Local Scene Magazine

BluesSKool - Ellis Kell Winter Blues All Stars

4:00pm Saturday in the BluesSKool tent

The annual Winter Blues program features vocal and instrumental workshops (guitar, bass, harmonica, keyboards & drums), as well as concentration on blues composition and improvisation. Sessions are open to area musicians from 8-18 years old. The Winter Blues All Stars, a blues band made up of some of last year's participants – So get ready to close your eyes....sit back...and enjoy the music! This group is an 'all kids' RME band that sound (and act) like seasoned professionals.

BluesSKool - Hand and Heart Drumming

2:30pm Saturday in the BluesSKool tent

RME announces new class in revamped Sound Lab

DAVENPORT - After sitting dormant for a few years, the River Music Experience's Sound Lab has come back to life.

The first new course offered in the Sound Lab is called Roots in Recording, lasts for one month, and focuses on the basics of digital recording - including signal flow, miking techniques and Protools software.

Roots in Recording is taught by one of the RME's own sound engineers, Andrew Henry. Henry received a degree in recording arts from Full Sail University, has been working with live sound for over five years, and brings a wealth of knowledge to the class.

Welcome to the 32nd Mississippi Valley Blues Festival!

The Mississippi Valley Blues Society, which organizes an all-volunteer award-winning festival, will kick off its 32nd Annual Blues Fest with the National Anthem on Friday, June 30 at 4:50pm. The 2-day festival will be held at its traditional location in LeClaire Park, Davenport, IA. Tickets can be purchased at the festival gate (Ripley Street & Beiderbecke Drive) for $15 on Friday and $20 on Saturday, July 1. Kids 14 and under are free with a paid adult.

Gates Open 1 hour before Bandshell Stage
Music begins on the Local Scene stage at the same time gates open.

QC Junetopia III Festival Goes Bi-state

We’re thrilled to report that Junetopia has expanded in its third year. The event began as a single day showcase of local music at Rozz-tox, and has grown so large it takes three days, two cities, two states and five venues to hold it all! Held Friday, June 16 –Sunday June 18, the event still showcases local artists and once again will raise money for the Humility of Mary Shelter and Kings Harvest Ministries.

G.A.S. Feed & Seed. Fest Day-by-day lineup announced

GAS FEED & SEED FEST DAY-BY-DAY LINEUPS ANNOUNCED
Get your 3-day passes and single day tickets today!

The first-ever GAS Feed & Seed Festival will take place in the Village of East Davenport -- Feb. 16-18, 2017 -- featuring almost 35 artists and comedians! Don't miss this one-of-a-kind event. Tickets still remain. All shows are all ages! Listen to all artists and purchase tickets at www.moellernights.com.

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More details for "Peace, Love & the Joy of Music: Ellis Kell Family Benefit Concert," announced

DAVENPORT, 1/9/17 - The "Peace, Love & the Joy of Music: Ellis Kell Family Benefit Concert," scheduled for January 21st at the RiverCenter has already received massive support from the community. More than 680 people have responded to the Facebook event listing.

The music lineup for the evening includes: The Ellis Kell Band, The Whoozdads?, David G. Smith, The Candymakers, Lojo Russo, The Velies, The Way Down Wanderers, Rude Punch, Firesale, The Quad Cities Blues Mafia and The Curtis Hawkins Band with Ernie Peniston & Hal Reed.

Keeping the Future of the Blues Alive

On Friday, December 30 at 6 PM, the Redstone Room will be host to the Winter Blues Jam. This event is the culmination of a week’s worth of workshops and rehearsals for area youth (ages 8-18) who came to the River Music Experience to learn about the Blues.

New Year's Eve 2016 in the QCA!

What are your plans for Ringing in 2017? Nothing compares to toasting the new year with live music! The QC music scene is teeming with live music events. From Country to Rock to Acoustic and everything in between, there is something for everyone this year. Check out your favorite venues and bands here!
RIDRS, Rock Island
New Years Eve Bash
Hosted by Kickapoo Junction
$5 door charge

Daytrotter Downs 2017

Daytrotter Downs is back on March 3 & 4, 2017!