DAVENPORT, Iowa — Summer is upon us and that means outdoor live music across the Quad Cities region. Catch local performers at multiple picturesque venues around town.
Here's a running list of concerts by location:
Bettendorf
Bettendorf Public Library Summer Concert Series
This 10-week event began Thursday, June 6, and takes place every Thursday night through August 15, with the exception of July 4 due to other festivities taking place across the City. The free concerts start at 6:30 p.m. at Faye's Field, located at 2850 Learning Campus Dr. Guests are encouraged to bring their own chairs, along with food and drinks. In case of inclement weather, concerts will be held inside the Bettendorf Public Library at 2950 Learning Campus Dr.
- Thursday, June 6, 6:30 p.m.- 10 of Soul
- Thursday, June 13, 6:30 p.m.- The Tailfins
- Thursday, June 20, 6:30 p.m.- The Blackstones
- Thursday, June 27, 6:30 p.m.- Fair Warning
- Thursday, July 11, 6:30 p.m.- Crooked Cactus
- Thursday, July 18, 6:30 p.m.- Funktastic 5
- Thursday, July 25, 6:30 p.m.- Avey Grouws Band
- Thursday, Aug. 1, 6:30 p.m.- Troy Rangel and Friends
- Thursday, Aug. 8, 6:30 p.m.- The Velies
- Thursday, Aug. 15, 6:30 p.m.- Angela Meyer
Bettendorf Community Band
The Bettendorf Community Band’s Summer Concerts began Friday, June 7, and go through Friday, August 2 with a bonus performance on Thursday, July 4th as part of the City’s 4th of July festivities. All concerts are free and performed at the bandshell at Veterans Memorial Park, 1645 23rd St., starting at 7:30 p.m. Free ice cream will also be available. In case of inclement weather, concerts will not be held. The public will be notified by 6:30 p.m. that day on the Bettendorf Community Band’s Facebook page.
- Friday, June 7, 7:30 p.m.- Bettendorf Community Band
- Friday, June 14, 7:30 p.m.- Scrap Metal
- Friday, June 21, 7:30 p.m.- Bettendorf Community Band
- Friday, June 28, 7:30 p.m.- Timber City Band
- Thursday, July 4, 7:30 p.m.- Bettendorf Community Band
- Friday, July 5, 7:30 p.m.- Chordbusters
- Friday, July 12, 7:30 p.m.- Big River Brass Band
- Friday, July 19, 7:30 p.m.- Bettendorf Community Band & Windjammers Unlimited Monster Circus
- Friday, July 26, 7:30 p.m.- CASI Bob Gaston New Horizons Band
- Friday, Aug. 2, 7:30 p.m.- Bettendorf Community Band
Davenport
Big 9 Concert Series
The Riverfront Improvement Commission in partnership with the City of Davenport and Common Chord is hosting the Big 9 Summer Concert Series, replacing the former "Music on the River" series. Nine concerts are being held at various locations along Davenport's nine miles of riverfront.
- Saturday, June 8, 6-8 p.m.- Logan Springer & the Wonderfully Wild, Quilan Court, 101 E. River Dr.
- Saturday, June 15, 6-9:30 p.m.- Jerry Johnson Choir & The Voices, LeClaire Park, 400 W Beiderbecke Dr.
- Thursday, June 27, 7-8:30 p.m.- BYOBrass, Ruby's, 429 E 3rd St.
- Wednesday, July 3, 6-9:30 p.m.- Identity Crisis, LeClaire Park
- Saturday, July 13, 6-8 p.m.- Fair Warning, Village of East Davenport
- Saturday, July 20, 6-8 p.m.- For Those About to Yacht, The Last Picture House, 325 E 2nd St.
- Saturday, Aug. 10, 6-8 p.m.- Jerm Theory, The Freight House, 421 W River Dr.
- Saturday, Aug. 31, 6-10 p.m.- QC Rock Academy, Beaker Bros Band, Einstein's Sister, Credit Island, 2301 W River Dr.
Common Chord's Live at 5
This free summer concert series is presented by Common Chord. The show takes place every Friday from June 7 through August 30, from 5-7 p.m. in the Skybridge Courtyard in downtown Davenport. Concert-goers are encouraged to bring their own lawn chair. Outside beverages are not permitted, but food is allowed. Drinks will be available for purchase.
