Einstein’s Sister are releasing their first new material in almost 20 years! The band collaborated with musicians from the bands of Paul McCartney, Sheryl Crow, Phil Collins and more, and the double-A side single was mixed at RAK Studios (where albums from Radiohead, Adele, Simple Minds and more have been recorded) and mastered at the legendary Abbey Road Studios. Written by Kerry Tucker (guitar and vocals) and Bill Douglas (vocals), and featuring Marty Reyhons on drums and Andy Brock on bass, the song is a power pop gem. You can pick it up this Saturday during Record Store Day at the Moline... Read More

One of the Quad-Cities’ most popular bands – Einstein’s Sister – reunited last year for two new songs, which will be released Saturday, Sept. 26 for Record Store Day 2020 at Co-Op Records, Bandcamp, iTunes, Apple Music and CD Baby. The longtime musical partners Kerry Tucker and Bill Douglas co-wrote the tunes, “Standing Still” (which Tucker sings) and “Begin Again” (which Douglas sings), recorded with Einstein’s Sister drummer Marty Reyhons and bassist Andrew Brock. The only original band member not to take part was guitarist Steven Volk. The project came out of the power pop... Read More

It’s not a 4th of July celebration without getting your day started at the Genesis Firecracker Run! The 37th Annual Genesis Firecracker Run is happening Thursday Jul 4 in downtown East Moline. The day includes The TBK Mile, Kiddie Run, Guns ‘N’ Hoses, Aquent Hospital Bed Races, 5k Run/Walk, 10k Run, the brand-new Red Dress Division and even a Post-Race Party! The 5K and 10K races will begin at 7:30 a.m. downtown East Moline, at 8th Street and 15th Avenue. The Kiddie Run begins at 8:45 a.m. (for kids 8 and under) and the TBK Mile will commence at 9:15 a.m. Awards ceremony will follow at 9:30... Read More

What a better way to remember loved ones that have been lost than to assist in raising awareness for the growing need of hospice care in the Quad Cities. Genesis Health Services Foundation is hosting their annual Remembrance Tree ceremony this Wednesday Nov 14 from 6 – 7 p.m. This year’s tree lighting celebration will take place at Bechtel Park on River Drive and Iowa Street in Davenport. A musical prelude will begin at 6 p.m. with Ellis Kell Winter Blues All-Stars. The blessing and illumination of the Remembrance Tree will take place at 6:30 p.m. Since 2004, the Genesis Remembrance Trees have... Read More

The Moline Public Library is full of awesome activities to beat the winter blues this month, for kids and adults alike. For the rundown of events, read on . . . Through January 1st Floor Quad Cities’ own watercolor artist Tom Hempel has his art displayed for public viewing at the Library.   Wednesdays, January 18, 25 Health Navigator Assistance with Genesis 9 am – Noon A Genesis Health System ACA Navigator is scheduled to assist patrons at the Moline Library during the healthcare marketplace open enrollment period.   Wednesdays, January 18, 25 Exploratorium 2:30 pm Children’s... Read More