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."

Known for his deep knowledge and passionate performances of Sinatra’s music, nationally acclaimed vocalist Peter Oprisko brings his tribute concert Fabulous Frank to Mt. Carroll's Timber Lake Playhouse on October 4, his show designed to captivate audiences with faithful renditions of cherished classic, and as well as insightful storytelling that celebrates one of America’s most iconic entertainers.

Presented as part of the inauguration festivities for University of Dubuque President Travis L. Frampton, PhD, a special concert with the a cappella talents of The Newfangled Four will be held in the University of Dubuque's Heritage Center on October 3, the gifted ensemble composed of tenor Joey Buss, lead Jackson Niebrugge, bass Jake Tickner, and baritone Marcus Carline.

Having become Indianapolis' first hip-hop "supergroup" with the release of their first album This Time I'll Be of Use, which Pitchfork deemed "a record that brims with easy fusion and harmony," the artists of 81355 bring their tour to Davenport's Raccoon Motel on September 28 in support of their sophomore LP Bad Dogs, a work described by Joyful Noise Recordings as "an angelic, gritty, enthralling urban hymnal for the disillusioned."

With his 2022 debut Wellswood hailed by Americana UK as "an impressive and arresting debut" boasting "powerful, dramatic, and poetic story songs from the dark underbelly of the southeastern U.S.," New Orleans-based singer/songwriter Thomas Dollbaum headlines an October 1 concert at Davenport's Raccoon Motel, PopMatters adding that the artist "fuses vivid lyric imagery with eclectic musical choices on his impressive debut album."

Praised by Raised Rowdy as an artist whose "energy doesn't waver" while "his band puts on an excellent performance," country singer/songwriter Kenny Feidler brings his tour to Davenport's Raccoon Motel on October 2, his lauded recordings ranging from 2014's The Lucky Buck Sessions to this year's Live at Buck's.

With the touring ensemble boasting the talents of keyboardist Vic White, lead guitarist Steve Sheroan, bassist Trenton "Poptart" Shuler, drummer Criss Cheatham, and lead vocalist Bryan Cole, Resurrection: A Journey Tribute lands at Galesburg's Orpheum Theatre on October 2, the rockers delivering a celebration of the band's legacy sure to feature such Billboard smashes as “Separate Ways,” “Wheel In the Sky," "Lights," and many more.

Two classic piano concertos, two world premieres by female composers, and the Quad Cities debut of a new saxophone concerto are among highlights of the Quad City Symphony Orchestra's (QCSO's) 111th season, which will formally begin with its first Masterworks program on October 4 and 5.

Lauded as one of country music's most successful acts with five number-one singles, multiple platinum-selling records, and more than 1 billion on-demand streams, the musicians of Parmalee bring their “Fell in Love With a Cowgirl” tour to Davenport's Capitol Theatre on September 27, the group's list of chart-topping hits including "Carolina," "Just the Way," "Take My Name," and "Gonna Love You."

Touring in support of their 2024 album Be Right Here, a top-10 Billboard hit that Glide magazine said "goes far beyond mere toe tapping or foot stomping," the lauded country rockers of Blackberry Smoke bring their "Rattle, Ramble and Roll Tour 2025" to Davenport's Rhythm City Casino Resort Event Center on September 27, Uncut adding that the group's latest recording is "a minor classic of the genre."

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