Spotlighting selections from Hank Mobley's iconic 1960 album Soul Station alongside additional compositions by both Mobley and jazz great Wynton Kelly, the Linscheid | Kendrick Quartet performs a special concert at Moline's Sound Conservatory on November 2, the event featuring saxophonist Joel Linscheid and pianist Corey Kendrick performing alongside Andy Crawford's deep bass grooves and Jason Brannon's rhythmic foundation on drums.

Widely lauded for his live performances, improvisation and studio composition using various combinations of drums, percussion, objects, junk, amplification, and electronics, Australian percussionist Will Guthrie performs in a special November 1 concert at Rock Island's Rozz-Tox, his singular music having been released on labels such as Black Truffle, Editions Mego, Erstwhile, Clean Feed, Gaffer Records, Hasana Editions, 23five, iDEAL, and his own Antboy Music.

Praised by Brooklyn Vegan for songs that produce "a kind of ethereal, mythic-folk-rock that brings in soft lilting qualities," singer/songwriter Mariee Siou headlines a November 3 concert at Davenport's Redstone Room, the artist also lauded by PopMatters for her "style full of subtleties, capable of causing massive impact with a singularly gentle approach."

Touring in support of their 2024 EP I Am Not Much Help that Music Arena GH deemed "a beautifully chaotic masterpiece" that "a blend of garage rock, glam-bop ballads, and heartfelt lyrics," the indie talents of Hotel Mira headline a November concert at Davenport's Raccoon Motel, the group also praised by The Pentatonic for "the band’s incredible ability to write alt-pop hits infused with raw, introspective lyricism."

A Tribute Artist of the Year nominee at the Grand Ole Opry House's 10th-annual Josie Awards, Chicago's singing and dancing sensation Traci Marie brings her touring event Are You Ready For It? A Taylor Experience to Mt. Carroll's Timber Lake Playhouse on November 2, paying tribute to one of the most iconic pop stars of the 21st century with a live-band performance that recreates Taylor Swift's historic "The Eras Tour."

The Deanery School of Music is entering a new movement in its score, with a new concert series and new director.

Lauded for their amalgamation of metalcore and pop-punk heard in albums such as Common Courtesy, You're Welcome, and their chart-topping Bad Vibrations, vocalist Jeremy McKinnon, rhythm guitarist Neil Westfall, percussionist/drummer Alex Shelnutt, and lead guitarist Kevin Skaff bring their rock outfit A Day to Remember to Moline's Vibrant Arena at the MARK on October 26, this night to remember sure to feature hits including "Feedback," "Miracle," and the number-one sensation "Paranoia."

With the beloved seasonal comedy shown in high definition on the big screen as the Quad City Symphony Orchestra conjures John Debney’s score to life, Davenport's Adler Theatre hosts the spooky hilarity of Disney’s 'Hocus Pocus' in Concert, an October 26 event, conducted by Hisham Bravo Groover, in which family audiences are invited to immerse themselves in a night of humor, suspense, and ageless adventure.

Composed of rapper Slug (Sean Daley) and DJ/producer Ant (Anthony Davis), the venerated, Minneapolis-based duo of Atmosphere brings their latest tour to Davenport's Capitol Theatre on October 27, the continually popular outfit having released 13 studio albums and 10 extended plays since their professional start 28 years ago.

Currently touring North America in support of their most recent album A Kiss for the Whole World, a recording in which the musicians, according to NME, "sound perhaps the most joyful they've ever been" the alternative rockers of Enter Shikari headline an October 26 concert at Davenport's Capitol Theatre, The Skinny adding that in the group's newest recording, listeners can "genuinely feel the life pouring out of the record."

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