27 Apr 2016

MVBS Presents Blues-Rock Guitarist Dave Fields on May 8

By Kristy Bennett

The Mississippi Valley Blues Society presents “New York Boss Man” Dave Fields and his band at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 8, at Kavanaugh’s Hilltop Tap, 1228 30th Street, Rock Island, IL.  The cost to see this performance will b...

30 Sep 2015

VINTAGE SOUND SHOWCASES BLUES IN MUSCATINE, OCTOBER 3

By Kristy Bennett

(Quad Cities, IA & IL)- The Mississippi Valley Blues Society and Vintage Sound 93.1 KMCS-FM  are working together, along with the annual Healthy Living Festival, to present the "Vintage Sound Blues Showcase." This Saturday, October 3, Iowa Avenue in downtown Muscatine (outside of the Missipi Brew, 107 Iowa Avenue) will be closed down for the Blues Showcase. The event is free to the public, with attendees being encouraged to bring lawn chairs and enjoy the show.  Food and drinks will be available for purchase.

Live music starts at 3:30pm with the Ellis Kell Band, who just recently celebrated their 25th anniversary of making music together. The Ellis Kell Band have shared the stage with the likes of B.B. King and Willie Nelson, just to name a few.

At 6:00pm Hal Reed and his band take the stage to bring the authentic sound of hill country, Mississippi blues to attendees. The evening wraps up with Iowa Blues Hall of Fame member, Ernie Peniston, along with The Ernie Peniston Band, starting at 9pm. The Ernie Penistion Band features legendary singer, Ernie Peniston who is backed by Manuel Lopez III on keys, Andrea Mendoza on bass, Ian Johnson on guitar, and Jamie Hopkins on drums.

The Mississippi Valley Blues Society president Steve Heston stated, "This is an exciting new partnership.  The Blues Showcase will be the premiere blues event of the area in 2015. We look forward to building a new tradition. This will be the Blues experience that is a must attend event. "

Sponsors include Vintage Sound 93.1, Keep Muscatine Beautiful, and Healthy Living Festival, along with the Mississippi Valley Blues Society.  For additional details please visit www.HealthyLivingFest.com or contact Muscatine Radio General Manager Jamie Hopkins at (563) 263-2442.
15 Jul 2015

Long Standing Iowa Blues Festival Cancelled

By Kristy Bennett
The Mississippi Valley Blues Society (MVBS) regrets to announce that due to financial challenges, the 2015 Mississippi Valley Blues Festival, planned for LeClaire Park, Davenport, Iowa, September 5 and 6, has been cancelled. The MVBS, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, had started the festival over 30 years ago to create a live music festival to expose the regional area to the native art form of blues-related music, and to raise awareness and funds for blues education programs. Since then, MVBS has presented over 1000 local, regional, and nationally known acts, and has become an award winning, top Blues festivals in the country.

According to MVBS President, Steve Heston, "We are not able to proceed with a major event this year, so we will instead concentrate on continuing our existing programs, look to build funding, and possibly hold a festival in 2016."

Some of the current programs of the MVBS include an active Blues in the Schools educational program that reaches over 7,500 students annually, as well as our Concert Series that brings live blues to the Quad Cities, and our radio shows on KALA. The MVBS has one of the most active Blues Education programs of any Blues Society in the country. Each year, the Blues Society plans and coordinates 4-9 weeks of Blues in the Schools programming. This includes 4-5 week-long artist residencies and one month-long summer residency. Performances are free, and expose a wide segment of our community to blues-related music and the rich history and heritage of that music.

"We are saddened to have to make this decision; however, if we take this opportunity to re-group and are able to gain some financial support, we can come back next year with some world-class musicians playing the blues."

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23 Jul 2014

MISSISSIPPI VALLEY BLUES SOCIETY PRESENT THE IOWA SOLO/DUO BLUES CHALLENGE

By Kristy Bennett

The Mississippi Valley Blues Society presents the 2014 Iowa Solo/Duo Blues Challenge Preliminary Round to be held July 27 atThe Muddy Waters, 1708 State St., Bettendorf, IA. Four Solo/Duo groups will compete starting at 4:00 p.m. The cost of admission is $5 for all persons.  

For 21 years, the competition has been sponsored by the Central Iowa Blues Society in cooperation with the Mississippi Valley Blues Society. The contest is open to any Iowa blues groups that has not been nominated for the Blues Music Awards (Handy's).

Competitors are 'Detroit' Larry Davison & Charlie Hayes, Dan Peart, SaJes, and the Zach and Mike Show.  The solo and duo groups will start at 4 PM and perform 20-minute sets.

