|
Home Rookies
Nightclubs
Wednesday April 22, 2009
Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 12:48PM CST on April 22, 2009
Shelley Short, whose animal-themed album titles have gained momentum, is coming to Rock Island for a Daytrotter Presents show. Short actually likes the rain of the Pacific Northwest, where she attended art school, but now calls Chicago her home. The show begins at 7 p.m. Friday, May 1, at Huckleberry’s Pizza Parlor, 223 18th St., Rock Island. Cover is $5. For adults only The District is hosting a Chicago Cubs-themed pub crawl to celebrate the start of the baseball season. Participants have a chance to win tickets to a Cubs game or team apparel. The Spring Pub Crawl is 7-11 p.m. Friday, April 24, in The District. Participating bars are 2nd Avenue, Arena, Bennigan’s, Daiquiri Factory, Del’s, Icons, Malarkey’s and Steve’s Old Time Tap. For teens (others, too) The Quad-City Youth Symphony Orchestra will end its 51st season with a concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 26, at Augustana College's Centennial Hall, 3703 7th Ave., Rock Island. The youth orchestra is comprised of 80 middle, junior high and high school students. The symphony awards more than $7,000 in scholarships. He said what? Superdrag’s frontman, John Davis, on why the band released “Industry Giants” on its own label, Superdrag Sound Laboratories, because of its previous experience with Elektra Entertainment Group. “There were some hurt feelings and we definitely walked away from there having learned some lessons. Sometimes you learn best from doing things the wrong way.” For more about Superdrag and their upcoming Daytrotter Presents show at RIBCO, click here to read the preview in this week's Go&Do. Wednesday March 18, 2009
Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 5:55PM CST on March 18, 2009
Cheese Pizza will perform at RIBCO on Saturday, March 21. The retro band, which has a slight obsession with dressing in drag, is on the bill with the AC/DC tribute band High Voltage. The show begins at 10 p.m. and cover is $9. RIBCO is at 1815 2nd Ave., Rock Island. For teens Night Club Now, a traveling party for teens, will hold an event 8-11:30 p.m. Saturday, March 21, at the Davenport RiverCenter, 136 E. 3rd St. The party is open to teens 14 to 19 years old and costs $10 to attend, which includes pizza and favors. Night Club Now also will feature the Midwest Best Dance Crew. For the family Insect Zoo is coming to the Family Museum, 2900 Learning Campus Drive, Bettendorf. The program will give children the chance to learn about, see and even touch bugs. There are two opportunities to participate in the program: 1 p.m. today and at 10 a.m. Friday, March 20. Insect Zoo is free with museum admission. She said what? To say that Mary Ellis is a regular at Dr. Gyros in Rock Island is an understatement. She eats at the restaurant so often that the owners had some advice for her. “I was told I should buy stock in Dr. Gyros. I’ve come as often as five times a week,” she said. To read about Dr. Gyros, this week’s $10 or less feature, click here.
Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 11:13AM CST on March 18, 2009
When I had lunch this past weekend with a couple of friends from college (one of whom is a senior this year), they recounted the disturbing events of their previous evening.
