Wednesday 01/22/2014

Bar Wars Trivia

8:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.

The Muddy Waters is hosting Wednesday Night Bar Wars Trivia - join us starting at 8:00 p.m. to win house cash and complimentary drinks! Since we don't sell food at The Muddy Waters, we encourage you to bring your own snacks!

 

Thursday 01/23/2014

Jam Sessions with John O'Meara and Friends

9:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.

FREE Admission

Got a little talent and not a lot of self-confidence? The Muddy Waters Thursday Night Jam Session is the place to be to help bring your musical talent to the stage. We welcome all musicians. The Muddy Waters Jam Sessions start at 9:00 p.m.

 

Friday 01/24/2014

Mercury Brothers

9:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.

FREE Admission

The Mercury Brothers are cast from that exact mold of solid gold heart and pure soul blues music. From their slick classic James Dean look to their ripping tones and heavy grooves, The Mercury Brothers are an act you will not soon forget.

 

Saturday 01/25/2014

Two Peace

9:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.

FREE Admission

Two Peace is a band out of Davenport, IA formed in early 2011. They are featured as a Reggae / Electronic / Hip Hop duo, but consistently announce themselves as just "coming to spread truth and positive vibes". This duo consisting of members Nick Harksen (Vocals/Keys/Production) and Jacob Hahn (Bass/Production).

 

Sunday 01/26/2014

Doc Anderson's "Back in the (Sun)Day" Party

6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

FREE Admission

Doc Anderson is an in demand local D.J. and music aficionado (you may recognize his name from his radio show on KALA). He will be mixing up the party tunes on Sunday, January 26, flooding The Muddy Waters with music from the 70's and into today's era.

Monday 01/27/2014

ABC Karaoke

9:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m.

"I'm gonna jump in the water, stay drunk all the time..."

The Muddy Waters Monday Night KARAOKE starts at 9:00 p.m. plus FREE Pool Games ALL DAY!

 

Tuesday 01/28/2014

ABC Karaoke

9:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.

There was a guy, who just love to sing,
He was very clever and could sing most anything.
He loved the karaoke down at Muddy's bar
hoping maybe someday he could be a star.

Join this guy and help him to become,

Lest someday he wake up just to be a bum.

Wednesday 01/29/2014

Bar Wars Trivia

8:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.

The Muddy Waters is hosting Wednesday Night Bar Wars Trivia - join us starting at 8:00 p.m. to win house cash and complimentary drinks! Since we don't sell food at The Muddy Waters, we encourage you to bring your own snacks!

 

Thursday 01/30/2014

Jam Sessions with John O'Meara and Friends

9:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.

FREE Admission

Jam Sessions, only at The Muddy Waters-where you can come and play your music feeling like your right at home. Bring your friends and plan to have a good time!

 

Friday 01/31/2014

John Primer

9:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.

$10 Per Person ($5 MVBS Members)

John Primer is one of the driving forces in helping to keep alive the more traditional Chicago blues sound. John moved to Chicago in the early 60's where he landed a gig playing lead guitar with the likes of Junior Wells, Lonnie Brooks, Paul Butterfield, Johnny Winter, Bonnie Raitt and many others. Along with these blues greats, John had a stint playing as lead guitarist for Muddy Waters and following Muddy's untimely death, John played with Magic Slim & The Teardrops until starting touring on his own in support of his ten solo albums to date.

 

Saturday 02/01/2014

"DETROIT" LARRY DAVISON AND CHARLEY HAYES

9:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.

FREE Admission

Blues Duo "Detroit" Larry Davison and Charlie Hayes will be kicking this magnificent night off starting at 9:00 pm. Larry and Charlie are a great combination of two seasoned Quad Cities musicians - mixing a little piece of sultry harmonica, and mind blowing stripped down blues.

 

Sunday 02/02/2014

Super Bowl Pot Luck

5:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.

FREE Admission

Join us for a Super Bowl Pot Luck - you bring a dish to share and we will supply the meat (drink purchase necessary).

 

Monday 02/03/2014

ABC Karaoke

9:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m.

Fall in love with Monday's!!! FREE pool games starting at 12:00 p.m. and Karaoke starting at 9:00 p.m. All at The Muddy Waters! See ya there!

 

Tuesday 02/04/2014

ABC Karaoke

9:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m.

Tuesday at The Muddy Waters: FREE Pool Games from open until close (12:00 pm-2:00 am) and Karaoke starts at 9:00 p.m.