Two of the group will proceed to the final Iowa competition, held atZimm's Food & Spirits, 3124 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines on August 24, with the final winner earning $250 cash prize, 8 hours recording time courtesy of Junior's Motel in Otho IA, opportunity for paid performances at 2015 Winter Blues Fest and the 2015 Bottoms Up Blues Bash, among others, and entry into and $300 travel expenses for 2015 International Blues Challenge in Memphis TN. The prize package, considered one of the best for such a competition, includes cash, travel expenses, and recording time.

 

FOLLOWED BY BRENT JOHNSON AND THE CALL UP

The Muddy Waters presents Texas native Brent Johnson and his band The Call Up on Sunday, July 27 starting at 6:00 p.m. Admission to the show in only $5 per person.

A guitar prodigy from the age of four, South Texas born Brent Johnson always knew where he wanted his playing to take him. Drinking in the very best of Blues, Jazz, Rock, Punk, Country and World Music, by the time his family moved to New Orleans in his teens, he was predestined towards a career in music.

"My sound is rooted in the Blues, though I don't pretend to be a purist, and I don't want to be" he explains, " I write music based on my experiences and the sounds I grew up with... I never want to pretend that I had the same experiences as the old Bluesmen did - so I'm not going to go around trying to sound like them. What I do is put the emphasis on the feeling of the music, the passion, the urgency, the directness - that's the goal".

Brent describes himself as "always a guitarslinger... I always loved songwriters and wrote songs for myself".

01 Jul 2014

Entertainment Schedule for The Muddy Waters

By Kristy Bennett

Tuesday 07/01/2014

ABC KARAOKE

9:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m.

Only at The Muddy Waters EVERY Tuesday -

1. FREE Pool Games and FREE Pin Ball Games all day and all night

2. Karaoke starting at 9:00 p.m.

Come and have a GREAT Tuesday with us!

 

Wednesday 07/02/2014

THE FOURTY FOURS

8:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.

$5 MVBS Members

$10 Non-Members

It's time for the best festival of the summer, The Mississippi Valley Blues Festival, and we are kickin' off the weekend with a blues-roots-rock band, the 44's. The 44's are a Los Angeles-based harp-guitar-bass-drums quartet. If grit, gonads and little bit of nasty all rolled together is also your favorite style, you will love these guys.

 

(no live music at The Muddy Waters on July 3, 4, 5, 2014)

 

Sunday 07/06/2014

AFTER-FESTIVAL PARTY WITH THE CANDYMAKERS & ZACH HARRIS BAND

5:00 p.m.-?

FREE Admission

The Muddy Waters is having the Post-Fest Party of All After-Fest Parties! Combining a band with traditional Motown and Stax, together with a classic mix of blues and rock, the Candymakers and the Zach Harris Band will give us a final night commemorating the 2014 festival. Make plans to attend this celebratory party as we wrap it up the Blues Festival at the Official Blues Club of the Quad Cities.

 

Monday 07/07/2014

ABC KARAOKE

9:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m.

Fall in love with Monday's!!! FREE pool and pin ball games starting at 12:00 p.m. and Karaoke starting at 9:00 p.m. All at The Muddy Waters! See ya there!

 

Tuesday 07/08/2014

ABC KARAOKE

9:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m.

Tuesday at The Muddy Waters: FREE Pool and FREE Pin Ball Games from open until close (12:00 p.m.-2:00 a.m.) and Karaoke starts at 9:00 p.m.

 

Thursday 07/10/2014

EDDIE TURNER

7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.

$5 Per Person

"Otherworldly", "scorching", "polyrhythmic" and "chilling" have all been used to describe Eddie Turner's guitar playing. His ethereal style is an amalgam of the Afro-Cuban rhythms of his heritage and the music that influenced him as a teenager: Chicago blues, jazz, R&B, and psychedelic rock. The Cuban-born singer/guitarist cut his teeth in several rock bands contributing what Slate magazine describes as "spacey-yet-resounding solos".

 

Friday 07/11/2014

CHRIS AVEY BAND

9:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.

Free Admission

Chris Avey, former lead guitarist and backing vocalist for blues icon Big Pete Pearson, leads the Chris Avey Band. Chris fuels the band with his stinging guitar attack and fiery vocals. Since striking out on his own with his band, he has released two CDs?the critically acclaimed Devil in my Bed and Preacherman. Chris's vocals and guitar are reminiscent of a younger, more fiery Coco Montoya, mixed with a dash of Tab Benoit. Blues Blast Magazine says "Blues with intensity and emotion. More energy than a power plant."

 

Saturday 07/12/2014

TANGENT!

9:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.

FREE Admission

Tangent! is a high energy, 7-piece power horn band from right here in the Quad Cities. Mixing all of the best sounds and songs of Motown, Blues, Soul, Rock, and Jazz. While reasonably true to the original songs, Tangent! also lends their own style and solos into the mix, just at the right time. The music that they play will lift you off of your chair, and right onto the dance floor. If you like horns, excellent guitar and keyboards, a female singer with pipes of gold, or a rhythm section that is rock solid, come listen to Tangent. You will be glad that you did.

