Rescue Rocks Pet Rescue Music Festival: Identity Crisis (2pm) - Class of '82 (4pm) - Dirt Road Rockers (6pm) - Funktastic 5 (8pm)
this exciting event aims to raise funds and awareness for King’s Harvest Pet Rescue, a local organization dedicated to rescuing and rehoming pets in need; an event in the free Rock the Wood summer concert series, we will be accepting donations throughout the day, which will go directly to King’s Harvest; for information, call 563-949-1000.
Venue: The Tangled Wood.
Saturday, September 13, 2025, 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Tangled Wood.
For more info visit thetangledwood.com. IOWinds Alliance 2025 Woodwinds Festival (5pm)
the IOWinds Alliance 2025 Woodwind Festival is a day long event where music students in Grades 6-12 come together from across Iowa to work with master teachers on improving their performance skills, preparing for All-State auditions and college auditions, and learning new techniques on their instrument, all while having fun meeting students from other areas; chamber ensembles will be formed and practice together throughout the day to put on an engaging performance for the general public at the end of the Festival; winners from the Young Artist Competition will also perform on the final concert, showcasing some of the best young woodwind players in Iowa today; $10-20.
Venue: Coralville Center for the Performing Arts.
Saturday, September 13, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Coralville Center for the Performing Arts.
For more info visit www.coralvillearts.org. Kelsey Waldon - Grayson Jenkins
concert with the Nashville-based, country-music singer/songwriter, featuring a set by Grayson Jenkins; $19.84.
Venue: Raccoon Motel.
Saturday, September 13, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Raccoon Motel.
For more info visit www.theraccoonmotel.com. Rick Lindy & the Jukebox Legends
the ensemble performs hits of the legends of the '50s and '60s such as Johnny Cash, Elvis, Roy Orbison, Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis, Dion & the Belmonts, Buddy Holly, The Beatles, and many more; $15-28; for information and tickets, call 563-652-9815.
Venue: Ohnward Fine Arts Center.
Saturday, September 13, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Ohnward Fine Arts Center.
For more info visit ohnwardfineartscenter.com. The Faux Paws
a genre-bending quartet that has been captivating audiences across North America with their high-energy performances and dazzling musicianship; featuring brothers Andrew and Noah VanNorstrand alongside Chris Miller and Izzie Olson, the group fuses folk, bluegrass, Celtic, jazz, and pop influences into a sound that defies easy categorization, but is instantly engaging; 6pm potluck, 7pm concert; bring lawn chairs and blankets; $20-30 suggested donation.
Venue: Ca D'Zan.
Saturday, September 13, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Ca D'Zan.
For more info visit www.xroadscc.org. Joshua Sinclair
an event in the summertime RailSide Concert Series; bring lawn chairs or blankets; food truck on site; free.
Venue: Pour Bros. Craft Taproom Moline.
Saturday, September 13, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Pour Bros. Craft Taproom Moline.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Mamma Mania!: ABBA Tribute
the touring group pays homage to ABBA's legacy, celebrating the timeless melodies and uplifting lyrics that have charmed listeners for generations; $33.08-41.40; for information and tickets, call 309-342-2299.
Venue: Orpheum Theatre.
Saturday, September 13, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Orpheum Theatre.
For more info visit www.galesburgorpheum.org. Dueling Pianos
a wildly entertaining music and comedy experience that will have you singing, dancing, and laughing all night; $25.02-30.30.
Venue: The Rust Belt.
Saturday, September 13, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Rust Belt.
For more info visit therustbeltqc.com. Peretsky - Desert Liminal - Drowse
Peretsky is the vocal and multi-instrumental performance project of composer, educator, and writer Max Alper, featuring sets by Desert Liminal and Drowse; $10 at the door, cash only, all ages; for information, call 309-200-0978.
Venue: Rozz-Tox.
Saturday, September 13, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Rozz-Tox.
For more info visit www.rozztox.com. Here Come The Mummies - Lachy Doley - Platinum Moon
concert with the tightly wrapped rockers, featuring sets by Lachy Doley and Platinum Moon; $55.
Venue: Codfish Hollow Barn.
Sunday, September 14, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Codfish Hollow Barn.
For more info visit www.codfishhollowbarnstormers.com. Troy Rangel & Friends (6pm)
event in the Rockin' the River Concert Series; bring lawn chairs, food vendors on site; free.
Venue: Harold's Landing.
Monday, September 15, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Harold's Landing.
Jordan Danielsen Band (6pm)
located at 6th Ave. & 11th St.; event in the Tunes in Town summer series; bring lawn chairs, food vendors available.
Venue: Downtown DeWitt.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Downtown DeWitt.
The Band Feel - The Thing with Feathers (6pm)
concert with the touring indie rockers, featuring a set by The Thing with Feathers; $26.45.
Venue: Raccoon Motel.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Raccoon Motel.
For more info visit www.theraccoonmotel.com. The Baseball Project - The Minus 5
concert with the ensemble featuring members of R.E.M. and The Dream Syndicate, featuring a set by The Minus 5; $55.
Venue: Codfish Hollow Barn.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Codfish Hollow Barn.
For more info visit www.codfishhollowbarnstormers.com. Clownvis Presley (6pm)
concert with the character who combines musical parody and comedy, created and portrayed by Michael Leahy; $19.84.
Venue: Raccoon Motel.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Raccoon Motel.
For more info visit www.theraccoonmotel.com. Lil Rev: Jews of Tin Pan Alley (6:30pm)
a highly engaging, participatory, and educational one-man show celebrates the Jewish contribution to American popular music by delving into the lost old world of writers, performers, publishers and song pluggers; this show is performed in period attire with historical memorabilia including, LPs, sheet music, cylinder rolls, books, pictures, and much more; co-presented by the Quad City Jewish Federation; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Switchfoot - Fox Royale
concert with the alternative-rock and power-pop musicians, featuring a set by Fox Royale; $45-377.
Venue: Capitol Theatre.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Capitol Theatre.
For more info visit www.firstfleetconcerts.com. Sharon Van Etten & the Attachment Theory - Helado Negro
for more than 15 years, Van Etten has been a creature of evolution, her music moving across modes and styles; $10-35; for tickets and information, call 319-335-1160.
Venue: Englert Theatre.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Englert Theatre.
For more info visit hancher.uiowa.edu. Dehd - Starcharm
concert with the garage-rock/pop trio from Chicago, with a set by the city's indie-rock trio Starcharm from best friends Elena Buenrostro, Amaya Peña and Jasmin Feliciano; $25-30; for information, call 309-200-0978.
Venue: Rozz-Tox.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Rozz-Tox.
For more info visit www.rozztox.com. Abby Jeanne & the Shadowband (6pm)
concert with the touring rock ensemble; $19.84.
Venue: Raccoon Motel.
