Scottish bagpipe marches and rollicking Irish pub tunes will fill Rock Island’s Riverfront Grille Saturday, July 16 as part of the second annual Celtic Night Out sponsored by the Scottish American Society of the Quad Cities. Doors open at 6 pm for the event, which features musical performances by the Black Hawk Pipes and Drums of the Quad Cities, and rollicking Irish music by the east-central Iowa band, Blame Not the Bard. Admission at the door is $30, and includes generous appetizers, haggis, and all entertainment. The event is open to the public, with cash, check, or credit accepted at... Read More

The Scottish American Society of the Quad Cities presents a Celtic Night Out of music and culture on Saturday, July 17, from 6pm to 10pm at the Riverfront Grille, 4619 34th Street, Rock Island. The event features appetizers by Riverfront Grille and live performances by the Quad Cities own bagpipe band, Black Hawk Pipes and Drums, along with the Barley House band, performing Irish, Scottish, and American music with Celtic roots. Admission includes appetizers, a wee bit of haggis, and all entertainment. Cost is $25 at the door. Children 11 and under will be admitted free with a parent. Since gathering... Read More