11 Mar 2025

Twin Talk, March 22

By Reader Staff

Praised by Downbeat magazine as a trio that "expresses both its melodic rigor and appetite for adventure" and by Radio New Zealand as an outfit that makes "melodies and rhythms move like single primitive organisms," the Chicago-based musicians of Twin Talk play Rock Island's Rozz-Tox on March 22 in support of their September release Twin Talk Live, which inspired Chicago Jazz to rave, "Twin Talk has established itself as a marker of postmodern jazz creativity, where composition and improvisation ... meet in resounding and refreshing ways."

11 Mar 2025

Still House Plants, March 26

By Reader Staff

With the 2024 release of If I Don't Make It, I Love U inspiring The Guardian to call its creators "the most vital band in Britain today," the London-based, experimental, post-punk, art-rock outfit Still House Plants brings their national tour to Rock Island's Rozz-Tox on March 26, The Guardian adding of last year's breakout hit, "We will be blessed indeed if we get a better album from these shores all year."

11 Mar 2025

Desperate Electric, March 26

By Reader Staff

With TJPL News raving that the duo's vocals are "totally gorgeous, expressing different vocal ranges with catchy lyrics," the Montana-based indie-pop outfit Desperate Electric headlines a March 26 concert at Davenport's Raccoon Motel, the Billings Gazette stating that the bold bounce of the musician's music proves that "Desperate Electric aren't just a band. They’re a vibe."

11 Mar 2025

LANCO, March 25

By Reader Staff

Touring in support of their January release We're Gonna Make It, an album that Entertainment Focus lauded as "authentic, emotionally resonant, and musically compelling," the touring country-music talents of LANCO play a special March 25 engagement at the University of Dubuque's Heritage Center, their latest recording also inspiring Country Swag to rave, "There are hints of nostalgia and broken hearts mixed with triumph and hope, all weaved together in a uniquely cohesive package."

11 Mar 2025

Touring the Globe with Music: Pianist and St. Ambrose University Professor Marian Lee Performs at the Figge Art Museum, March 29

By Jonathan Turner

Like the romantic sweep of a Rachmaninoff concerto, Marian Lee's passion for music is visionary, powerful, and awe-inspiring.

06 Mar 2025

From Local to National Artists, QCA Music Scene Is Better Than Ever: If You Are Not Paying Attention, It's a Damn Shame

By Sean Moeller

We correct when it gets egregious and we scold when they nettle and pinch too hard, but for some reason, this moronic thought that the Quad Cities music scene is crippled or lesser prevails through the times.

04 Mar 2025

Brett Young, March 14

By Reader Staff

With the country artist lauded by Entertainment Focus for his "stellar vocal quality and the complete conviction with which he delivers every song," chart-topping singer/songwriter and guitarist Brett Young headlines a March 14 concert event at Davenport's Capitol Theatre, treating fans to such platinum-selling singles as "In Case You Didn't Know," "Mercy," "Like I Loved You," plus songs from his most recent recording Across the Sheets.

04 Mar 2025

Red Hot Chilli Pipers, March 20

By Reader Staff

Popular touring artists and two-time winners of the Scottish Live Act of the Year Award, the Celtic rockers of Red Hot Chilli Pipers play Davenport's Capitol Theatre on March 20, the group's hits including popular covers of Queen's "We Will Rock You," Coldplay's "Clocks," and Journey's "Don't Stop Believing."

04 Mar 2025

“Quad City Singers Take the Stage,” March 14

By Reader Staff

Delivering an evening of show-tune favorites alongside the talents of the Rockridge Singers, a lauded area vocal ensemble will bring their collective gifts to Davenport's Redstone Room in the March 14 concert event Quad City Singers Take the Stage, the night's repertoire boasting beloved tunes such as "Another Op’nin’, Another Show," "Climb Every Mountain," "Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In," "Stronger," "For Good, People," "Till There Was You," and "You’ll Never Walk Alone."

04 Mar 2025

“Shamrockin,” March 15

By Reader Staff

Taking place at Davenport's Common Chord two days in advance of St. Patrick's Day, a quintet of electrifying acts will take the Redstone Room stage in the high-energy March 15 event Shamrockin, a concert boasting the collective talents of Die First, Wyvern, Ill Omen, Braver Than I, and Fungal Mass.

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