You’ll be happy to get the blues this weekend, as Mississippi Valley Blues Fest 2023 will be held Saturday and Sunday at the historic LeClaire Park in Davenport, Iowa. Gates are open 3:30 to 11:30 p.m. on Saturday and noon to 11:30 p.m. Sunday. As always, the festival features some of the finest blues musicians from around the country, as well as the popular BlueSkool (to teach the young ‘uns about this historical and rich musical style), over 10 food and merch vendors, and more. The MVBS put on its first Blues Festival in LeClaire Park in July 1985 and has been honored by the National Blues... Read More

Rhythm City Casino Blue’s Night will be rippin’ it up on Friday, July 15, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. in the Event Center. Tickets are $25 & $35 plus applicable online/phone ticketing fee (this fee is waived when tickets are purchased at The Market Gift Shop inside Rhythm City Casino Resort). All ages are welcome to attend. 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 other seats as close as possible to the accessible seat, if available,... Read More

MVBS.org and Crawford Brew Works have partnered for a Blues ‘n’ Brews Concert Series to raise money for the Blues education outreach program, Blues in the Schools. MISSISSIPPI HEAT FRIDAY, APRIL 22 – 7:30pm Mississippi Heat stands as one of the longest-running bands in Chicago, as well as a launching pad for many blues players who’ve gone on to successful solo careers. Chicago Blues Guide quoted the new album Madeleine as “pristine and beautiful. [Pierre Lacocque] directs the band with his highly creative, virtuosic harmonica skills, stellar songwriting, and artistic vision.” Listen... Read More

Enjoy an amazing night of LIVE Blues with the award-winning, two time Billboard-charting, Avey Grouws Band 8-11 p.m. Friday at the Best Western, 1518 3rd Ave NW Fort Dodge!! Proceeds benefit the Lord’s Cupboard! The Avey Grouws Band hit #10 on the Billboard Blues Album Chart in 2020 with their debut album, “The Devil May Care.” Their second album, “Tell Tale Heart” was just released in September 2021 to rave reviews and international acclaim, debuting at #7 on the Billboard Blues Album chart. Blues, rock and country fans alike will love and appreciate this live performance! Make it a... Read More

Kavanaugh’s Hilltop is THE neighborhood bar and grill of the Hilltop area of the Quad Cities. Featuring the best local draft beer selection and great food. It’s at 1228 38th St., Rock Island. And every Wednesday night at 8 p.m. at the Hilltop you can check out some awesome local musicians at the open mic blues jam. So if you like the blues, head to the Hilltop on Wednesdays!  Read More

Rhythm City Casino Resort is thrilled to announce the Chicago 6 Band is coming to the Event Center stage on Saturday, August 24 at 7 PM! This is a FREE show and open to all Resort Club members who are enrolled in our eClub. To obtain tickets, guests must visit the Resort Club during normal business hours. If guests are not a Resort Club member and would like to attend this FREE show, they will need to sign up for a Resort Club membership AND enroll in our eClub to obtain tickets.  Meet the band from 3 PM to 5 PM at Draft Day Sports Lounge to celebrate sports betting in Iowa! Former Chicago Bear... Read More

Spring is just around the corner, which also means it’s almost motorcycle season! So why not celebrate with some blues and brews? Wieblers Harley-Davidson is hosting their Ready for Spring Party this Saturday Mar 3 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Head to the Wieblers Harley-Davidson dealership, located at 5320 Corporate Park Drive Davenport, for food, live music from Jason Carl, brews and more! While you’re there, you can check out their awesome deals and promotions and maybe even leave the party with a new two-wheeled friend. Come get ready for spring in style, this weekend!  Read More

Drenched by rain and pushed around by the rising river, organizers of the Mississippi Valley Blues Fest have had ample reason to sing down-on-their-luck dirges over the past few years, even having to cancel last year’s event, but festival organizers are singing a happy tune going into the 31st annual fest this weekend. (For more info, see their site at http://mvbs.org/fest/.) “We feel good and optimistic about this year’s Festival,” said Stan Furlong, a member of the Mississippi Valley Blues Society and an organizer of the event. “The river is about six feet below the sidewalk in LeClaire... Read More