DAVENPORT, IOWA (March 5, 2025) — Witness a one-of-a-kind concert experience bringing together business and community professionals from the Quad Cities for an evening of rock star performances. 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 annual fundraising event, which is $40 per person, features live music and assorted chocolates provided by Lagomarcino’s. Expect surprises, collaborations, and a whole lot of fun as these professionals battle it out and seek the coveted Golden Microphone. Battle of the Businesses takes place on Saturday evening, April 5, and starts at 7PM in the Redstone Room at Common Chord, 129 North Main Street in Davenport.
The 2025 Lineup includes bands representing:
- Russell Construction
- KWQC-TV6
- The Gray Matters Collective
- The Planning Center
- John Deere
- Dphilms
- Miss Juneteenth of the Quad Cities
- And our returning champions: Ruhl&Ruhl Realtors
2025 marks the 21st year for Common Chord and promises to be an exciting year as we celebrate 21 years of providing meaningful educational and community programming for our community.
All 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 — Professional Music Mentor Cultivating Knowledge, Friendships and Support Networks with:
MLK Community Center and the YWCA, Rock Island
Boys & Girls Clubs, Moline
Friendly House, Scott County Family Y, and The Lincoln Center, Davenport
- Jerry Brown Acoustic Music Clubs — Inclusive Music Enrichment for Youth and Adults of All Abilities with:
Empowering Abilities, Goodwill of the Heartland, Empower House, Davenport
Blackhawk Special Education Center, East Moline
ARC of the Quad Cities, Rock Island
- Kidstock Summer and Ellis Kell Winter Blues Music Camps — Teaching Students the Art of Teamwork and Creative Problem Solving
- RiverCurrents Music Education Programs — Free School Sessions Teaching River and QC Music History to every Davenport Schools 5th Grader
- Let’s Band Together! — Repairing and Loaning Instruments Across QC School Districts For FREE
"Music plays a role in all our lives. You don't have to be a professional musician to enjoy music, and these leaders prove that! It's exciting to see business and nonprofit professionals share their hidden musical talents — all for a good cause,“ says Tyson Danner, Executive Danner for Common Chord.
Get your tickets by going to commonchordqc.org. Come join our table, for more music & more community!
