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GRAYSON The Grayson Gallery & Art Center will host “Summer Arts Celebration with the Blues” with an opening reception from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday.

A high-energy ensemble boasting some of the sharpest musical talents the Quad Cities has to offer, 10 of Soul headlines a May 27 engagement as part of the Tangled Wood's Summer Concert Series, their Bettendorf performance boasting classic tunes from the genres of soul, funk, and blues, as well as a few funky arrangements of their own.

or the second year in a row, KAABOO Del Mar is highlighting a robust presence of emerging talent and local artists who will perform throughout the three day event with already announced acts The Record Company, Judah and the Lion, Emily Warren and Frenship. Over on the Tourmaline Emerging Artist Stage is the place to see the latest and greatest up-and-comers to add to your playlists, including The Shelters, Dustbowl Revival, The Main Squeeze and many more (*full lineup below). Since the SoCal a...

Joyann Parker brings a full range of talent to her performances as an accomplished singer, pianist, guitarist and songwriter. She has performed for thousands at major venues and festivals across the country, frequently sells out some of the most prestigious clubs in the Midwest and garnered national and international attention for her newest record, “Hard To Love,” including features in DownBeat and Living Blues Magazine. Joyann is a 2018 Blues Blast Magazine Music Award nominee and Heritag...