Alexa Mueller Acoustic (11:30am)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Alexa Mueller Acoustic (11:30am). Venue: Freight House Farmer's Market.
Saturday, August 30, 2025, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM.
Freight House Farmer's Market.
Field of Dreams Concert: Loess Hills (1pm) - Dani Rose (2pm) - Cody Lee (3pm) - Timothy Wayne (4:15pm) - Hailey Whitters (5:30pm) - Ty Myers (7pm) - Tim McGraw (9pm)
MUSIC Concerts
Venue: Field of Dreams MovieSite.
Saturday, August 30, 2025, 1:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Field of Dreams MovieSite.
For more info visit www.usca.live. Uplifting Caregivers Association Summer Bash Fundraiser: Jordan Danielsen - Smooth Groove (2pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Uplifting Caregivers Association Summer Bash Fundraiser: Jordan Danielsen - Smooth Groove (2pm). Venue: LeClaire Park.
Saturday, August 30, 2025, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
LeClaire Park.
For more info visit www.upliftingca.org. La Armada - Racetraitor - Wretched Blessing - Blaster - The Hunting Grounds Death Cult (2pm) - Alex Williams - Isaac Rudd (7pm)
MUSIC Concerts
individual concerts with the hard rockers at 2pm and the country traditionalist at 7pm; $19.94/concert.
Venue: Raccoon Motel.
Saturday, August 30, 2025, 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Raccoon Motel.
For more info visit www.theraccoonmotel.com. PinDrop Fest (4:30pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: PinDrop Fest (4:30pm). Venue: Pour Bros. Craft Taproom Moline.
Saturday, August 30, 2025, 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Pour Bros. Craft Taproom Moline.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Stars Go Dim (5pm) - Natalie Layne (7pm) - Tenth Avenue North (8pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Stars Go Dim (5pm) - Natalie Layne (7pm) - Tenth Avenue North (8pm). Venue: Clinton Riverview Bandshell.
Saturday, August 30, 2025, 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Clinton Riverview Bandshell.
The Old School (5pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: The Old School (5pm). Venue: Hawgdogs.
Saturday, August 30, 2025, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Hawgdogs.
Alborn - Rooster (6pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Alborn - Rooster (6pm). Venue: Rhythm Section Amphitheater.
Saturday, August 30, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Rhythm Section Amphitheater.
Alex Axup & Josie (6pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Alex Axup & Josie (6pm). Venue: Tuggers Burger Bar & Ale House.
Saturday, August 30, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Tuggers Burger Bar & Ale House.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Vital Signs (6pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Vital Signs (6pm). Venue: Lindsay Park Yacht Club.
Saturday, August 30, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Lindsay Park Yacht Club.
Northside Saturday Nights: Flash in a Pan (6pm)
MUSIC Concerts
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, August 30, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Downtown Iowa City.
For more info visit englert.org. Blues Deluxe - John Pena (6:30pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Blues Deluxe - John Pena (6:30pm). Venue: The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
Saturday, August 30, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. The Beaker Brothers (6:30pm)
MUSIC Concerts
presented by Summer of the Arts; attendees can enjoy outstanding music while experiencing the expansive outdoor space and natural beauty of the park; Riverfront Crossings Park features a one-of-a-kind playground for families, while preserving the native flora; the Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department will continue to provide family-friendly activities at the park during each concert; food will be available for purchase during the events and Big Grove Brewery will serve as the exclusive beverage provider for the series, offering a selection of craft beverages for attendees 21 and older; free.
Venue: Riverfront Crossings Park.
Saturday, August 30, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Riverfront Crossings Park.
For more info visit summerofthearts.org. Dietz Soliz Band
LIVE MUSIC
for information, call 309-865-2100.
Event Title: Dietz Soliz Band. Venue: The Palace Tavern.
Saturday, August 30, 2025, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
The Palace Tavern.
For more info visit palacetaverneastmoline.com. Got Your Six
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Got Your Six. Venue: The Spot Bar & Lounge.
Saturday, August 30, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Spot Bar & Lounge.
John Janssen Band
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: John Janssen Band. Venue: Corner Tap.
Saturday, August 30, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Corner Tap.
Kewanee Hog Days: Decade of Decadence
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Kewanee Hog Days: Decade of Decadence. Venue: Downtown Kewanee.
Saturday, August 30, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Downtown Kewanee.
Rob and Gary of the Night People
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Rob and Gary of the Night People. Venue: Bootleg Hill Honey Meads.
Saturday, August 30, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Bootleg Hill Honey Meads.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. The Resistors
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: The Resistors. Venue: Timber Lake Resort.
Saturday, August 30, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Timber Lake Resort.
Tony Hoeppner & Friends
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Tony Hoeppner & Friends. Venue: Rams Riverhouse.
Saturday, August 30, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Rams Riverhouse.
Far Out 283
MUSIC Concerts
event in the free Rock the Wood summer concert series; for information, call 563-949-1000.
Venue: The Tangled Wood.
Saturday, August 30, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Tangled Wood.
For more info visit thetangledwood.com. Steely Dane: Steely Dan Tribute - QC Rock Academy
MUSIC Concerts
a family-friendly concert in the Big 9 Concert Series is presented by the City of Davenport and Common Chord, with special thanks to the Regional Development Authority for their support; bring chairs; free; for information, call 563-326-1333.
Venue: Credit Island.
Saturday, August 30, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Credit Island.
For more info visit www.commonchordqc.org. Blooze Brothers
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Blooze Brothers. Venue: Schwiebert Riverfront Park.