They had headed out to The District with a group of girls. While they were seated at the bar in one establishment, a man who walked up next to one of them was wearing a hooded sweatshirt and sunglasses, despite the fact it was well past midnight. The man then proceeded to get closer and closer to my friend until he had somehow weaseled his leg onto her bar stool. She was creeped out and tried to ignore him, which became impossible when he began rubbing her shoulders. Keep in mind that she had never seen this guy before and that they had not exchanged a single word. She sternly told him to take his hands off her, but he kept trying to get closer and closer. The bartender eventually stepped into the situation and the guy left, or so they thought. When they departed — thankfully in a group — he was standing outside. The girls said they’ve been running into these “creepers” at a disturbingly frequent rate lately. Now I know there are plenty of nice guys out there who are much more tactful when it comes to getting chatting up a woman at a bar, but have any of you ladies recently had similar experiences? Are you noticing an increase in the frequency of encounters with these so-called “creepers?” I once interviewed a woman who said she enjoyed going to Uptown Neighborhood Bar and Grill in Bettendorf because she didn’t have to worry about feeling like she was in the middle of a meat market, so maybe there are a variety of factors at work. And how about you guys? Have you ever run into a woman at at bar who was so pushy it made you uncomfortable? Wednesday March 11, 2009
Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 2:44PM CST on March 11, 2009
Singer/songwriter Howie Day, who left Bangor, Maine, for the coffeehouse scene in Boston, is coming to the Redstone Room, 129 N. Main St., Davenport. Day is planning to release an album later this year to follow up on his 2003 release “Stop All the World Now.” Nick Zuber will open for Day at the show tonight. Doors open at 7:30 p.m., with the show beginning at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $20. For teens Parents can drop their kids off for an all-night skate from 6 p.m. Friday, March 13, to 6 a.m. Saturday, March 14, at Skate City QCA and Laser Tag Alley, 1140 Avenue of the Cities, East Moline. Playing on the theme of Friday the 13th, there will be 13-cent specials at the snack bar. The evening is $31 and includes a free skate rental, two games of laser tag, dinner and breakfast. For more information, call (309) 755-5219. For the family The YMCA is hosting a Swim the Mississippi challenge this year. Participants have the entire year to swim 2,124 laps, or 59 miles. Each lap will count for 40 river miles, and participants can use kickboards and flippers to help meet the challenge. Register for the program at any Scott County YMCA and swim any day or time. The cost to participate is $15 and includes an “I swam the Mississippi” T-shirt. She said what? Wicked Liz and the Bellyswirls kick off the evening round of local bands with a set time of 5:15 p.m. during the St. Patrick’s celebration Saturday, March 14, at Kelly’s Irish Pub in Davenport. Four bands are scheduled after them, but leader singer Liz Treiber is feeling the heat. “Although we may not seem like the headliner, all the people that are going to be there are going to be the least drunk when we play. The pressure is on.” Thursday March 5, 2009
Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 3:48PM CST on March 5, 2009
The Quad-City Rollers will face off against the Big Mouth Mickies at the Shamrock Shakedown at 6:30 p.m., Friday, March 6. The match will be the first win of the 2009 season for one of the teams. The roller derby bout will have music provided by rockabilly band The Krank Daddies. Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door. Children 10-years-old and younger are free. The Shamrock Shakedown will be held at the RiverCenter, 136 E. 3rd St., Davenport. Show to see Twin-cities band Roster McCabe will bring its rock reggae sound to RIBCO, 1815 2nd Ave., Rock Island. Roster McCabe has performed throughout at Summerfest, Bella Sol and Harvestfest and is currently working on a new record to follow their 2007 debut “The Rhythm/The Elements.” Roster McCabe will open for Heatbox, an acappella, beat boxing mix, at 10 p.m. today. Cover is $4. For teens The Davenport Library is hosting its monthly meeting of the Teen Volunteer Council. The group gives area teens a chance to make a difference by helping influence programming and materials the library provides for teens. Teens will also help fundraise and network with other young adults. The Teen Volunteer Council will meet at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 10 at the Fairmount location, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport. For more information call Christie Vogt at (563) 326-7900. She said what? Liz Treiber, of Wicked Liz & the Bellyswirls, status as the vocalist of a band that has the word “belly” in its name, was all the motivation she needed to lose the baby weight from when she had her daugher two years ago. When Trieber took the stage again, she was a size smaller than before the pregnacy. “I was like, ‘I’ve got to be in front of all these people and they know I had a kid. I’ve got to look good.’ ” To read more about Wicked Liz & the Bellyswirls, click here. Thursday February 12, 2009
Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 12:53PM CST on February 12, 2009
 Show to see The Little Ones, whose recent stints included a Tuesday night performance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” will make a stop Tuesday, Feb. 17, at the Redstone Room, 129 Main St. The indie pop band that incorporates tambourines and hand claps into its music, released “Morning Tide,” its first full-length album, last year. Doors will open at 7 p.m., with the show at 8. Cover is $7. For teens High school students can see the spring fashions in prom dresses and tuxedos from five area shops at the second Q-C Prom Fashion Expo. The event will be 1-5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, at Davenport Central High School, 1120 Main St. Admission is $5. For more information, call Merriam Rink at (563) 210-1257. For the family Students in grades 1-6 will construct a building made of blocks, string, rock and aluminum foil at the Block Kids Building Contest. Pre-registration is recommended and can be made by calling (563) 344-4106. The event will be 9-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, at the Bettendorf Family Museum, 2900 Learning Campus Drive. He said what? Jeff McGrath, who plays guitar, organ, runs samples and provides the vocals for Thank You, said the band’s only goal is to keep writing more music. “It’s pretty incredible when you think about it. A song doesn’t exist and then a song, with the help of a few people, all of a sudden, does exist.” Click here to read the Quad-City Times story on Thank You. Wednesday February 4, 2009
Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 2:42PM CST on February 4, 2009
Brooklyn-based KaiserCartel will perform in a Daytrotter Presents show at 5 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 5 at RIBCO, 1815 2nd Ave., Rock Island. The all-ages show also features Omaha, Neb., band Thunder Power. The show begins at 5 p.m. and admission is $5. For those who are 21 years and older with an extra $4 to spend, Peoria, Ill., band Mindset Evolution takes the stage at 10 p.m. tonight. For the family Children in kindergarten through third grade can write and illustrate stories at the Reading Rainbow writing workshop, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, at the Rock Island Public Library, 401 19th St. The children will learn about the concepts of character, plot, setting and brainstorming. Pre-registration is required and can be made by calling (309) 732-7323. For teens The Davenport Public Library's Teen Volunteer Council gives area teens the opportunity to get involved in their community. The council helps provide programming and materials for teens. The next meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10, at the Davenport Public Library-Fairmount Street, 3000 N. Fairmount. The event is free. He said what? Benjamin Taylor, the only son of music megastars James Taylor and Carly Simon, had been billed simply as Ben Taylor for his first four albums, but he went to the long version of his name for the fifth, “The Legend of Kung Folk, Part One (The Killing Bite).” “I feel like I’m growing up quick and I might as well use all the syllables I’ve been given,” Taylor, 32, said. To read a story on Taylor published in the Quad-City Times, click here. Thursday January 29, 2009
Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 3:08PM CST on January 29, 2009
No Budget TV will host a screening of “Episode Seven” on Saturday, Jan. 31, at Racers Edge, 936 15th Ave., East Moline. The screening also will feature performances by Reelfoot Rift, D’z Nutz, Speedfinger and The Pimps. The No Budget TV boys also will be doing filming for their season finale during the same event. Doors open at 7 p.m. and cover is $5 before 8 p.m., $7 thereafter. The episode screening is at midnight. Free event The Bier Stube will host a Winterfest celebration Saturday, Jan. 31, at its Moline location, 417 15th St. Winterfest will feature a Snow Queen contest, the Chili Challenge, 6-foot penguins, a Fish Toss, beer tasting, a human dog sled, the Polar Plunge and a vodka slide. Winterfest will be 3-9 p.m. and admission is free. He said what? Dierks Bentley is about to put out his fifth studio album and has recorded 10 singles that have reached the top spot on the country music charts. But despite his success, he has only one television in his house because he thinks too much TV is bad for you. “On a tour bus, there are like 10 TVs; everyone has one on their bunk. It’s all news that, God, you walk off there and you’re so depressed.” To read the Quad-City Times story on Bentley, click here. For the familyMike Granger, the Wapsi River Center naturalist, will lead a snowshoe walk at 10 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 31. Participants will start at the Wapsi River Environmental Education Center, 3155 52nd Ave., Dixon, Iowa, and walk through the Wapsi woods on snowshoes, looking for animal tracks. Pre-registration is required and can be made by calling (563) 328-3286. Wednesday January 28, 2009
Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 10:25AM CST on January 28, 2009
I realized this as I watched the Chicago rap group Animate Objects perform Friday night at RIBCO. The group featured two emcees, a DJ, a keyboard player, a drummer, and a guitar and bass player. The result was a sophisticated rap that was much more impressive sonically and visually than a guy bouncing around on stage with a microphone as a pre-recorded beat streams across the PA system. Animate Objects still rapped about ridin’ and rising above your troubles, and gave shout-outs to members of the band the in the stereotypical way that any rap group would. But the presence of backing talent seems to be what made the difference between getting booked at RIBCO and getting booked at the Chorus Line. Wednesday January 21, 2009
Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 3:48PM CST on January 21, 2009
Each week I write up four briefs to highlight entertainment events that we didn't have space to write full stories on in Go&Do. We affectionately refer to the briefs as "Quads" and they never quite make it online, so I figured my blog would be a good place to publish them at. So here are your Quads for the week. Show to seeChicago hip hop and funk band Animate Objects released its EP “Dubs, Grunts and Things” earlier this month as a free download. The move to give their music away for free was so that Animate Object fans could spend the money on seeing the band live, instead of on their latest record. In addition to giving their music away for free, RIBCO is also offering anyone who knows this week’s password $1 off cover, bring the price to $4. To get the weekly passwords, sign up for RIBCO’s e-mail list at ribco.com or add them as a friend at myspace.com/ribcomusic. Iowa City band The Uniphonics will open for Animate Objects. Doors open at 9 p.m. with music starting at 10 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 23. RIBCO is located at 1815 2nd Ave., Rock Island. He said what? Andy Lank, manager of Carriage Haus and Kilkenny’s in downtown Davenport on the new shuttle bus for college students the two bars are running along with Mac’s Tavern and Shenanigan’s. “It’s one of those things where I think it will take two weeks to build and then it’ll be big.” The bus transported more than 200 students to and from the bars during it’s first weekend in business. For more on the shuttle, click here. For the family The Quad-City Rollers will start off its first full season of competition with Red, White and Bruises at Beyond the Baseline, 1540 W. 12th St., Davenport. The women of the Quad-City Rollers will compete in a roller derby bout against another team from the region. Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door, with a portion of the proceeds going to charity. Children 12 years old and younger are free. The bout begins at 6:30 p.m., Friday, Jan. 23. For teens The first meeting of the Young Writer’s Guild of the Quad-Cities will be at 3 p.m., Jan. 24. At the first meeting, the group plans to set a schedule of meetings which should include two Saturdays and one weeknight a month at the Midwest Writing Center, 225 E. 2nd St., Suite 303, Davenport. Saturday’s meeting will also feature an introduction goals and methods of writing with writing exercises. The meeting is free. For more information call (563) 324-1410 or visit midwestwritingcenter.org. Sunday January 18, 2009
Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 1:33PM CST on January 18, 2009
I was really looking forward to seeing William Elliott Whitmore yesterday at RIBCO for a Daytrotter presents show. But thanks to our frigid temperatures on Thursday evening I had to postpone a ride-along on a new shuttle bus to get Ambrose and Palmer students to downtown Davenport until Saturday.
I had planned to be off the bus in time for Whitmore’s set, but forgot about my tendency to get carsick when I started the story. The combination of writing while sitting in the luxury, leather lounge seats that rocked back and forth with each turn and hill, left me struggling to hold in my dinner.
When I did get off, after the driver had filled up his tip jar (an empty beer pitcher) in under an hour, I was so sick I could barely make it to my car let alone head over to RIBCO. So I want to hear from you all about the show. There was a lot of great local and national talent booked. Did they artists and bands live up to their reputations?
I at least have the opportunity to redeem myself tonight with a belated Christmas party at RIBCO and another Daytrotter show featuring Local Natives, The Union Line and Voxhaul Broadcast.
If you go
What: Local Natives, The Union Line and Voxhaul Broadcast
When: 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18
Where: Huckleberry’s Pizza Parlor, 223 18th St., Rock Island
How Much?: $7
Information: daytrotter.com
Tuesday December 23, 2008
Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 11:02PM CST on December 23, 2008
I was very thankful that I ran out of time to peruse thrift stores this weekend for a hideous ugly sweater because nobody wore one to the A Very Sexy X-Mas party featuring and Ugly Sweater Party at Nan’s Piano Bar on Tuesday night.
