18 Feb 2025

Rascal Flatts, March 1

By Reader Staff

Having sold in excess of 27 million albums and 33.7 million digital downloads since their debut in 2000, the chart-topping country musicians of Rascal Flatts bring their "Life Is a Highway Tour" to Moline's Vibrant Arena at the MARK on March 1, the group's impressive collection of number-one hits including the recordings Melt, Unstoppable, and Rewind, and the singles "Bless the Broken Road," "Stand." and "Here Comes Goodbye."

18 Feb 2025

Quad City Symphony Orchestra Masterworks V: “Echoes of Exploration,” March 1 and 2

By Reader Staff

Lauded by the Philadelphia Enquirer for his "electric presence" and by the American Record Guide for his "rich, deep, mellifluous tone, impeccable intonation," and "excellent sense of timing and tempo," viola master Roberto Díaz acts as featured guest in the Quad City Symphony Orchestra's fifth Masterworks presentations of the ensemble's 2024-25 season, the gifted musician lending his talents to the March 1 and 2 performances of Echoes of Exploration.

18 Feb 2025

“F. Chopin: A Birthday Celebration Performance,” March 1

By Reader Staff

Held in honor of the 1810 birth (on March 1) of the legendary Polish composer and virtuoso pianist of the Romantic period, the concert event F. Chopin: A Birthday Celebration Performance will be held at Moline's The Sound Conservatory on March 1, this unforgettable evening filled with mesmerizing piano performances and enchanting melodies played by the venue's musician/instructors Alex Gilson, Clara Nielsen, and Andrzej Kozlowski.

18 Feb 2025

Sam Prekop, March 1

By Reader Staff

Hailed by PopMatters as an artist who "can write a mean, mean song with fluid guitar lines that will knock off your socks," prolific Chicago indie rocker and member of The Sea and Cake Sam Prekop plays a special headlining engagement a Rock Island venue Rozz-Tox on March 1, his 2020 album Comma also lauded by The Quietus as "a lovely record" that's "an exercise in taste, expertise, and skill."

18 Feb 2025

Paul McDonald & the Mourning Doves, February 28

By Reader Staff

With its headliner lauded by Get Ready to ROCK for his "lightning bolts of musical brilliance." Paul McDonald & the Mourning Doves headline a February 28 engagement at Davenport's Raccoon Motel in support of their upcoming album, the rock and groove singer/songwriter's previous recording Modern Hearts praised by PopMatters as "an unrelentingly raw, realistic perspective on how public any breakup could be in the digital age."

18 Feb 2025

Tall Tall Trees, March 1

By Reader Staff

Lauded by Americana Highways for his "unique catalogue of simultaneously inviting and unexpected sonic adventures," Tall Tall Trees – the performing moniker of multi-instrumentalist Mike Savino – headlines a March 1 concert at Davenport's Raccoon Motel, his 2020 release A Wave of Golden Things earning particular praise for being "at once reflective and brooding, as well as open and heartfelt."

18 Feb 2025

The Cowtippers, February 28

By Reader Staff

Delivering an exhilarating timeline of country music from the 1960s to the '90s, the Midwestern tribute artists of The Cowtippers headline a February 28 concert event at Davenport's Rhythm City Casino Resort Rhythm Room, covering smash hits from four decades sure to inspire loads of wonderful memories in fans of the genre.

11 Feb 2025

A Young, Brassy, Singing Music Mentor Stays Busy: CJ Parker at the Sound Conservatory, February 23

By Jonathan Turner

CJ Parker is just 24, but he’s been playing music since he was three, and feels lucky to make the art his full-time career.

11 Feb 2025

I-Rock 93.5 Cabin Fever with Josey Scott – Original Voice of Saliva, February 21

By Reader Staff

With its frontman revered as the former lead vocalist of the chart-topping rock band, Josey Scott – Original Voice of Saliva serves as headliner for the I-Rock 93.5 Cabin Fever concert at East Moline venue The Rust Belt, the February 21 event treating fans to an unforgettable night with the singer behind such Billboard hits as "Your Disease," "Ladies & Gentleman," "Broken Sunday," and the number-one smash "Always."

11 Feb 2025

Matthew McNeal, February 21

By Reader Staff

Lauded by Earth to the Ground Music as a "high-energy, captivating singer songwriter" who "has the uncanny ability to make the stories of the everyman timeless and seemingly effortless," Americana and roots-rock musician Matthew McNeal headlines a February 21 concert at Davenport's Raccoon Motel, the talent also lauded for delivering "an enjoyable ride that will keep a lot of people interested."

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