Saturday, August 30, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM.
Schwiebert Riverfront Park.
PinDrop Fest
MUSIC Concerts
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, August 30, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Pour Bros. Craft Taproom Moline.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Lola Blu
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Lola Blu. Venue: Route 30 Slots & Cocktails.
Saturday, August 30, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Route 30 Slots & Cocktails.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Rabbit Hole
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Rabbit Hole. Venue: Whiskey Stop.
Saturday, August 30, 2025, 8:00 PM – Sunday, August 31, 2025, 12:00 AM.
Whiskey Stop.
Royal Pop
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Royal Pop. Venue: Len Brown's North Shore Inn.
Saturday, August 30, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Len Brown's North Shore Inn.
The Ryan & Joe Trio
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: The Ryan & Joe Trio. Venue: The Copper Cow.
Saturday, August 30, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
The Copper Cow.
Whiskey Road
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Whiskey Road. Venue: Poopy's Pub & Grub.
Saturday, August 30, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Poopy's Pub & Grub.
Wild Oatz
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Wild Oatz. Venue: Hawkeye Tap Sports Bar N Grill.
Saturday, August 30, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Hawkeye Tap Sports Bar N Grill.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Rival 5
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Rival 5. Venue: Riverside Casino and Golf Resort.
Saturday, August 30, 2025, 8:30 PM – Sunday, August 31, 2025, 12:00 AM.
Riverside Casino and Golf Resort.
For more info visit www.riversidecasinoandresort.com. Southern Rail
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Southern Rail. Venue: Rhythm City Casino Resort Rhythm Room.
Saturday, August 30, 2025, 8:30 PM – Sunday, August 31, 2025, 12:00 AM.
Rhythm City Casino Resort Rhythm Room.
For more info visit www.rhythmcitycasino.com. Nicky Rage - Nothing Hurts - Ozzo - Voidberg
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Nicky Rage - Nothing Hurts - Ozzo - Voidberg. Venue: Chimies Taco Bar.
Saturday, August 30, 2025, 9:00 PM – Sunday, August 31, 2025, 12:00 AM.
Chimies Taco Bar.
Iron Horse Block That Rocks
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Iron Horse Block That Rocks. Venue: Iron Horse Social Club.
Sunday, August 31, 2025, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Iron Horse Social Club.
Jordan Danielsen (1pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Jordan Danielsen (1pm). Venue: Old Oaks Winery.
Sunday, August 31, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Old Oaks Winery.
Luke Fox (1pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Luke Fox (1pm). Venue: Edison's Gastropub.
Sunday, August 31, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Edison's Gastropub.
Sadistic Cowboys (1pm) - Jaci & the Juice (8pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Sadistic Cowboys (1pm) - Jaci & the Juice (8pm). Venue: Poopy's Pub & Grub.
Sunday, August 31, 2025, 1:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Poopy's Pub & Grub.
Torch Finger (1pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Torch Finger (1pm). Venue: Psycho Silo Saloon.
Sunday, August 31, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Psycho Silo Saloon.
Velocity Music Festival: No Fly List (1pm) - Lakeview (2pm) - Brett Scallions (3pm) - Buckcherry (4:15pm) - Default (5:30pm) - Brantley Gilbert (7pm) - Nickelback (9pm)
MUSIC Concerts
Venue: Field of Dreams MovieSite.
Sunday, August 31, 2025, 1:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Field of Dreams MovieSite.
For more info visit www.usca.live. Donovan Gustofson (2pm) - The Jason & John Experience (8pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Donovan Gustofson (2pm) - The Jason & John Experience (8pm). Venue: Whiskey Stop.
Sunday, August 31, 2025, 2:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Whiskey Stop.
Ginger Roots (2pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Ginger Roots (2pm). Venue: Olathea Creek Vineyard and Winery.
Sunday, August 31, 2025, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Olathea Creek Vineyard and Winery.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Levi Craft (2pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Levi Craft (2pm). Venue: Tycoga Winery & Distillery.
Sunday, August 31, 2025, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Tycoga Winery & Distillery.
Monica Austin (2pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Monica Austin (2pm). Venue: Buffalo Boondocks.
Sunday, August 31, 2025, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Buffalo Boondocks.
Paxton Sherbeyn (2pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Paxton Sherbeyn (2pm). Venue: Mississippi River Distilling Company & Cody Road Cocktail House.
Sunday, August 31, 2025, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Mississippi River Distilling Company & Cody Road Cocktail House.
Ryan Bizarri (2pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Ryan Bizarri (2pm). Venue: Go Fish Marina Bar & Grill.
Sunday, August 31, 2025, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Go Fish Marina Bar & Grill.
Not Petty: Tom Petty Tribute (2pm)
MUSIC Concerts
enjoy drinks and live local bands on the Lakeside Patio in this event in the summer-concert series.
Venue: Bally's Quad Cities.
Sunday, August 31, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Bally's Quad Cities.
For more info visit casinos.ballys.com. Buddy Olson (3pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Buddy Olson (3pm). Venue: Ducky's Lagoon.
Sunday, August 31, 2025, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Ducky's Lagoon.
Jim & Leigh Acoustic Duo (3pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Jim & Leigh Acoustic Duo (3pm). Venue: Len Brown's North Shore Inn.
Sunday, August 31, 2025, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Len Brown's North Shore Inn.
The Zone (3pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: The Zone (3pm). Venue: Hawgdogs.
Sunday, August 31, 2025, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Hawgdogs.
