River Music Experience

Our Mission
The River Music Experience (RME) exists to give Quad-City residents and visitors opportunities to experience America's music, and most especially the music of the Mississippi River,
through live music performances and programs
which nurture, educate and inspire musicians, and music appreciators.

In short...

The RME is a nonprofit helping build the Quad-City music scene
through diverse live music and unique educational programming

Thursday, May 15
Carney with The Brakes &
The Roadless

Doors 7:30PM ; Show 8:30PM
$7

Mojo's is your #1 location for great local live programming, delicious coffee,
or a quick bite to eat!
NEW LUNCH MENU!

Complete Listing of Mojo's
&
Music Incubator Programming

Check our calendar above for times of upcoming events like Community Drum Circle, Open Mic Night, or Song Writers in the Round!

RME News - May 12

The RME on TV!
Grace Potter & The Nocturnals and Blind Melon recently rocked two monster shows in the Redstone Room, and we're excited to announce that our friends at WQPT were able to film interviews and performances with both bands while they were here!

Each band will be featured in a five-minute segment on "Quad-City Life & Times." Blind Melon will also be featured in a longer 1/2 hour show titled "Currents at the Crossroads: Live from the Redstone Room at RME" Our own Ellis Kell hosts the WQPT"Currents at the Crossroads," and this will be the first time our venue is featured in its own segment.

Air Times - NEW DATES

Blind Melon
5 minute segment on "Quad-City Life & Times"
May 15 @ 7pm; May 17 @ 6:30pm;
May 18 @ 6:30pm

1/2 hour Segment - update!
May 21st @ 8pm; May 23rd @ 10pm

RME Completes Educational Recording Studio
"The Sound Lab at River Music Experience"
The RME is proud to announce that a new educational recording studio, “The Sound Lab at River Music Experience,” has been completed through a grant from the Scott County Regional Authority.

Visit The Sound Lab @ RME Homepage for details!

Rock Camp USA 2008 @ RME
2008 RME Rock Camp USA Homepage
2008 Registration Form

Rock Camp USA at the RME features three 2-week sessions in the summer starting in June 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!

Please contact Ellis Kell with additional questions.

The RME Partners with West Music!
Music Lessons Available at RME

SIGN-UP for Lessons Today!
The River Music Experience and West Music are proud to be collaborating with West Music to provide music education downtown for Quad-City area youth and adults.

Teachers interested in booking studio time and/or students interested in scheduling lessons should contact Ellis Kell, RME Director of Programming and Education, by calling 563-326-1333, ext. 113, or via email to: ekell@rivermusicexperience.org

Download Financial Assistance Form

Live Lunch
at Mojo's Every Weekday

FREE Music During Lunch!

Live Lunch
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!

Music Incubator & Educational Programs

Local musicians, music education, and music appreciation in the Quad-Cities are RME top priorities!

Click here and discover what event suits you, and take advantage of the Music Incubator programs at the RME!

Great educational and music community building programs like Rock Camp, Community Drum Circle, River Currents, and Open Mic Night are just a few of the outstanding ways in which the RME helps build our Quad-City music scene.

Museum Exhibits

Whether you're a music scholar or simply a music fan, there's something for all ages, interests and attention spans at the River Music Experience Museum & Exhibition space.

Our permenant exhibit showcases a series of 6 interactive multi-media kiosks exploring the music and lives of musicians like Prince, B.B. King, and the Beatles from the American songbook.

Ear ports are also avaiable so you can listen to the classics at your leisure.

30 years of Quad-City
Concert Photography

by John Greenwood of the Leader/Argus and John Schultz of the Quac-City Times

In the rear of Mojo's, we've got dozens of beautifully taken photos of the many mega-music stars to have visited the Quad-Cities over the years.

Stop in and find your favorite musician!

THANK YOU to ALL of our Supporters & Members!

Here's a look at our Donor Wall Members and our Corporate Sponsors.

We sincerely appreciate your continued support as we work diligently to help build the Quad-City music scene.




Click HERE for Redstone Room calendar
Click Above to Buy Tickets for any Upcoming Concert! Tickets are also available at all Quad-City Co-Op Records Locations!
Upcoming Concerts Flyer May Flyer Available Now! PRINT ME!!! SPREAD THE WORD!
Bring your instrument (or voice) and join in this free, open session at Mojo's. 7-9PM every Wednesday

Become a Member! Support the live music scene and music education in the Quad-Cities? Put your money where your mouth is and become a Member! Every dime helps keep QC music thriving

A tank of gas is all it takes from Chicago, Des Moines and other Midwest cities to reach the music and lore of the mighty Mississippi
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 beverages! It's downtown's newest tradition! Bands & Dates Coming Soon! Fan Photo Shannon Curfman by photographer Jim Riesberg

(In Mojo's & Museum)
Monday: 7 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Tuesday: 7 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Wednesday: 7 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Thursday: 7 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Friday: 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Sunday: CLOSED
(except during the 3rd Sunday Jazz)

Hours may vary due to live performances.

LINKS

True Blue News by Ellis Kell

Redstone Room Myspace Page

River Roots Live Homepage

Downtown Davenport Homepage

(Packages Available)