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Raccoon Motel.
For more info visit www.theraccoonmotel.com. The Blackstones
event in the Thursday Night Groove Concert Series; concessions and food starting at 5pm.
Venue: Schwiebert Riverfront Park.
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Schwiebert Riverfront Park.
Don Slepian - IDPyramid - Coventry
a computer engineer turned ambient artist, Don Slepian is mostly known for his remarkable, electronic piano pieces; featuring sets by IDPyramid and Coventry; $10-15, all ages; for information, call 309-200-0978.
Venue: Rozz-Tox.
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Rozz-Tox.
For more info visit www.rozztox.com. Sunny Sweeney - Cam Pierce
concert with the country-music singer/songwriter, featuring a set by Cam Pierce; $20-25; for information and tickets, call 563-326-1333.
Venue: The Redstone Room.
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Redstone Room.
For more info visit www.commonchordqc.org. José James - Jim Swim
if each of James’ influences was a stone tossed into a bucket, that bucket would be heavy with jazz, hip-hop, R&B, soul, funk, disco, rock, and pop as well as a curious appreciation for ‘70s kung-fu film aesthetics; $10-20; for tickets and information, call 319-335-1160.
Venue: Hancher Auditorium.
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM.
Hancher Auditorium.
For more info visit hancher.uiowa.edu. 2025 Blues Fest: Doug Deming & the Jewel Tones - The Chris O’Leary Band - Sweetie & the Toothaches
the Mississippi Valley Blues Society presents the 40th anniversary of the beloved festival; oin us on the banks of the Mississippi River for two days of incredible music, great food, and unforgettable vibes.
Venue: LeClaire Park.
Friday, September 19, 2025.
LeClaire Park.
For more info visit www.mvbs.org. Los Orejones
an event in Mercado on Fifth's Summer Concert series; free.
Venue: Mercado on Fifth.
Friday, September 19, 2025.
Mercado on Fifth.
For more info visit www.mercadoonfifth.org. Fine 2 Day Fest Day One: Susto Stringband - She Returns from War - Johnny Delaware - Darby Wilcox
annual music festival in the barn; Fri. $60, Sat. $65, weekend $100.
Venue: Codfish Hollow Barn.
Friday, September 19, 2025, 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Codfish Hollow Barn.
For more info visit www.codfishhollowbarnstormers.com. Second Half - Anthony Worden & the Illiterati (6:30pm)
a free performance in the 2025 Friday Night Concert Series.
Venue: Iowa City Ped Mall.
Friday, September 19, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Iowa City Ped Mall.
For more info visit summerofthearts.org. Bucktown Americana Music Show
special guests include young singing phenom Chloe Mae, and Turas, the great Irish band from Peoria; special thanks to our season sponsor, Picture Perfect Travel; free; for information and tickets, visit BucktownAmericana.com, for information, call 309-732-7323.
Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Friday, September 19, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Corporate Rock
event in the free Rock the Wood summer concert series; for information, call 563-949-1000.
Venue: The Tangled Wood.
Friday, September 19, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Tangled Wood.
For more info visit thetangledwood.com. I-Rock 93.5 6th Anniversary Show: Sleep Theory - Nevertel - Oxymorrons - Stray View
saluted by Revolver, Loudwire, and Amazon Music as an Artist to Watch in 2025, Sleep Theory have become one of heavy music’s biggest breakouts; $13.27-19.99.
Venue: The Rust Belt.
Friday, September 19, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
The Rust Belt.
For more info visit therustbeltqc.com. Melvins - Redd Kross
concert with the band whose early work was key to the development of both grunge and sludge metal. featuring a set by Redd Kross; $41.23.
Venue: Raccoon Motel.
Friday, September 19, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Raccoon Motel.
For more info visit www.theraccoonmotel.com. Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats - Trampled by Turtles - Hannah Cohen
concert with the touring rock and R&B musicians on their "South of Here" tour, featuring special guests Trampled by Turtles and Hannah Cohen; $39.50-99.50; for tickets, call 800-745-3000.
Venue: Vibrant Arena at the MARK.
Friday, September 19, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Vibrant Arena at the MARK.
For more info visit www.vibrantarena.com. Eli Young Band
as they celebrate their 25th anniversary, the band is energized by the opportunity to make music on their terms, confident in the unique sound they've cultivated together; $50-80; for information, call 877-677-3456.
Venue: Riverside Casino Event Center.
Friday, September 19, 2025, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM.
Riverside Casino Event Center.
For more info visit www.riversidecasinoandresort.com. Songwriter Sessions: David G Smith - Jenny Shawhan - Chris Avey - Jack Morrow
an intimate “listening room” concert with the acoustic singer/songwriters; $18-20; for information and tickets, call 563-326-1333.
Venue: The Redstone Room.
Friday, September 19, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Redstone Room.
For more info visit www.commonchordqc.org. Alan Sparhawk & His Band - DJ JD Samson
Sparhawk co-founded the seminal rock band, Low, in 1993 with his wife Mimi Parker; $10-20; for tickets and information, call 319-335-1160.
Venue: Hancher Auditorium.
Friday, September 19, 2025, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Hancher Auditorium.
For more info visit hancher.uiowa.edu. 2025 Blues Fest: Dustin Arbuckle & the Damnations - Ra’shad the Blues Kid - Lil’ Ed & the Blues Imperials - The Cash Box Kings
the Mississippi Valley Blues Society presents the 40th anniversary of the beloved festival; oin us on the banks of the Mississippi River for two days of incredible music, great food, and unforgettable vibes.
Venue: LeClaire Park.
Saturday, September 20, 2025.
LeClaire Park.
For more info visit www.mvbs.org. Fine 2 Day Fest Day Two: Susto - Radio Free Honduras - Abby Hamilton - Holler Choir - Burney Sisters - Conor Donohue - Cannon Rogers
annual music festival in the barn; Fri. $60, Sat. $65, weekend $100.
Venue: Codfish Hollow Barn.
Saturday, September 20, 2025.
Codfish Hollow Barn.
For more info visit www.codfishhollowbarnstormers.com. Soirée: Mission (Im)Possible (5:30pm)
experience an elegant evening at the Figge for one of the most popular fundraising events in the Quad Cities; tickets include a cocktail hour, dinner, and performance, plus a paddle raise and live auction with Maestro Mark Russell Smith as your auctioneer to benefit the QCSO’s education programs; 5:30pm cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, 6:30pm dinner, auction, paddle raise, and performance; for information and tickets, call 563-322-7276.
Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Saturday, September 20, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit qcso.org. Northside Saturday Nights: Kevin Burt (6pm)
curated by rhe Englert Theatre and sponsored by Hills Bank, Suzanne Stock, and Urban Acres, this free music series promises to ignite the Northside community with outdoor performances from talented local artists; grab a seat at any of the available tables on the Northside Outside street or bring your own chairs; for information, call 319-688-2653.
