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May 9 , 2008
Live Music – Sons of Apollo
Returning by popular demand is the local QC group Sons of Apollo! Don’t miss your chance again to see one of the best up-and-coming bands in the area. Come here early to get a good seat because lately these guys have been playing a packed house! There is no admission, but donations are always accepted – and much appreciated!
Event:7pm
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May 9 , 2008
Redstone Room - Ben Kenney & DJ Kilmore
The Redstone Room and RME are excited to bring Ben Kenney and DJ Kilmore of INCUBUS for a night of their amazing new solo music. Even though these guys are used to selling out stadiums across the world, they still enjoy playing for fans no matter how small the venue. "It is so fulfilling to play, whether it's 10,000 people or 100 people, and I'm lucky to get to do both," says Kenney. Well, we feel pretty lucky, too! Hurry and get your tickets before they sell out! Tickets are $15 in advance and $17 at the door. Show begins at 9pm.
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May 9 , 2008
“Blues Plate Special” Lunch with Tony Hoeppner
Free live music with your lunch! Join Tony Hoeppner for a ‘blues plate special’ of songs and stories at Noon in Mojo’s. We’ll pass the hat around, with donations going to educational programming at RME.
Event: 12pm
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May 10 , 2008
Songwriters in the Round
Here's your chance to play, listen, and learn from leaders in the craft as they make music and talk about the process from 3-6pm in Mojo’s. From talented teenagers just starting out to polished musicians who make money with their music, you’ll enjoy interacting with them all. Songwriters are welcome to join onstage for a song or two, as long as the material is original.
There will be a piano, guitar, and boom box (for back trax), and of course a PA system available. Come & listen, bring friends, enjoy flavored coffee, tea, juice, sandwiches, snacks, sweets.
Event: 3pm
For more information about Songwriters in the Round, contact Mary Jo Daly at mjdaly@qconline.com. |
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May 10 , 2008
Live Music - Nikki Lunden Trio
Based out of Iowa City, Nikki Lunden has been writing and performing her own songs since 2000. Accompanied by Matt Wright on guitar and bass and Seth "Puma" Koenig on percussion, this acoustic rock trio will help sooth your Saturday while you enjoy one of our new sandwiches at Mojos! Admission is free, but donations are accepted to help the band and bring more quality live entertainment to the RME.
Event: 6:30pm
Check out Nikki Lunden's Myspace page at: http://www.myspace.com/nikkilunden |
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May 13 , 2008
Live Lunch with Jonathan Turner
Free live music with your lunch! Join Jonathan Turner for some instrumental piano, show tunes, and jazz standards at Noon in Mojo’s. There's no admission charge, but donations to support live music and music makers at RME are encouraged - and always appreciated!
Event: 12pm
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May 14 , 2008
Live Lunch with “Tennessee,” That Nashville Cat
Free live music with your lunch! From blues to bluegrass, hardcore country, hippie rock/pop, folk, and more, Tennessee can do it all. Join Tennessee, That Nashville Cat at Noon in Mojo’s for a foot-stompin’ good time! There's no admission charge, but donations to support live music and music makers at RME are encouraged - and always appreciated!
Event: 12pm
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May 15 , 2008
Jazz Jam with The North Scott Jazz Combo
Join us for our Jazz Jam session on the Mojo’s stage with The North Scott Jazz Combo on Thursday from 7-9pm. There's no admission charge, but donations to support live music and music makers at RME are encouraged - and always appreciated!
Event: 7pm
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May 15 , 2008
Redstone Room - Carney w/The Brakes & The Roadless
Frontman Reeve Carney has been performing since a young age, and his music is a testament to that. Carney's music effortlessly combines a tasty mix of styles drawn from rock, folk, jazz, reggae and blues with Southern influences. Backed by his friends the Revolving Band, this is one show you don't want to regret missing. Opening the show are Philadelphia-based indie-rockers THE BRAKES and QC locals THE ROADLESS. Tickets are $7.00.
Doors 7:30; Show: 8:30
Check out Carney's Myspace page: http://www.myspace.com/carneytheband |
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May 16 , 2008
Live Music: Lee Blackmon
Enjoy acoustic pop/rock with a touch of blues with Lee Blackmon every third Friday of the month in Mojo’s from 7-9pm! Lee is often accompanied by Doug "Harp-Dog" Davis on Harmonica and plays Top-40 favorites from '60s to today, including songs from Tom Petty, Paul Simon, The Beatles, The Eagles, Jim Croce, Sting, TimBuk3, The Monkees, Johnny Cash, Elton John, and more, along with his signature original tunes. There's no admission charge, but donations to support live music and music makers at RME are encouraged - and always appreciated! Come Sing Along!
Event: 7pm
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May 16 , 2008
Redstone Room - Bumper Crop
Formed in March of 2007 with the addition of Joe Hale on drums Bumper crop had a great rookie year and is looking to improve the empire with a dynamite sophomore year. This acoustic reggae band has a sound similar to Sublime but with their own Davenport flair. Tickets are only $5 so don't miss it!
