DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 19, 2024) — Witness influential bosses trade their spreadsheets for microphones and take the stage with Common Chord’s (Staff) House Band. You’ll be entertained as the hidden musical talents of these leaders are showcased as they belt out crowd-pleasing tunes and jam to the beat all for the audience’s vote.
But it’s not just about the music — it’s about making a difference, too! All proceeds raised from this fundraising event will directly benefit the youth of the Quad Cities through providing music education and enrichment programming. So while you’re rocking out, you’re also supporting a great cause!
The special fundraising event, which is $40 per person, and features live music and a dessert reception provided by Molly’s Cupcakes Quad Cities. Expect surprises, collaborations, and a whole lot of fun as these bosses battle it out and seek the coveted Golden Microphone. Battle of the Bosses takes place on Saturday evening, May 4, 7PM, in the Redstone Room at Common Chord, 129 North Main Street, Davenport.
The Bosses and QC Companies represented include:
All-Star Deere Band — John Deere (Jason Brantley, Susan Parker, Andrew Brock, Ross Carlson)
Geoff Manis — Rouse Consulting Group
James Palagi — Parker Davenport
Rock ‘n Ruhl — Ruhl & Ruhl (Chris Beason, Sally Atwell, Matt Schwind)
Russell Resonators — Russell Construction (Jim Russell, Sam Russell, Mike Doucette)
Sue Ramsett Kretz — KWQC-TV6
2024 marks the twentieth year for Common Chord and promises to be an exciting year as we celebrate twenty years of providing meaningful educational and community programming for our community.
Al year long, Common Chord provides a variety of educational and enrichment programs to area youth, designed to provide access to musical experiences and build positive relationships. Examples include:
- InTune Music Mentorship Program, provided to students at Project Renewal and Friendly House in Davenport, the MLK Center in Rock Island, and Boys and Girls Club in Moline. InTune employs professional musician mentors to share a love of music with the kids, build healthy mentoring relationships, develop stronger support networks for at-risk youth, and show positive paths forward in life.
- Acoustic Music Clubs, a music-enrichment program for youth and adults with disabilities that provides a fun musical experience. Provided in partnership with the Blackhawk Area Special Education Center, ARC of the Quad Cities, Empowering Abilities (formerly HDC), and Empower House.
- RiverCurrents, our flagship school program that teaches the history and evolution of American music along the Mississippi River. All Davenport fifth-graders participate in this program, along with many other schools throughout the region.
- Let’s Band Together! (Instrument Loan Program)
“We are grateful for these bosses who are rocking it in their day jobs and are true rock-stars to Common Chord by helping us activate the power of music to improve our community,” says Tyson Danner, Executive Danner for Common Chord. “The love of music knows no boundaries, and, working together, we are changing lives.”
Get your tickets by going to commonchordqc.org. Come join our table for more music and more community!
Common Chord is a local non-profit working to activate the power of music to improve our community.
