Are you a fan of Alternative or Rock music? Are you looking for an event the night before Christmas Eve? On Friday, Dec. 23, Rock Island Brewing Company (RIBCo) will be hosting a concert featuring Waking Robots, Vanishing Kids, and Us Mode. From 9:00 p.m. till midnight, those who are 21 and older will be able to attend this concert. Rock Island Brewing Company is located at 1815 2nd Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201 and it is will cost $6 for entry. Waking Robots is an Alternative band originated from Davenport, Iowa. They currently have two albums released and are currently working on a third: “Waking... Read More

Angi Chapman of Waking Robots, who will play at RIBCO in the District of Rock Island Friday night, says she wrote “Frost” while suffering an incredible fever, days later discovering the recording and hearing it as if for the first time. She remembers thinking that it sounded “hokey,” with its almost western saloon rhythm, but when she reluctantly presented the sparse demo to a trusted friend, their reaction was so positive that she had no choice but to finish the track. It has since become a fan favorite. This story is typical for of one of the Quad Cities’ most unique bands, Waking... Read More

Angi Chapman says she wrote “Frost” while suffering an incredible fever, days later discovering the recording and hearing it as if for the first time. She remembers thinking that it sounded “hokey,” with its almost western saloon rhythm, but when she reluctantly presented the sparse demo to a trusted friend, their reaction was so positive that she had no choice but to finish the track. It has since become a fan favorite. This story is typical for of one of the Quad Cities’ most unique bands, Waking Robots. Its lead singer and songwriters staunch refusal to give in to self doubt or ever... Read More