21 Jun 2010

93.9 WYEC Begins Local Coverage in and around the Quad City Area!

By Fletcher M. Ford

Your Easy Choice 93.9 WYEC continues its expansion and improvement of its product and services with recent changes to its daily line up.

Beginning June 21st 2010 Your Easy Choice 93.9 WYEC will begin airing  "Remembering Music Mornings" a new morning show to be heard weekdays from 5AM- 10:30AM dedicated to the very best hits from the 50's, 60's and 70's.

Added to the program line up is the much anticipated "Mid-Morning in the Cities" weekdays from 10:30 - Noon with guests to include Moline City Administrator Lew Steinbrecher, QC Senior Olympics Lisa Killinger, Rick Baker from the Illinois Quad City Chamber of Commerce, Wells Fargo Financial Advisor Dave Barnhart, members from the Children's Therapy Center of the Quad Cities, and Royal Neighbors of America in its inaugural week. Additional guests in the weeks to come, include Moline Mayor Don Welvaert, and former East Moline Mayor Joe Moreno, current Mayor of East Moline John Thodos, the Social Security Administration, Rock Island County Extension Bureau, and Quad City Animal Welfare Center, and many more.

Your Easy Choice 93.9 WYEC will continued its individually chosen music selection through the day with hits from the 50's, 60's and 70's along with a new addition to the line up featuring the very best special selection of 80's music with  "80's at 8" an weekday show catering to 80's music from 8 - 9PM.

17 Jun 2010

Doug Gabriel returns to The Old Creamery Theatre

By Shelley Oehler

Amana - Direct from Branson, Missouri, Doug Gabriel seven-time winner of Male Vocalist of the Year, is returning to The Old Creamery Theatre Company for performances July 7 through 11.

Come hear music from Elvis, Jim Reeves, plus many others and see Doug play his famous Muftar, a guitar made out of a 1969 Thunderbird muffler! All this, plus hilarious comedy and Doug's talented family adds up to an afternoon of truly great entertainment.

Doug is from Cedar Rapids and graduated from Linn Mar. His wife graduated from Cedar Rapids Washington and she performs with him and the kids.

Shows are at 3 p.m. each day, July 7 through 11. Tickets are $31.50 for adults and $22.50 for students. Call The Old Creamery Theatre box office, or visit the website 800-35-AMANA or www.oldcreamery.com. This special event is not part of The Old Creamery Theatre's season ticket or discount ticket offerings.

The Old Creamery Theatre Company is a not-for-profit professional theatre founded in 1971 in Garrison, Iowa. Voted #1 Theatre Group on the 2010 KCRG A-List, the company is celebrating 39 years of bringing live, professional theatre to the people of Iowa and the Midwest.
17 Jun 2010

New Bar, The Muddy Waters, Opens in Bettendorf

By Kristy Bennett

Grand Opening Thursday July 1 with the Mud Morganfield Band

A newly remodeled bar has opened at 1708 State Street, Bettendorf, in the space formerly housing Hal's Wagon Wheel. The Muddy Waters is owned by Kristy Bennett, a long-time Quad-City resident. The Muddy Waters will feature Open Mic Nite on Thursdays, free live music with local and national blues every Friday and a variety of genres every Saturday, as well as Rock Band and Karaoke on Sundays.

The grand opening of The Muddy Waters will be Thursday July 1, when the son of the legendary blues icon Muddy Waters will perform. Mud Morganfield and his band will travel from Chicago to christen the bar. The show starts at 8:00 p.m., and admission is only $5.00, including appetizers while they last.

The new bar is only three blocks east of the I-74 bridge, close to the bike path, and on the route for the Loop buses. The Muddy Waters is open 365 days a year; hours of operation are 2:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. Monday through Friday and noon to 2:00 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.

The Muddy Waters features three pool tables and large-screen TVs. Drink features include $2 domestic bottles (always), a variety of martinis and blended drinks, and import and domestic beers including locally brewed offerings from Bent River Brewing Company and Great River Brewing Company. There is also a separate room perfect for office parties or a small reception.

Check the website for The Muddy Waters at: www.muddys.info; email: info@muddys.info.

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15 Jun 2010

Cinema in the Park - Movie location changed due to inclement weather prediction

By Rick Martin

    Davenport Parks & Recreation Presents:

    Cinema in the Park - Movie location changed due to inclement weather prediction

    Friday, June 18th, 2010

    Davenport, IA, June 14th, 2010: Cinema in the Park event (Monsters vs. Aliens) will be relocated to The River's Edge (formerly known as the Quad City Sports Center - next to Modern Woodmen Park) due to inclement weather predictions.

    Davenport Parks and Recreation's Mobile Playground will have family activities from 7:00pm-8:00pm.

    The movie will being at 8:00pm.

    Concessions will be available.

    People can bring chairs and blankets at sit on turf-but NO outside food or beverage is to be brought into the facility.

