ARNOLDS PARK, IOWA (April 22, 2025) — According to Ralph Kluseman, President of the Board of the Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Music Association, “We are proud to present the eleventh annual “Iowa Rocks Talent” competition. This is a statewide competition for Iowa’s young musicians to showcase the music they love and to compete for a grand prize of recording time at a major Iowa recording studio.”

ARNOLDS PARK, IOWA (April 22, 2025) — The Iowa Rock 'n Roll Music Association is proud to present the 2025 “Rock the Roof Concert Series, with ten evening concerts in various venues located in Arnolds Park Amusement Park. All shows have a general admission price of $10. With an Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Music Association membership, the ticket price is $5.

ARNOLDS PARK, IOWA (April 22, 2025) — The Iowa Rock 'n Roll Music Association is pleased to announce the Hall of Fame Class of 2025. This year marks the 28th year of the legacy of honoring achievements since the founding of the association. Inductees and award-winners come from the following five regions in Iowa: Northwest Region, Northeast Region, Southwest Region, Southeast Region, and the Central Region.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (April 21, 2025) — There something new and exciting happening in the Quad Cities. It involves singing and it is a lot of fun. That new thing is the Quad Cities Karaoke Championship.

This year will be their third season and this event has been a great addition to the area entertainment scene.

It is bringing in business to bars and venues, while making quite a splash for local talent to showcase their singing chops.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 18, 2025) — The Last Picture House will welcome actress Anna Lore with a screening of the new major studio film Final Destination Bloodlines, the latest entry in the horror franchise from New Line Cinema.

CORALVILLE, IOWA (April 15, 2025) — West Music is excited to announce a special two-day guitar restring event at four of its store locations on Friday, April 25, and Saturday, April 26.

In partnership with D’Addario, one of the world’s leading string manufacturers, this event offers local musicians a unique opportunity to refresh their six-string acoustic or electric guitars with premium coated D’Addario strings — completely free of charge.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (March 24, 2025) — Saturday April 12, is Record Store Day at Ragged Records in Davenport Iowa and Rock Island Illinois. As always, both stores will be opening an hour early at 9AM with a large haul of Record Store Day titles. Ragged Records and Trash Can Annie at 311 E 2nd Street in Davenport, Iowa, and Ragged Records and Music at 311 ½ 21st Street in Rock Island, Illinois.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (March 21, 2025) Enjoy a FREE CONCERT by The Jazz Ambassadors of The US Army Field Band at the Adler Theatre, proudly presented by Quad City Arts with support from the Quad Cities Cultural Trust, on April 17, 7PM

This world-renowned nineteen-member big band brings the best of swing, bebop, Latin, contemporary jazz, and patriotic classics. Don’t miss "America’s Big Band" in action!

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.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (March 4, 2025) — Ragged Records presents Friday, March 14, at Raccoon Motel in Davenport, Iowa, the return of Bloody F Mess. With opening sets from Super 88 (Peoria), Camp Regret (Davenport), and Blaster (Quad Cities IA/IL). Doors are 6PM and music starts at 7PM at Raccoon Motel 315 E 2nd Street in downtown Davenport Iowa. Tickets are available at raccoonmotel.com

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