Opera Quad Cities will celebrate its return from a two year hiatus with a recital featuring Davenport native Nicholas Fahrenkrug, baritone, and Greek pianist Eleonora Apostolidi. The event, which begins at 7:00 PM Sunday, January 9 in the Great Hall at Davenport’s Trinity Cathedral, is sponsored by Opera Quad Cities and features Mr. Fahrenkrug and Ms. Apostolidi, members of the Apollo Duo. The duo will present the complete song cycle Die Schöne Müllerin by Franz Schubert. Composed in 1823, the set of twenty songs is based on the poetry of Wilhelm Müller. The main character is a young wanderer... Read More

The Western Illinois University School of Music brass faculty and BCA will present BRASSFEST 2022 from 2:30-9 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 23 in the COFAC Recital Hall. The event will feature performances by WIU’s La Moine Brass Quintet and special guest artists, the Blair Brass (Vanderbilt University). Additionally, instrumental masterclasses, clinics and opportunities for all participants to play will be included. This year’s schedule includes: • 2:30 – 3:15 p.m.: La Moine Brass Quintet Recital • 3:30 – 4:15 p.m.: Reading sessions, by instrument • 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.: Blair... Read More

Aaron Lewis will return to the Adler Theatre on Friday, January 14, 2022 at 8:00 p.m. with his FRAYED AT BOTH ENDS, THE ACOUSTIC TOUR. Tickets are on sale online at Ticketmaster.com and in person at the Adler Theatre Box Office (136 E 3rd St). Tickets are $35, $50 and $60. Aaron Lewis grew up in Springfield, Vermont, listening to his grandparents’ country 8-tracks. Those roots inspired the multi-platinum Staind founder to return to his origins for the #1 Billboard Country Album debut Town Line and Sinner, as well as Billboard’s #1 Hot Country Song debut “Am I The Only One,” only the 9th... Read More

The Gatlin Brothers will perform in the Event Center on Friday, February 18th, 2022, at 8:00pm. Tickets are $25, $30 and $40 plus taxes and additional fees (fees are waived when tickets are purchased at The Market gift shop inside Rhythm City Casino Resort). Doors open at 7 PM for the 8 PM show. All ages are welcome. Tickets in the ADA section are for patrons with mobility disabilities and up to three companions. If companion seating is not available because the ADA section is sold out, Rhythm City Casino Resort will offer seats as close as possible to the accessible seat, if available, at the... Read More

Rozz-Tox will celebrate 5 years of Northern Parallels parties on New Year’s Eve! 7pm-1am $10 cover All ages welcome! Capacity is EXTREMELY LIMITED. Please note: this is an indoor show and you will be required to show proof of vaccination and wear a mask. Learn more here: http://www.rozztox.com  Read More

New Years Eve in the Redstone Room, All Sweat Productions performs the classic Fleetwood Mac album, Rumours, plus other Fleetwood Mac hits! Doors: 8pm / Show: 9pm Opening Act: Dj Buddha Age Restriction: 19+ (minors must be accompanied by parent or guardian) Web: https://www.facebook.com/allsweatproductions Genre: Classic Rock All tickets are general admission. Purchasing a ticket does not guarantee a seat. This show is going to be a Black Light/White Out party – wear as much white as you can and let’s have some fun ringing in 2022! All Sweat Productions is an RME program that brings... Read More

The Bettendorf Public Library is offering a perfect lunchtime accompaniment with a virtual concert. Throughout the month of December, the Library will host its popular Brown Bag Lunch series on the Bettendorf Public Library’s YouTube channel. December’s artist is Quad City local Angela Meyer who is known for her country-western originals and acoustic covers. No registration is required to view this free event, which is made possible through the support of the Friends of the Bettendorf Library. Angela Meyer has played professionally in the area for over 10 years. Her career has included playing... Read More

The Gatlin Brothers will perform at Rhythm City Casino’s Event Center (7077 Elmore Ave., Davenport) on Friday, Feb. 18, 2022 at 8 p.m. For more than 62 years now, the Gatlin Brothers have entertained audiences in some of the world’s largest venues and from some of the most iconic stages, including the Grammy, the American Music Awards, the People’s Choice Awards, the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, Oprah, Hee Haw, Love Boat, the Midnight Special with Wolfman Jack, the Merv Griffin Show, Solid Gold, the Barbara Mandrell Show and their own variety special on ABC – “Larry Gatlin and the... Read More

The following article is part of QuadCities.com’s partnership with local music website The Echo. For more, check out theechoqc.com! The Quad City Arts Performing Arts Signature Series (PASS) kicked off in October with funk and soul band Bassel & The Supernaturals, and will continue on throughout the year with great performances. The PASS series consists of six events held each season from September – April that correspond with the Visiting Artist Series and outreach performances in area schools. This unique format provides guests with the opportunity for Q&A and up-close conversation... Read More

FREE Rhythm Room acts coming in January! Avey Grouws Band – Jan. 7th, 7:30 PM The Hotrods plus Horns – Jan. 8th, 7:30 PM Junior Talley – Jan. 8th, 9:30 PM Matthew Kane & Greenbrier – Jan. 14th, 7:30 PM Don’t miss out! All these shows and MORE are free to attend in our Rhythm Room! Check out our website for more details: https://www.rhythmcitycasino.com/rhythmroom.html  Read More