Venue: Downtown Iowa City.
Saturday, September 20, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Downtown Iowa City.
For more info visit englert.org. BEYOND the STARS
concert with the folk-rock/storytelling duo composed of TM Shaw and Christina Eltrevoog; their sound, born of radical differences and deep kinship, developing through vocal harmony and the interplay of two guitars, or the pairing of guitar and electric piano, is uniquely their own; $15; for tickets and information, call 815-879-5656.
Venue: Grace Theater.
Saturday, September 20, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Grace Theater.
For more info visit festival56.com. Guerilla Toss - Melkbelly - Cough N Flop
concert with the New York City-based rockers, featuring sets by Melkbelly and Cough N Flop; $21.17.
Venue: Raccoon Motel.
Saturday, September 20, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Raccoon Motel.
For more info visit www.theraccoonmotel.com. King of Mars
event in the free Rock the Wood summer concert series; for information, call 563-949-1000.
Venue: The Tangled Wood.
Saturday, September 20, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Tangled Wood.
For more info visit thetangledwood.com. Heartless
the ensemble brings the music of Heart to life, offering an evening of the Wilson sisters' classic sound; the show also includes songs Heart has covered from other classic rock icons including Led Zeppelin and The Who; $35-40; for information, call 815-244-2035.
Venue: Timber Lake Playhouse.
Saturday, September 20, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Timber Lake Playhouse.
For more info visit www.riversidecasinoandresort.com. Monica Austin Band
an event in the RailSide Concert Series; bring lawn chairs or blankets; food truck on site; free.
Venue: Pour Bros. Craft Taproom Moline.
Saturday, September 20, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Pour Bros. Craft Taproom Moline.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Windy City Dueling Pianos
the performers, hailing from Chicago and from across the Midwest, have decades of dueling piano experience performing in nationally renowned clubs across the Midwest; they play off each other in the traditional “Classic” dueling pianos style that has made these shows so popular; the audience controls the show and decides what songs the entertainers play; $13-15; for information and tickets, call 309-786=7733 extension 2.
Venue: The Circa '21 Speakeasy.
Saturday, September 20, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Circa '21 Speakeasy.
For more info visit www.thecirca21speakeasy.com. Jahreszeiten der Musik: Seasons of Music with Nathan Windt (2pm)
a musical salute to German songs "Lieder" with seasonal themes presented and sung by Dr. Nathan Windt and accompanied on piano by Dr. Marian Lee, both of St. Ambrose University; a true celebration of "Deutsche Lieder" in the magical natural surroundings of Schuetzen Park; songs will be in their original German with English narration; refreshments served; free.
Venue: Schuetzen Park Historic Site.
Sunday, September 21, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Schuetzen Park Historic Site.
For more info visit www.schuetzenpark.info. Colin Andrews (3pm)
the noted organist performs in the John and Alice Butler Pipe Organ Recital Series; $14; for information and tickets, call 563-585-7469.
Venue: John & Alice Butler Hall - University of Dubuque Heritage Center.
Sunday, September 21, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
John & Alice Butler Hall - University of Dubuque Heritage Center.
For more info visit www.dbq.edu. Doublecamp - Conor Donohue (6pm)
concert with the Nashville-based pop duo of Joe Neary and Jordan Burmeister, featuring a set by Conor Donohue; $19.84.
Venue: Raccoon Motel.
Sunday, September 21, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Raccoon Motel.
For more info visit www.theraccoonmotel.com. Jefferson Starship
an evening with one of the most successful arena rock groups of the 1970s and 80s, earning three platinum and eight gold records, as well as numerous Top 40 singles; $28-85; for tickets and information, call 319-688-2653.
Venue: Englert Theatre.
Sunday, September 21, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Englert Theatre.
For more info visit englert.org. The Seven Wonders: Fleetwood Mac Tribute
an evening with the seven world-class musicians who pay homage to the music of Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks; $20-25; for information and tickets, call 563-326-1333.
Venue: The Redstone Room.
Sunday, September 21, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Redstone Room.
For more info visit www.commonchordqc.org. Crooked Cactus (6pm)
event in the Rockin' the River Concert Series; bring lawn chairs, food vendors on site; free.
Venue: Harold's Landing.
Monday, September 22, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Harold's Landing.
Music in the Gardens: Quad City Brass Quintet (6pm)
the QCBQ is a creative, entertaining and highly skilled ensemble offering a rich musical experience through versatile and varied repertoire including musical selections from renaissance to contemporary and from religious to secular; bring lawn chairs and blankets; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Venue: Moline Public Library.
Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit molinelibrary.com. Vision Video - Panic Priest - Treasvre (6pm)
concert with the goth-rock and post-punk musicians, featuring sets by Panic Priest and Treasvre; $26.45.
Venue: Raccoon Motel.
Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Raccoon Motel.
For more info visit www.theraccoonmotel.com. The Heligoats - Jake McKelvie (6pm)
indie rock with singer/songwriter Chris Otepka, featuring a set by Jake McKelvie; $15.88.
Venue: Raccoon Motel.
Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Raccoon Motel.
For more info visit www.theraccoonmotel.com. Todd Meredith & the Rave Ons (1 & 7:15pm)
a high-energy rock and roll band originally formed to revitalize the music of Buddy Holly & the Crickets; the first act will be a tribute to Buddy Holly & the Crickets, while the second will be variety of artists from '50s and '60s from Elvis, Roy Orbison, Everly Bros, Chuck Berry, Beatles, Stones, CCR, up to Hendrix and Cream; 11am doors, noon lunch, 1pm show, $65; 5:45pm doors, 6pm dinner, 7:15pm show, $70; for tickets and information, call 309-786-7733 ext. 2.
Venue: Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
Thursday, September 25, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
For more info visit www.circa21.com. Danger Zone
event in the Thursday Night Groove Concert Series; concessions and food starting at 5pm.
Venue: Schwiebert Riverfront Park.
Thursday, September 25, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Schwiebert Riverfront Park.
TOAST: The Ultimate Bread Experience
a “feel-good” show that includes all of Bread’s top hits and brings all the memories flooding back; $35 & up; for tickets, call 800-745-3000.
Venue: Adler Theatre.
Thursday, September 25, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Adler Theatre.
For more info visit davenportlive.com. Todd Meredith & the Rave Ons (1 & 7:15pm)
a high-energy rock and roll band originally formed to revitalize the music of Buddy Holly & the Crickets; the first act will be a tribute to Buddy Holly & the Crickets, while the second will be variety of artists from '50s and '60s from Elvis, Roy Orbison, Everly Bros, Chuck Berry, Beatles, Stones, CCR, up to Hendrix and Cream; 11am doors, noon lunch, 1pm show, $65; 5:45pm doors, 6pm dinner, 7:15pm show, $70; for tickets and information, call 309-786-7733 ext. 2.
