A celebration of brilliant musicianship and the Romantic with a capital "R," the Quad City Symphony Orchestra opens its 2025-26 Masterworks season with Grieg Piano Concerto, the concert's October 4 and 5 performances at Davenport's Adler Theatre and Augustana College's Centennial Hall boasting a trio of thrilling compositions and the return of guest pianist Wei Luo, an artist whom the San Diego Union Tribune called "destined for stardom."

With the arena band fronted by the charismatic Olivia Moretti and providing an unforgettable evening of dazzling visuals and intricate choreography, Blank Space: The Unofficial Taylor Swift Tribute brings its national tour to Moline's Vibrant Arena at the MARK on October 4, the group's repertoire ranging from Swift's heartfelt country ballads to her electrifying pop anthems that shook the world.

Armed with iconic hits such as “Hold On Loosely,” “Rockin' into the Night,” “Caught Up in You,” "Fantasy Girl," and "Back Where You Belong," the touring musicians of 38 Special bring their singular brand of exhilarating Southern rock back to Davenport in an October 5 concert at the Capitol Theatre, continuing the legacy of the band's long history in the company of vocalist/guitarist Don Barnes, who began with the group in 1975.

Hailed by AllMusic as musicians who "combine neck-snapping breakdowns, caustic yet catchy riffs, and unhinged vocals to forge their particularly punitive style of deathcore," the rockers of Signs of the Swam bring their tour to Davenport's Capitol Theatre on October 8, the group's 2025 album To Rid Myself of Truth lauded by Distorted Sound as "an all-out ride through the depths of hell and the high heavens."

Touring in support of their 2025 album Lonely People with Power, a recording that Rolling Stone said "mixes painterly lyrics, raw aggression, and earworm melodies on their best album yet," the San Francisco metal artists of Deafhaven headline an October 9 concert event at Davenport's Capitol Theatre, Kerrang! adding that "Six albums in, Deafheaven have made both their heaviest and most balanced, rounded record, perhaps ever."

Delivering a signature blend of folk, Americana, and baroque pop combined with elements of Celtic and world music, the acclaimed British/American trio Raynes brings their tour to Moline venue Rascals Live on October 4, the group's 2025 debut Bloom hailed by B-Side Guys as a work that "masterfully fuses chamber pop and folk, showcasing emotional depth and sophisticated arrangements that evolve from simplicity to intricate orchestration, portraying growth through music."

Lauded by Pitchfork as an artist that "cleverly illuminates Latin America's rich musical heritage," Tall Juan, the indie project of Buenos Aires-born singer/songwriter Juan Zaballa, headlines an October 7 concert at Davenport's Raccoon Motel, Heatwave magazine adding that "Juan's laid-back sound is really easy to get into."

Touring in support of their September release Right Now!, and praised by AllMusic for delivering "a spontaneous mix of rock, blues, psychedelia, jazz, and improvisation," the indie talents of The Third Mind headline an October 8 concert at Davenport's Raccoon Motel, the group's latest recording, according to Rock & Blues Muse, a work that "more than earns its confident exclamation point."

Praised by Rolling Stone for their “gutbucket rock & roll and soulful boogie” and by NPR Music for being “fresh, original, and truly pledged to rock and roll,” the Philadelphia-based talents of Low Cut Connie headline an October 3 concert at Maquoketa's Codfish Hollow Barn, the group's latest album Art Dealers hailed by Glide magazine as "a perfect mix of charm, love, and devotion with just enough sleaze and grit to keep it interesting."

Known around the world for its eclectic repertoire and dazzling virtuosity, the Grammy Award-winning vocal ensemble Chanticleer, under the leadership of Music Director Tim Keeler, brings their tour to the University of Dubuque's Heritage Center on October 5, the group hailed by the Boston Globe as "breathtaking in its accuracy of intonation, purity of blend, of color and swagger of style."

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