29 Apr 2022

Mild High Club Saturday, April 30; Artisanals Two-Night Stand; Michigander Tickets on Sale Friday, April 29

By Moeller Mondays

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 29, 2022) — We have quite the boon this weekend as the old homies the Artisanals are in town both Friday and Saturday nights and, as an added bonus, Mild High Club and JW Francis will be playing the early show Saturday night after being moved from Codfish Hollow. Mild High Club is bad-ass, and they don't play 200-cap venues, so take this opportunity to see one of America's great young bands in a small club.

22 Apr 2022

Monmouth College's Symphonic Concert Band to Team with Guests for May 1 Performance

By Duane Bonifer

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.

08 Apr 2022

Quad City Symphony Youth Ensembles (QCSYE) Welcomes Anthony Hernandez as Wind Specialist

By Chelsea Sammons

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 8, 2022) — We are pleased to welcome Anthony Hernandez to the QCSYE artistic team. As Wind Specialist, Hernandez will work with Concert Orchestra and Youth Philharmonic Orchestra wind and percussion students each week at rehearsal, which will give more specialized instruction to both strings and winds/percussion members.

25 Mar 2022

Lucero's Ben Nichols Playing The Motel June 17-18; Phosphorescent Shows Next Week

By Moeller Mondays

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.

16 Mar 2022

Comedian Tom Papa to Perform in the Rhythm Room

By Samuel Naab

DAVENPORT, IOWA (March 16, 2022) — Comedian Tom Papa is set to perform in the Rhythm Room on Saturday, June 4, 2022, 7PM. Must be 21+ to attend show, as the Rhythm Room is on the Casino Floor.

With more than twenty years as a stand-up comedian, Tom Papa is one of the top comedic voices in the country finding success as an author, in film, TV, radio, and podcasts as well as on the live stage.

16 Mar 2022

Phosphorescent Coming to Raccoon Motel March 30-31; Cut Worms and Daniel Nunnelee in June

By Moeller Mondays

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!

15 Mar 2022

QC Music Community to Host Marathon Concert for Ukraine Refugees

By Kate Benson

BETTENDORF, IOWA (March 15, 2022) — Joy Avenue Media is proud to present “Playing for Peace”, an 8-hour live music marathon to benefit Ukrainian refugees, on Thursday, March 31.

04 Mar 2022

MVBS.org and Crawford Brew Works Partner for Blues 'n' Brews Concert Series to Raise Money for the Blues Education Outreach Program, Blues in the Schools

By Dave Klockau

DAVENPORT, IOWA (March 4, 2022) — The Mississippi Valley Blues Society and Crawford Brew Works have partnered to raise money in providing Blues education outreach for area music educators and students.

04 Mar 2022

Carol Pedigo Phoenix's Distinguished Service Honored at Masterworks V

By Quad City Symphony Orchestra

DAVENPORT, IOWA (March 4, 2022) — On Saturday, March 5, 2022, the Quad City Symphony Orchestra will honor Carol Pedigo Phoenix with the Distinguished Service Award in recognition of her 52 years of service as a violinist and associate concertmaster of the QCSO.

02 Mar 2022

Get 15% Off Every Ticket Until 5PM, March 2: David Ramirez Returning and Liza Anne and Cerny Brothers Making New Motel Débuts

By Moeller Mondays

DAVENPORT, IOWA (March 2, 2022) — It's a whole new month, but some things never change here at The Raccoon Motel. It's another stacked month of concerts, bingo and other goings on. We finished with a serious bang last night as Wilderado stormed into town and played a sold out show to start their month-long US tour!!

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