22 Sep 2026

The Gibson Brothers, October 6

By Reader Staff

Recipients of prizes including the International Bluegrass Music Association Award for Entertainer of the Year and Album of the Year (for 2011's Help My Brother), the Gibson Brothers of Eric and Leigh bring their latest tour to Davenport's Redstone Room on October 6, heir individual vocals, No Depression saying that "their individual vocals, their intricate harmonies, and their guitar licks demonstrate why this duo has earned a place on the bigger bluegrass stage.”

22 Sep 2026

Phabies, October 4

By Reader Staff

Touring in support of last year's sophomore breakout The Curse of Caring, the genre-hugging independent musicians of Phabies headline an October 4 concert at Davenport's Raccoon Motel, Americana UK calling the outfit "a great band to catch live" and their latest recording "a very strong set of eclectic tunes which combine to create something which leaves the listener wanting more."

22 Sep 2026

The Bright Light Social Hour, October 6

By Reader Staff

Touring the support of their most recent release Emergency Leisure, the psychedelic rockers of The Bright Light Social Hour headline an October 6 concert at Davenport's Raccoon Motel, The Cosmic Clash raving, "From start to finish, Emergency Leisure delivers an experience greater than the sum of its parts. Gorgeously arranged and produced, it’s a journey worth taking again and again."

22 Sep 2026

Diva Bleach, October 7

By Reader Staff

With their 2025 debut Can You Keep a Secret? hailed by New Noise Magazine as "full of high-quality production and catchy choruses," the pop/rock/punk outfit Diva Bleach headlines an October 7 concert at Davenport's Raccoon Motel, New Noise adding that the outfit's first LP is a "fully realized creative vision" that "effectively modernizes pop-rock while still maintaining its fun, colorful elements."

22 Sep 2026

The Dream Syndicate, October 2

By Reader Staff

An alternative-rock project that, according to the Los Angeles Times, "rocked with the highest degree of unbridled passion and conviction" among artists associated with the Paisley Underground music movement, the Dream Syndicate brings their national tour to Maquoketa's Codfish Hollow Barn on October 2.

22 Sep 2026

“Rumours: The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show,” October 8

By Reader Staff

Delivering everything from period-accurate equipment and costumes to spot-on characterizations and musical performances, the vocal and instrumental artists of Rumours bring The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show to Galesburg's Orpheum Theatre on October 8, sharing memorable takes on “Big Love,” “Don't Stop,” “Go Your Own Way,” and other pop classics of their era.

15 Sep 2026

Ella Langley, September 26

By Reader Staff

Hailed by Saving Country Music as "dreamy, vibey, vintage, yet wildly resonant and relevant to as wide of an audience as possible," singer/songwriter Ella Langley plays Moline's Vibrant Arena at the MARK on September 26 in support of her April release Dandelion, the artist's chart-topping sophomore album whose top-five Billboard hits include “Be Her,” “I Can't Love You Anymore” (with Morgan Wallen) and number-one smash “Choosin' Texas.”

15 Sep 2026

“Nashville Nights: A Songwriters Showcase,” September 25

By Reader Staff

A trio of gifted, up-and-coming singer/songwriters, none of them yet 30 years old, will share the September 25 bill at the The Rust Belt when the East Moline venue presents Nashville Nights: A Songwriters Showcase, a night of soulful country boasting the talents of Logan Michael, George Pippen, and Madden Metcalf.

15 Sep 2026

Highly Suspect and Yelawolf, September 26

By Reader Staff

An exhilarating evening of rock and rap is promised on September 26 when Davenport's Capitol Theatre hosts a co-headlining concert with Highly Suspect and Yelawolf, the former having earned raves for their most recent recording As Above, So Below, the latter responsible for the platinum-selling "Till Its Gone."

15 Sep 2026

Davina & the Vagabonds, September 27

By Reader Staff

Performing in support of their most recent release Shoot the Moon, and treating music lovers to what Glide magazine calls their “inexplicable way of giving old-time blues and jazz a fresh, contemporary feel,” the touring musicians of Davina & the Vagabonds return to Davenport's Redstone Room at Common Chord on September 27, American Songwriter raving that "this music, as retro as it may be at times, feels fun, frisky, and alive.”

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