Lauded by Pitchfork as an artist that "cleverly illuminates Latin America's rich musical heritage," Tall Juan, the indie project of Buenos Aires-born singer/songwriter Juan Zaballa, headlines an October 7 concert at Davenport's Raccoon Motel, Heatwave magazine adding that "Juan's laid-back sound is really easy to get into."

Touring in support of their September release Right Now!, and praised by AllMusic for delivering "a spontaneous mix of rock, blues, psychedelia, jazz, and improvisation," the indie talents of The Third Mind headline an October 8 concert at Davenport's Raccoon Motel, the group's latest recording, according to Rock & Blues Muse, a work that "more than earns its confident exclamation point."

Praised by Rolling Stone for their “gutbucket rock & roll and soulful boogie” and by NPR Music for being “fresh, original, and truly pledged to rock and roll,” the Philadelphia-based talents of Low Cut Connie headline an October 3 concert at Maquoketa's Codfish Hollow Barn, the group's latest album Art Dealers hailed by Glide magazine as "a perfect mix of charm, love, and devotion with just enough sleaze and grit to keep it interesting."

Known around the world for its eclectic repertoire and dazzling virtuosity, the Grammy Award-winning vocal ensemble Chanticleer, under the leadership of Music Director Tim Keeler, brings their tour to the University of Dubuque's Heritage Center on October 5, the group hailed by the Boston Globe as "breathtaking in its accuracy of intonation, purity of blend, of color and swagger of style."

Known for his deep knowledge and passionate performances of Sinatra’s music, nationally acclaimed vocalist Peter Oprisko brings his tribute concert Fabulous Frank to Mt. Carroll's Timber Lake Playhouse on October 4, his show designed to captivate audiences with faithful renditions of cherished classic, and as well as insightful storytelling that celebrates one of America’s most iconic entertainers.

Presented as part of the inauguration festivities for University of Dubuque President Travis L. Frampton, PhD, a special concert with the a cappella talents of The Newfangled Four will be held in the University of Dubuque's Heritage Center on October 3, the gifted ensemble composed of tenor Joey Buss, lead Jackson Niebrugge, bass Jake Tickner, and baritone Marcus Carline.

Lauded as one of country music's most successful acts with five number-one singles, multiple platinum-selling records, and more than 1 billion on-demand streams, the musicians of Parmalee bring their “Fell in Love With a Cowgirl” tour to Davenport's Capitol Theatre on September 27, the group's list of chart-topping hits including "Carolina," "Just the Way," "Take My Name," and "Gonna Love You."

Enabling visitors to explore the remarkable ways in which animals across 500 million years have adapted armor for survival, and how these adaptations continue to inspire human innovation, the traveling exhibition Animal Armor takes residence in Davenport's Putnam Museum & Science Center from September 20 through February 15, the fascinating exhibit exploring the evolutionary battle between protection and predation.

Touring in support of their 2024 album Be Right Here, a top-10 Billboard hit that Glide magazine said "goes far beyond mere toe tapping or foot stomping," the lauded country rockers of Blackberry Smoke bring their "Rattle, Ramble and Roll Tour 2025" to Davenport's Rhythm City Casino Resort Event Center on September 27, Uncut adding that the group's latest recording is "a minor classic of the genre."

Drawing inspiration from virtuosos such as Samvel Yervinyan, Yanni's violinist Sayaka Katsuki, and the legendary Jascha Heifetz, musical partners Umoja McNeish and Malcolm bring their exhilarating outfit Sons of Mystro to the Galvin Fine Arts Center of St. Ambrose University on September 26, delivering innovation, inspiration, and pure sonic brilliance as the first guests in the 2025-26 season of Quad City Arts' Visiting Artist Series.

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