 

Sunday 07/13/2014

ALAN SWEET & FRIENDS

6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

FREE Admission

"Alan Sweet's voice is in-between Otis Redding and Joe Cocker,"  says Todd Welvaert, QC Oneline-Dispatch/Argus. Alan is now hosting The Muddy Waters Sunday Afternoon Live Music Scene with an acoustic mix. He will be inviting the many talents of his artist friends to join him every week producing an array of original sound that will keep you coming back every Sunday.

 

Monday 07/14/2014

ABC Karaoke 

9:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m.

Sing, sing a song,

Make it simple, to last your whole life long,

Don't worry that it's not good enough,

For anyone else to hear,

Sing, sing a song . . .

The Muddy Waters Monday Night KARAOKE starts at 9:00 p.m. plus FREE Pool and Pin Ball Games ALL DAY!

 

Tuesday 07/15/2014

ABC Karaoke 

9:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.

Only at The Muddy Waters EVERY Tuesday -

1. FREE pool and pin ball games all day and all night

2. Karaoke starting at 9:00 p.m.

Come and have a GREAT Tuesday with us!

 

Friday 07/18/2014

MERCURY BROTHERS

9:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.

FREE Admission

The Mercury Brothers are cast from that exact mold of solid gold heart and pure soul blues music. From their slick classic James Dean look to their ripping tones and heavy grooves, The Mercury Brothers are an act you will not soon forget.

 

Saturday 07/19/2014

BLACKLIST COMEDY THEATER

9:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.

$10 Per Person

The Blacklist is the Quad Cities' best uncensored improv comedy troupe. The Blacklist 'crosses the line' in more ways than one with their audience interactive shows. Using audience suggestions, The Blacklist creates hilarious skits right before your very eyes.  Every Blacklist show features stand-up comics and headlines with the hilarious uncensored debauchery of The Blacklist.

 

Sunday 07/20/2014

Alan Sweet and Friends 

6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

FREE Admission

Ready for an afternoon of sweet ear-candy? Alan Sweet brings a satisfying set of songs that range from soul, funk, and blues songs to The Muddy Waters every Sunday afternoon starting at 6:00 p.m. Alan will be inviting the many talents of his artist friends to join him every week producing an array of original sound that will keep you coming back every Sunday.

 

Monday 07/21/2014

ABC Karaoke 

9:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m.

Fall in love with Monday's!!! FREE pool games starting at 12:00 p.m. and Karaoke starting at 9:00 p.m. All at The Muddy Waters! See ya there!

 

Tuesday 07/22/2014

ABC Karaoke 

9:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m.

You can be the star at The Muddy Waters during Karaoke tonight starting at 9:00 p.m. Plus FREE pool and pin ball games all day and all night long.

 

Friday 07/25/2014

ZACH HARRIS BAND

9:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.

FREE Admission

The Zach Harris Band formerly known as The Bromigo's - same band, new name - play a mix of blues and rock. Nick Vazquez on Keys, Randy Leasemen on Bass, LC Johnson on Drums, and Zach Harris on Guitar.

 

Saturday 07/26/2014

Chris & Wes Show

9:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.

FREE Admission

The worlds of comedy and music don't usually intersect. But when they do, the results can be memorable. Wes Weeber, a drummer by trade, steps out from behind the drums to front the comedy portion of the show and interact with the audience. Chris Avey, the clownish guitarist, entertains the audience with his send-ups of classic blues music and humorous wit. Together, their show will bring waggish banana splits of many different sides.

 

Sunday 07/27/2014

BRENT JOHNSON AND THE CALL UP

6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

$5 Per Person

A guitar prodigy from the age of four, South Texas born Brent Johnson always knew where he wanted his playing to take him. Drinking in the very best of Blues, Jazz, Rock, Punk, Country and World Music, by the time his family moved to New Orleans in his teens, he was predestined towards a career in music.

"My sound is rooted in the Blues, though I don't pretend to be a purist, and I don't want to be" he explains, " I write music based on my experiences and the sounds I grew up with... I never want to pretend that I had the same experiences as the old Bluesmen did - so I'm not going to go around trying to sound like them. What I do is put the emphasis on the feeling of the music, the passion, the urgency, the directness - that's the goal".

Brent describes himself as "always a guitarslinger... I always loved songwriters and wrote songs for myself".

 

Monday 07/28/2014

ABC Karaoke

9:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m.

When you feel down and out, sing a song

It'll make your day, yeah, yeah

You will come to shout, sing a song

It'll make a way...

The Muddy Waters Monday Night KARAOKE starts at 9:00 p.m. plus FREE Pool and Pin Ball Games ALL DAY!

