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Fans much happier with 'New Moon' than 'Twilight'
Before the midnight showing of "New Moon" at Showcase Cinemas, one of the biggest concerns on the minds of fans was if the second movie installment in the "Twilight" saga would stick closer to the plot line of the novel.
Nov 20, 2009 | 5:45 am | Loading…
The Quads
Show to see - J.D. Wilkes, the front man for the Legendary Shack Shakers, is coming back to RIBCO with his side project, The Dirt Daubers.
Nov 19, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…
Simon’s debut a nod to the long form album
When it came time for 37-year-old Harper Simon to record his self-titled debut record, he wanted to do it with musicians who were around in the ‘60s and ‘70s so as to capture the sound he was emulating.
Nov 18, 2009 | 4:25 pm | Loading…
Daytrotter books Harper Simon
In late-breaking Quad-City music news, Daytrotter has booked two shows in the coming week.
Nov 17, 2009 | 3:30 pm | Loading…
OK Go goes from Rock Island to red carpet
I headed down to RIBCO to check out the end of OK Go's set there after seeing Dane Cook at the i wireless Center on Saturday night
Nov 16, 2009 | 4:15 pm | Loading…
The Quads
Show to see - The Huckleberry's stage is bound to be full when the six men and one lady who make up The Mumlers perform during a Daytrotter Presents show at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13.
Nov 11, 2009 | 12:25 pm | Loading…
I hope ‘New Moon’ isn’t as disappointing as the ‘Twilight’ movie was
I finished reading "Twilight" and "New Moon" this past weekend and completed the trifecta with a viewing of the movie version of "Twilight."
Nov 10, 2009 | 4:50 pm | Loading…
The Quads
Show to see - The jazz group Equilateral from Cedar Falls, Iowa, will bring its smooth sounds to the Redstone Room stage on Friday, Nov. 6.
Nov 05, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…
I’ve been taken in by the innocent romance in ‘Twilight’
I wrote last week that I finally succumbed to peer pressure and downloaded the "Twilight" and "New Moon" audio books on iTunes.
Nov 02, 2009 | 1:30 pm | Loading…
Be on the lookout for Muppets this Halloween
Adults looking to let their inner child loose this Halloween can participate in a Muppet-themed bar crawl.
Oct 30, 2009 | 4:55 pm | Loading…
The Quads
Show to see - Raised in Rockford, Ill., Ernie Hendrickson, an Americana folk singer/songwriter will have a CD release party at 10 p.m. tonight, Thursday, Oct. 29, at RIBCO, 1815 2nd Ave., Rock Island.
Oct 28, 2009 | 2:15 pm | Loading…
Daytrotter, RIBCO show one of the best I’ve seen
Tuesday night's Daytrotter Presents show at RIBCO featured the perfect lineup for a weeknight.
Oct 28, 2009 | 2:05 pm | Loading…
'Twilight' fever and red velvet cupcakes
I've officially caught the "Twilight" fever.
Oct 27, 2009 | 10:30 am | Loading…
East Moline record label hosts showcase
East Moline recording label Nail in the Coffin Records is hosting a Halloween showcase tonight at Mixtapes in East Moline.
Oct 23, 2009 | 3:25 pm | Loading…
Wayne Hancock’s 20-year-old song is relevant today
When Wayne Hancock was 25, he had trouble finding a job. There was plenty of work to be had, but all of the positions wanted applicants with experience, which he couldn't get because nobody would give him a job.
Oct 22, 2009 | 3:00 am | Loading…
The Quads
Show to see - If you're looking to take in some local music without emptying your wallet, check out the RIBCO Fall Homegrown Showcase.
Oct 22, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…
Win 2 free tickets to see Wooden Birds
It's not often that I get to announce a giveaway deal. In fact, this is the first time.
Oct 21, 2009 | 3:30 pm | Loading…
Violent J answers a reader’s question
Before my interview with Violent J from Insane Clown Posse, I asked readers whether they had any questions for him.
Oct 20, 2009 | 3:50 pm | Loading…