    Date:  Friday, June 18th, 2010

    Time: 7:00pm

    Location: The River's Edge (700 W. River Drive)

03 Jun 2010

West Music Parking Lot Jam

By Cathi Dorr

MOLINE, Illinois (June 1, 2010) - Grab your lawn chair and bring the family down to West Music in Moline for an old-fashioned neighborhood barbecue with a twist!  Join families from all over the Quad Cities as West Music students and local musicians once again take the stage for the 6th annual West Music Parking Lot Jam. This free family-friendly outdoor concert will be held Sunday, June 13 at 3pm in the West Music parking lot - just one mile East of I74 on John Deere Rd in Moline.  You and your family can register for giveaways and enjoy fresh sandwiches, pulled pork and cold drinks from Smoken JOEZ Lazy Dog Bar-B-Q. Admission is free and the public is encouraged to attend.

Cheer on dozens of aspiring young musicians as they take the stage live - many for the very first time - with their instructors. The Parking Lot Jam highlights the musical bond that spans generations as local musicians of all ages perform together. West Music instructors and local musicians will also perform.

West Music is one of the Midwest's leading musical instrument retailers and is ranked in the top 25 nationally. Since 1941, West Music's mission has been to enrich peoples' lives through participation in music by supplying quality musical instruments, lessons and repair services. Its repair team is the largest and most experienced of its kind in the Midwest. West Music 's lesson programs reach over 4,000 students every month and have achieved national recognition with the Music, Inc. Magazine Retailing Excellence Award. West Music has six retail locations in Iowa and western Illinois, as well as a nationally distributed product catalog focusing on childhood instruments and teaching tools..
01 Jun 2010

Q-C Band Wins Iowa Blues Challenge! Steady Rollin' To Go to Memphis!

By Rick Martin

Just five weeks after winning the Quad-City round of the Iowa Blues Challenge, the Steady Rollin' Blues Band emerged victorious from the final round of the Challenge in Des Moines on May 22. The prize package includes studio recording time and a slot on the IH Mississippi Valley Blues Fest for July 3 as well as money to help support the band's trip to Memphis next January, where they will represent Iowa in the International Blues Challenge.

Steady Rollin' is made up of seasoned pros that have been part of the Quad-Cities music scene for over 15 years. Their music is good to dance to and features different styles of blues from jazz to funk and R & B, Memphis to Chicago, with covers of artists like Tyrone Davis, Bobby Bland, and Marvin Sease. Craig Bentley is on guitar, Perry Hultgren on keyboards, Jimmy VanHyfte on drums, Tom Norman on bass, and Jimmie Lee Adams on vocals.

The Steady Rollin' Blues Band plays every Thursday night at Rascals in Moline, and they will open the IH Mississippi Valley BluesFest activities on the Bandshell on Saturday July 3 at 1:00pm.

Five bands from across the state competed in the final round of the Iowa Blues Challenge. Trouble No More, the Bob Pace Band featuring Steve E. George, Bella Soul Blues Revolution featuring Tina Haase Findlay, and Stoney Ground were the other performers that gave the Steady Rollin' Blues Band a run for their money. Steady Rollin' follows in a tradition that has seen the Quad-Cities entrants in the Iowa Blues Challenge walk away with the top prize, including the Avey Brothers Band in 2008 and 2009.

The Iowa Blues Challenge is produced by the Central Iowa Blues Society, with support from the Lizard Creek Blues Society and the Mississippi Valley Blues Society.

27 May 2010

Summer Concert Series Recitals at St. Mark Church

By Ellen Bowlin

You're invited to come out to St. Mark Ev. Lutheran Church and enjoy our Summer Concert Series.  The following performances are scheduled:

  • Organ Recital & Hat Show

June 13th at 3PM

Kirstin Synnesvedt

  • Piano Dedication Recital

July 11th at 3PM

Featuring St. Mark Choirs and Musicians

  • Organ Recital

August 1st at 3PM

Featuring Ellen Bowlin

Assisted by Lisa Crews, Flute, andMaureen Currier, Cello

All recitals are free and open to the public!  St. Mark is located at 2363 West Third Street in Davenport.  Please call 563-322-5318 or visit www.stmarkcares.org if you have any questions.

25 May 2010

Iowa State Fair Offers Hit List of Free Stage Entertainment

By readMedia Newswire

DES MOINES, IA (05/25/2010)(readMedia)-- The 2010 Iowa State Fair free stage entertainment is packed with stars from all music genres. The line-up features some of the nation's hottest acts, all free with gate admission. The "Non Stop Fun" runs August 12-22.

Country artist Jake Owen has celebrated five consecutive hit singles, including "Eight Second Ride," "Startin' With Me," "Something About A Woman" and "Don't Think I Can't Love You," and was named the Academy of Country Music's 2009 "Top New Male Vocalist."

Vanilla Ice ("Ice, Ice Baby") and Tone Loc ("Wild Thing") team up for an evening with the legends of hip hop, and Davy Jones of The Monkees ("I'm a Believer") will take audiences back to the 60s with all his hits.

A complete listing of event dates, times and locations follows:

Anderson Erickson Dairy Stage sponsored by KCCI NewsChannel 8

August 12-14: The Nadas (7 & 9 p.m.)

August 15: Legends of Hip Hop featuring Vanilla Ice and Tone Loc (8 p.m.)