 

Tuesday 07/29/2014

ABC KARAOKE 

9:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m.

Only at The Muddy Waters EVERY Tuesday -

1. FREE Pool Games and FREE Pin Ball Games all day and all night

2. Karaoke starting at 9:00 p.m.

Come and have a GREAT Tuesday with us!
16 May 2014

The Muddy Waters Celebrates Its Four-Year Anniversary

By Kristy Bennett

Saturday, May 31, 2014

The Muddy Water's, 1708 State Street, Bettendorf, Iowa, is marking four-years in business with a fun-filled anniversary celebration on May 31, starting at 4:30 p.m.

The Muddy Waters "backyard" will be the home to an impressive live music line-up starting with the Winter Blues All-Stars at 4:30 p.m. The Winter Blues All-Stars is comprised of talented young musicians selected from the River Music Experience's Winter Blues program. The annual Winter Blues program features vocal and instrumental workshops, as well as a concentration on blues composition and improvisation. The 2014 Winter Blues All- stars include Jesse Barger (guitar), Noah Schneider (guitar), MacKenzie Noppe (drums, guitar, bass guitar, keyboards, vocals), Matt Fuller (guitar), Michael Osborne (bass guitar, harmonica), Sarah Elisabeth Hanson (vocals).

The Curtis Hawkins Band will rob the stage at 6:00 p.m. Playing a variety of soul, funk, and blues, The Curtis Hawkins Band has shown that they are capable of doing what it takes to make it in the music scene. Based out of the Quad Cities and Galesburg, Illinois, members include Andrea Mendoza (bass), Ian Johnson (guitar, vocals), Jamie Hopkins (drums, vocals), and m3 (keyboards, vocals). You can find them playing original music from their "Keep Workin' The Blues" CD (available on iTunes) then turn around and bust out everything from rock-n-roll to funk-n-soul! If you like Steeley Dan, Santana, Prince, the Allman Brothers, and Stevie Wonder, swing into The Muddy Waters "back-yard" for a listen to The Curtis Hawkins Band - real music by real musicians.

A high-energy, 7-piece, power horn band is what's happening on the stage at 8:00 p.m. with Tangent!. Tangent! is from right here in the Quad Cities and they will be mixing all of the best sounds and songs of Motown, Blues, Soul, Rock, and Jazz. While reasonably true to the original songs, Tangent! also lends their own style and solos into the mix, just at the right time. The music that they play will lift you off of your lawn chair, and right onto the dance space. If you like horns, excellent guitar and keyboards, a female singer with pipes of gold, or a rhythm section that is rock solid, come listen to Tangent! You will be glad that you did.

At 10:00 p.m., John Nemeth and the Bo-Keys will capture the audience and headline the night's events. Since bursting onto the scene in 2007, John Németh has wowed critics and audiences alike with his riveting vocals and harmonica prowess. He has just received the "2014 Soul Blues Male Artist of the Year" Award from the International Blues Foundation. The Philadelphia Inquirer testified to his standing in the current music scene with the comment, "Classic soul and R&B styles have been revitalized by artists such as James Hunter, Eli 'Paperboy' Reed, and Sharon Jones. You can include John Németh on any list of the best of them." The dynamic soul sensation continues to reinvigorate vintage American rhythm and blues with his uncanny ability to skillfully blend retro and modern blues and soul into compelling music that is simultaneously old and new.

Throughout the day, The Muddy Waters will have drink specials, give-aways, and a food menu that will include Cajun and  Creole style choices  all prepared by Blazin' Cajun.

The Muddy Waters, only three blocks east of the I-74 bridge, close to the bike path, and on the route for the Loop buses and is open 365 days a year. The Muddy Waters features three pool tables and large-screen TVs, and a variety of martinis and import and domestic beers including locally brewed offerings from Bent River Brewing Company and Great River Brewing Company.

Check the website for The Muddy Waters at: www.themuddywaters.com; email: info@muddys.info.

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26 Mar 2014

Blues Artist CD Release show at Muddy Waters Bettendorf IA March 29- Show Features local musician Hal Reed

By Kristy Bennett
On Saturday March 29, the Terry Quiett Band will invade Muddy Waters 1708 State St. Bettendorf in a CD Release show for their new release "Taking Sides" on Luckybag Records. It hits the National markets on March 25 2014. The CD features local musician Hal Reed on 5 tracks playing his fire breathing harmonica. Doors at 8pm and Showtime is 9pm. Only 5 Bucks gets you in the door.
In just a few years the Terry Quiett Band has become a mainstay across America's Heartland. From 6th Street in Austin...to the windy city of Chicago...through the mountains of Colorado...across the deserts of Arizona...jamming down on Beale Street in Memphis...wherever they go the TQB has won over young and old with their energetic and soulful sound. Along the way they have forged a relationship with a couple of Grammy-winning studio masters by the name of Jim Gaines and Blaise Barton. Jim is a veteran of the blues industry revered for his work with Stevie Ray Vaughan, Carlos Santana, Steve Miller Band, George Thorogood, Luther Allison, Albert Collins and many more. Blaise has contributed to works with Pinetop Perkins, Big Eyes Willie Smith, Michael Burks and Magic Slim.

