On June 18th, 2023, Rhythm On The River will celebrate the contributions of Black musicians and highlight Black voices in our local music scene. Rhythm On The River brings the Rock Island riverfront to life with music spanning the decades. This community concert is a component of the QC Juneteenth festivities, led by the Lincoln Center and Friends of MLK. A concert celebrating the contributions of Black musicians and highlighting Black voices in our local music scene. June 18th, 2023 – Schwiebert Riverfront Park Rock Island, IL. 61201 Performing Artists: CJ Parker 10 Of Soul Presented by... Read More

Live At 5 – Free Summer Concert Series is back with some brand new additions! Live music will happen every Friday from 5pm – 7pm in the Skybridge Courtyard at Common Chord! Sound is rocking, boots are stomping & tasty cold beverages are poured for a weekend kick-off celebration in Downtown Davenport, IA. The party does not stop there… with the new “AFTERPARTY” addition at Zeke’s Island Cafe, with each week’s featured intermission artist performing from 7pm – 8pm! Series Line Up: June 2nd: SUMMER KICKOFF BLOCK PARTY! feat. Jason Carl and The Whole Damn Band & CJ Parker,... Read More

Professor Emeritus of NIU, & modern guitar virtuoso, Fareed Haque brings his fusion blends of classical jazz & world music accompanied with Goran Ivanovic to Davenport, IA. Date: June 22, 2023 Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm Tickets: $15 in advance / $18 day of show Headliner: Fareed Haque & Goran Ivanovic duo Age Restriction: All ages, (Under 19 must be accompanied by an adult) Web: https://fareed.com/ Social: https://www.facebook.com/FareedHaqueJazzhttps://www.instagram.com/fareedhaque/ Genre: Classical Jazz, World Fusion *** All tickets are general admission, for standing room only. Purchasing... Read More

Live At 5 – Free Summer Concert Series is back with some brand new additions! Live music will happen every Friday from 5pm – 7pm in the Skybridge Courtyard at Common Chord! Sound is rocking, boots are stomping & tasty cold beverages are poured for a weekend kick-off celebration in Downtown Davenport, IA. The party does not stop there… with the new “AFTERPARTY” addition at Zeke’s Island Cafe, with each week’s featured intermission artist performing from 7pm – 8pm! Series Line Up: June 2nd: SUMMER KICKOFF BLOCK PARTY! feat. Jason Carl and The Whole... Read More

Bizzy Bone (from Bone Thugs-N-Harmony) with Special Tour Guest: YBL Sinatra, Cleve The Harmony God and AC Killer will rock The Redstone Room May 18! Additional Performing Artists: The Tripp Brothers, Hariq, Chanel Nicole and Roo Maroon. Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm Tickets: $20 in advance / $25 day of showAge Restriction: All ages, (Under 19 must be accompanied by an adult) TICKETS AND DETAILS: BIZZY BONE Web: https://iambizzybone.com/ Social: https://www.facebook.com/iambizzybone https://www.instagram.com/MRMCCANE/ Genre: West Coast Hip-Hop/Rap *** Security enforced: bags will be checked upon entry.... Read More

“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

Chicago Farmer is plowing into Davenport’s Common Chord for a show tonight! Chicago Farmer & The Fieldnotes are plowin’ through their 20-Year Celebration Tour, come celebrate midwestern style in the Redstone Room! “Chicago Farmer has his finger on the modern Roots pulse with a display of gritty Country Rock and Folk from the gut amid a Folksingers mesh of lyrical humor and problems with a groove.” – The Alternate Root Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm Tickets: $15 in advance / $18 day of show Headliner: Chicago Farmer & The Fieldnotes Special Guest: Wolfskill & The Wild Age... Read More

Alborn make the kind of music that would sound great backing a movie montage of the current frenetic pace of the band: Loud, aggressive, driving, and with enough melodic punch to make it memorable. The seven-year-old Illinois alternative metal act — comprised of Justin Taylor on guitar and lead vocals, Alex Raser on drums and vocals, Zame Lewis on bass and Nate Guske on guitar and vocals – release their new EP “Push” with a show Saturday at Davenport’s Common Chord. The gig begins at 7 p.m., with doors opening at 6 p.m. Discrepancies, Widow 7 and The Forty Twos open the night. It’s... Read More

The board of directors and staff of Common Chord are introducing two additions to the nonprofit’s staff. SteveAhrens assumes the newly–created role of Director of Strategic Initiatives, and Angela Fisher serves as theorganization’s new Events Manager.“Common Chord has experienced significant growth and evolution in recent years, and we have greatlyexpanded our community impact during that time,” said Tyson Danner, Executive Director. “These positionsrepresent our commitment to continuing that growth trajectory and expanding our programming and overallorganizational strength.” Ahrens... Read More

Artist Regan Hatfield performs original music while painting original artwork in a groundbreaking new performance art process. He tells a story via music and vocals while ricocheting from one spinning canvas to another. Recommended If You Like: Nine Inch Nails/ David Bowie Doors: 7:00PM / Show: 8:00PM Tickets: $10 in advance / $12 at the door Bands: Regan Hatfield and the Abstraction Opening Act: Doug Brundies Age Restriction: All ages, Under 19 must be accompanied by an adult. Web: https://www.ReganHatfieldandtheabstraction.com Doug Brundies Big Acoustic Show: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063538395226 Genre:... Read More