DAVENPORT, IOWA (March 25, 2026) — Common Chord, the Quad Cities’ community music organization, has an eight-band lineup set for their April 11 Battle of the Businesses fundraiser.
Battle of the Businesses is a unique concert experience bringing together Quad Cities business and community professionals for an evening of rock-star performances. Expect surprises, collaborations, and a whole lot of fun as these professionals share their hidden musical talents.
The fundraiser will be 7PM, Saturday, April 11, in the Redstone Room at Common Chord, Davenport.
The 2026 line-up includes bands representing the following businesses and organizations:
- Bobby Ray Bunch, Realtor
- The Planning Center
- KLJB-TV FOX 18
- KWQC-TV6, featuring Morgan Ottier
- LoPiez Pizza
- Salvation Army
- Russell Construction
- Ruhl&Ruhl Realtors
Cost is $50 per person. Make reservations for a table by Friday, April 10, and save $10 on a table of four and $20 on a table of eight. To purchase tickets, visit commonchordqc.org.
"Music plays a role in all our lives. You don't have to be a professional musician to enjoy music, and these leaders prove that! It's exciting to see,” said Tyson Danner, Executive Danner for Common Chord.
Donations and pledges made that night can be designated to support a band, and the group that raises the most wins the coveted Golden Microphone.
This event is sponsored by The Cultural Trust, Crawford Company, and Modern Woodmen.
Common Chord is a Davenport-based non-profit activating the power of music to improve the community.
Proceeds from this fundraising event will benefit the organization’s youth music education and enrichment programming.
Since 2004, Common Chord has provided educational and enrichment programs for area youth that provide access to musical experiences and build positive relationships. Programs including the InTune Music Mentorship Program, the Jerry Brown Acoustic Music Clubs, RiverCurrents Music Education Programs, and Kidstock Summer, benefit K-12 students in Scott and Rock Island Counties. For more details on these free or low-cost programs, visit commonchordqc.org.
About Common Chord
Common Chord, based in downtown Davenport, Iowa, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit working to build a more vibrant and welcoming community, fueled by music in all its forms. Founded in 2004 as the River Music Experience, the organization has continued to adapt and respond to community needs over its 22-year history. Common Chord provides accessible, inclusive music-education programming and concert programs to more than 50,000 people each year. For more information, visit commonchordqc.org/ or follow us on social media.
Common Chord receives core mission support as a Legacy Partner of The Cultural Trust. Additional leadership support is provided by The Bechtel Trusts, Hubbell-Waterman Foundation, Regional Development Authority, Pierce's Promise, and the Iowa Arts Council, which exists within the Iowa Economic Development Authority.
Corporate leadership support is provided by Common Chord's Rockstar Sponsors, Roto-Rooter, and The Tangled Wood.