Lickwid Red (3:30pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Lickwid Red (3:30pm). Venue: The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
Sunday, August 31, 2025, 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Lynn Allen (4pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Lynn Allen (4pm). Venue: Kavanaugh's Hilltop Bar & Grill.
Sunday, August 31, 2025, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Kavanaugh's Hilltop Bar & Grill.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Royal Pop (4pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Royal Pop (4pm). Venue: El Fogon Mexican Bar & Grill.
Sunday, August 31, 2025, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
El Fogon Mexican Bar & Grill.
Cabanarama (5pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Cabanarama (5pm). Venue: Runner's Park.
Sunday, August 31, 2025, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Runner's Park.
Doug Brundies (5pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Doug Brundies (5pm). Venue: Hubble's Tap.
Sunday, August 31, 2025, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Hubble's Tap.
Cabanarama (5pm)
MUSIC Concerts
event in the Summer Concert Series; bring lawn chairs, food vendors available, no coolers.
Venue: Runner's Park.
Sunday, August 31, 2025, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Runner's Park.
TsuShiMaMiRe - Bogdatuwee - Cough N Flop (6pm)
MUSIC Concerts
concert with the Japanese all-female rock trio, featuring sets by Bogdatuwee and Cough N Flop; $19.84.
Venue: Raccoon Motel.
Sunday, August 31, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Raccoon Motel.
For more info visit www.theraccoonmotel.com. Dirt Road Rockers
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Dirt Road Rockers. Venue: The Ridge Social Drinkery.
Sunday, August 31, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Ridge Social Drinkery.
Got Your Six (7pm) - Big Hair Mafia (8:30pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Got Your Six (7pm) - Big Hair Mafia (8:30pm). Venue: Psycho Silo Saloon.
Sunday, August 31, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Psycho Silo Saloon.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Johnny Russler & the Beach Bum Band
MUSIC Concerts
event in the free Rock the Wood summer concert series; for information, call 563-949-1000.
Venue: The Tangled Wood.
Sunday, August 31, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Tangled Wood.
For more info visit thetangledwood.com. The Resistors
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: The Resistors. Venue: Riverside Casino and Golf Resort.
Sunday, August 31, 2025, 7:30 PM – 11:00 PM.
Riverside Casino and Golf Resort.
For more info visit www.riversidecasinoandresort.com. 3 on the Tree
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: 3 on the Tree. Venue: Timber Lake Resort.
Sunday, August 31, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Timber Lake Resort.
Gym Bob's Jamboree Show featuring Junior Talley
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Gym Bob's Jamboree Show featuring Junior Talley. Venue: Rhythm City Casino Resort Rhythm Room.
Sunday, August 31, 2025, 8:30 PM – Monday, September 1, 2025, 12:00 AM.
Rhythm City Casino Resort Rhythm Room.
For more info visit www.rhythmcitycasino.com. Cody Calkins
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Cody Calkins. Venue: Cerno's Bar & Grill.
Sunday, August 31, 2025, 10:00 PM – Monday, September 1, 2025, 1:00 AM.
Cerno's Bar & Grill.
Boomstick (1pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Boomstick (1pm). Venue: Psycho Silo Saloon.
Monday, September 1, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Psycho Silo Saloon.
Boots & Bibs (1pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Boots & Bibs (1pm). Venue: Hawgdogs.
Monday, September 1, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Hawgdogs.
Twisted Whiskey (1pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Twisted Whiskey (1pm). Venue: Poopy's Pub & Grub.
Monday, September 1, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Poopy's Pub & Grub.
Sean Kistler (2pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Sean Kistler (2pm). Venue: Mississippi River Distilling Company & Cody Road Cocktail House.
Monday, September 1, 2025, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Mississippi River Distilling Company Cody Road Cocktail House.
Royal Pop (2:30pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Royal Pop (2:30pm). Venue: Len Brown's North Shore Inn.
Monday, September 1, 2025, 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Len Brown's North Shore Inn.
Bill Chrastil
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Bill Chrastil. Venue: Riverside Casino and Golf Resort.
Monday, September 1, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM.
Riverside Casino and Golf Resort.
For more info visit www.riversidecasinoandresort.com. Goldpine
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Goldpine. Venue: The V'ue.
Tuesday, September 2, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
The V'ue.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Time Warp Tuesday with WonkZilla (6pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Time Warp Tuesday with WonkZilla (6pm). Venue: Wake Brewing Company.
Tuesday, September 2, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Wake Brewing Company.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Pickled Beats (6pm)
MUSIC Concerts
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 2, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Downtown DeWitt.
Open Mic Night w/ Paul Ganahl, Dave Killinger, & Friends
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Open Mic Night w/ Paul Ganahl, Dave Killinger, & Friends. Venue: Rams Riverhouse.
Tuesday, September 2, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:55 PM.
Rams Riverhouse.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Open Mic Jam
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Open Mic Jam. Venue: The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
Tuesday, September 2, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM.
The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Wax on Wednesdays at Wake
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Wax on Wednesdays at Wake. Venue: Wake Brewing Company.
Wednesday, September 3, 2025, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Wake Brewing Company.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Rambunctious (6pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Rambunctious (6pm). Venue: The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
Wednesday, September 3, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Hudson Freeman - Dearborn - One More Hour
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Hudson Freeman - Dearborn - One More Hour. Venue: Gabe's.
Wednesday, September 3, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Gabe's.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Open Mic w/ Donovan Gustofson
LIVE MUSIC
Venue: Whiskey Stop.