Venue: Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
Thursday, September 25, 2025, 7:15 PM – 9:15 PM.
Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
For more info visit www.circa21.com. Croce Plays Croce
join A.J. Croce and his band for a special performance of songs from his own catalogue along with the timeless songs and stories of his father, Jim Croce; $30-79; for tickets and information, call 319-688-2653.
Venue: Englert Theatre.
Thursday, September 25, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Englert Theatre.
For more info visit englert.org. Soultru - Durow - Jantzonia
an evening with the independent musicians featuring a set by Nightcaps Improv Comedy; $12-15; for information and tickets, call 563-326-1333.
Venue: The Redstone Room.
Thursday, September 25, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Redstone Room.
For more info visit www.commonchordqc.org. Signal Flow Productions (6:30pm)
a free performance in the 2025 Friday Night Concert Series.
Venue: Iowa City Ped Mall.
Friday, September 26, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Iowa City Ped Mall.
For more info visit summerofthearts.org. A Broadway Cabaret with Special Guest Q. Smith
UD music and theatre students will be joined by visiting high schoolers to perform a showcase of songs on Heritage Center’s stage. Smith will headline the evening with several solo songs. Jill Klinebriel, UD choral accompanist, will accompany the singers; the cabaret will end with a special group song featuring Smith and all the participating students; $10; for tickets and information, call 563-585-7469.
Venue: John & Alice Butler Hall - University of Dubuque Heritage Center.
Friday, September 26, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
John & Alice Butler Hall - University of Dubuque Heritage Center.
For more info visit www.dbq.edu. Brent Cobb & the Fixin's - Gold Star
concert with the band led by Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Brent Cobb, known for blending Southern rock and Americana with gritty, story-driven songwriting; featuring a set by Gold Star; $33.06.
Venue: Raccoon Motel.
Friday, September 26, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Raccoon Motel.
For more info visit www.theraccoonmotel.com. Sons of Mystro
drawing inspiration from virtuosos like Samvel Yervinyan, Sayaka Katsuki (Yanni’s violinist), and the legendary Jascha Heifetz, they’re on a mission to master their craft, and then push it further; $10-25; for information, call 309-793-1213.
Venue: Galvin Fine Arts Center - St. Ambrose University.
Friday, September 26, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Galvin Fine Arts Center - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Winterland
event in the free Rock the Wood summer concert series; for information, call 563-949-1000.
Venue: The Tangled Wood.
Friday, September 26, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Tangled Wood.
For more info visit thetangledwood.com. An Evening of Duke Ellington: Sentimental Mood
fifty years after his passing, the music of the man who introduced "Take the A-Train" "Caravan" "Sophisticated Lady" and "Satin Doll" to popular music will be performed by the CCPA Big Band; with vocalists Mary Denmead, Katelyn Halverson, and Steven Jepson. Presented by Josh Sazon and Wes Habley, this concert is a part of the American Songbook series; $14.50-25.30; for tickets and information, call 319-248-9370.
Venue: Coralville Center for the Performing Arts.
Friday, September 26, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Coralville Center for the Performing Arts.
For more info visit www.coralvillearts.org. Avanti Trio
guitarists Amy Brucksch, Julie Goldberg, and Christopher Teves perform favorite contemporary melodies such as "Shenandoah," "Blackbird," and "Here Comes the Sun"; the trio will captivate audiences with their diverse repertoire, spanning from Baroque to Contemporary music; their innovative performances will include creative transcriptions of classical masterpieces, as well as explorations into Rock, Pop, and Jazz genres; $10 donation appreciated; for information, call 815-275-1958.
Venue: Savanna Museum and Cultural Center.
Friday, September 26, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Savanna Museum and Cultural Center.
For more info visit www.savannamuseum.org. John Prine Songs & Souvenirs w/ Jason Wilber & Dave Jacques
a big old goofy evening with John Prine’s faithful long-time sidemen, Dave and Jason; $25-53.12; for tickets and information, call 319-688-2653.
Venue: Englert Theatre.
Friday, September 26, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Englert Theatre.
For more info visit englert.org. Todd Meredith & the Rave Ons
a high-energy rock and roll band originally formed to revitalize the music of Buddy Holly & the Crickets; $35-40; for information, call 815-244-2035.
Venue: Timber Lake Playhouse.
Friday, September 26, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Timber Lake Playhouse.
For more info visit www.riversidecasinoandresort.com. Northside Saturday Nights: Silt Creek (6pm)
curated by rhe Englert Theatre and sponsored by Hills Bank, Suzanne Stock, and Urban Acres, this free music series promises to ignite the Northside community with outdoor performances from talented local artists; grab a seat at any of the available tables on the Northside Outside street or bring your own chairs; for information, call 319-688-2653.
Venue: Downtown Iowa City.
Saturday, September 27, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Downtown Iowa City.
For more info visit englert.org. Drumming Bird - Caley Conway - Dickie
concert with the project of Austin Sawyer, blending indie-rock and Americana, featuring sets by Caley Conway and Dickie; $19.84.
Venue: Raccoon Motel.
Saturday, September 27, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Raccoon Motel.
For more info visit www.theraccoonmotel.com. Heads In Motion
event in the free Rock the Wood summer concert series; for information, call 563-949-1000.
Venue: The Tangled Wood.
Saturday, September 27, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Tangled Wood.
For more info visit thetangledwood.com. Knox-Galesburg Symphony: Aaron Copland's Lincoln Portrait
under the direction of Richard Cangro, this program features Lincoln Portrait by Aaron Copland, with actor Steven Duchrow portraying Carl Sandburg as narrator, a nod to Sandburg’s Grammy-winning 1960 performance; also on the program are Copland’s stirring Fanfare for the Common Man, Barber’s deeply moving Adagio for Strings, and Gershwin’s vibrant An American in Paris; this unforgettable evening blends music, poetry, theater, and the enduring presence of Carl Sandburg in the heart of Galesburg; $6-36.20; for information and tickets, call 309-342-2299.
Venue: Orpheum Theatre.
Saturday, September 27, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Orpheum Theatre.
For more info visit www.galesburgorpheum.org. Avey Grouws Duo
an event in the RailSide Concert Series; bring lawn chairs or blankets; food truck on site; free.
Venue: Pour Bros. Craft Taproom Moline.
Saturday, September 27, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Pour Bros. Craft Taproom Moline.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Second Hand News: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
ade up of veteran Chicago musicians (Melissa Brausch, Josh Chicoine, Mike Holtz, Dan Ingenthron, Mike Vanier, and Lindsay Weinberg), the band features spot-on vocal harmonies, careful attention to detail, and electric live shows; $35-40; for information, call 815-244-2035.
