Mike Stroehle, a founding member of the legendary Quad-Cities rock group The Night People, which opened for Jimi Hendrix at the height of his fame in 1968, passed away Sunday after a bad fall on the steps outside his home. Stroehle was 75. According to a post on his Facebook page by his son, Mike, the elder Mike was flown to Iowa City for possible brain surgery but the injury was too severe. “He hung on long enough for (his other son) Joe and I to get there and say goodbye,” his son posted. “It’s been really tough as he was so great to his kids and was such a huge part of our... Read More

Bring the whole family out for an evening of outdoor live music this summer! Moline Township Activity Center (620 18th Street Moline) will kick off their Concerts in the Park this Monday Jul 6 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. These outdoor concerts will continue every Monday night through Jul 27. Due to the Covid-19 health concerns, there will be NO dancing on the dance floor this season. The band will be set up in the middle of the outdoor floor to discourage dancing. But feel free to dance in your seats! Hot dogs, brats, chips, bottled water and soda will be available for purchase from 5 p.m. until sold... Read More

Feeling the urge for some live music? Rob, Gary, Jimmy of The Night People will be bringing some tasty jams to Davenport Elks #298 (4400 W Central Park Ave Davenport) this Wednesday Jun 3 from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. For more information, please visit https://www.facebook.com/events/289994765352453/.   For more fun things to do in the Quad Cities this week, check out the latest issue of FUN10QC.  Read More

QuadCities.com proudly presents FUN10, a list of the top 10 things to do in the Quad Cities this week, and every week! Every Sunday, we’ll drop a new FUN10, to give you a head start on your week and a heads up on what’s going on over the coming seven days. Check out FUN10 every Sunday for the details on ten awesome events happening around town. It’s a cool read, and a great way to get started planning your entertainment for the week. As the current health situation in our country continues to force the cancellation of so many regularly scheduled events in the Quad Cities, we are once again... Read More

The Night People are making one last bow before heading into their own good night. The Night People, a local Quad Cities music group for over 50 years, were inducted into the Iowa Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on September 3, 2017.  This prestigious designation was in recognition of their influence and contribution to the area music scene.  Over the 50 plus years the band has been together, they have opened for many prominent national and international music acts, most notably for Jimi Hendrix at The Col Ballroom in August 1968. To commemorate this honor and say “thank you” to the... Read More