Wednesday, September 3, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Whiskey Stop.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Open Mic w/ David Killinger & Paul Ganahl (5:30pm)
LIVE MUSIC
for information, call 309-848-9047.
Event Title: Open Mic w/ David Killinger & Paul Ganahl (5:30pm). Venue: Tuggers Burger Bar & Ale House.
Thursday, September 4, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Tuggers Burger Bar & Ale House.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Penny Peach - Aaron Longoria - Sophie Mitchell (5:30pm) - Jordan Smart - Dodge Street Duo (9pm)
MUSIC Concerts
event in the Iowa City Songwriters Festival.
Venue: The Black Angel Restaurant.
Thursday, September 4, 2025, 5:30 PM – 11:00 PM.
The Black Angel Restaurant.
For more info visit englert.org. Joseph Lee (6pm)
LIVE MUSIC
with Guad Truck food truck.
Event Title: Joseph Lee (6pm). Venue: Jimmie O's Saloon.
Thursday, September 4, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Jimmie O's Saloon.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Open Jam Night w/ Pat Jones (6pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Open Jam Night w/ Pat Jones (6pm). Venue: Denny O's.
Thursday, September 4, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Denny O's.
Crooked Cactus
MUSIC Concerts
event in the Thursday Night Groove Concert Series; concessions and food starting at 5pm.
Venue: Schwiebert Riverfront Park.
Thursday, September 4, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Schwiebert Riverfront Park.
Courtney Marie Andrews - Deb Talan
MUSIC Concerts
event in the Iowa City Songwriters Festival.
Venue: Trumpet Blossom Cafe.
Thursday, September 4, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:45 PM.
Trumpet Blossom Cafe.
For more info visit englert.org. Open Mic Night w/ Antone Burton
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Open Mic Night w/ Antone Burton. Venue: Bootleg Hill Honey Meads.
Thursday, September 4, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Bootleg Hill Honey Meads.
Sqwerv
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Sqwerv. Venue: Gabe's.
Thursday, September 4, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Gabe's.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Dirty Heads
MUSIC Concerts
the band has mixed hip-hop, reggae, and rock to create a unique sound that both fully embodies their
Southern California roots and resonates with audiences around the globe; $65-135; for tickets and information, call 563-328-8000.
Venue: Rhythm City Casino Resort Event Center.
Thursday, September 4, 2025, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM.
Rhythm City Casino Resort Event Center.
For more info visit www.rhythmcitycasino.com. Tenci - Thanya Tyer - Annalibera
MUSIC Concerts
Tenci is a folk-country-rock band which started as the project of lead vocalist and songwriter, Jess Shoman; Montreal artist Thanya Iyer is an enigmatic songwriter who crafts sparkling, experimental pop music; Annalibera’s four albums traverse an eclectic range of styles including electronic dance, indie rock, chamber pop and country; $15-20, all ages; for information, call 309-200-0978.
Venue: Rozz-Tox.
Thursday, September 4, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Rozz-Tox.
For more info visit www.rozztox.com. Grupo Innstinto
MUSIC Concerts
an event in Mercado on Fifth's Summer Concert series; free.
Venue: Mercado on Fifth.
Friday, September 5, 2025.
Mercado on Fifth.
For more info visit www.mercadoonfifth.org. Weary Ramblers (5:15pm) - She Returns from War - Abbie Sawyer (9pm)
MUSIC Concerts
event in the Iowa City Songwriters Festival.
Venue: The Black Angel Restaurant.
Friday, September 5, 2025, 5:15 PM – 11:00 PM.
The Black Angel Restaurant.
For more info visit englert.org. Sunny War - Buffalo Nichols (5:30pm)
MUSIC Concerts
event in the Iowa City Songwriters Festival.
Venue: The James Theater.
Friday, September 5, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
The James Theater.
For more info visit englert.org. Lou Sherry - Shining Realm (6:30pm)
MUSIC Concerts
a free performance in the 2025 Friday Night Concert Series.
Venue: Iowa City Ped Mall.
Friday, September 5, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Iowa City Ped Mall.
For more info visit summerofthearts.org. Donovan Gustafson
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Donovan Gustafson. Venue: Bootleg Hill Honey Meads.
Friday, September 5, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Bootleg Hill Honey Meads.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Hot Dizzy Jazz Night: M3 - Ron Wilson - Todd Slothower - Corey Kendrick - Manny Lopez
LIVE MUSIC
for information, call 309-865-2100.
Event Title: Hot Dizzy Jazz Night: M3 - Ron Wilson - Todd Slothower - Corey Kendrick - Manny Lopez. Venue: The Palace Tavern.
Friday, September 5, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Palace Tavern.
For more info visit palacetaverneastmoline.com. Taylor Bruniga & the Bandits
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Taylor Bruniga & the Bandits. Venue: Psycho Silo Saloon.
Friday, September 5, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Psycho Silo Saloon.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. The Matt Fuller Band
MUSIC Concerts
event in the free Rock the Wood summer concert series; for information, call 563-949-1000.
Venue: The Tangled Wood.
Friday, September 5, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Tangled Wood.
For more info visit thetangledwood.com. Jeff Tweedy - Margo Cilker
MUSIC Concerts
concert with the founding member and leader of the ground-breaking American rock band Wilco and co-founder of the alt-country band Uncle Tupelo, featuring a set by Margo Cilker; $80; for tickets and information, call 319-688-2653.
Venue: Englert Theatre.
Friday, September 5, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Englert Theatre.
