• No Depression, the magazine that began defining a sound without a home in 1995, has laid its heart out on its sleeve in its first CD, entitled No Depression: What It Sounds Like, Volume One. Call it what you want - Adult Acoustic Alternative, nu-country, or hayseed roots rock - the magazine has championed great music that doesn't quite fit the traditional rock or country radio formats and lifestyles.

The all-star lineup of the Newport Jazz 50th Anniversary Tour, coming to the Adler Theatre on Monday, includes two authentic jazz legends in 78-year-old saxophonist and flutist James Moody and 70-year-old pianist and composer Cedar Walton; one of today's outstanding new stars in saxophonist James Carter; a top jazz trumpet player in Randy Brecker; two of the most-called-upon rhythm-section players in bassist Peter Washington and drummer Lewis Nash; and the fine guitarist Howard Alden.

Saturday’s Quad City Symphony Orchestra concert promised something for everyone, and just about everyone came to hear it. Young and novice audience members joined experienced classical-music lovers for The Thrill of Music concert presented to a near-capacity crowd by the Quad City Symphony.

• I've always said that if I make it to the pearly gates, I'd like to hear Jimmy Martin's voice or the hillbilly boogie of the Delmore Brothers in the heavenly house band. One of founding pioneers of bluegrass is graced with a fascinating DVD documentary this week from Straight Six Films.