Wednesday 02/05/2014

Bar Wars Trivia

8:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.

The Muddy Waters is hosting Wednesday Night Bar Wars Trivia - join us starting at 8:00 p.m. to win house cash and complimentary drinks! Since we don't sell food at The Muddy Waters, we encourage you to bring your own snacks!

 

Thursday 02/06/2014

Jam Sessions with John O'Meara and Friends

9:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.

FREE Admission

jam sessions n. An informal gathering of musicians to play improvised or unrehearsed music. The Muddy Waters Jam Sessions are hosted by John O'Meara and occurs every Thursday starting at 9:00 p.m.

 

Friday 02/07/2014

Super Chikan

9:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.

$5 Per Person

James "Super Chikan" Johnson is a Blues Music Award winning American blues musician, artist and guitar maker based in Clarksdale, Mississippi. "Super Chikan" has toured and performed at festivals in Africa, Iceland, Japan, UK, Denmark, Canada, Mexico, Finland, France, Italy, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Russia and Switzerland, and has performed for the President of the United States. He will be strutting his stuff at The Muddy Waters, 1708 State Street, Bettendorf, Iowa on Friday, February 7, 2014.

 

Saturday 02/08/2014

Chris & Wes Show

9:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.

FREE Admission

The worlds of comedy and music don't usually intersect. But when they do, the results can be memorable. Wes Weeber, a drummer by trade, steps out from behind the drums to front the comedy portion of the show and interact with the audience. Chris Avey, the clownish guitarist, entertains the audience with his send-ups of classic blues music and humorous wit. Together, their show will bring waggish banana splits of many different sides.

 

Sunday 02/09/2014

Jason Carl

6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

FREE Admission

Born in Davenport, Iowa, Jason has played a variety of musical instruments since he was 9 years old. At the age of 17 he picked up a guitar and has been playing and singing at local bars and events since. Jason even writes a few of his own with influences by Steppenwolf, Mike and the Mechanics, The Beatles, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers - an appealing performance to all music genres.

Monday 02/10/2014

ABC Karaoke

9:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m.

"I'm gonna jump in the water, stay drunk all the time..."

The Muddy Waters Monday Night KARAOKE starts at 9:00 p.m. plus FREE Pool Games ALL DAY!

 

Tuesday 02/11/2014

ABC Karaoke

9:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.

Only at The Muddy Waters EVERY Tuesday -

1. FREE pool games all day and all night

2. Karaoke starting at 9:00 p.m.

Come and have a GREAT Tuesday with us!

 

Wednesday 02/12/2014

Bar Wars Trivia

8:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.

The Muddy Waters is hosting Wednesday Night Bar Wars Trivia - join us starting at 8:00 p.m. to win house cash and complimentary drinks! Since we don't sell food at The Muddy Waters, we encourage you to bring your own snacks!

 

Thursday 02/13/2014

Jam Sessions with John O'Meara and Friends

9:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.

FREE Admission

Jam Sessions, only at The Muddy Waters-where you can come and play your music feeling like your right at home (except for the pillows - we don't offer pillows). Bring your friends and plan to have a good time!

 

Friday 02/14/2014

Chris Avey Band

9:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.

FREE Admission

Chris Avey, former lead guitarist and backing vocalist for blues icon Big Pete Pearson, leads the Chris Avey Band. Chris fuels the band with his stinging guitar attack and fiery vocals. Since striking out on his own with his band, he has released two CDs?the critically acclaimed Devil in my Bed and Preacherman. Chris's vocals and guitar are reminiscent of a younger, more fiery Coco Montoya, mixed with a dash of Tab Benoit. Blues Blast Magazine says "Blues with intensity and emotion. More energy than a power plant".

 

Saturday 02/15/2014

Modern Mythology

9:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.

FREE Admission

Modern Mythology, covering U2, Chicago, Sting, and many others. Don't miss Downtown Joe Brown's excellent cover guitar.

 

Sunday 02/16/2014

Dave Ellis

6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

FREE Admission

Dave Ellis will be hosting the Funday Sunday Live Music Series on February 16. Dave plays guitar and keyboard, and sings, an eclectic mix of great classic songs and of course plenty of Buffett. It's all done with a great sense of humor and plenty of audience participation. No, Dave is not your ordinary lounge lizard!

 

Monday 02/17/2014

ABC Karaoke

9:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m.

