With the musician's lauded vocal style hailed by Illustrate magazine as "slow, smooth, and intimate, setting a nostalgic and warm tone," Minnesota native Seth Evans' touring project Paul Babe headlines a July 29 concert at Davenport's Raccoon Motel, The Other Side Reviews adding that the indie outfit produces an "extremely interesting mix of sounds and soothing vocals to bring overwhelming emotions to life."

Touring in support of his 2025 release Refugia Blues hailed by Holler Country Music as "a raw, resolute version of American country music, stacked high with songs that go down easy but linger in the minds of those willing to invest the time," singer/songwriters Nick Shoulders headlines a July 26 concert at Maquoketa's Codfish Hollow Barn, the artist also lauded by Saving Country Music as "one of the most gifted and curious singers/yodelers/whistlers of our time."

Touring in support of their just-release album Forever Now whose single "Wake Up, Mr. Crow" peaked at number two on the Cross Rhythms Christian Airplay chart, the alt-rock and gospel musicians of Switchfoot bring their national tour to Davenport's Rhythm City Casino Resort on July 18, their unique blend of emotionally intelligent and uplifting music having earned them a devoted and loyal global fan base.

Touring in support of his most recent album Little Sun, a work that Americana Highways deemed " a masterful record with stunning production and musicianship of the highest quality," Charlie Parr headlines a July 17 concert at Davenport's Raccoon Motel, the country and blues-rock singer/songwriter's latest also leading PopMatters to rave that Parr "never betrays his own vision, one that continues to find new routes to explore even 18 albums in."