Phabies at the Raccoon Motel -- October 4.
Sunday, October 4, 6 p.m.
Raccoon Motel, 315 East Second Street, Davenport IA
Touring in support of last year's sophomore breakout The Curse of Caring, the genre-hugging independent musicians of Phabies headline an October 4 concert at Davenport's Raccoon Motel, Americana UK calling the outfit "a great band to catch live" and their latest recording "a very strong set of eclectic tunes which combine to create something which leaves the listener wanting more."
As stated at Phabies.com: “Created by multi-disciplinary artist Laura Hobson, Phabies is a universe within her imagination. Their lyric-focused music is a blend of 60's-era folk and genre-blending pop, alternative, and indie. Laura’s voice, 'both lyrical and literal, is the shining star of Phabies’ sky of sounds, celestial yet terrestrial, rising from the earth and the core of her being so beautifully' (Eric Mitts, Revue Mag).
“'Phabies has carved out a unique, artistic and entertaining niche in West Michigan' (John Sinkevics, Local Spins). Their debut album Fire Seed was awarded Critics Choice Album of the Year at the 2023 WYCE Jammies. Their music video for "Pink Christmas Tree" won Video of the Year, Best Alternative Video, and Best Cinematography at the 2024 Michigan Music Video Awards. In 2025, they released their sophomore album The Curse of Caring, charting on the NACC Radio 200 Chart throughout the summer and earning Album of the Year at the 2026 WYCE Jammies.”
Michigan based music reviewer Chad Wedeven said, "Phabies is a name that leaves you no idea what to expect. Sounds kinda punk. Then the needle drops on their full length debut, Fire Seed, and the sky around you explodes with technicolor visions of wildly growing vegetation and emotional kaleidoscope Rorschach tests. Laura Hobson leads this Grand Rapids quintet with a high winsome voice and a strong hand on the creative rudder, spinning an aesthetic that owes as much to Celine Dion as it does modern alternative rock. In short, this music has to be experienced, as an inoculation against cynicism, and a celebration of the fever dream of life.”
Phabies performs their headlining engagement in Davenport on October 4 with an additional set by Turtledoves, admission to the 6 p.m. concert is $15.88, and more information and tickets are available by visiting TheRaccoonMotel.com.
