20 Apr 2026

Blue Öyster Cult Coming to Rhythm City Casino on November 6

By Madison Flinn

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 20, 2026) — Blue Öyster Cult is coming to Rhythm City Casino on Friday November 6,  8PM. Tickets will be available online at rhythmcitycasino.com or at The Market at Rhythm City for $30, $40, $45, $50, and $60 plus applicable online/phone ticketing fee.

01 Apr 2026

To the Limit — The Ultimate Eagles Experience Announces Stop at the Adler Theatre

By Danielle Smith

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 1, 2026) — The Adler Theatre is excited to announce a new event taking centerstage late this summer: To the Limit — The Ultimate Eagles Experience on Saturday, August 1!

25 Mar 2026

Common Chord’s Battle of the Businesses April 11

By Margot Day

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.

24 Mar 2026

Invoke Joins Pianist Clarice Assad for a Dynamic Performance at the Capitol Theater

By Barb McRoberts

BURLINGTON, IOWA (March 24, 2026) — The genre-defying string quartet Invoke will take the stage alongside acclaimed pianist and composer Clarice Assad (below) for a captivating evening of music at the Capitol Theater in Burlington, beginning at 7PM, Thursday, March 26. Doors open at 6:30PM.

27 Feb 2026

The Red Clay Strays Just Added to TNT in Bloomington, Illinois This June as Festival Extends to Four Days

By Andy Wilson

BLOOMINGTON, ILLINOIS (February 27, 2026) — Tailgate N’ Tallboys is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2026 with a star-studded lineup, marking a major new chapter for the beloved summertime tradition that is returning to the McLean County Fairgrounds in Bloomington, Illinois, June 18–21.

13 Jan 2026

Camp Regret at RIBCO, Rock Island, February 21, 7PM (Door), 8PM (Show)

By Camp Regret

29 Dec 2025

West Music Named 2025 Retailer of the Year by Music Inc Magazine

By Kenzie Macon

CORALVILLE, IOWA (December 29. 2025) – West Music, a trusted name in music retail and education since 1941, has been honored as the 2025 Retailer of the Year by Music Inc magazine. The recognition appears in the magazine’s December issue, highlighting West Music’s on-going commitment to music accessibility, exceptional customer service, and educational leadership across the nation.

09 Dec 2025

Highly-Anticipated Iowa Independent Film "Jury of Her Peers" Launches “Roadshow Tour” Days After World Premiere Weekend

By Holly Sparkman

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 9, 2025) — The makers of Jury of Her Peers, a new independent feature film, will hit the road immediately following its World Premiere Weekend in Des Moines.

08 Dec 2025

Jake Owen Announces Dreams to Dream Tour Performing The New Album “Dreams to Dream” in Its Entirety with Special Guest Kendell Marvel

By Emily Ginsberg

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE (December 8, 2025) — Following Jake Owen’s newly released, critically acclaimed new album, Dreams to Drea

18 Nov 2025

Eric Newell Selected as Augustana College’s Director of Choral Activities

By Joushua Blount

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (November 18, 2025) — Augustana College has appointed Eric Newell as director of choral activities beginning fall 2026.

Newell’s duties will include conducting the Augustana Choir, succeeding longtime conductor Dr Jon Hurty, who is retiring in June 2026.

“Eric Newell is a high-caliber musician, a thoughtful leader and a generous teacher," said Dr Jacob Bancks, co-chair of Augustana’s music department.

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