Venue: Timber Lake Playhouse.
Saturday, September 27, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Timber Lake Playhouse.
For more info visit www.riversidecasinoandresort.com. Blackberry Smoke
concert with the chart-topping country-rock ensemble; $45-75; for tickets and information, call 563-328-8000.
Venue: Rhythm City Casino Resort Event Center.
Saturday, September 27, 2025, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM.
Rhythm City Casino Resort Event Center.
For more info visit www.rhythmcitycasino.com. 81355
concert with the hip-hop supergroup formed in Indianapolis; $15.88.
Venue: Raccoon Motel.
Sunday, September 28, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Raccoon Motel.
For more info visit www.theraccoonmotel.com. Chris Acker
New Orleans’ Chris Acker crafts candid songs, weaving his wit and woes into a body of work that exposes the stale plight of the American Songster to the honest, and sometimes hilarious, light of day; $15-20; for tickets and information, call 319-688-2653.
Venue: Englert Theatre.
Sunday, September 28, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Englert Theatre.
For more info visit englert.org. The Tailfins (6pm)
event in the Rockin' the River Concert Series; bring lawn chairs, food vendors on site; free.
Venue: Harold's Landing.
Monday, September 29, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Harold's Landing.
Mr. Specific - ERF (6pm)
concert with the Denver-based indie rockers, featuring a set by ERF; $15.88.
Venue: Raccoon Motel.
Tuesday, September 30, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Raccoon Motel.
For more info visit www.theraccoonmotel.com. Thomas Dollbaum (6pm)
concert with the indie-folk singer/songwriter; $15.88.
Venue: Raccoon Motel.
Wednesday, October 1, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Raccoon Motel.
For more info visit www.theraccoonmotel.com. QC Flavor Fest: Chicago Farmer (5pm)
the Americana singer/songwriter plays for QC Flavor Fest; for information and tickets, call 563-326-1333.
Venue: Common Chord.
Thursday, October 2, 2025, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Common Chord.
For more info visit www.commonchordqc.org. Kenny Feidler - Brennan Scott Greene (6pm)
concert with the Baltimore-born, South Dakota-based musician and former professional rodeo cowboy, featuring a set by Brennan Scott Greene; $19.84.
Venue: Raccoon Motel.
Thursday, October 2, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Raccoon Motel.
For more info visit www.theraccoonmotel.com. Dietz Soliz Band
event in the Thursday Night Groove Concert Series; concessions and food starting at 5pm.
Venue: Schwiebert Riverfront Park.
Thursday, October 2, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Schwiebert Riverfront Park.
Resurrection: A Journey Tribute
designed to captivate and transport audiences to the glorious age of arena rock when Journey reigned atop the Billboard charts and sold out arenas across the country; $36.20-44.52; for information and tickets, call 309-342-2299.
Venue: Orpheum Theatre.
Thursday, October 2, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Orpheum Theatre.
For more info visit www.galesburgorpheum.org. Kurt Elling & Christian Sands: Wildflowers (7 & 9pm)
Elling headlines Club Hancher for a concert featuring Christian Sands on piano in support of the release of the third volume of Wildflowers; $10-40; for tickets and information, call 319-335-1160.
Venue: Hancher Auditorium.
Friday, October 3, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Hancher Auditorium.
For more info visit hancher.uiowa.edu. Walter Trout
concert with the blues-rock guitarist, singer, and songwriter who has been active for more than four decades; $20-48; for tickets and information, call 319-688-2653.
Venue: Englert Theatre.
Friday, October 3, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Englert Theatre.
For more info visit englert.org. Kerry Tucker Album Release - Einstein's Sister
an evening with the local rockers; $15-18; for information and tickets, call 563-326-1333.
Venue: The Redstone Room.
Friday, October 3, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Redstone Room.
For more info visit www.commonchordqc.org. Low Cut Connie - Judy Blank
concert with the Philadelphia-based rock ensemble led by pianist and songwriter Adam Weiner; featuring a set by Judy Blank; $30.
Venue: Codfish Hollow Barn.
Friday, October 3, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Codfish Hollow Barn.
For more info visit www.codfishhollowbarnstormers.com. Blank Space: The Unofficial Taylor Swift Tribute
Los Angeles' premier tribute band that redefines what it means to celebrate music's most iconic artist; $35-55; for tickets, call 800-745-3000.
Venue: Vibrant Arena at the MARK.
Saturday, October 4, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Vibrant Arena at the MARK.
For more info visit www.vibrantarena.com. Buyepongo
concert with the L.A.-based band known for their infectious Buyangu sound; $10-25; for tickets and information, call 319-688-2653.
Venue: Englert Theatre.
Saturday, October 4, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Englert Theatre.
For more info visit englert.org. Fabulous Frank
Peter Oprisko is a nationally acclaimed vocalist and leading authority on Frank Sinatra; $35-40; for information, call 815-244-2035.
Venue: Timber Lake Playhouse.
Saturday, October 4, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Timber Lake Playhouse.
For more info visit www.riversidecasinoandresort.com. Masterworks I: Grieg Piano Concerto
Tchaikovsky’s spirited Polonaise from Eugene Onegin, Grieg’s passionate Piano Concerto welcoming back acclaimed pianist Wei Luo, and Brahms’ luminous Second Symphony, unite in a joyful celebration filled with warmth, beauty, and musical adventure; for information and tickets, call 563-322-7276.
Venue: Adler Theatre.
Saturday, October 4, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Adler Theatre.
For more info visit qcso.org. Raynes - Lennon VanderDoes
the British/American trio's signature blend of folk, Americana, and baroque pop combined with elements of Celtic and world music has created a wholly original sound taking the music world by storm; featuring a set with special guest Lennon VanderDoes from "The Voice"; $10-15, $85 reserved table for four.
Venue: Rascals Live.
Saturday, October 4, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Rascals Live.
For more info visit rascals.yapsody.com. Lowland VIII Autumn Block Party (noon)
featuring 20-plus local vendors, vinyl DJ sets from Just Let Go, food + beverage from Rozz-Tox, La Flama, Huckleberry's, and Radicle Effect, family-friendly activities, pumpkin painting from The Adventure Orange, QC Farmers Market with WQPT, and more; free; for information, call 309-200-0978.
Venue: Rozz-Tox.
Sunday, October 5, 2025, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Rozz-Tox.
For more info visit www.rozztox.com. Masterworks I: Grieg Piano Concerto (2pm)
Tchaikovsky’s spirited Polonaise from Eugene Onegin, Grieg’s passionate Piano Concerto welcoming back acclaimed pianist Wei Luo, and Brahms’ luminous Second Symphony, unite in a joyful celebration filled with warmth, beauty, and musical adventure; for information and tickets, call 563-322-7276.
Venue: Centennial Hall, Augustana College.