For more info visit englert.org. Imposter Syndrome Release Show
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Imposter Syndrome Release Show. Venue: Gabe's.
Friday, September 5, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Gabe's.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Jen Craft
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Jen Craft. Venue: The Grape Life Wine Store & Lounge.
Friday, September 5, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
The Grape Life Wine Store & Lounge.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Nuclear Plowboys
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Nuclear Plowboys. Venue: The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
Friday, September 5, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Angela Meyer (4pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Angela Meyer (4pm). Venue: Green Tree Brewery.
Saturday, September 6, 2025, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Green Tree Brewery.
Dave Moore (5:15pm) - Willy Tea Taylor - Connar Moon (9pm)
MUSIC Concerts
event in the Iowa City Songwriters Festival.
Venue: The Black Angel Restaurant.
Saturday, September 6, 2025, 5:15 PM – 11:00 PM.
The Black Angel Restaurant.
For more info visit englert.org. Loudon Wainwright III - Ken Pomeroy (5:30pm)
MUSIC Concerts
event in the Iowa City Songwriters Festival.
Venue: The James Theater.
Saturday, September 6, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
The James Theater.
For more info visit englert.org. Jake Stack (6pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Jake Stack (6pm). Venue: Tuggers Burger Bar & Ale House.
Saturday, September 6, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Tuggers Burger Bar & Ale House.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Northside Saturday Nights: Mars Hojilla (6pm)
MUSIC Concerts
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 6, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Downtown Iowa City.
For more info visit englert.org. Code 415
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Code 415. Venue: The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
Saturday, September 6, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Neon Nova
LIVE MUSIC
for information, call 309-865-2100.
Event Title: Neon Nova. Venue: The Palace Tavern.
Saturday, September 6, 2025, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
The Palace Tavern.
For more info visit palacetaverneastmoline.com. Dirt Road Rockers
MUSIC Concerts
event in the free Rock the Wood summer concert series; for information, call 563-949-1000.
Venue: The Tangled Wood.
Saturday, September 6, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Tangled Wood.
For more info visit thetangledwood.com. Peelander-Z - Lyxe - Company Dimes
MUSIC Concerts
concert with the Japanese-American punk rock band formed in 1998 and based in Austin, Texas, featuring sets by Lyxe and Company Dimes; $19.84.
Venue: Raccoon Motel.
Saturday, September 6, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Raccoon Motel.
For more info visit www.theraccoonmotel.com. Top Shelf Trio
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Top Shelf Trio. Venue: Pour Bros. Craft Taproom Moline.
Saturday, September 6, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM.
Pour Bros. Craft Taproom Moline.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Joy Oladokun - Courtney Marie Andrews
MUSIC Concerts
Oladokun's music spans the genres of folk, R&B, rock, and pop and is influenced by her identity as a queer person of color; featuring a set by Courtney Marie Andrews; $55; for tickets and information, call 319-688-2653.
Venue: Englert Theatre.
Saturday, September 6, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Englert Theatre.
For more info visit englert.org. Sins N’ Roses
MUSIC Concerts
one of the nation’s most authentic and electrifying Guns N’ Roses tribute bands; $35-40; for information, call 815-244-2035.
Venue: Timber Lake Playhouse.
Saturday, September 6, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Timber Lake Playhouse.
For more info visit www.riversidecasinoandresort.com. Top Shelf Trio
MUSIC Concerts
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 6, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Pour Bros. Craft Taproom Moline.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Alex + Josie
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Alex + Josie. Venue: The Grape Life Wine Store & Lounge.
Saturday, September 6, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
The Grape Life Wine Store & Lounge.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Draft Disko
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Draft Disko. Venue: Gabe's.
Saturday, September 6, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Gabe's.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Hairbanger's Ball
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Hairbanger's Ball. Venue: Psycho Silo Saloon.
Saturday, September 6, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Psycho Silo Saloon.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Charlie Parr - David Huckfelt
MUSIC Concerts
concert with the country blues singer/songwriter and Minnesota native, featuring a set by David Huckfelt; $25.
Venue: Codfish Hollow Barn.
Saturday, September 6, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Codfish Hollow Barn.
For more info visit www.codfishhollowbarnstormers.com. Catch the Twain!
LIVE MUSIC
Warren Brown portrays Mark Twain, delivering partial truths, lies, tall tales, and funny bits of wisdom; presented by the Illinois Arts Council; held in the Community Room; free, with donations appreciated; for information, call 815-275-1958.
Event Title: Catch the Twain! Venue: Savanna Museum and Cultural Center.
Sunday, September 7, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Savanna Museum and Cultural Center.
For more info visit www.savannamuseum.org. Angela Meyer (2pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Angela Meyer (2pm). Venue: Tycoga Winery & Distillery.
Sunday, September 7, 2025, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Tycoga Winery & Distillery.
The Night Life Band (2pm)
LIVE MUSIC
timeless country hits you can dance to; $7/person at the door.
Event Title: The Night Life Band (2pm). Venue: Harley's Pub & Reception Hall.
Sunday, September 7, 2025, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Harley's Pub & Reception Hall.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. The Manny Lopez Big Band (2pm)
MUSIC Concerts
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, September 7, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
The Circa '21 Speakeasy.
For more info visit www.thecirca21speakeasy.com. Buddy Olson (3pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Buddy Olson (3pm). Venue: Ducky's Lagoon.
Sunday, September 7, 2025, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Ducky's Lagoon.