Jim, Blaise and Terry first teamed up on the 2011 release "Just My Luck" (on Lucky Bag Records) taking the Terry Quiett Band sound to an entirely new level. By the end of 2011 it was listed as one of the top 100 played CD's on the Roots Music Report Blues Chart for the year. They joined forces again in the spring of 2012 to record a live CD which was released on July 31, 2012. "A Night at the Orpheum" is getting fantastic reviews from the blues world. They have had a Top 100 Blues album in 2011 and a live album that has made a great mark in the blues world as well. In 2014, Terry and Blaise have created a masterpiece that will show the Delta Roots and an Electric Soulful side of the band. This will be released in March on Lucky Bag Records called "Taking Sides". 12 scorching, soulful originals, along with one classy cover, range from raw country blues to grooving R&B driven hard by bassist Nathan Johnson and drummer Rodney Baker and augmented by  "Mississippi" Hal Reed (harp), Scott Williams (keyboards and tenor sax), Brad Turgeon (trumpet) and Jordan Northerns (trombone).

During this time, the Terry Quiett Band has shared the stage with legends including Buddy Guy, Robert Cray, B.B. King, Jonny Lang, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Johnny Winter, Edgar Winter, Walter Trout, Robin Trower, Tab Benoit, Robert Randolph and the Family Band, Bernard Allison, Big Head Todd and the Monsters, .38 Special, Dave Mason and Los Lonely Boys.

Review highlights of the NEW release "Taking Sides" on Lucky Bag Records..."Electric blues and rock fans searching for a new guitar hero need look no further than Terry Quiett, roaring from the heartland like a tornado on his latest, greatest release." "continues the musical onslaught, revealing Quiett as the new "King of the Slide," with chilling commentary" "while building drama to the uplifting choruses. Johnson and Baker provide unexcelled support and a groove that will not quit" "The undulating, funky" "his spectacular, unleashed, extended solo a centerpiece speaking wordless volumes about loss and regret in a devastatingly emotional performance..." "Terry Quiett has created a modern masterpiece of scarifying, testifying, exulting blues, every track an exciting, inspiring musical statement that embeds itself in the mind and body. Talent this extraordinary only comes along every so often." - Dave ( Doctor Blues Man)Rubin, Award winning Blues Guitar Magazine writer 2014

Band website- www.terryquiettband.com

Click to download Taking Sides-Terry Quiett Band New CD

21 Feb 2014

Mardi Gras Celebration in Downtown Bettendorf

By Kristy Bennett

Three Pubs in Downtown Bettendorf, Iowa are excited to announce the first-ever Sinners and Saints Party as part of the Bettendorf Mardi Gras celebration. Sinners and Saints will kick off at 6:00 p.m., Saturday, March 1 at the Paddle Wheel, Muddy Waters, and Fumbles, marking the start of the carnival season with Cajun food, music, drink specials, and plenty of bead throwing.

If you grew up in South Louisiana, chances are you've been to a Sinners and Saints Party. But if you are from the Quad Cities, odds are you have never even heard of this Cajun Festival. These in-the-street celebrations began some time before World War II in the small towns scattered about Bayou Country. A group of Cajun musicians would get together and play all night. A whole lot of shakin' in the street.

 

Mark your calendars for March 1 for the first ever Sinners and Saints Party, shakin' the streets in Downtown Bettendorf, Iowa. All those 21 years of age and over are invited to join in this traditional celebration of culture and entertainment. For $10 each participant will receive an array of Mardi Gras Party items including a Hurricane Glass filled with Sinners or Saints beverage, a Swizzle Straw, a Mask, and will be able to shake the streets while shakin' from pub to pub all night long. This collection of items can be purchased in advance at the Paddle Wheel, Muddy Waters, or Fumbles and guarantees your participation.

Then on March 1, starting at 6:00 p.m. each location will have $6 Sinners or Saints refills (as well as other drink discounts), Cajun cuisine specials, live entertainment, dancing, and beads, beads, beads! Come decked-out in purple, gold and green to win prizes for "best party-goer".

If you've never been to a Mardi Gras Celebration, you don't want to miss this Downtown Bettendorf Mardi Gras party!

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22 Jan 2014

The Muddy Waters Upcoming Events

By Kristy Bennett

Wednesday 01/22/2014

Bar Wars Trivia

8:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.

The Muddy Waters is hosting Wednesday Night Bar Wars Trivia - join us starting at 8:00 p.m. to win house cash and complimentary drinks! Since we don't sell food at The Muddy Waters, we encourage you to bring your own snacks!