Sunday, October 5, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Centennial Hall, Augustana College.
For more info visit qcso.org. The Manny Lopez Big Band (2pm)
the musicians will be performing all your favorites from such legendary artists as Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Henry Mancini, and Stan Kenton, just to name a few; $15-18; for information and tickets, call 309-786=7733 extension 2.
Venue: The Circa '21 Speakeasy.
Sunday, October 5, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
The Circa '21 Speakeasy.
For more info visit www.thecirca21speakeasy.com. Chanticleer (4pm)
the Grammy Award-winning vocal ensemble, under the leadership of Music Director Tim Keeler, has been hailed by the Boston Globe as “breathtaking in its accuracy of intonation, purity of blend, of color and swagger of
style”; $35-45; for information and tickets, call 563-585-7469.
Venue: John & Alice Butler Hall - University of Dubuque Heritage Center.
Sunday, October 5, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
John & Alice Butler Hall - University of Dubuque Heritage Center.
For more info visit www.dbq.edu. Signs of the Swarm - Mental Cruelty - Ten56 - Carcosa - Face Yourself (6:20pm)
concert with the deathcore band from Pittsburgh, featuring sets by Mental Cruelty, Ten56, Carcosa, and Face Yourself.
Venue: Capitol Theatre.
Wednesday, October 8, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Capitol Theatre.
For more info visit www.firstfleetconcerts.com. Deafheaven - Harms Way - I Promised The World
concert with the shoegaze and black-metal musicians, featuring sets by Harms Way and I Promised The World; $38-83.
Venue: Capitol Theatre.
Thursday, October 9, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Capitol Theatre.
For more info visit www.firstfleetconcerts.com. Funktastic Five
event in the Thursday Night Groove Concert Series; concessions and food starting at 5pm.
Venue: Schwiebert Riverfront Park.
Thursday, October 9, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Schwiebert Riverfront Park.
An Acoustic Evening with John Anderson
concert with the country singer and Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee with a successful career that has lasted more than 40 years; $39 & up; for tickets, call 800-745-3000.
Venue: Adler Theatre.
Friday, October 10, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Adler Theatre.
For more info visit davenportlive.com. Jaden Decker
concert with the 19-year-old country artist who is quickly emerging as one of the most compelling new voices in the genre; $15; for tickets and information, call 815-879-5656.
Venue: Grace Theater.
Saturday, October 11, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Grace Theater.
For more info visit festival56.com. Shaggy
as the only diamond-selling dancehall artist in music history, Shaggy has sold more than 40 million album units to date; $50-90; for tickets and information, call 563-328-8000.
Venue: Rhythm City Casino Resort Event Center.
Saturday, October 11, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Rhythm City Casino Resort Event Center.
For more info visit www.rhythmcitycasino.com. MANIA: The ABBA Tribute
featuring an extraordinary cast of talented musicians and performers, Mania: The ABBA Tribute delivers an authentic and unforgettable tribute to the legendary Swedish band that has captured the hearts of fans for generations; $25-65; for tickets, call 800-745-3000.
Venue: Adler Theatre.
Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Adler Theatre.
For more info visit davenportlive.com. Bucktown Americana Music Show
for information and tickets, visit BucktownAmericana.com, for information, call 309-732-7323.
Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Friday, October 17, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. The One and Only Tommy Dorsey Orchestra
in Big Band history, the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra is recognized as one of the best all-around dance bands; it could swing with the best of them, and no other band could come close to Tommy's when it came to playing ballads; Tommy Dorsey, "The Sentimental Gentleman of Swing," was a master at creating warm, sentimental, and always musical moods, whether leading the band or playing the trombone; $30-35; for tickets and information, call 319-248-9370.
Venue: Coralville Center for the Performing Arts.
Friday, October 17, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Coralville Center for the Performing Arts.
For more info visit www.coralvillearts.org. Marshall Charloff & the Purple Xperience
the five-piece group hailing from Prince’s birthplace are back by overwhelming demand; this acclaimed tribute band has been touring since 2011, bringing the greatest and most authentic production of Prince and the Revolution to the stage; $39 & up; for tickets, call 800-745-3000.
Venue: Adler Theatre.
Friday, October 17, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Adler Theatre.
For more info visit davenportlive.com. Bret Michaels
one of music’s most iconic singer/songwriters, Poison's frontman has sold more than 100 million records, digital downloads and streams worldwide and had numerous hit singles including Every Rose Has Its Thorn, Go That Far and Nothing but a Good Time; $68.50-98.50; for information, call 877-677-3456.
Venue: Riverside Casino Event Center.
Friday, October 17, 2025, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM.
Riverside Casino Event Center.
For more info visit www.riversidecasinoandresort.com. Nova Singers: In Our Voices
40th-season concert with the professional vocal ensemble under the direction of award-winning conductor Dr. Laura Lane; featuring a world premiere by renowned Latvian composer Ēriks Ešenvalds and a reunion singers from the past 40 years; for information, call 309-341-7038.
Venue: First Lutheran Church - Galesburg.
Saturday, October 18, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
First Lutheran Church - Galesburg.
For more info visit www.novasingers.com. The Blooze Brothers
on a mission to entertain, they deliver an explosive mix of Blues Brothers, Motown, Classic Rock, and more; $35-40; for information, call 815-244-2035.
Venue: Timber Lake Playhouse.
Saturday, October 18, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Timber Lake Playhouse.
For more info visit www.riversidecasinoandresort.com. Nova Singers: In Our Voices (4pm)
40th-season concert with the professional vocal ensemble under the direction of award-winning conductor Dr. Laura Lane; featuring a world premiere by renowned Latvian composer Ēriks Ešenvalds and a reunion singers from the past 40 years; for information, call 309-341-7038.
Venue: St. Paul Lutheran Church - Davenport.
Sunday, October 19, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
St. Paul Lutheran Church - Davenport.
For more info visit www.novasingers.com. Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons (6:30pm)
Candlelight was created with the aim of making music more accessible by bringing it to unexpected and intimate venues, offering a visually stunning and approachable experience; since its launch, it has hosted thousands of concerts in over 150 cities around the world, including London, New York, Madrid, Sydney, and Paris.
Venue: First Congregational Church - Moline.
Friday, October 24, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
First Congregational Church - Moline.
For more info visit feverup.com. Candlelight: Halloween Classics
the Halloween program has been carefully curated to pay tribute to the spooky, the fantastical, and the supernatural; highlights include Danse Macabre by Camille Saint-Saëns, Funeral March of a Marionette by Charles Gounod, and the second movement of Shostakovich’s String Quartet No. 8, all known for their dramatic tones and dark ambiance.
Venue: First Congregational Church - Moline.
Friday, October 24, 2025, 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM.
First Congregational Church - Moline.
