DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 26, 2026) — Join Common Chord for a family-friendly block party to lead off their annual Live At 5 summer concert series.
The Summer Kickoff Block Party, 5-10PM, June 5 in downtown Davenport, will celebrate the start of summer with live music from two rockin’ local bands.
The party will be in the Skybridge Courtyard and along 2nd Street between Main and Brady Streets.
Diplomats of Solid Sound and Funktastic 5 will take the stage at 5PM, immediately followed by a silent disco in the Skybridge Courtyard until 10PM. The disco, presented in partnership with Quad City Arts, will feature DJ Buddha, Shane Brown, and Sean Tripp. The block party also will feature special kids’ activities, including face painting, bubble stations, and yard games.
Parking is available in the Redstone Parking Ramp, 101 N Main St, Davenport. The entrances for the block party are at 2nd and Main Streets and 2nd and Brady Streets. Restrooms will be available in the Redstone Building.
This is a family-friendly event. Common Chord recommends attendees bring their own chairs. No outside beverages are permitted, but outside food is welcome and food trucks will be onsite.
During the block party, Common Chord will accept donations of used band, orchestra, and rock instruments to be refurbished and loaned out for free to schools and students in our community who would not otherwise have access through their “Let’s Band Together” program. Bring your used instruments to the block party to donate and give them a new life! We give a special thanks to our partner and lead supporter, Pierce’s Promise.
Common Chord also gives a special thanks to the series’ media sponsor 97X FM.
Beginning June 5 and continuing through the end of August, Common Chord will host weekly 5 p.m. Friday evening concerts in the Skybridge Courtyard in downtown Davenport. For more information on the series and the band lineup, visit commonchordqc.org/events/.
Full 2026 Schedule:
June 5: Summer Kickoff Block Party w/Diplomats of Solid Sound and Funktastic 5
June 12: Class of ‘82
June 19: John Resch & Doggin’ Out — Sponsored by MidAmerican Energy Foundation
June 26: Paxton Sherbeyn and The Solid Gold Boys
July 3: Rude Punch
July 10: 10 Of Soul
July 17: Cedar County Cobras
July 24: Beaker Brothers Band
July 31: Crooked Cactus Band — Sponsored by the Downtown Davenport Partnership
August 7: Chris Avey Band
August 14: Heads in Motion — Sponsored by Grace Technologies
August 21: Einstein’s Sister
August 28: Matt Fuller Band — Sponsored by The Planning Center
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.