 

Thursday 01/23/2014

Jam Sessions with John O'Meara and Friends

9:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.

FREE Admission

Got a little talent and not a lot of self-confidence? The Muddy Waters Thursday Night Jam Session is the place to be to help bring your musical talent to the stage. We welcome all musicians. The Muddy Waters Jam Sessions start at 9:00 p.m.

 

Friday 01/24/2014

Mercury Brothers

9:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.

FREE Admission

The Mercury Brothers are cast from that exact mold of solid gold heart and pure soul blues music. From their slick classic James Dean look to their ripping tones and heavy grooves, The Mercury Brothers are an act you will not soon forget.

 

Saturday 01/25/2014

Two Peace

9:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.

FREE Admission

Two Peace is a band out of Davenport, IA formed in early 2011. They are featured as a Reggae / Electronic / Hip Hop duo, but consistently announce themselves as just "coming to spread truth and positive vibes". This duo consisting of members Nick Harksen (Vocals/Keys/Production) and Jacob Hahn (Bass/Production).

 

Sunday 01/26/2014

Doc Anderson's "Back in the (Sun)Day" Party

6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

FREE Admission

Doc Anderson is an in demand local D.J. and music aficionado (you may recognize his name from his radio show on KALA). He will be mixing up the party tunes on Sunday, January 26, flooding The Muddy Waters with music from the 70's and into today's era.

Monday 01/27/2014

ABC Karaoke

9:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m.

"I'm gonna jump in the water, stay drunk all the time..."

The Muddy Waters Monday Night KARAOKE starts at 9:00 p.m. plus FREE Pool Games ALL DAY!

 

Tuesday 01/28/2014

ABC Karaoke

9:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.

There was a guy, who just love to sing,
He was very clever and could sing most anything.
He loved the karaoke down at Muddy's bar
hoping maybe someday he could be a star.

Join this guy and help him to become,

Lest someday he wake up just to be a bum.

Wednesday 01/29/2014

Bar Wars Trivia

8:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.

The Muddy Waters is hosting Wednesday Night Bar Wars Trivia - join us starting at 8:00 p.m. to win house cash and complimentary drinks! Since we don't sell food at The Muddy Waters, we encourage you to bring your own snacks!

 

Thursday 01/30/2014

Jam Sessions with John O'Meara and Friends

9:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.

FREE Admission

Jam Sessions, only at The Muddy Waters-where you can come and play your music feeling like your right at home. Bring your friends and plan to have a good time!

 

Friday 01/31/2014

John Primer

9:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.

$10 Per Person ($5 MVBS Members)

John Primer is one of the driving forces in helping to keep alive the more traditional Chicago blues sound. John moved to Chicago in the early 60's where he landed a gig playing lead guitar with the likes of Junior Wells, Lonnie Brooks, Paul Butterfield, Johnny Winter, Bonnie Raitt and many others. Along with these blues greats, John had a stint playing as lead guitarist for Muddy Waters and following Muddy's untimely death, John played with Magic Slim & The Teardrops until starting touring on his own in support of his ten solo albums to date.

 

Saturday 02/01/2014

"DETROIT" LARRY DAVISON AND CHARLEY HAYES

9:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.

FREE Admission

Blues Duo "Detroit" Larry Davison and Charlie Hayes will be kicking this magnificent night off starting at 9:00 pm. Larry and Charlie are a great combination of two seasoned Quad Cities musicians - mixing a little piece of sultry harmonica, and mind blowing stripped down blues.

 

Sunday 02/02/2014

Super Bowl Pot Luck

5:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.

FREE Admission

Join us for a Super Bowl Pot Luck - you bring a dish to share and we will supply the meat (drink purchase necessary).

 

Monday 02/03/2014

ABC Karaoke

9:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m.

Fall in love with Monday's!!! FREE pool games starting at 12:00 p.m. and Karaoke starting at 9:00 p.m. All at The Muddy Waters! See ya there!

 

Tuesday 02/04/2014

ABC Karaoke

9:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m.

Tuesday at The Muddy Waters: FREE Pool Games from open until close (12:00 pm-2:00 am) and Karaoke starts at 9:00 p.m.

Wednesday 02/05/2014

Bar Wars Trivia

8:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.

The Muddy Waters is hosting Wednesday Night Bar Wars Trivia - join us starting at 8:00 p.m. to win house cash and complimentary drinks! Since we don't sell food at The Muddy Waters, we encourage you to bring your own snacks!

 

Thursday 02/06/2014

Jam Sessions with John O'Meara and Friends

9:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.

FREE Admission

jam sessions n. An informal gathering of musicians to play improvised or unrehearsed music. The Muddy Waters Jam Sessions are hosted by John O'Meara and occurs every Thursday starting at 9:00 p.m.

