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Let’s Have Some Perspective On The Real Impact Of Elvis, Madonna, And Lil Uzi Vert

May 20th, 2022
Let's Have Some Perspective On The Real Impact Of Elvis, Madonna, And Lil Uzi Vert

Perspective: Basically NOBODY under 20 today knows who Elvis is. Hardly anyone knows who Paul McCartney is. Basically no one knows who the Bee Gees are. Nobody knows Madonna for her music, they know her for being a freaky looking plastic surgery casualty on TikTok. A small group are starting to discover Nirvana. Eminem and Snoop Dogg are old guys parents like. Also perspective: Basically NOBODY over 30 knows who Lil Peep is, who Lil Uzi Vert is, who Machine Gun Kelly is. Entertainment and pop culture are a distraction and escape from the real world, but one which can only be maximally utilized... Read More

Biden Inauguration Signals Return of Presidential Support of the Arts

January 30th, 2021
Biden Inauguration Signals Return of Presidential Support of the Arts

Saturday In The Arts offers an in-depth look at a local person, trend or event of interest in the Quad-Cities. It runs weekly on your free local media for arts and entertainment, QuadCities.com. What a difference a president makes. Beyond the relief of seeing President Joe Biden – the polar opposite of Donald Trump in nearly every conceivable way – be sworn in Jan. 20 as our 46th president, the glorious inauguration ceremony and related events before and after got me thinking about the role of the arts on a national level. Music, art, theater, dance, poetry and other art forms truly serve and... Read More

Preview Einstein’s Sister’s New Single, “Begin Again” On QuadCities.com!

September 21st, 2020
Preview Einstein's Sister's New Single, "Begin Again" On QuadCities.com!

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

Einstein’s Sister Releases New Single for Saturday Record Store Day

September 21st, 2020
Einstein’s Sister Releases New Single for Saturday Record Store Day

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

QuadCities.com – Top 30 Stories Of 2019 (#20 – #11)

December 30th, 2019
QuadCities.com - Top 30 Stories Of 2019 (#20 - #11)

Yesterday, we counted down the top stories of the year from 30-21, today we get into the next ten, 20-11, and it’s, for the most part, a pretty upbeat mix of stories of local successes, on the individual and group level. For the criteria on how we picked the stories, check out my column on the countdown. And, without any further ado, here’s today’s part of the top 30 of 2019 . . .   20.) Raccoon Motel Switches To Devon’s Complaint Department, Ending The Moeller Reign Of Downtown Davenport: Over the past few years, Sean Moeller was the ubiquitous king of downtown Davenport, and beyond... Read More

Freshen Up with Paul McCartney!

June 8th, 2019
Freshen Up with Paul McCartney!

Paul McCartney brings his eagerly anticipated return to the U.S. with his new Freshen Up tour, and he’s heading straight for the Quad Cities! Experience the legendary Paul McCartney at the TaxSlayer Center (1201 River Drive Moline) on Tuesday Jun 11 at 8 p.m. The Freshen Up tour is Paul’s first outing following the release of his brand-new studio album, Egypt Station, out September 7th on Capitol Records. Featuring the AAA Top 10 single “Come On To Me,” Egypt Station is already generating rave reviews, with Q magazine writing in a 4-star review that Paul is “enjoying his music too much... Read More

Freshen Up with Paul McCartney!

May 5th, 2019
Freshen Up with Paul McCartney!

Paul McCartney brings his eagerly anticipated return to the U.S. with his new Freshen Up tour, and he’s heading straight for the Quad Cities! Experience the legendary Paul McCartney at the TaxSlayer Center (1201 River Drive Moline) on Tuesday Jun 11 at 8 p.m. The Freshen Up tour is Paul’s first outing following the release of his brand-new studio album, Egypt Station, out September 7th on Capitol Records. Featuring the AAA Top 10 single “Come On To Me,” Egypt Station is already generating rave reviews, with Q magazine writing in a 4-star review that Paul is “enjoying his music too much... Read More

Is Paul McCartney Coming To The Quad City Storm Home Opener?

October 20th, 2018
Is Paul McCartney Coming To The Quad City Storm Home Opener?

Let it be… on ice? A very strange rumor began to surface late this week that former Beatle Paul McCartney had accepted an invitation to be a VIP to the Quad City Storm’s home opening game this Saturday at 7 p.m. at the TaxSlayer Center, 1201 River Drive, Moline. According to various reports, hub-bub, gossip and chewing the fat, Paul McCartney is a big hockey fan, and, wanting to check out the TaxSlayer prior to his gig there next summer, he accepted an invitation, replete with many perks, including a nacho bar with a Velveeta cheese river, a case of Natty Light, a hoverboard with ground effects... Read More

Paul McCartney Coming To The Quad Cities!

August 31st, 2018
Paul McCartney Coming To The Quad Cities!

Someone’s knockin’ at the door at the TaxSlayer, somebody’s ringin’ the bell… and it’s Paul McCartney. The former Beatle will be performing at the Moline venue Tuesday, June 11 (time t.b.a.) and tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Sept. 7. Ticket prices will range from $26.50 to $253.00. The “Freshen Up” tour is in support of Sir Paul’s upcoming “Egyptian Station,” album releasing Sept. 7, McCartney’s 17th solo disc, featuring the singles “I Don’t Know” and Come on to Me.” For more information, see www.taxslayercenter.com.  Read More