Minneapolis-based alt-rock and power-pop musicians who inspired Good Music Radar to rave that their "flow is maintained as a sacrosanct part of their passion for music," the Pullstring quartet headlines a December 6 concert at Davenport's Raccoon Motel, The Other Side Reviews adding that "Pullstring explores human vulnerability and fragility in a heart-aching but simultaneously heart-warming way."

The lauded indie-pop project of Chicago-based singer/songwriter Owen Ashworth, Advance Base headlines a December 9 concert at Davenport's Raccoon Motel, the artist's most recent album Horrible Occurrences a work that, as hailed by AllMusic, "shows that Ashworth's songwriting is as strong and affecting as ever."

With the Michigan musicians lauded by the Grand Rapids Herald Review as a "wonderfully talented" band that finds "percussions, strings, and trumpet working together seamlessly to provide the foundation for vocals and lyrics," Wild Horses enjoys a December 6 "Basementstormer" engagement in the basement of Maquoketa's Codfish Hollow Barn, the group's recent accomplishments including acting as 2024 openers for Willie Nelson and winning the Blue Ox Virtual Band Competition.

Designed as a Grand Ole Opry performance mixed with old-time radio and a healthy helping of Texas flair, the nationally touring Grand Ol' Christmas Show brings favorite seasonal classics and original sketch-comedy antics to Galesburg's Orpheum Theatre on December 10, this family-friendly holiday entertainment featuring Americana masters Blue Water Highway along with a cast of acclaimed artists from the Lone Star State.

With this year's series of seasonal concerts benefiting the FISH of Galesburg food pantry, the revered vocal ensemble Choral Dynamics presents its yuletide show The Beauty of Christmas at Galesburg's Orpheum Theatre December 5 through 7, director Alisa's production designed to celebrate the beauties of nature, tradition, decorations, seeing Christmas through the eyes of a child, home, family, friends, and the Nativity.

Fronted by multi-award-winning tribute artist Jonathan Lyons of Jonny Lyons & the Pride, Christmas with Elvis will treat audiences at Mt. Carroll's Timber Lake Playhouse to a special holiday tribute to the King of Rock and Roll, its December 6 and 7 performances taking crowds back to the early years of a youthful and energetic Presley as he croons "Hound Dog," "Santa Claus is Back in Town," and many more rock and seasonal favorites.

Delivering a live performance of iconic country and folk tunes blended with seasonal favorites, Los Angeles' Rick Schuler brings his touring tribute act Rocky Mountain High Experience: A John Denver Christmas to Davenport's Adler Theatre on December 3, presenting a salute to the music legend that will boast unforgettable songs from Denver's Grammy-winning repertoire alongside heartwarming inspirational carols and holiday classics from his memorable TV specials and Christmas albums.

Performing in conjunction with the 35th anniversary of one of their biggest successes, the thrash-metal musicians of Dark Angel bring their national Act III tour to Davenport's Capitol Theatre on November 29, the night treating fans to the explosive talents of lead guitarist Rob Cavestany, lead vocalist Mark Osegueda, rhythm guitarist Ted Aguilar, drummer Will Carroll, and bassist Damien Sisson.

Boasting a discography encompassing more than two decades and collaborations with diverse artists ranging from The Doors and Eminem to Boyz II Men and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, hip-hop and rap artist Tech N9ne returns to East Moline's The Rust Belt on December 5, the musician currently touring nationally in support of his 2025 studio album 5816 Forest.

Wrapping up the organization's eight Novembers of Harry Potter films presented in the hugely popular QCSO at the Movies series since 2017, the Quad City Symphony Orchestra returns to Davenport's Adler Theatre on November 22 to perform live accompaniment for Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, the final, and highest-grossing, movie smash adapted from J.K. Rowling's iconic fantasy/adventure novels.

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