There was one couple wearing holiday sweaters, but the sweaters were nowhere near gaudy enough to fit the theme. I opted not to risk possibly offending the couple and just assumed their wardrobe choice was a coincidence rather than an attempt at an ugly sweater. However my disappointment at the chance to relive my college days at a theme party quickly faded when Tim Stopulos picked up his guitar. The Bettendorf native turned Chicago musician filled the piano bar with his warm voice, impressive range and dynamic guitar and piano styling. Stopulos played mostly covers, but his acoustic renditions of John Mayer’s “Why Georgia,” Justin Timberlake’s “Until the End of Time,” and The Killer’s “Mr. Brightside” were far more organic and enjoyable than the originals. Just as impressive as Stopulos’ performance was the standing room only crowd that filled the piano bar on a cold weeknight with snow in the forecast. These days I hear more managers and owners complaining about the weather and economy keeping customers out of their establishments, but Nan’s clearly isn’t having any problems bringing in a crowd. To keep their patrons rolling in Nan’s will start offering dueling pianos every Friday and Saturday nights starting Friday, Jan. 2. Nan’s will also institute a ladies night on Thursdays starting Jan. 8 and Jesse Anderson, general manager of the Freight House, said it’s not just going to be drink specials that the ladies can win, but the piano bar will give away a Coach purse every week. And in an issue close to my heart, Nan’s is also going to host more theme nights in the future, which means it’s time to dig out the bin in my basement filled with all the costumes I amassed during my days at Augustana. Stephanie De Pasquale can be contacted at (563) 333-2639 or sdepasquale@qctimes.com. Thursday December 18, 2008
Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 5:03PM CST on December 18, 2008
Oh, the Ugly Sweater Christmas Party. It’s that time of year when you bring out the sweater your grandmother got you but you never wore because it has a three-dimensional reindeer on the front or is so busy it makes your eyes want to scream.
In other words, it’s the one occasion when you can wear all the ridiculous holiday sweaters you normally wouldn’t be caught dead in. The Bier Stube, 415 15th St., Moline, is hosting a Tacky Holiday Sweater and ‘80s Dance Party from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 20. And truly ugly sweaters and ‘80s dance music are a good fit because each really only needs to make an appearance once a year. Nan’s Piano Bar, 421 W. River Drive, Davenport is hosting an Ugly Sweater Party as part of its A Very Sexy X-Mas party from 8 p.m. to midnight Tuesday, Dec. 23. I’m not quite sure how sexy and ugly sweaters go together, but I’ll be going there to find out. I do have one problem. My grandmother has good taste, so I don’t have an ugly sweater. But I’m sure I can find one at a thrift store. Are any of you going to ugly sweater parties this holiday season and what do your sweaters look like? You can e-mail me pictures of your masterpieces at sdepasquale@qctimes.com and I’ll post them on this blog. If you go What: Tacky Holiday Sweater and ‘80s Dance Party When: 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 20 Where: Bier Stube, 415 15th St., Moline How much: Free Information: bier-stube.com If you go What: A Very Sexy X-Mas, featuring an Ugly Sweater Party When: 5 p.m. to midnight Tuesday, Dec. 23, with the Ugly Sweater Party beginning at 8 p.m. Where: Nan’s Piano Bar, 421 W. River Drive, Davenport How much: $5 Information: qcfreighthouse.com Stephanie De Pasquale can be contacted at (563) 333-2639 or sdepasquale@qctimes.com. Wednesday December 10, 2008
Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 4:15PM CST on December 10, 2008
The only time Thorn took a break was to step aside while one of the other members showed off their jazz chops on the drums, bass, guitar or tenor saxophone. Thorn’s rap and hip hop laid over the rest of the band’s jazz and funk sounds, while not a typical musical combination, works for The Uniphonics. The catchy riffs and lyrics that always circle back to some mention of Iowa City, or IC, have a way of supporting each other. One particularly entertaining song was “Iowa City,” in which Thorn lists off a plethora of night spots the band has played at and I somehow have managed to visit in the two trips I’ve made to the college town. He then makes the case that Iowa City is the place to be, not Chicago, Madison, Wis., St. Paul, Minn., or any other major Midwest city. In an interview to preview the show, The Uniphonics referred to “Iowa City” as the anthem the city needed. The Uniphonics will be back at RIBCO on January 23, with Animate Objects. Stephanie De Pasquale can be contacted at (563) 333-2639 or sdepasquale@qctimes.com. Friday December 5, 2008
Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 3:20PM CST on December 5, 2008
Diesel, a nightclub for teens is opening tonight in Davenport. The alcohol-free club is open to teens ages 13 to 18 and parents can check it out tonight and tomorrow from 5 to 7 p.m. during a parents open house.