Doors 8pm; Show 9pm
Band website: http://www.myspace.com/bumpercrop |
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May 16 , 2008
“Blues Plate Special” Lunch with Ren Estrand
Free live music with your lunch! Join Ren Estrand for a ‘blues plate special’ of songs and stories at Noon in Mojo’s. Ren is currently touring with Kent Burnside, grandson of renowned Mississippi bluesman R. L. Burnside, performs with electronica/space rock ensemble Samadhi, and teaches guitar at McKay Music in Davenport. There's no admission charge, but donations to support live music and music makers at RME are encouraged - and always appreciated!
Event: 12pm
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May 17 , 2008
Live Music - Brooks Geenen
Brooks Geenen's music says things that we all feel, but his lyrics express them in ways that we would never think of ourselves. With a style ranging from deep roots singer/songwriter to harder edged alternative pop and rock, Brooks has found his own place on the modern musical landscape - it's definitely worth the trip to listen. Brooks will play in Mojo's cafe from 7-8:30pm. Admission is free, but donations are always appreciated!
Event: 7pm
http://www.myspace.com/brooksgeenen |
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May 17 , 2008
Redstone Room - Late Nite Blues Brothers
Imagine what it would have been like to see and hear the Blues Brothers perform their legendary concert at the Palace Hotel Ballroom.... That's what you'll get with Shades of Blue featuring the Late-Nite Blues Brothers. This Blues, Soul and Rhythm & Blues Review is a genuine tribute to the original Jake & Elwood performed by a veteran 10-piece show band! Tickets are $7.
Doors 8pm Show 9pm
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May 17 , 2008
QC Homeschool & Morning Star Academy Band
Bring the family down to Mojo's from 1-3pm for a seasonal showcasing of kids of all talents and ages to perform on our stage! Put on by the Quad City Homeschool and Morning Star Academy Band. Be sure to sample one of Mojo's new sandwiches while you are here! Admission is free, but donations are always accepted - and appreciated!
Event: 1pm
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May 18 , 2008
Third Sunday Jazz Series featuring BILL BELL
QC Legend “The Jazz Professor” Bill Bell comes home to the Quad Cities for a 3 pm workshop and 6 pm matinee in the Redstone Room. Local favorites Manual Lopez III and Ron Wilson will join Mr. Bell for these performances. Third Sunday Jazz Series is presented by Polyrhythms & RME, and workshop admission is $3 for students and $5 for adults. Matinee concert admission is $15 gen. admission, and $20 for limited reserved seating. Tickets will be available at the River Music Experience admissions desk, and online at www.rivermusicexperience.org on Monday, April 21.
For more information contact: Nate Lawrence at Polyrhythms - NLaw10000@aol.com , or phone 309-373-0790. |
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May 20 , 2008
Live Lunch with Jonathan Turner
Free live music with your lunch! Join Jonathan Turner for some instrumental piano, show tunes, and jazz standards at Noon in Mojo’s. There's no admission charge, but donations to support live music and music makers at RME are encouraged - and always appreciated!
Event: 12pm
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May 21 , 2008
Live Lunch with “Tennessee,” That Nashville Cat
Free live music with your lunch! From blues to bluegrass, hardcore country, hippie rock/pop, folk, and more, Tennessee can do it all. Join Tennessee, That Nashville Cat at Noon in Mojo’s for a foot-stompin’ good time! There's no admission charge, but donations to support live music and music makers at RME are encouraged - and always appreciated!
Event: 12pm
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May 22 , 2008
Redstone Room - Backyard Tire Fire w/Jim The Mule
Backyard Tire Fire, who emerge from a fertile Midwest music scene that's introduced America to some of its greatest new rock bands over the last decade, fully embrace the best characteristics of their generation's genre-bending, influence-melding approach to creating music. Incorporating rock'n'roll, folk, pop, alt-country, Southern rock, and R&B influences, however, only serve as means to a greater end for Ed Anderson, the sublime songwriter who's the voice and vision behind BTF. Be sure to come and get here early to catch local rockers Jim The Mule! Tickets are $7.00.
Doors 7:30pm; Show 8:30pm
www.backyardtirefire.com |
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May 23 , 2008
Live Music - Retro Ron
Enjoy classic hits and rarities from RetroRon every fourth Friday of the month in Mojo’s from 7-9pm! There's no admission charge, but donations to support live music and music makers at RME are encouraged - and always appreciated!
Event: 7pm
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May 23 , 2008
“Blues Plate Special” Lunch with Tony Hoeppner
Free live music with your lunch! Join Tony Hoeppner for a ‘blues plate special’ of songs and stories at Noon in Mojo’s. We’ll pass the hat around, with donations going to educational programming at RME.
Event: 12pm
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May 24 , 2008
Redstone Room - Brother Trucker w/Andrew Landers
Des Moines roots rock band, Brother Trucker, is led by singer/songwriter Andy Fleming, whose songs pay homage to the underpaid, the under-loved, the unemployed and the disconnected. Fleming's vocals and rhythm guitar are accompanied by Mike Fitzpatrick on lead, Matt Winegardner on drums and Lyle Kevin Hogue on bass. Local favorites the Andrew Landers Project will open the show beginning at 9pm. Tickets are $6.00.
