn Goes Virtual

Summer at Deere-Wiman House always means great performances at their Music on the Lawn concerts series. This year, they’re still inviting Quad Cities daycare providers and local families to enjoy high energy, family-oriented concerts, but with a fresh twist to accommodate social distancing guidelines. We’re launching the Deere Family Homes YouTube Channel. Use this link to view the concert:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh_fE8Yu73pde2VPtzJ8tUQ. On June 10th, the Butterworth Center and Deere-Wiman House welcome their first featured musical guest, Amy Lowe. For an entire month, you can watch... Read More

Glory Days Garage Band Rolls Into Bishop Hill

June 14th, 2020
Glory Days Garage Band Rolls Into Bishop Hill

Bishop Hill Creative Commons is looking forward to the day of crowds and dancing! In the meantime, Glory Days Garage Band will put on a streaming Rock ‘n’ Roll Party from the Bishop Hill Creative Commons for you to enjoy on your favorite device. Join Glory Days Garage Band for some Summertime Rock ‘n’ Roll Magic Sunday. June 14 from 6 – 9 p.m. Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/1034545910275653/ for more information.  Read More

Toxic Blonde Return To Gypsy Highway Saturday

June 13th, 2020
Toxic Blonde Return To Gypsy Highway Saturday

Attention Rock and Roll Fans. Come out for a night of fun and a high energy show and party at 8 p.m. Saturday at The Gypsy Highway (2606 W Locust Street Davenport)! Toxic Blonde is an Iowa-based rock band quickly gaining attention for its intense and energetic live performances. Featuring some of the areas finest musicians, Toxic Blonde is the perfect mix of entertainment and technical skill. Covering everything from Prince to Van Halen to Pantera, each show is a must-see event. For more information, please visit https://www.facebook.com/events/525541964699729/.  Read More