Jim Ryan (3pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Jim Ryan (3pm). Venue: Len Brown's North Shore Inn.
Sunday, September 7, 2025, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Len Brown's North Shore Inn.
Joshua Hedley (3pm)
MUSIC Concerts
concert with the country-music singer/songwriter, violinist, and guitarist; $21.17.
Venue: Raccoon Motel.
Sunday, September 7, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Raccoon Motel.
For more info visit www.theraccoonmotel.com. The Jason & John & Bret Dale Experience (4pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: The Jason & John & Bret Dale Experience (4pm). Venue: The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
Sunday, September 7, 2025, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Jim Scott: A Vision for the Planet
MUSIC Concerts
known for blending stirring original songs, moving poetry, and vivid imagery, Jim Scott’s performances celebrate the beauty, wonder, and fragility of our planet Earth; his multimedia program takes audiences on a journey from protest to hope, offering not just a wake-up call about the urgency of our environmental crisis, but also a deep motivation to sustain and cherish life on our shared planetary home; $20 suggested donation, or what you can afford; for information, contact Lori O'Dell McCollum at 309-230-267.
Venue: Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Quad Cities.
Sunday, September 7, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Quad Cities.
Gray Wolf Band (6pm)
MUSIC Concerts
event in the Rockin' the River Concert Series; bring lawn chairs, food vendors on site; free.
Venue: Harold's Landing.
Monday, September 8, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Harold's Landing.
Ben Folds & A Piano Tour - Lindsay Kraft
MUSIC Concerts
widely regarded as a major music influencer of his generation, Folds is an Emmy-nominated singer-songwriter-composer who has created an enormous body of work; $25-90; for tickets and information, call 319-335-1160.
Venue: Hancher Auditorium.
Monday, September 8, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Hancher Auditorium.
For more info visit hancher.uiowa.edu. The Red Hot Chilli Pipers
MUSIC Concerts
a nine-piece ensemble consisting of pipers, guitarists, keyboardists, and drummers who have been rocking the world from New York to Beijing to Melbourne and everywhere in between with musicianship of the highest order and a passion for pipes that will leave you breathless; $40-45; for information and tickets, call 563-585-7469.
Venue: John & Alice Butler Hall - University of Dubuque Heritage Center.
Monday, September 8, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
John & Alice Butler Hall - University of Dubuque Heritage Center.
For more info visit www.dbq.edu. Bobcat Was Abducted by Aliens
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Bobcat Was Abducted by Aliens. Venue: Gabe's.
Monday, September 8, 2025, 10:00 PM – Tuesday, September 9, 2025, 1:00 AM.
Gabe's.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Brat (6pm)
MUSIC Concerts
concert with the metal rockers from New Orleans; $19.84.
Venue: Raccoon Motel.
Tuesday, September 9, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Raccoon Motel.
For more info visit www.theraccoonmotel.com. Lyle Beaver & the Brass Notes (6pm)
MUSIC Concerts
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 9, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Downtown DeWitt.
Music on the Rocks: Jambrella Open Jam w/ Jim & Leigh Acoustic Duo
LIVE MUSIC
for information, call 309-865-2100.
Event Title: Music on the Rocks: Jambrella Open Jam w/ Jim & Leigh Acoustic Duo. Venue: The Palace Tavern.
Tuesday, September 9, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Palace Tavern.
For more info visit palacetaverneastmoline.com. Open Mic Night w/ Paul Ganahl, Dave Killinger, & Friends
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Open Mic Night w/ Paul Ganahl, Dave Killinger, & Friends. Venue: Rams Riverhouse.
Tuesday, September 9, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:55 PM.
Rams Riverhouse.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Open Mic Jam
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Open Mic Jam. Venue: The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
Tuesday, September 9, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM.
The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Wax on Wednesdays at Wake
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Wax on Wednesdays at Wake. Venue: Wake Brewing Company.
Wednesday, September 10, 2025, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Wake Brewing Company.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Gooseberry (6pm)
MUSIC Concerts
concert with the Brooklyn-based alternative and indie rockers; $15.88.
Venue: Raccoon Motel.
Wednesday, September 10, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Raccoon Motel.
For more info visit www.theraccoonmotel.com. Angela Meyer
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Angela Meyer. Venue: UP Skybar & Lounge.
Wednesday, September 10, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
UP Skybar & Lounge.
Open Mic w/ Donovan Gustofson
LIVE MUSIC
Venue: Whiskey Stop.
Wednesday, September 10, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Whiskey Stop.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Bonnie Raitt - Jimmie Vaughan & the Tilt-A-Whirl Band
MUSIC Concerts
concert with the Grammy-winning, multi-platinum-selling country superstar, featuring guest musicians Jimmie Vaughan & the Tilt-A-Whirl Band; $69-133; for tickets, call 800-745-3000.
Venue: Adler Theatre.
Wednesday, September 10, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Adler Theatre.
For more info visit davenportlive.com. Leo Kottke
MUSIC Concerts
concert with the acoustic guitarist known for a fingerpicking style that draws on blues, jazz, and folk music; $20-55; for tickets and information, call 319-688-2653.
Venue: Englert Theatre.
Wednesday, September 10, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Englert Theatre.
For more info visit englert.org. Jerry Cantrell - Sparta
MUSIC Concerts
concert with the singer, guitarist, and songwriter best known as the co-lead vocalist, founder, and lead guitarist for the grunge band Alice in Chains on his "I Want Blood" tour, featuring a set by Sparta; $55-111.
Venue: Capitol Theatre.
