“Gomes is a power player who is at his best when his gear is in the scorched earth between blues and rock. After all, it’s the electric guitar; sometimes tickling it is not enough.” – Guitar World With a guitar slung over his shoulder and the amps turned up full tilt, Anthony Gomes electrifies blues and rock at a 21st century crossroads of his own. The Canadian vocalist, guitarist, songwriter and producer wails with all the force of a hurricane in the Mississippi Delta and enough fret-burning fireworks to leave his strings in flames. Over the years, he’s toppled the Billboard... Read More

In honor of the Figge’s major exhibit Sporting Fashion: Outdoor Girls 1800 to 1960, join the Figge at 7:30 p.m. Saturday for an evening at the museum celebrating women in music. The first half of the program will feature QCSO principal cellist Hannah Holman presenting and performing works by and inspired by influential women cellists. On the second half, Hannah will be joined by pianist Marian Lee and the QCSO String Quartet to perform Amy Beach’s Piano Quintet. Program AMY BEACH – Piano Quintet in F-sharp minor, op.67 [28’] Full program to be announced Featuring Hannah Holman, cello Marian... Read More

Battle of the Bands/Acoustic QC 2023 is coming to the Mississippi Valley Fair bigger and better. MVF is excited to announce Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds and co planned by MH Entertainment will be hosting the MH Battle of the Bands QC on Saturday, March 25, 2023! This year they will have 2 battles throughout the day! They will be hosting our first acoustic/duo battle starting at 1pm on Saturday, March 25, 2023! All genres of music are eligible and the top 8 acoustic/duo acts will advance to perform at the Battle of the Bands. The acoustic battle will start around 1pm and one winner will be opening... Read More

A fundraiser and 40th birthday party for Becky Wren will be held at 3 p.m. today at Bent River Brewing Company, 2117 4th Ave, Rock Island. According to the event’s Facebook post, “Our daughter, Becky, was diagnosed with Leukemia September 2022. After over a month of multiple amounts of chemo, it was determined she needed bone marrow transplant. Both her brothers tested, Zach was 50% and Josh was 100% match! On February 21, 2023, Josh donated stem cells to his sister. She and her care giver will need to stay in isolation in a hotel near the hospital for 100 days! We would love for EVERYONE... Read More

Wayne Newton, Up Close & Personal will be coming to Davenport’s Adler Theatre, 136 E. 3rd St., Friday, December 15 at 7:30 PM General On-Sale: Friday, March 31 at 10:00 AM Recognized and revered around the world, entertainment superstar Wayne Newton is known for his iconic signature song, “Danke Schoen” in addition to countless other top hit singles including, “Daddy, Don’t You Walk So Fast,” “Red Roses for a Blue Lady,” “At This Moment,” “The Letter,” “Summer Wind” and “Years.” Newton has recorded and released, to date, an astounding 165 albums in his... Read More

Tanya Tucker will be performing in the Event Center on Friday, March 24! Don’t miss the Country Music Legend behind “Delta Dawn”; listen to the “Encore” version at https://fal.cn/3wupJ Tickets are available at https://fal.cn/3wupH  Read More

JAKE MCVEY will perform at Raccoon Motel, Davenport, IA tonight! Thursday at 8:00pm Doors open at 7:00PM Ages 21 & over More details here: https://www.tixr.com/groups/raccoonmotel  Read More

Delicious food, excellent craft beer, and amazing music with Ariel McReynolds at Twin Span Brewing, 6776 Championship Drive, Bettendorf, Thursday, March 23rd, 6-9PM. Twin Span focusses on creating a fun, family friendly and relaxing atmosphere to have a great meal, hang out after the game or to enjoy a drink with friends just because…    Read More

Zach Williams is coming to Davenport’s Adler Theatre Friday, April 28 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are on sale at the Adler box office and all Ticketmaster outlets. Catch Zach Williams this Spring, bigger and better than ever! Backed by his massive 10-piece band, it will be a live concert experience like none other. Join us for a night of incredible music by Zach Williams and special guest Blessing Offor.  Read More

Journey, with special guests Toto, are playing at 7 p.m. March 21 at Vibrant Arena at The Mark, 1201 River Drive, Moline. All ages require a ticket. Doors open at 6:00 pm NO BAG POLICY: Bags will no longer be permitted in the arena with the exception of a small 5 x 7 clutch purse or a small diaper bag if entering with an infant. WALK-THRU METAL DETECTORS: Fans will be required to enter through a walk-thru magnetometer (similar to the type used in airports). CASHLESS CONCESSIONS AND MERCHANDISE: The Vibrant Arena has cashless transactions for food and beverage or retail purchases.  Read More