For more info visit feverup.com. Sebastian Bach - Slaughter
an evening with the multi-platinum-selling hard-rock musicians; $25-65; for tickets and information, call 563-328-8000.
Venue: Rhythm City Casino Resort Event Center.
Saturday, October 25, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM.
Rhythm City Casino Resort Event Center.
For more info visit www.rhythmcitycasino.com. Jurassic Park in Concert
audiences can enjoy the Steven Spielberg blockbuster projected in HD with the Quad City Symphony Orchestra performing John Williams’ iconic score live to picture; for information and tickets, call 563-322-7276.
Venue: Adler Theatre.
Saturday, October 25, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Adler Theatre.
For more info visit qcso.org. The Sweet Caroline Tour Starring Jay White
an evening with the Neil Diamond tribute artist and his ensemble, $39 & up; for tickets, call 800-745-3000.
Venue: Adler Theatre.
Friday, October 31, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Adler Theatre.
For more info visit davenportlive.com. The Country Night
the ultimate celebration of country music, bringing you today’s hottest new country hits and the timeless classics that have defined the genre for generations; $35-40; for information, call 815-244-2035.
Venue: Timber Lake Playhouse.
Saturday, November 1, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Timber Lake Playhouse.
For more info visit www.riversidecasinoandresort.com. Up Close with Robert Parker
get up close with the principal trombonist Robert Parker with an evening of music at the Figge; for information and tickets, call 563-322-7276.
Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Saturday, November 1, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit qcso.org. 512: The Selena Experience
these musicians came together and orchestrated an extraordinary show that will have you back to 1995 within seconds of their first song; presented by Noche de Sabor; $20-45; for tickets and information, call 563-328-8000.
Venue: Rhythm City Casino Resort Event Center.
Saturday, November 1, 2025, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM.
Rhythm City Casino Resort Event Center.
For more info visit www.rhythmcitycasino.com. The Manny Lopez Big Band (2pm)
the musicians will be performing all your favorites from such legendary artists as Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Henry Mancini, and Stan Kenton, just to name a few; $15-18; for information and tickets, call 309-786=7733 extension 2.
Venue: The Circa '21 Speakeasy.
Sunday, November 2, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
The Circa '21 Speakeasy.
For more info visit www.thecirca21speakeasy.com. Blue October
the Houston-born, San Marcos, Texas-based alternative rock band has become a beacon of emotional transparency and artistic transformation; $53.01-64.10.
Venue: The Rust Belt.
Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Rust Belt.
For more info visit therustbeltqc.com. Abernathy's Bump & Grindhouse 12-Year Birthday Bash
featuring a concert by the One Night Standards, a screening of Quentin Tarantino's "Death Proof," and burlesque inspired by Death Proof with Catty Wompass, Drop Dead Red, Mae Golightly, and Kitty Pardot; $34.18.
Venue: Capitol Theatre.
Saturday, November 8, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Capitol Theatre.
For more info visit www.firstfleetconcerts.com. UpByN00n
concert with the Iowa City-based metal musicians; $15; for tickets and information, call 815-879-5656.
Venue: Grace Theater.
Saturday, November 8, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Grace Theater.
For more info visit festival56.com. Masterworks II: Diaspora
Strauss’s dramatic Don Juan pulses with energy, Billy Childs’ saxophone concerto Diaspora explores powerful jazz-inspired narratives, and Ravel’s Daphnis et Chloé Suite No. 2 dazzles with captivating rhythms and lush, colorful harmonies; for information and tickets, call 563-322-7276.
Venue: Adler Theatre.
Saturday, November 8, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Adler Theatre.
For more info visit qcso.org. Straight No Chaser
the RIAA-certified Gold and holiday favorites a cappella group are back for another festive fall with their “Holiday Road Tour"; $22.50-57.50; for tickets and information, call 563-328-8000.
Venue: Rhythm City Casino Resort Event Center.
Saturday, November 8, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Rhythm City Casino Resort Event Center.
For more info visit www.rhythmcitycasino.com. Masterworks II: Diaspora (2pm)
Strauss’s dramatic Don Juan pulses with energy, Billy Childs’ saxophone concerto Diaspora explores powerful jazz-inspired narratives, and Ravel’s Daphnis et Chloé Suite No. 2 dazzles with captivating rhythms and lush, colorful harmonies; for information and tickets, call 563-322-7276.
Venue: Centennial Hall, Augustana College.
Sunday, November 9, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Centennial Hall, Augustana College.
For more info visit qcso.org. Aaron Lewis & the Stateliners
concert with the chart-topping, multi-platinum-selling country singer/songwriter and his ensemble; $59.75-309.75.
Venue: The Rust Belt.
Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
The Rust Belt.
For more info visit therustbeltqc.com. Beatles vs. Stones: A Musical Showdown
an evening with musical tribute artists in a battle of the pop and rock bands; $45-90.
Venue: Capitol Theatre.
Thursday, November 13, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Capitol Theatre.
For more info visit www.firstfleetconcerts.com. Sorcha - The Marita May Duo
born out of love for the Celtic and Folk genres, Sorcha brings originality of arrangements and instrumental material to the forefront; May is a classically trained violinist and vocalist with professional experience in multiple genres of music and performance including Irish/Celtic, Folk, Country, Christian Worship Music and Musical Theatre; $23.30-26.80; for tickets and information, call 319-248-9370.
Venue: Coralville Center for the Performing Arts.
Saturday, November 15, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Coralville Center for the Performing Arts.
For more info visit ci.ovationtix.com. Hot Rocks: A Rolling Stones Tribute
an all-ages total celebration, theater-like "Rolling Stones" experience with the music, the look, the costumes and energy; $35-40; for information, call 815-244-2035.
Venue: Timber Lake Playhouse.
Saturday, November 15, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Timber Lake Playhouse.
For more info visit www.riversidecasinoandresort.com. Windy City Dueling Pianos
the performers, hailing from Chicago and from across the Midwest, have decades of dueling piano experience performing in nationally renowned clubs across the Midwest; they play off each other in the traditional “Classic” dueling pianos style that has made these shows so popular; the audience controls the show and decides what songs the entertainers play; $13-15; for information and tickets, call 309-786=7733 extension 2.
Venue: The Circa '21 Speakeasy.
Saturday, November 15, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Circa '21 Speakeasy.
For more info visit www.thecirca21speakeasy.com. A Motown Christmas
the holiday concert features a world-class vocal group, assembled from past and present members of Motown's most legendary groups: Ali Woodson’s Temptations, The Miracles and The Contours; $54 & up; for tickets, call 800-745-3000.
Venue: Adler Theatre.
Monday, November 17, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Adler Theatre.
For more info visit davenportlive.com. Pentatonix
holiday concert with the a cappella group from Arlington, Texas on their "Christmas in the City Tour"; $25-149.50; for tickets, call 800-745-3000.
