Music Lessons by West Music Monday-Saturday Sign Up for Lessons Today! The River Music Experience and West Music are pleased to announce we are now collaborating to provide music education downtown for area youth and adults! Download Financial Assistance Form Questions: ekell@rivermusicexperience.org
	The Sound Lab @ RME The Sound Lab @ RME Homepage - More Info Located in the basement level of the RME, our educational studio features state-of-the-art recording equipment and instructional courses designed to accommodate new aspiring audio engineers, to intermediate-level students that want to hone their skills.  Download Registration Form
	Live Lunch at RME - Every Weekday in Mojo's Noon - 1pm - FREE Artist Lineup Mon. - True Blue Monday's w/ Ellis Kell Tues. - Jonathan Turner Wed. - "Tennessee", that Nashville Cat Thurs. - New Grass Special w/ Dave Maxwell Fri. - Tony Hoeppner or Ren Estrand Artist Info Homepage Every weekday, the RME is bringing you free live music in Mojo's to enjoy with your soup and sandwich.  Nowhere else can you always find some great free tunes from some of our areas favorite musicians.  There's no admission charge, but donations to support live music and music makers at RME are encouraged - and always appreciated! Come Sing Along!
	Open Mic Night Every Wednesday 7:00-9:00 pm FREE Bring your instrument (or voice) and join in these free, open sessions at Mojo’s. Join other musicians and get your mojo workin! It's your stage - so use it!
	Polyrhythms 3rd Sunday Jazz Series Workshop & Matinee In the Redstone Room Workshop: 3:00 pm, Matinee: 6:00 pm Workshop Admission: $3 for students and $5 for adults. Matinee Admission: $10  The workshops are designed to demonstrate how jazz is constructed from a playing as well as a listening standpoint.  The object is to build on the existing jazz audience and cultivate a younger jazz appreciation base.  Some scholarships available for kids.  The matinee performance will present a series of straight ahead jazz music played by the finest practitioners we can attract.
	New Ground Theatre Play Reading Series Second Thursday of each month 7:00 P.M. - 8:30 P.M. 2nd Floor Performance Hall $3.00 Admission Beer, Wine, & Soda Available New Ground Theatre is proud to announce its play reading series during the 2007-08 season, which will now be held at the RME!
	Group Guitar Lessons @ RME Thursday, 6:00-7:30pm 2nd Floor Performance Hall RME is providing group guitar lessons for beginning students, ages 6 to 12, in the Performance Hall on Thursdays from 6-7:30pm.    Instructor Todd Leisek will lead the eight week session for $85.00 per student. Students will learn the basics of playing either electric or acoustic guitar. Space is limited, so call now to reserve a spot! Teen and adult beginning group sessions are also available. For more information, please contact Ellis Kell, RME Director of Programming and Education, by calling 563-326-1333, ext. 113, or via email to: ekell@rivermusicexperience.org
	Jazz Jam 7:00- 9:00pm In Mojo's - FREE, with band donations welcome We're happy to annouce the return of the Thursday Jazz Jam again now hosted by The North Scott Jazz Combo & Edgar Crocket & The BHC Jazz Combo! Please note the performace dates below, as the shows are no longer every Thursday night. North Scott Dates May 15 Edgar Crocket/BHC Dates TBA
	River Prairie Minstrels 1st Sat. of the Month 6:00 -8:30 pm Folk Music FREE Some of the Quad Cities’ best known folk artists get together on the Mojo’s stage for an evening of music and camaraderie, from 6-8:30 PM on the 1st Saturday of each month. |
	Songwriters in the Round 2nd Sat. of the Month 3:00-6:00 pm FREE Don't miss your chance to play, listen and learn with leaders in the craft as we make music and discuss the process! For more information, please contact Mary Jo Daly at (309) 738-7192
	Community Drum Circle Last Sat. of the Month 10:30 a.m. Join area percussionists for a Drum Circle of improvised rhythms on the last Saturday of each month 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

Seasonal Programming

Rock Camp USA 2008
RME’s Rock Camp USA program features three 2-week sessions in the summer starting in July for young musicians ages 8-18. Participants rehearse their chosen songs, record them during dress rehearsal, and at the end of the session perform a concert in the Redstone Room! This program has been a huge success, and we're alredy looking foward to our 3rd year in 2008!

Rock Camp USA @ RME Homepage
2008 Registration Form

Contact Ellis Kell for more details.

River Currents Tours - Click for Program Details
A cooperative art and music fun day for elementary students, co-produced by the RME and the Figge Art Museum. Students are given the invaluable lesson of experiencing both visual and musical art first hand. Literally thousands of area children are educated through this excellent civic program.

3rd Thursday Courtyard Concert Series
Enjoy the summer weather and join us outside on the Skybridge & RME courtyard! Bring your friends and listen to live music while enjoying your favorite beverage from our well-stocked bar.
It's downtown's newest tradition!
Bands & Dates Coming Soon!