The Western Illinois University School of Music will present the Faculty Chamber Music Series Concert IV, featuring members of the Camerata Woodwind Quintet and the WIU Piano Trio, at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 1 in the College of Fine Arts and Communication (COFAC) Recital Hall. This performance is free and open for general audience seating and will be live-streamed on the School of Music’s YouTube channel and Facebook page. PROGRAM Divertissement – Jean Françaix (1912-1999) I. Prélude II. Allegretto assai III. Elégie: Grave IV. Scherzo Paul Chinen, oboe Eric Ginsberg, clarinet Shawn... Read More

Like a lot of us, Molly Conrad has learned a lot about light and darkness during the Covid pandemic. The 29-year-old singer/songwriter and Bettendorf native — currently living in Buffalo, N.Y. – has had a pretty productive pandemic, producing a new boy with her husband, and a new album, “Light of the Dark.” One took nine months to make, and the other just three days. “I really love sad songs,” Conrad said recently, noting she’d written the new music over the past couple years. “I love melancholic truth with glimmers of hope sprinkled about, and tried to capture the nuance of... Read More

The dude who sang “Jessie’s Girl” – Rick Springfield – is coming to the Quad Cities! Before you say, “I’ve never heard of that song!”… You are lying and you are probably wanting to go see Rick belt it out! Although Rick Springfield’s music was frequently dismissed as vapid teen idol fare, his best moments have actually withstood the test of time far better than most critics would ever have imagined, emerging as some of the most well-crafted mainstream power pop of the 1980s. Springfield brings his rocking – and nostalgic -show to East Moline’s Rust Belt on... Read More

Alborn make the kind of music that would sound great backing a movie montage of the current frenetic pace of the band: Loud, aggressive, driving, and with enough melodic punch to make it memorable. The seven-year-old Illinois alternative metal act — comprised of Justin Taylor on guitar and lead vocals, Alex Raser on drums and vocals, Zame Lewis on bass and Nate Guske on guitar and vocals – release their new EP “Push” with a show Saturday at Davenport’s Common Chord. The gig begins at 7 p.m., with doors opening at 6 p.m. Discrepancies, Widow 7 and The Forty Twos open the night. It’s... Read More

Classic crooner Marie Osmond is coming to Davenport’s Rhythm City Casino tonight for a show at 7 p.m. Tickets and more information can be found here. Marie Osmond has spent over 6 iconic decades in the entertainment business performing as a successful singer, television performer and talk show host, dancer, actor, author, entrepreneur and public speaker. She has continued to maintain relevance, remaining an instantly recognizable figure across the globe. Her debut single Paper Roses reached the #1 spot on two Billboard charts, a feat that not only placed her among an elite class of musical... Read More

Looking for some cool stuff to do in the Illinois and Iowa Quad-Cities this weekend? You have to listen to our Weekend in 2 Minutes podcast! The #1 rated podcast in the Quad-Cities gives you a free rundown every week of some of the cool stuff going on in and around the Quad-Cities! This week: Weekend roller skating, the RV show, live music and more is rollin’ in in this week’s Weekend in 2 Minutes!  Read More

The annual, featuring guest artist Jorge Hoyo from Mexico City and the premiere of a new work from the German composer Hainbach. The festival also will feature performances from Augustana faculty and the Augustana College Saxophone Studio. All events are free and open to the public. The festival is an annual event that celebrates new and experimental music for saxophone. It features music that explores the potential of the saxophone through new composition, improvisation, extended performance techniques, microtonality, electronic music, multimedia and other experimental elements. Learn more: MODERN... Read More

The Village Theatre will present “In Their Own Words,” an evening of songs and the stories from singer-songwriters: Bethann KAS Wolfskill & The Wild Jason Bergmeier Karl Beatty Doors open at 6pm Show starts at 7pm $5 donation suggested at the door. Learn more: IN THEIR OWN WORDS  Read More

Skillet, with Theory of a Deadman, will rock the Rust Belt, 533  12th Ave, East Moline at 7 p.m. tomorrow, Feb. 19! Doors open at 6, with opening act Saint Asonia. Tickets are on sale now! Here are some details on the bands: Skillet Not every rebellion gestates in darkness. As one of the best-selling rock bands of the 21st century, Skillet continue to rebel against conventions, doubts, expectations, and rules with the intent to uplift in light. The two-time GRAMMY® Award-nominated Pandora Billionaires Club members and multiplatinum Kenosha, Wisconsin quartet—John Cooper [lead vocals/bass],... Read More

Earth, Wind and Fire will play Davenport’s Adler Theater, at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 16. Tickets are on sale at the Adler box office and all Ticketmaster outlets. Coming  to Adler Theatre on Feb 16th.  Earth, Wind & Fire dominated the 70’s with their monster grooves and high energy, danceable hits. garnering 20 Grammy Award nominations (winning six as a group) and a Hall Of Fame Induction along the way. The music of EWF has origins in Jazz, R&B, Funk, Disco and Soul, culminating in the perfect Pop storm. The style and sounds of the greatest hit recordings by Earth Wind & Fire throughout... Read More