Hailed as the guitarist of Chicago's three-piece indie rock band Dehd, Jason Balla brings his super-group Accessory XL to Rock Island venue Rozz-Tox on November 16, the exhilarating bedroom-pop ensemble boasting the talents of Balla, Adam Schubert (Bnny), Nic Ghol, Kevin Fairbairn and Shiraz Bhatti (Deeper), Sarah Jane Quillin (Desert Liminal), Whitney Johnson (Matchess / Circuit Des Yeux), Chris Sutter (Meat Wave), and Eli Schmitt (TV Buddha).

Known as the lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and keyboard player for Remedy Drive, the Nashville-based rock band with roots in Nebraska, David Zach brings his national tour to the Aledo Opera House on November 16, his ensemble famed, for the last 10 years, for using their music to shine a light on human trafficking and releasing a trilogy of counter-trafficking-themed albums.

Composed of Ron Schneider of bass, Kelly Lawson on drums, and David Perkins on guitar, the touring talents of Eliminator: A Tribute to ZZ Top bring their show to Galesburg's Orpheum Theatre on November 15, the group dedicated to faithfully reproducing the tone, taste, and tenacity of “That Lil’ Ol Band from Texas” through such radio classics as “LaGrange,"Tush," “Sharp Dressed Man,” and “Legs," and other beloved favorites.

One of the most venerable and beloved stage musicals of all time, The Sound of Music closes Quad City Music Guild's 2025 season with a November 14 through 23 run at Moline's Prospect Park Auditorium, the show adored by all generations for its rich characters, beautiful celebration of family, and unforgettable Rodgers & Hammerstein score boasting such iconic songs as “My Favorite Things,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen,” “Climb Ev'ry Mountain,” “Edleweiss,” and the unforgettable title tune.