MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (May 5, 2022) — What would happen if Bach and Elton John were contemporaries? Or if Vivaldi had been contracted to compose a Disney theme?

The answers lie in the music of Branden and James — a duo composed of vocalist Branden James and cellist James Clark, who also provides background vocals.

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (April 22, 2022) — For his first spring performance in charge of the Monmouth College Symphonic Concert Band, director John Eckstine is bringing in two guest conductors and another College musical group.

The Symphonic Concert Band will present a half-dozen selections at 2PM, May 1 in the Kasch Performance Hall of the College's Dahl Chapel and Auditorium. The concert is free and open to the public.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (March 25, 2022) — It's mostly been a heavy metal week at the ol Raccoon Motel this week, but that all changes tonight when we welcome Scott Hirsch — a founding member of Hiss Golden Messenger and an incredible songwriter in his own right — along with Skyway Man, for a truly special night of folk and gentle psych. Music kicks off at 8PM, and we would like to offer up free tickets to anyone on this Raccoon mailing list.

Phosphorescent (aka Matthew Houck)

DAVENPORT, IOWA (March 16, 2022) — This Friday night, the Raccoon Motel is proud to welcome back Liza Anne! Liza was a performing on the opening night of the original Motel and is only playing 14 shows on her nationwide tour — her first in three years. Along for the night is one of the hottest up-and-coming artists in America right now — Izzy Heltai. There are still tickets available so please come out. This is a show not to miss!