If you go What: Diesel grand opening
When: 5 to 7 p.m. parents open house, 7 to 11:30 p.m. open to teens on Friday, Dec. 5, and Saturday, Dec. 6. Regular hours are 6:30 to 11:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday Where: 4320 Brady St., Davenport How much: $10 for teens, parents open house freeInformation: myspace.com/dieselteennightclub You can check out the whole story here. Stephanie De Pasquale can be contacted at (563) 333-2639 or sdepasquale@qctimes.com. Wednesday November 26, 2008
Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 10:30AM CST on November 26, 2008
By Stephanie De Pasquale Icons, a new martini bar, opened in place of Copia this past Thursday, and one of the first orders of business for co-owners Phil Woodward and Dave Phillips was to lower prices. Martinis have been reduced 50 cents to $7.50 and $9. Beer is also down 50 cents to $3 for domestics, $3.50 for imports and $4 for aluminum bottles. Mixed drinks and shots have been lowered by $2 to $5, depending on the drink. While $9 can easily be perceived as pricey for one drink, Woodward is quick to point out that the $9 martinis are made with 7 1/2 ounces of pure alcohol, whereas a Captain and Coke only contains one ounce of alcohol. When you do the math, it would take more than seven mixed drinks to match the alcohol content, and that price would be easily more than $9, Woodward said. The specialty $7.50 martinis contain just a bit more than 5 1/2 ounces of alcohol, by the way. Icons also will offer selected martinis for $5 Tuesday through Thursday. Check out the whole story about Icon’s opening here. If you go What: Icons When: 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays, 4 p.m. to 3 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays Where: Copia, 124 18th St., Rock Island Stephanie De Pasquale can be contacted at (563) 333-2639 or sdepasquale@qctimes.com. Monday November 24, 2008
Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 3:49PM CST on November 24, 2008
Thanksgiving is a day for families, but the day after seems to be a time for catching up with old friends who have come back into town.
I know I’ve already talked about getting together with a friend who moved away a little more than a year ago and is coming back to the Quad-Cities to visit family. We haven’t talked about the details yet, but we went to the Carriage Haus and Kilkeny’s when he was back in town last year. Who are you all getting together with? And are you going to your old hangouts or trying a new place? Stephanie De Pasquale can be contacted at (563) 333-2639 or sdepasquale@qctimes.com. Wednesday November 19, 2008
Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 2:12PM CST on November 19, 2008
The dance club Dolce is gone and the piano bar, jazz feel of Below Brady is back.
Below Brady co-founder Matt Somers said a new group of partners repurchased the bar and Starting Line it was originally sold 14 months ago. The new ownership team has already changed management, employees and the menu at Starting Line, but reopening Below Brady was their first priority. The new owners brought back the cool blue lighting and replaced the DJ with live music that will always have a jazz feel. Somers said Below Brady will also have all new martini recipes that will be blended with each order. “We’re doing everything different than Dolce,” Somers said. “It’s not going to be that thump, thump, thump. It’s going to be the Rat Pack.” The Craig Bentley Trio performed on Friday at Below Brady for an event to celebrate the reopening. Their smooth jazz that you could still have a conversation over was a far cry from the booming loud disc jockey at Dolce, but it fit much better with the martini bar concept. It definitely would be a good place for those who still want to go out, but have outgrown the clubs. Below Brady is modeled after Chicago martini and piano bars, and while there are plans to buy a baby piano, Somers said Below Brady doesn’t plan to compete with Nan’s Piano Bar and will stick to local talent. “It’s a great place to bring a client, spouse or a significant other if you really want to impress somebody,” Somers said. “I always like to say it’s a little bit of Chicago. ... It’s not your grandfather’s speakeasy, but it has the feeling of a speakeasy bar.” Below Brady will have its grand reopening on Wednesday, Nov. 26. If you go What: Below Brady grand reopening When: 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. with live music at 8 p.m. Regular hours will be 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. Wednesday through Saturday, with happy hour from 4 to 7 p.m. Where: 217 Brady St., Davenport How much: Free Information: (563) 323-5455 Stephanie De Pasquale can be contacted at (563) 333-2639 or sdepasquale@qctimes.com. |
About This Blog
Rate this Blog:
 1 rating(s)
Categories
• Clubs
• Nightclubs • Bars • Martini • Jazz • Nightlife • Live music • Movies • Teens • Books • Restaurants • The District • $10 or less • CD Release • Live Sessions • Benefit • Daytrotter • Art • Television • Comedy • Theater • Dance • Podcast
Older Posts
Latest Entries
Loading...
Links
Loading...
 |
© 2008, The Quad-City Times, Davenport, IA | Terms of Service and Privacy Policy
Leave a Message
Leave a Comment
Request a Friend