Venue: Vibrant Arena at the MARK.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Vibrant Arena at the MARK.
For more info visit www.vibrantarena.com. This Love Between Us
the Cornell Department of Music will welcome Reena Esmail, an American musical composer of Indian and Western classical music, as an artist in residence in November; her residency will culminate in a performance of her work, “This Love Between Us,” with the combined choirs, orchestra, and guest sitar and tabla players.
Venue: United Methodist Church of Mount Vernon.
Thursday, November 20, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
United Methodist Church of Mount Vernon.
For more info visit www.cornellcollege.edu. Bucktown Americana Music Show
for information and tickets, visit BucktownAmericana.com, for information, call 309-732-7323.
Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
Friday, November 21, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Watts-Midtown Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Hotel California: A Salute to the Eagles
by respectfully and accurately reproducing the Grammy-Award-winning sounds of our generation's Greatest American Songbook, this legendary Southern California group has touched the hearts of fans all over the world,$10-40; for tickets and information, call 563-328-8000.
Venue: Rhythm City Casino Resort Event Center.
Friday, November 21, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Rhythm City Casino Resort Event Center.
For more info visit www.rhythmcitycasino.com. Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 in Concert (2 & 7:30pm)
at 2 & 7:30pm; ear the Quad City Symphony Orchestra bring Alexandre Desplat’s music to life and experience all the action as the film is projected onto a giant screen; for information and tickets, call 563-322-7276.
Venue: Adler Theatre.
Saturday, November 22, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Adler Theatre.
For more info visit qcso.org. Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 in Concert
at 2 & 7:30pm; ear the Quad City Symphony Orchestra bring Alexandre Desplat’s music to life and experience all the action as the film is projected onto a giant screen; for information and tickets, call 563-322-7276.
Venue: Adler Theatre.
Saturday, November 22, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Adler Theatre.
For more info visit qcso.org. The American Ride: Toby Keith Tribute
Mike Has been performing his tribute to Toby Keith for more than 13 years; the concert is centered around the good-time, patriotic, party music of Keith from his first hit, "Should've Been A Cowboy," to "Don't Let The Old Man In" and everything in between; $35-40; for tickets and information, call 815-244-2035.
Venue: Timber Lake Playhouse.
Saturday, November 22, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Timber Lake Playhouse.
For more info visit www.timberlakeplayhouse.org. Death Angel: Act III - Toxic Holocaust - Lions at the Gate - Misfire
the hard-rock and metal musicians perform their "Act III" album live, featuring sets by Toxic Holocaust, Lions at the Gate, and Misfire; $39.86.
Venue: Capitol Theatre.
Saturday, November 29, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Capitol Theatre.
For more info visit www.firstfleetconcerts.com. Liverpool Legends: The Complete Beatles Experience
an evening with the Grammy-nominated and internationally acclaimed Beatles act featuring ffour incredibly talented musicians/actors put together by Louise Harrison, sister of George Harrison, to honor her brother’s legacy, and re-create the band that changed the world forever; the show is narrated by Louise Harrison and takes you on a musical journey through time; $48 & up; for tickets, call 800-745-3000.
Venue: Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Quad Cities.
Saturday, November 29, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Quad Cities.
For more info visit davenportlive.com. Rocky Mountain High Experience: A John Denver Christmas
led by acclaimed performer Rick Schuler, this enchanting holiday concert features beloved Denver classics like “Rocky Mountain High,” “Take Me Home, Country Roads,” “Annie’s Song,” and “Sunshine On My Shoulders"; the evening also includes a heartfelt tribute to Denver’s iconic holiday specials, with seasonal favorites such as “Aspenglow,” “Silent Night,” “Joy to the World,” and “Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire"; $32 & up; for tickets, call 800-745-3000.
Venue: Adler Theatre.
Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Adler Theatre.
For more info visit davenportlive.com. Christmas with Elvis
fronted by multi-award-winning tribute artist, Jonathan Lyons of "Jonny Lyons & the Pride," this special holiday tribute to the King of Rock and Roll takes the audience back in time to the early years of a youthful and energetic Elvis Presley; Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm; $35-40; for information, call 815-244-2035.
Venue: Timber Lake Playhouse.
Saturday, December 6, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Timber Lake Playhouse.
For more info visit www.riversidecasinoandresort.com. Masterworks III: Schumann Piano Concerto
Bach’s graceful Third Orchestral Suite, Schumann’s heartfelt Piano Concerto featuring world-renowned pianist Yefim Bronfman, and Mozart’s joyful and exuberant “Jupiter” Symphony combine for a timeless and radiant musical experience full of warmth and connection; for information and tickets, call 563-322-7276.
Venue: Adler Theatre.
Saturday, December 6, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Adler Theatre.
For more info visit qcso.org. Sevendust - Cory Marks
concert with the Atlanta-based rockers on their "The Southside Double-Wide Tour," featuring a set by Cory Marks; $66.21-76.77.
Venue: The Rust Belt.
Saturday, December 6, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Rust Belt.
For more info visit therustbeltqc.com. Christmas with Elvis (2pm)
fronted by multi-award-winning tribute artist, Jonathan Lyons of "Jonny Lyons & the Pride," this special holiday tribute to the King of Rock and Roll takes the audience back in time to the early years of a youthful and energetic Elvis Presley; Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm; $35-40; for information, call 815-244-2035.
Venue: Timber Lake Playhouse.
Sunday, December 7, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Timber Lake Playhouse.
For more info visit www.riversidecasinoandresort.com. Masterworks III: Schumann Piano Concerto (2pm)
Bach’s graceful Third Orchestral Suite, Schumann’s heartfelt Piano Concerto featuring world-renowned pianist Yefim Bronfman, and Mozart’s joyful and exuberant “Jupiter” Symphony combine for a timeless and radiant musical experience full of warmth and connection; for information and tickets, call 563-322-7276.
Venue: Bartlett Performing Arts Center.
Sunday, December 7, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Bartlett Performing Arts Center.
For more info visit qcso.org. The Manny Lopez Big Band (2pm)
the musicians will be performing all your favorites from such legendary artists as Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Henry Mancini, and Stan Kenton, just to name a few; $15-18; for information and tickets, call 309-786=7733 extension 2.
Venue: The Circa '21 Speakeasy.
Sunday, December 7, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
The Circa '21 Speakeasy.
For more info visit www.thecirca21speakeasy.com. Nova Singers: A Nova Christmas
40th-season concert with the professional vocal ensemble under the direction of award-winning conductor Dr. Laura Lane; the concert celebrates the holiday season with favorite carols and other songs of the season; for information, call 309-341-7038.
Venue: First Lutheran Church - Galesburg.
Friday, December 12, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
First Lutheran Church - Galesburg.
For more info visit www.novasingers.com.