 

Friday 02/07/2014

Super Chikan

9:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.

$5 Per Person

James "Super Chikan" Johnson is a Blues Music Award winning American blues musician, artist and guitar maker based in Clarksdale, Mississippi. "Super Chikan" has toured and performed at festivals in Africa, Iceland, Japan, UK, Denmark, Canada, Mexico, Finland, France, Italy, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Russia and Switzerland, and has performed for the President of the United States. He will be strutting his stuff at The Muddy Waters, 1708 State Street, Bettendorf, Iowa on Friday, February 7, 2014.

 

Saturday 02/08/2014

Chris & Wes Show

9:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.

FREE Admission

The worlds of comedy and music don't usually intersect. But when they do, the results can be memorable. Wes Weeber, a drummer by trade, steps out from behind the drums to front the comedy portion of the show and interact with the audience. Chris Avey, the clownish guitarist, entertains the audience with his send-ups of classic blues music and humorous wit. Together, their show will bring waggish banana splits of many different sides.

 

Sunday 02/09/2014

Jason Carl

6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

FREE Admission

Born in Davenport, Iowa, Jason has played a variety of musical instruments since he was 9 years old. At the age of 17 he picked up a guitar and has been playing and singing at local bars and events since. Jason even writes a few of his own with influences by Steppenwolf, Mike and the Mechanics, The Beatles, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers - an appealing performance to all music genres.

Monday 02/10/2014

ABC Karaoke

9:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m.

"I'm gonna jump in the water, stay drunk all the time..."

The Muddy Waters Monday Night KARAOKE starts at 9:00 p.m. plus FREE Pool Games ALL DAY!

 

Tuesday 02/11/2014

ABC Karaoke

9:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.

Only at The Muddy Waters EVERY Tuesday -

1. FREE pool games all day and all night

2. Karaoke starting at 9:00 p.m.

Come and have a GREAT Tuesday with us!

 

Wednesday 02/12/2014

Bar Wars Trivia

8:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.

The Muddy Waters is hosting Wednesday Night Bar Wars Trivia - join us starting at 8:00 p.m. to win house cash and complimentary drinks! Since we don't sell food at The Muddy Waters, we encourage you to bring your own snacks!

 

Thursday 02/13/2014

Jam Sessions with John O'Meara and Friends

9:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.

FREE Admission

Jam Sessions, only at The Muddy Waters-where you can come and play your music feeling like your right at home (except for the pillows - we don't offer pillows). Bring your friends and plan to have a good time!

 

Friday 02/14/2014

Chris Avey Band

9:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.

FREE Admission

Chris Avey, former lead guitarist and backing vocalist for blues icon Big Pete Pearson, leads the Chris Avey Band. Chris fuels the band with his stinging guitar attack and fiery vocals. Since striking out on his own with his band, he has released two CDs?the critically acclaimed Devil in my Bed and Preacherman. Chris's vocals and guitar are reminiscent of a younger, more fiery Coco Montoya, mixed with a dash of Tab Benoit. Blues Blast Magazine says "Blues with intensity and emotion. More energy than a power plant".

 

Saturday 02/15/2014

Modern Mythology

9:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.

FREE Admission

Modern Mythology, covering U2, Chicago, Sting, and many others. Don't miss Downtown Joe Brown's excellent cover guitar.

 

Sunday 02/16/2014

Dave Ellis

6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

FREE Admission

Dave Ellis will be hosting the Funday Sunday Live Music Series on February 16. Dave plays guitar and keyboard, and sings, an eclectic mix of great classic songs and of course plenty of Buffett. It's all done with a great sense of humor and plenty of audience participation. No, Dave is not your ordinary lounge lizard!

 

Monday 02/17/2014

ABC Karaoke

9:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m.

Fall in love with Monday's!!! FREE pool games starting at 12:00 p.m. and Karaoke starting at 9:00 p.m. All at The Muddy Waters! See ya there!

 

Tuesday 02/18/2014

ABC Karaoke

9:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m.

You can be the star at The Muddy Waters during Karaoke tonight starting at 9:00 p.m. Plus FREE pool games all day and all night long.

 

Wednesday 02/19/2014

Bar Wars Trivia

8:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.

The Muddy Waters is hosting Wednesday Night Bar Wars Trivia - join us starting at 8:00 p.m. to win house cash and complimentary drinks! Since we don't sell food at The Muddy Waters, we encourage you to bring your own snacks!

 

Thursday 02/20/2014

Jam Sessions with John O'Meara and Friends

9:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.

FREE Admission

Got a little talent and not a lot of self-confidence? The Muddy Waters Thursday Night Jam Session is the place to be to help bring your musical talent to the stage. We welcome all musicians. The Muddy Waters Jam Sessions start at 9:00 p.m.

