Performing in Maquoketa in support of their forthcoming release Talker, the indie-folk artists of Wilderado play the Codfish Hollow Barn on July 23, with The Guardian raving of their self-titled 2021 album debut that "each and every one of these 10 songs brings on an otherworldly sensation that is a surprising combination of danceable, heartfelt, laid back, and goosebump-raising.”

With the touring show boasting its star's uncanny portrayal of the late Buddy Holly and tributes to such legendary musicians as Elvis Presley, Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis, Ricky Nelson, and Chuck Berry, Johnny Rogers' The History of Rock & Roll lands at Maquoketa's Ohnward Fine Arts Center on July 20, the concert event designed to transport audiences back in time when you could go to your favorite malt shops with your favorite guy or girl and dance to your favorite bands.

Now celebrating their 20th year of thrilling crowds with spectacular renditions of “Waterloo,” “The Winner Takes It All,” “Take a Chance on Me,' and additional favorites, the tribute artists of Dancing Queen: An ABBA Salute headline a July 13 concert in Bishop Hill's Village Park, the outdoor show held in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Swedish pop legenda' Eurovision victory,

Five days of outdoor fun will be on hand when East Moline's Rock Island Country Fairgrounds hosts the annual Rock Island County Fair July 16 through 20, offering patrons mornings, afternoons, and evenings filled with carnival rides, games, food vendors, animal shows, racing tournaments, 4-H events, live music performances, and exciting happenings scheduled for the nights' grandstand entertainment.