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Davenport’s Adler Theatre Hosting Christian Music Superstar Amy Grant Oct. 13

October 13th, 2023
Davenport's Adler Theatre Hosting Christian Music Superstar Amy Grant Oct. 13

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 Rockabilly Riot Rolls Into Davenport’s Adler Theatre Tonight

October 12th, 2023
Brian Setzer Rockabilly Riot Rolls Into Davenport's Adler Theatre Tonight

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

Tunes In Town Revs Up In DeWitt Tuesday Night

October 10th, 2023
Tunes In Town Revs Up In DeWitt Tuesday Night

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

Davenport’s Adler Theatre Hosting Ramon Ayala Tonight

October 8th, 2023
Davenport's Adler Theatre Hosting Ramon Ayala Tonight

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

Zed Debuts New ‘Wrecking Machine’ CD At Davenport’s Village Theatre Tonight

October 7th, 2023
Zed performing their psychobilly tunes

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

Flavor Fest Hits Common Chord October 5

October 4th, 2023
Flavor Fest Hits Common Chord October 5

Taste the best the Quad Cities has to offer & join us as we sample flavorful food & drinks made right here in the Quad Cities! Paired with music provided by The Textures, we’re turning downtown into Flavortown! They will have a range of prizes, giveaways, & awesome auction items with a few other ingredients in the mix for a recipe of flavorful fun & fundraising! 100% of the proceeds from “QC Flavor Fest” go directly to Common Chord’s music education programs. October 5th, 5pm – 9pm at Common Chord Come join a table, for more music & more community! Tickets can... Read More

Western Illinois School of Music Faculty to Perform Oct. 5

October 4th, 2023
Western Illinois School of Music Faculty to Perform Oct. 5

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

Quad-Cities Jazz Artist BK Davis Playing Tonight At Davenport Public Library

October 2nd, 2023
Quad-Cities Jazz Artist BK Davis Playing Tonight At Davenport Public Library

Join us at our Eastern location for a special night of conversation with BK Davis on October 2nd at 6:30pm. Davis is the First African-American Steinway International Recording Artist from the state of Iowa. He will be sharing stories from his autobiography, his experiences within the music business, and his path of sharing his story discuss his experiences collaborating with artists such as Little Richard. Born in Davenport, Iowa, Davis was raised in a musical household and has been composing and performing music for 40 years. For more information and to register, please visit: https://davenportlibrary.libcal.com/event/11015252    Read More

Quad City Storm Welcomes Country Music Star Eric Paslay For Opening Night Show

September 28th, 2023
Quad City Storm Welcomes Country Music Star Eric Paslay For Opening Night Show

The Quad City Storm is excited to welcome country music star Eric Paslay to perform pregame on Opening Night, Saturday October 21st. The concert will take place in the Vibrant Arena parking lot and admission is free with the purchase of a Storm opening night ticket. Paslay delivers a powerful punch as a renowned Platinum-selling, GRAMMY nominated hit songwriter, artist, and performer. He’s celebrated five No.1 hits, with four of those ranked among the “Top 100 Songs of the Decade” by Country Aircheck, including the #1 spot on that chart with “Barefoot Blue Jean Night” as recorded by Jake... Read More

Davenport Public Library Welcomes Steinway International Recording Artist BK Davis

September 27th, 2023
Davenport Public Library Welcomes Steinway International Recording Artist BK Davis

Join us at our Eastern location for a special night of conversation with BK Davis on October 2nd at 6:30pm. Davis is the First African-American Steinway International Recording Artist from the state of Iowa. He will be sharing stories from his autobiography, his experiences within the music business, and his path of sharing his story discuss his experiences collaborating with artists such as Little Richard. Born in Davenport, Iowa, Davis was raised in a musical household and has been composing and performing music for 40 years. For more information and to register, please visit: https://davenportlibrary.libcal.com/event/11015252  Read More