Fall in love with Monday's!!! FREE pool games starting at 12:00 p.m. and Karaoke starting at 9:00 p.m. All at The Muddy Waters! See ya there!

 

Tuesday 02/18/2014

ABC Karaoke

9:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m.

You can be the star at The Muddy Waters during Karaoke tonight starting at 9:00 p.m. Plus FREE pool games all day and all night long.

 

Wednesday 02/19/2014

Bar Wars Trivia

8:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.

The Muddy Waters is hosting Wednesday Night Bar Wars Trivia - join us starting at 8:00 p.m. to win house cash and complimentary drinks! Since we don't sell food at The Muddy Waters, we encourage you to bring your own snacks!

 

Thursday 02/20/2014

Jam Sessions with John O'Meara and Friends

9:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.

FREE Admission

Got a little talent and not a lot of self-confidence? The Muddy Waters Thursday Night Jam Session is the place to be to help bring your musical talent to the stage. We welcome all musicians. The Muddy Waters Jam Sessions start at 9:00 p.m.

 

Friday 02/21/2014

Ernie Peniston Reunion Band

9:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.

FREE Admission

The Ernie Peniston Band goes on stage in Bettendorf at Muddy Waters, Friday February 21, performing a tight fusion of original music, Chicago-style blues, and R&B.  Peniston formed The Ernie Peniston Band in the Quad-Cities in the late 80's, and the current players are a reiteration of an early 90's lineup. "This group in particular is very special, and it's one of my favorite line-ups," says Peniston, The group is back in the Quad-Cities, together for the first time in 20 years, featuring acclaimed frontman Ernie Peniston and an all-star rhythm section.  Ernie Peniston has shared the stage with Prince, The Temptations, Koko Taylor, Lonnie Brooks, James Brown, Albert Collins, and many others. He also spent four years as the frontman with Blind Pig recording artists, Chicago Rhythm & Blues Kings, traveling the US and Europe.  Peniston was inducted into the Iowa Blues Hall of Fame in 2003.

 

Saturday 02/22/2014

Blackstones

9:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.

FREE Admission

The Blackstones combine a group of well-rounded, talent that can play anything from The Rolling Stones and the Black Crows to The Yardbirds and The Who. Don Gustofson - bass and vocals; Steve Judge - guitar and vocals; Tami Seitz - vocals; Eric Pobanz - drums; and the Joe Brown - guitar and vocals..

 

Sunday 02/23/2014

Doc Anderson's "Back in the (Sun)Day" Party

6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

FREE Admission

Doc Anderson is an in demand local D.J. and music aficionado (you may recognize his name from his radio show on KALA). He will be mixing up the party tunes on Sunday, February 23, flooding The Muddy Waters with music from the 70's and into today's era.

Monday 02/24/2014

ABC Karaoke

9:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m.

"I'm gonna jump in the water, stay drunk all the time..."

The Muddy Waters Monday Night KARAOKE starts at 9:00 p.m. plus FREE Pool Games ALL DAY!

 

Tuesday 02/25/2014

ABC Karaoke

9:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.

There was a guy, who just love to sing,
He was very clever and could sing most anything.
He loved the karaoke down at Muddy's bar
hoping maybe someday he could be a star.

Join this guy and help him to become,

Lest someday he wake up just to be a bum.

Wednesday 02/26/2014

Bar Wars Trivia

8:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.

The Muddy Waters is hosting Wednesday Night Bar Wars Trivia - join us starting at 8:00 p.m. to win house cash and complimentary drinks! Since we don't sell food at The Muddy Waters, we encourage you to bring your own snacks!

 

Thursday 02/27/2014

Jam Sessions with John O'Meara and Friends

9:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.

FREE Admission

Jam Sessions, only at The Muddy Waters-where you can come and play your music feeling like your right at home. Bring your friends and plan to have a good time!

 

Friday 02/28/2014

Tangent!

9:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.

$5 Per Person

Tangent! is a high energy, 7-piece power horn band from right here in the Quad Cities. Mixing all of the best sounds and songs of Motown, Blues, Soul, Rock, and Jazz. While reasonably true to the original songs, Tangent! also lends their own style and solos into the mix, just at the right time. The music that they play will lift you off of your chair, and right onto the dance floor. If you like horns, excellent guitar and keyboards, a female singer with pipes of gold, or a rhythm section that is rock solid, come listen to Tangent. You will be glad that you did.

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