- Friday, June 7, 5 p.m.- Block Party Kickoff
- Friday, June 14, 5 p.m.- Tony Hoeppner & Friends
- Friday, June 21, 5 p.m.- Class of '82
- Friday, June 28, 5 p.m.- Blues Rock-It
- Friday, July 5, 5 p.m.- Dani Lynn Howe Band
- Friday, July 12, 5 p.m.- Heads in Motion
- Friday, July 19, 5 p.m.- The Happy Hours
- Friday, July 26, 5 p.m.- BYOBrass
- Friday, Aug. 2, 5 p.m.- Rude Punch
- Friday, Aug. 9, 5 p.m.- Crooked Cactus
- Friday, Aug. 16, 5 p.m.- 10 of Soul
- Friday, Aug. 23, 5 p.m.- For Those About to Yacht
- Friday, Aug. 30, 5 p.m.- Beaker Bros. Band
East Moline
Main Street Concert Series
Concerts presented by East Moline Main Street are held Sunday evenings from 5-8 p.m. at Runners' Park, located at 742 15th Ave.
- Sunday, June 9, 5 p.m.- Blackstones
- Sunday, June 16, 5 p.m.- Soul Storm
- Sunday, June 23, 5 p.m.- Class of '82
- Sunday, June 30, 5 p.m.- Funktastic 5
- Sunday, July 7, 5 p.m.- Sonora Sazon De Antano
- Sunday, July 14, 5 p.m.- Travis Reid Band
- Sunday, July 21, 5 p.m.- Mercury Brothers
- Sunday, July 28, 5 p.m.- Identity Crisis
- Sunday, Aug. 4, 5 p.m.- Forma Elegante
- Sunday, Aug. 11, 5 p.m.- Avey Grouws Band
- Sunday, Aug. 18, 5 p.m.- 10 of Soul
- Sunday, Aug. 25, 5 p.m.- Code 415
Moline
Bass Street Landing
The downtown concert series, located at 1601 River Dr., runs every Thursday evening from 6 to 9 p.m. A solo or duo will kick off the show at 6 p.m., followed by the featured band from 7-9 p.m. The concert series is presented by the Moline Parks and Recreation Department and the Moline Centre Program.
- Thursday, June 6- John Resch & Doggin’ Out
- Thursday, June 13– Jason Carl & the Whole Damn Band
- Thursday, June 20– For Those About to Yacht
- Thursday, June 27– Totes McGotes
- Thursday, July 4– No concert
- Thursday, July 11– Smooth Groove
- Thursday, July 18– Far Out 283
- Thursday, July 25– Crooked Cactus Band
- Thursday, Aug. 1– Corporate Rock
- Thursday, Aug. 8– Dani Lynn Howe Band
Rock Island
Starlight Revue
The 68th annual Rock Island Parks and Recreation concert series will kick off on Tuesday, June 4, featuring a diverse range of music genres. All shows will be held at Lincoln Park, located at 38th Street and 11th Avenue, and run from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, June 4, 6:30 p.m.- Tommy Pickett & Friends
- Tuesday, June 11, 6:30 p.m.- Incredible 45’s
- Tuesday, June 18, 6:30 p.m.- The Donavon Band
- Tuesday, June 25, 6:30 p.m.- The Night People
- Tuesday, July 2, 6:30 p.m.- Troy Rangel & Friends
- Tuesday, July 9, 6:30 p.m.- Gray Wolf
- Tuesday, July 16, 6:30 p.m.- The Tailfins
- Tuesday, July 23, 6:30 p.m.- Josh Duffee Orchestra
- Tuesday, July 30, 6:30 p.m.- Totes McGotes
Thursday Night Groove
These concerts are presented by the Rock Island Parks and Recreation Department. They are held every Thursday at 6 p.m. at Schwiebert Park along the riverfront.
- Thursday, Aug. 15- Alternating Currents festival, Artist TBA
- Thursday, Aug. 22- Class of '82
- Thursday, Aug. 29- Fair Warning
- Thursday, Sept. 5- Soul Storm
- Thursday, Sept. 12- Crooked Cactus Band
- Thursday, Sept. 19- Dietz Soliz Band
- Thursday, Sept. 26- For Those About to Yacht
- Thursday, Oct. 3- Danger Zone
- Thursday, Oct. 10- Funktastic 5