Doors 8pm; Show 9pm
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May 24 , 2008
Live Music - Kindred Spirit
Members of Kindred Spirit Marvin Plank and Madonna Suri have played and sung together for four years. They are currently working as a duo, and are playing Classic Rock, and some original music. They do everything from Bob Seger and Elton John, to Melissa Etheridge and Jewel. Come hear what they have to offer in Mojo's from 6-8pm! Admission is free but donations are always accepted, and much appreciated!
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May 24 , 2008
Live Music - Kindred Spirit
Members of Kindred Spirit Marvin Plank and Madonna Suri have played and sung together for four years. They are currently working as a duo, and are playing Classic Rock, and some original music. They do everything from Bob Seger and Elton John, to Melissa Etheridge and Jewel. Come hear what they have to offer in Mojo's from 6-8pm! Admission is free but donations are always accepted, and much appreciated!
Event: 6pm
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May 27 , 2008
Live Lunch with Jonathan Turner
Free live music with your lunch! Join Jonathan Turner for some instrumental piano, show tunes, and jazz standards at Noon in Mojo’s. There's no admission charge, but donations to support live music and music makers at RME are encouraged - and always appreciated!
Event: 12pm
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May 28 , 2008
Live Lunch with “Tennessee,” That Nashville Cat
Free live music with your lunch! From blues to bluegrass, hardcore country, hippie rock/pop, folk, and more, Tennessee can do it all. Join Tennessee, That Nashville Cat at Noon in Mojo’s for a foot-stompin’ good time! There's no admission charge, but donations to support live music and music makers at RME are encouraged - and always appreciated!
Event: 12pm
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May 30 , 2008
Redstone Room - Parish Festival
A longtime favorites of the Quad Cities and its greater region, Parish Festival never fails to provide a thoughtful and engaging night of music! "Music this good deserves to be heard by an audience far beyond the Quad Cities, and it's inspiring that such talent has grown up right around us." - RIVER CITIES READER. Tickets are only $5 - Don't miss it!
Doors 8pm; Show 9pm
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May 30 , 2008
“Blues Plate Special” Lunch with Ren Estrand
Free live music with your lunch! Join Ren Estrand for a ‘blues plate special’ of songs and stories at Noon in Mojo’s. Ren is currently touring with Kent Burnside, grandson of renowned Mississippi bluesman R. L. Burnside, performs with electronica/space rock ensemble Samadhi, and teaches guitar at McKay Music in Davenport. There's no admission charge, but donations to support live music and music makers at RME are encouraged - and always appreciated!
Event: 12pm
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May 31 , 2008
Community Drum Circle
Join Terry Hanson and area percussionists for a Drum Circle of improvised rhythms on the last Saturday of each month at 10:30am in the RME Performance Hall! Some instruments provided, but folks are encouraged to "Bring Your Own Drum" or percussion instrument. $5 for Adults, $2.50 for Children 12 and Under
Event: 10:30am
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May 31 , 2008
Live Music - Mike Davis
During the summer of 2007, Michael was signed to Cellar Records and soon found himself in the studio. Michael's debut album, One Down..., is an explosion of sound and emotion. From musings about his own future ("Bob Dylan") to his carefree attitude towards life ("Give A Damn") to the pain and happiness that only love could bring ("Still Here" & "Look In Your Eyes"), Michael lays his heart and his life out for the world to hear. Come hear him live at Mojos from 2-4pm. Admission is free, but as always, donations are greatly appreciated!
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May 31 , 2008
Live Music - Michael Walworth & The World's Tallest People
Born in the Alabama foothills and raised on Lake Erie, Michael Walworth's traveled life has brought him many places. His exposure to a vast array of American cultures has become melded into his brilliant song crafting which attracts people of all types of races, backgrounds, and ages. Come experience this unique sound at Mojo's from 7-9pm. Admission is free, but donations are excepted.
Event: 7pm
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Bring your instrument (or voice) and join in these free, open sessions at Mojo’s. Join other musicians and get your mojo workin’.
Voted “Best Open Mic” in the River Cities Reader 2004 & 2005 Readers’ Polls.
Upcoming
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both youth and adults:
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Every Wednesday.
Membership has its benefits – including discounts at Mojo’s.
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Free live music with your lunch! Join the RME’s own Ellis Kell for a FREE “True Blue Monday” lunch hour, featuring songs and stories every Monday at Noon in Mojo’s. We’ll pass the hat around, with donations going to educational programming at RME. Hey, you never know who might stop by to sit in for a tune with EK!
Join the RME’s own Tom Swanson for the Quad Cities’ best Open Mic every Wednesday from 7-9pm in Mojo's. Bring an instrument and some friends and spend an evening enjoying musicians of all stripes, from youngsters just getting started to seasoned pros.