 

Friday 02/21/2014

Ernie Peniston Reunion Band

9:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.

FREE Admission

The Ernie Peniston Band goes on stage in Bettendorf at Muddy Waters, Friday February 21, performing a tight fusion of original music, Chicago-style blues, and R&B.  Peniston formed The Ernie Peniston Band in the Quad-Cities in the late 80's, and the current players are a reiteration of an early 90's lineup. "This group in particular is very special, and it's one of my favorite line-ups," says Peniston, The group is back in the Quad-Cities, together for the first time in 20 years, featuring acclaimed frontman Ernie Peniston and an all-star rhythm section.  Ernie Peniston has shared the stage with Prince, The Temptations, Koko Taylor, Lonnie Brooks, James Brown, Albert Collins, and many others. He also spent four years as the frontman with Blind Pig recording artists, Chicago Rhythm & Blues Kings, traveling the US and Europe.  Peniston was inducted into the Iowa Blues Hall of Fame in 2003.

 

Saturday 02/22/2014

Blackstones

9:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.

FREE Admission

The Blackstones combine a group of well-rounded, talent that can play anything from The Rolling Stones and the Black Crows to The Yardbirds and The Who. Don Gustofson - bass and vocals; Steve Judge - guitar and vocals; Tami Seitz - vocals; Eric Pobanz - drums; and the Joe Brown - guitar and vocals..

 

Sunday 02/23/2014

Doc Anderson's "Back in the (Sun)Day" Party

6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

FREE Admission

Doc Anderson is an in demand local D.J. and music aficionado (you may recognize his name from his radio show on KALA). He will be mixing up the party tunes on Sunday, February 23, flooding The Muddy Waters with music from the 70's and into today's era.

Monday 02/24/2014

ABC Karaoke

9:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m.

"I'm gonna jump in the water, stay drunk all the time..."

The Muddy Waters Monday Night KARAOKE starts at 9:00 p.m. plus FREE Pool Games ALL DAY!

 

Tuesday 02/25/2014

ABC Karaoke

9:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.

There was a guy, who just love to sing,
He was very clever and could sing most anything.
He loved the karaoke down at Muddy's bar
hoping maybe someday he could be a star.

Join this guy and help him to become,

Lest someday he wake up just to be a bum.

Wednesday 02/26/2014

Bar Wars Trivia

8:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.

The Muddy Waters is hosting Wednesday Night Bar Wars Trivia - join us starting at 8:00 p.m. to win house cash and complimentary drinks! Since we don't sell food at The Muddy Waters, we encourage you to bring your own snacks!

 

Thursday 02/27/2014

Jam Sessions with John O'Meara and Friends

9:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.

FREE Admission

Jam Sessions, only at The Muddy Waters-where you can come and play your music feeling like your right at home. Bring your friends and plan to have a good time!

 

Friday 02/28/2014

Tangent!

9:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.

$5 Per Person

Tangent! is a high energy, 7-piece power horn band from right here in the Quad Cities. Mixing all of the best sounds and songs of Motown, Blues, Soul, Rock, and Jazz. While reasonably true to the original songs, Tangent! also lends their own style and solos into the mix, just at the right time. The music that they play will lift you off of your chair, and right onto the dance floor. If you like horns, excellent guitar and keyboards, a female singer with pipes of gold, or a rhythm section that is rock solid, come listen to Tangent. You will be glad that you did.
17 Jun 2010

New Bar, The Muddy Waters, Opens in Bettendorf

By Kristy Bennett

Grand Opening Thursday July 1 with the Mud Morganfield Band

A newly remodeled bar has opened at 1708 State Street, Bettendorf, in the space formerly housing Hal's Wagon Wheel. The Muddy Waters is owned by Kristy Bennett, a long-time Quad-City resident. The Muddy Waters will feature Open Mic Nite on Thursdays, free live music with local and national blues every Friday and a variety of genres every Saturday, as well as Rock Band and Karaoke on Sundays.

The grand opening of The Muddy Waters will be Thursday July 1, when the son of the legendary blues icon Muddy Waters will perform. Mud Morganfield and his band will travel from Chicago to christen the bar. The show starts at 8:00 p.m., and admission is only $5.00, including appetizers while they last.

The new bar is only three blocks east of the I-74 bridge, close to the bike path, and on the route for the Loop buses. The Muddy Waters is open 365 days a year; hours of operation are 2:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. Monday through Friday and noon to 2:00 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.

The Muddy Waters features three pool tables and large-screen TVs. Drink features include $2 domestic bottles (always), a variety of martinis and blended drinks, and import and domestic beers including locally brewed offerings from Bent River Brewing Company and Great River Brewing Company. There is also a separate room perfect for office parties or a small reception.

Check the website for The Muddy Waters at: www.muddys.info; email: info@muddys.info.

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