It’s the end of an era, and the close of one of the most impactful and incredible chapters in Quad-Cities entertainment history. After over five decades of working in the bar, restaurant, and nightclub business, RIBCO owner Terrence G. Tilka is calling it a career. Tilka announced his retirement, and the closure of RIBCO when it shuts its doors the night of December 17, on the venue’s Facebook page this evening, posting the following: “After 50 years of working in the bar, restaurant, and nightclub business, RIBCO owner Terrence G. Tilka is calling it a career. “After... Read More

Ready to check out some fun classic rock? Come on down to downtown Rock Island! At RIBCO, Saturday night from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., The Channel Cats will be performing! For more info, click here.  Read More

Grab your spandex and start teasing your hair now! Hairbangers Ball is heading to the Quad Cities! Hairbangers Ball will be rocking the District of Rock Island, along with special guest Corporate Rock, for Daiquiri Factory’s 15th Anniversary and RIBCO’s 40th Anniversary Party! The fun will happen on the stage outside of Daiquiri Factory (1809 2nd Ave Rock Island) on Saturday Jul 20. Gates open at 7 p.m. Admission for this all ages show is just $10. Hairbanger’s Ball was established out of Chicago in 2001. What started off as a “What If” idea quickly turned this band into one of the most... Read More

Hey Quad Cities, are you ready for the Most Outrageous Retro Show on the Planet?! Experience the most unforgettable live music performance you’ll ever witness this Memorial Day Weekend! The Cheese Pizza Tavern Tour is making a stop at Rock Island Brewing Company (1815 2nd Avenue Rock Island) this Sunday May 26 at 9 p.m. Admission is just $10. This all-ages outdoor show will leave you wanting more. Band members Haze Lee Finn, Sly Stewart, Gil Fishman, Alickzander The Gnome Fritz and of course, Dave the Gay Cowboy always provide a high-energy show covering some of the best cover songs while creating... Read More

If you missed punk legend Laura Jane Grace with Against Me! at Codfish Hollow this past July, here is your chance to catch her once again! Laura Jane Grace and The Devouring Mothers, along with special guest Cory Branan, will be performing a live show at RIBCO (1815 2nd Ave. Rock Island) this Friday Nov 2 at 8 p.m. Laura Jane Grace is best known as the founder, lead singer, songwriter and guitarist of the punk rock band Against Me!. In addition to Against Me!, Grace fronts the band Laura Jane Grace & The Devouring Mothers, a solo project she started in 2016. Tickets are just $20 and can be... Read More

Tav Falco and Panther Burns ripped up the stage at RIBCO with their raucous rock last weekend, much to the delight of those assembled on a warm spring night for beverages and hot live music. The band will continue to tour through the year in support of their album, Cabaret of Daggers. For more information about the group, see www.tavfalco.com.  Read More