August 16-17: Think Floyd USA (7 & 9 p.m.)

August 18: David Nail (8 p.m.)

August 19: Love and Theft (8 p.m.)

August 20: Green River Ordinance (7 p.m.)

August 21: The Blue Band (7 & 9 p.m.)

August 22: The Blue Band (5:30 & 7:30 p.m.)

Anne and Bill Riley Stage sponsored by Pepsi

August 12: Sioux City Rockestra (7 & 9 p.m.)

August 13: Ryan Cabrera (7 & 9 p.m.)

August 14: Iowa State Fair Queen Coronation (7 p.m.)

August 15: Fastball (7 & 9 p.m.)

August 16-21: Vocal Trash (7 & 9 p.m.)

August 22: The Grass Roots (8 p.m.)

Budweiser Stage sponsored by ABC5

August 12: Davy Jones of The Monkees (8 p.m.)

August 13-14: Ides of March featuring Jim Peterik (8 p.m.)

August 15-17: The Buckinghams (7:30 & 9:30 p.m.)

August 18-19: Atlanta Rhythm Section (7:30 & 9:30 p.m.)

August 20: The Family Stone (8 p.m.)

August 21: Richie Lee and the Fabulous Fifties (7:30 & 9:30 p.m.)

August 22: Richie Lee and the Fabulous Fifties (4:30 & 6:30 p.m.)

Susan Knapp Amphitheater with media sponsor KDSM FOX 17

August 12: Jake Owen (8:00 p.m.)

August 13: Bomshel (7:30 & 9:30 p.m.)

August 14: Whitney Duncan (7:30 & 9:30 p.m.)

August 15-16: Jason Brown (7:30 & 9:30 p.m.)

August 17: Justin Moore (8:00 p.m.)

August 18-19: Hairball (7:30 & 9:30 p.m.)

August 20: Colt Ford (7:30 & 9:30 p.m.)

August 21: Country Gold featuring Leroy Van Dyke, T.G. Sheppard,

Jimmy Fortune and Lacy J. Dalton (6 & 8:30 p.m.)

August 22: Eli Young Band (8 p.m.)

Fun Forest Stage (all shows ASL interpreted)

There will be no 11, 11:30 or Noon shows on Friday, August 13th due to VSA opening ceremonies

August 12-22: The Fast Horses (11:30 a.m., 1:30 & 3:30 p.m.)

August 12-22: Mallory Lewis and Lamb Chop (Noon, 2 & 4 p.m.)

August 12-22: Doc Anderson's Traveling Medicine Wagon Show presented by VSA Iowa Fest (11 a.m., 1, 3 & 5 p.m.)

The Iowa State Fair is set for "Non Stop Fun" August 12-22, 2010. For more information, call 800/545-FAIR or visit iowastatefair.org.

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24 May 2010

Steet Festival - Everyone Invited!

By Pastor David Revelle

We're having a

Street Festival!

Date: Sunday June 13, 2010

Time: Starting at 10:00 a.m.

Place: Christian Center Church

2103 W. Third Street

Davenport, IA

Corner of Third & Oak Streets

Phone: 563-322-2959

Be sure to bring a lawn chair!

Our day will include :

Gospel music, an encouraging word,

food, fun for the kids, and more!

Concession Stand opens at 11:30 a.m.

A free-will offering will be received.

Everyone welcome!

03 May 2010

Live Music in May At Cool Beanz Coffeehouse

By Cool Beanz

Wednesday May 6th: On Distant Shores. 7:30-9pm

An alternative, pop-punk group from Augustana. They have a great set of covers and originals that keeps the house rockin'. This will also be the band's last show ever, so it will be a great one!

Friday May 7th: String Quartet (not your average)! 7-8pm

A group of talented Augie students that are playing classic rock like the Beatles with very classical instruments!

Saturday May 8th: Teenage. 6:30-7:30pm

This Quad Cities trio plays "dreamy folk-pop" and their feel good vibe compliments the Cool Beanz atmosphere perfectly!

Saturday May 15th: The Tangents. 7:30-9pm

Back for a second show! Join Keith Hentrich and Deb O'Malley for soft classic rock - a great evening with family and friends!

Thursday May 20th: Retro Ron. 7-9pm.

After listening to this acoustic act during open mic night, Cool Beanz had to have him come play his own show! A perfect example of quad city talent, playing the Beatles, Moody Blues, Harry Chapin, Jim Croce and many more!

Friday May 21st: Emily Jawoisz. 7:30-9:30pm

This Quad City girl knows how to belt out jazzy emotion while playing along on her piano. Come enjoy great coffee while listening to this Quad City favorite!

Saturday May 22nd: This and That. 7:30-9:30pm.

Susan McPeters and Jonathan Turner will play a great mix of jazz, blues, and standards from the 20's/30's as well as some Billy Joel, Elton John and Paul Simon.

Saturday May 29th: Bluegrass at Beanz - 7-9pm

Last Saturday of EVERY month- Cool Beanz is having bluegrass! Presenting "Tennessee" Tony Cavitt, Dave Maxwell and Friends for a toe-tapping evening of Bluegrass and Old Time music!

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