24 Aug 2004

New Ground's "Talley's Folly" a Quirky, Incomparable Love Story

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New Ground is one of my favorite local theatre groups because it doesn't settle for slapstick comedies, cliché-filled scripts, or sappy dramas. Instead, the not-for-profit organization with the mission to "bring the best in contemporary and original theatre to the Quad Cities" does superb work living up to that goal. New Ground's upcoming show, Talley's Folly, the recipient of the 1980 Pulitzer Prize for drama, is certainly no exception to the "best theatre" rule and is perhaps one of the most unconventional, intriguing love stories I've ever seen on stage. The production opens August 26 and runs through September 5 at Rivermont Collegiate in Bettendorf.
17 Aug 2004

Who's Driving the Boat?

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During last week's special meeting between Davenport's City Council and Levee Commission, Sixth Ward Alderman Bob McGivern declared that he wanted it made clear that the proposed casino hotel to be built on our downtown riverfront was in no way driving the Vision Iowa application currently in the works.
17 Aug 2004

RIBCO Revives "Homegrown" Showcase

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One thing that's certain about RIBCO is that metal doesn't play there. Well, that sentence is about to become obsolete, as the resurrection of the "Homegrown" local-music showcase at RIBCO features a new edge. The event's goal is to give an opportunity to bands that normally wouldn't be able to play the RIBCO stage.
10 Aug 2004

It's Now or Forever Hold Your Chips

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I want to thank all those who have called, written, and e-mailed me to express your thoughts, support, and encouragement of our efforts to inform the public about the 11-story hotel/convention facility/parking ramp the Rhythm City Casino wants to erect on downtown Davenport's precious riverfront.
13 Jul 2004

Obscure Board Spawns Illinois' Biggest Scandal

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The scandal of the year is not about Jack Ryan's sex life. It's about an obscure little state board that appears to have gotten completely out of hand. You've probably never heard of the Illinois Health Facilities Planning Board, at least until recently.
01 Jul 2004

Piazza Plays a "Strong, Strong Card"

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Longtime fans of Rod Piazza know that the pinnacle for the harmonica-player and leader of The Mighty Flyers came with 1994's Live at B.B. King's Blues Club. After all, what better way to capture the blistering showmanship of this band than with a live record? "It's kind of a hallmark album for me," Piazza said.
29 Jun 2004

The World's Hippest Praise Group

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Interviewing Clarence Fountain is a bit like asking a question of a Magic 8 Ball. The answers are short, glib, and often contradictory. Fountain, the leader and one of the original members of the Blind Boys of Alabama (which was formed in 1939), is feisty, and his responses don't do justice to his music.
29 Jun 2004

Piazza Plays a "Strong, Strong Card"

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W.C. Clark is something of a legend in his native Austin, Texas, having been a key player in the integration of the blues scene, giving a boost to artists such as the fiery guitarist Stevie Ray Vaughan. But it wasn't until 2002 - after Clark dedicated himself to his music in a new way - that he started to get his due.
29 Jun 2004

The River Cities' Reader's Unofficial Guide to the 2004 Mississippi Valley Blues Festival

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For the 20th edition of the Mississippi Valley Blues Festival, we've chosen to highlight a wide variety of performers as well as provide some historical perspective on the festival. Our coverage includes two acts who pretty much stick to the blues - Rod Piazza and W.
29 Jun 2004

'80s Band Gets Its Due on DVD

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• A new DVD released last week raises the bar in honoring Galaxie 500, one of the most beloved and influential bands of the late 1980s. With videos, live footage, and two "bootlegged" concerts from 1990, the two-DVD set from Plexifilm is pure slow-motion, dreamy, jangle-pop joy.

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