Wednesday, September 10, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Capitol Theatre.
For more info visit www.firstfleetconcerts.com. Doug Brundies (6pm)
LIVE MUSIC
with Schaab's Street Eats food truck.
Event Title: Doug Brundies (6pm). Venue: Jimmie O's Saloon.
Thursday, September 11, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Jimmie O's Saloon.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Open Jam Night w/ Pat Jones (6pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Open Jam Night w/ Pat Jones (6pm). Venue: Denny O's.
Thursday, September 11, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Denny O's.
Carrellee (6pm)
MUSIC Concerts
concert with the electronic synth-pop singer/songwriter; $13.22.
Venue: Raccoon Motel.
Thursday, September 11, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Raccoon Motel.
For more info visit www.theraccoonmotel.com. The Swampland Jewels (6pm)
MUSIC Concerts
an event in the 2025 Maquoketa Summer Concert Series; with 5:30pm food trucks; treats for a freewill donation to one of our sponsors; family-friendly' bring lawn chairs. (seating/standing will be on pavement in Main Street and its sidewalks); free.
Venue: Downtown Maquoketa.
Thursday, September 11, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Downtown Maquoketa.
For more info visit www.musicmaq.com. Jerm Theory - Zach Pietrini (6:30pm)
MUSIC Concerts
event in the inaugural Sounds of the Village summer-concert series; bring lawn chairs and blankets; bring your own food and drinks.
Venue: College Square Park.
Thursday, September 11, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
College Square Park.
For more info visit www.cambridgeil.org. For Those About to Yacht
MUSIC Concerts
event in the Thursday Night Groove Concert Series; concessions and food starting at 5pm.
Venue: Schwiebert Riverfront Park.
Thursday, September 11, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Schwiebert Riverfront Park.
The Marcus King Band
MUSIC Concerts
the Grammy nominee brings his Southern rock/blues band from South Carolina on their "The Darling Blue Tour (Pt. 1)"; $45-118.
Venue: Capitol Theatre.
Thursday, September 11, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Capitol Theatre.
For more info visit www.firstfleetconcerts.com. Aaron Tippin - Tyson Schulte
MUSIC Concerts
Tippin’s nine studio albums have charted more than 30 singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, including three Number Ones, featuring a set by Tyson Schulte; $49.72-67.40; for information and tickets, call 309-342-2299.
Venue: Orpheum Theatre.
Thursday, September 11, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Orpheum Theatre.
For more info visit www.galesburgorpheum.org. Open Mic Night w/ Antone Burton
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Open Mic Night w/ Antone Burton. Venue: Bootleg Hill Honey Meads.
Thursday, September 11, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Bootleg Hill Honey Meads.
Zoh Amba Sun Ensemble - Randall Hall
MUSIC Concerts
Sun is the new project by Zoh Amba with pianist Lex Korten and percussionist Miguel Marcel Russell, featuring a set by saxophonist, composer and improvisor Hall; $10-15, all ages; for information, call 309-200-0978.
Venue: Rozz-Tox.
Thursday, September 11, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Rozz-Tox.
For more info visit www.rozztox.com. Banda 30/30
MUSIC Concerts
an event in Mercado on Fifth's Summer Concert series; free.
Venue: Mercado on Fifth.
Friday, September 12, 2025.
Mercado on Fifth.
For more info visit www.mercadoonfifth.org. 3on the Tree (6pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: 3on the Tree (6pm). Venue: Psycho Silo Saloon.
Friday, September 12, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Psycho Silo Saloon.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Alicia Monee & Family (6:30pm)
MUSIC Concerts
a free performance in the 2025 Friday Night Concert Series.
Venue: Iowa City Ped Mall.
Friday, September 12, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Iowa City Ped Mall.
For more info visit summerofthearts.org. Identity Crisis
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Identity Crisis. Venue: The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
Friday, September 12, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Rabbit Hole
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Rabbit Hole. Venue: Central Bank Pavillion.
Friday, September 12, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Central Bank Pavilion.
Rob & Gary of the Night People
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Rob & Gary of the Night People. Venue: Rams Riverhouse.
Friday, September 12, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Rams Riverhouse.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Gangstagrass
MUSIC Concerts
the group is a multi-racial collective of musicians who demolish every preconception you have about country music and hip-hop music; these string pickers and MCs create a shared cultural space for dialogue and connection between folks that usually never intersect; $18-45; for tickets, call 800-745-3000.
Venue: Adler Theatre.
Friday, September 12, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Adler Theatre.
For more info visit davenportlive.com. Jason Carl Tom Petty Tribute
MUSIC Concerts
event in the free Rock the Wood summer concert series; for information, call 563-949-1000.
Venue: The Tangled Wood.
Friday, September 12, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Tangled Wood.
For more info visit thetangledwood.com. Tropa Magica - Thimastr
MUSIC Concerts
concert with the band nspired by the songs and vibes of 90s East LA backyard quinceañeras, baptisms, family gatherings, and punk shows; $19.84.
Venue: Raccoon Motel.
Friday, September 12, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Raccoon Motel.
For more info visit www.theraccoonmotel.com. Noah Reid - Sarah Grace White
MUSIC Concerts
concert with the award-winning Canadian folk musician and co-star of "Schitt's Creek," featuring a set by Sarah Grace White; for tickets and information, call 319-688-2653.
Venue: Englert Theatre.
Friday, September 12, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Englert Theatre.
For more info visit englert.org. Levi Craft
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Levi Craft. Venue: The Grape Life Wine Store & Lounge.
Friday, September 12, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
The Grape Life Wine Store & Lounge.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. The BPM Band
LIVE MUSIC
for information, call 309-865-2100.
Event Title: The BPM Band. Venue: The Palace Tavern.
Friday, September 12, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
The Palace Tavern.
For more info visit palacetaverneastmoline.com. Emo Nite
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Emo Nite. Venue: Gabe's.
Friday, September 12, 2025, 9:00 PM – Saturday, September 13, 2025, 12:00 AM.
Gabe's.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Burn N’ Bush (1:30pm) - Poison & Motley Crue Tribute Concert (7pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Burn N’ Bush (1:30pm) - Poison & Motley Crue Tribute Concert (7pm). Venue: Psycho Silo Saloon.
Saturday, September 13, 2025, 1:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Psycho Silo Saloon.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Rescue Rocks Pet Rescue Music Festival: Identity Crisis - Class of '82 - Dirt Road Rockers - Funktastic 5 (2pm)
MUSIC Concerts
concert fundraiser for the Harvest Pet Rescue; an event in the free Rock the Wood summer concert series; 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. Angela Meyer (4pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Angela Meyer (4pm). Venue: Double Barrel Drinkery.
Saturday, September 13, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Double Barrel Drinkery.
IOWinds Alliance 2025 Woodwinds Festival (5pm)
MUSIC Concerts
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. Press Record (6pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Press Record (6pm). Venue: Tuggers Burger Bar & Ale House.
Saturday, September 13, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Tuggers Burger Bar & Ale House.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Toxic Blonde
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Toxic Blonde. Venue: The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
Saturday, September 13, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Kelsey Waldon
MUSIC Concerts
concert with the Nashville-based, country-music singer/songwriter; $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
MUSIC Concerts
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. Joshua Sinclair
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Joshua Sinclair. Venue: Pour Bros. Craft Taproom Moline.
Saturday, September 13, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM.
Pour Bros. Craft Taproom Moline.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Joshua Sinclair
MUSIC Concerts
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
MUSIC Concerts
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. Angela Meyer (8pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Angela Meyer (8pm). Venue: Hawkeye Tap Sports Bar N Grill.
Saturday, September 13, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Hawkeye Tap Sports Bar N Grill.
Code 415
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Code 415. Venue: Harley Corin's.
Saturday, September 13, 2025, 8:00 PM – Sunday, September 14, 2025, 12:00 AM.
Harley Corin's.
Jake Simon
LIVE MUSIC
for information, call 309-865-2100.
Event Title: Jake Simon. Venue: The Palace Tavern.
Saturday, September 13, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
The Palace Tavern.
For more info visit palacetaverneastmoline.com. Jim Ryan
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Jim Ryan. Venue: Jim's Knoxville Tap.
Saturday, September 13, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Jim's Knoxville Tap.
Rabbit Hole
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Rabbit Hole. Venue: Saucy's.
Saturday, September 13, 2025, 8:00 PM – Sunday, September 14, 2025, 12:00 AM.
Saucy's.
Tony Hoeppner & Friends
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Tony Hoeppner & Friends. Venue: The Grape Life Wine Store & Lounge.
Saturday, September 13, 2025, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
The Grape Life Wine Store & Lounge.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Dueling Pianos
MUSIC Concerts
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
MUSIC Concerts
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. Gray Wolf Band (noon)
LIVE MUSIC
playing for the Belgium Fest.
Event Title: Gray Wolf Band (noon). Venue: Stephens Park.
Sunday, September 14, 2025, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Stephens Park.
Angela Meyer (1pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Angela Meyer (1pm). Venue: Old Oaks Winery.
Sunday, September 14, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Old Oaks Winery.
Joshua Sinclair (2pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Joshua Sinclair (2pm). Venue: Olathea Creek Vineyard and Winery.
Sunday, September 14, 2025, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Olathea Creek Vineyard and Winery.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Levi & Coop (2pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Levi & Coop (2pm). Venue: Kavanaugh's Hilltop Bar & Grill.
Sunday, September 14, 2025, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Kavanaugh's Hilltop Bar & Grill.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Buddy Olson (3pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Buddy Olson (3pm). Venue: Ducky's Lagoon.
Sunday, September 14, 2025, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Ducky's Lagoon.
Here Come The Mummies - Lachy Doley - Platinum Moon
MUSIC Concerts
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)
MUSIC Concerts
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)
MUSIC Concerts
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)
MUSIC Concerts
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. Open Mic Night w/ Paul Ganahl, Dave Killinger, & Friends
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Open Mic Night w/ Paul Ganahl, Dave Killinger, & Friends. Venue: Rams Riverhouse.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:55 PM.
Rams Riverhouse.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Open Mic Jam
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Open Mic Jam. Venue: The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM.
The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. The Baseball Project - The Minus 5
MUSIC Concerts
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. Wax on Wednesdays at Wake
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: Wax on Wednesdays at Wake. Venue: Wake Brewing Company.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Wake Brewing Company.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Clownvis Presley (6pm)
MUSIC Concerts
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. 3 Door Coupe (6:30pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Event Title: 3 Door Coupe (6:30pm). Venue: The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Lil Rev: Jews of Tin Pan Alley (6:30pm)
MUSIC Concerts
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. Open Mic w/ Donovan Gustofson
LIVE MUSIC
Venue: Whiskey Stop.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Whiskey Stop.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Switchfoot - Fox Royale
MUSIC Concerts
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
MUSIC Concerts
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.