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Tuesday July 28, 2009

Mija Go&Do Live Sessions

Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 1:46PM CST on July 28, 2009

Mija, formerly known as Humans, has tightened up it rhythm section, creating a pop sound with '70s transitions.

At the Go&Do Live Sessions, Mija performed two untitled songs, "Tail of the Two-Headed Serpent," "Ahmira" and "Squids."

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Wednesday May 13, 2009

Original music dominates final Live Sessions

Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 5:36PM CST on May 13, 2009

If you missed Tuesday night's Go&Do Live Sessions at Mojo's Cafe, then you missed one heck of a show.

It was the first time that the Live Sessions bands performed all original music, and there was something for every musical taste as the genres ranged from metal to jazz, pop/punk to a fusion of Latin, reggae and rock.

Mija closed the show with an energetic performance of driving music and band members that couldn't stay still. JT Tapia, who performs guitar and vocals for the band, was dancing around, kneeling on the floor, jumping on the stage and playing the Theremin while standing on top of a speaker. It was a great way to close out the night.

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Wednesday May 6, 2009

The Quads

Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 12:55PM CST on May 6, 2009

Show to see

Detroit rockers The High Strung will perform Friday night at Theo’s Java Club, 213 17th St., Rock Island.

The High Strung’s latest album, “Ode to the Inverse of the Dude,” was released last month and examines the inner self.

Quad-City area group Chrash and solo project Quiet Bears will open the Daytrotter Presents show, which begins at 7 p.m. May 8. Cover is $5.

Tickets to buy

Meat Puppets, one of Nirvana’s major influences, will perform in a Daytrotter Presents show at 8 p.m. June 24 at RIBCO.

Tickets will be available for $12 beginning Monday, May 11. They will be sold at RIBCO, 1815 2nd Ave., Rock Island, or at Co-Op Records stores around the Quad-Cities.

For teens

The Davenport Public Library Teen Volunteer Council will hold its last meeting before breaking for the summer.

The council helps plan library programming and to select materials for teens. Participants also help with library fundraising. The meeting will be 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 12, at the Fairmount Street branch, 3000 N. Fairmount.

For more information, call (563) 326-7900.

He said what?

The members of Mija joke that noise is one-eighth of the band’s sound. But JT Tapia explained that the band has a pop base with a ‘70s transition.

“Its an essential aspect of it because there’s so much mathematics and specific writing that when you add what we call the noise aspect, or the ambiance or whatever, it makes it that much more eclectic. The contrast is so high it becomes essential to the sound as a whole.”

To read more about Mija, check out the band's profile in this week's Go&Do.

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And the final Live Session band is...

Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 11:02AM CST on May 6, 2009

On Distant Shores will fill the last spot for the May Go&Do Live Sessions. You can hear their tracks and samples from the other bands lined up for the show at my MySpace page.

Here are the show details:

If you go

What: Go&Do Live Sessions

When: Tuesday, May 12

5-5:40 p.m. -- Shotgun Mouthwash

5:40-6:20 p.m. -- B Smith 45

6:20-7 p.m. -- Los Coscorrones

7-7:40 -- On Distant Shores

7:40-8:20 p.m. -- Mija

Where: Mojo’s Cafe, 129 N. Main St., Davenport

How much: Free

You can check out the more than 100 videos of area bands from previous Go&Do Live Sessions here.

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Tuesday May 5, 2009

One more spot available for the final Go&Do Live Sessions

Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 10:49AM CST on May 5, 2009

One band has backed out of the Go&Do Live Sessions, so there is an opening from 7 to 7:40 p.m. Tuesday, May 12.

The Quad-City Times tapes the performances of Live Sessions bands at Mojo’s Cafe in downtown Davenport and edits the footage into music videos that are posted on the area bands database at our entertainment Web site.

Participating bands receive a DVD of their performance that they can use to help with booking shows and to post on their Web sites.

If you’d like to perform next week, contact me at (563) 333-2639 or sdepasquale@qctimes.com. You can check out more than 100 videos of Quad-City area bands above.

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Friday May 1, 2009

May Go&Do Live Sessions line up set

Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 7:38PM CST on May 1, 2009

It’s almost time for this month’s round of the Go&Do Live Sessions. May will be the final month for the concert series, so make sure you get out to Mojo’s Cafe to check out the free show on Tuesday, May 12.

As always, we have a mix of bands and solo acts to satisfy several musical tastes. Here’s the show schedule:

5 to 5:40 p.m. - Shotgun Mouthwash

5:40 to 6:20 p.m. - B Smith 45

6:20 to 7 p.m. - Los Coscorrones

7 p.m. to 7:40 - Spatterdash

7:40 to 8:20 p.m. - Mija

You can check out the more than 100 videos of local bands from previous Go&Do Live Sessions here.

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Monday April 27, 2009

Check out Go&Do Live Sessions B-sides

Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 10:25AM CST on April 27, 2009

We've posted featured videos from 37 area bands who have performed at the Go&Do Live Sessions, and I've posted them all on this blog. But there are more than 100 additional videos from the rest of the bands' performances on qctimes.tv as well.

So, if you can't get enough of your favorite band, go to qctimes.tv., click on the "Browse" dropdown menu and then scroll down to "Live Sessions B-side" to see the extra videos. For a shortcut, you can just click here.

There are 145 videos of area band performances in all, with more to come from the April Go&Do Live Sessions and the upcoming May Go&Do Live Sessions scheduled for Tuesday, May 12, at Mojo's Café in downtown Davenport. Stay tuned here for more information about that show.

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Friday April 24, 2009

Wicked Liz & the Bellyswirls Go&Do Live Session

Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 12:06PM CST on April 24, 2009

Wicked Liz & the Bellyswirls have been together for a decade and developed a regular following during that time. Frontwoman “Wicked” Liz Treiber joked that she wants the band to come up with some dance moves, but the group is already very animated on stage, which kept the crowd rocking through the last song of the March Go&Do Live Sessions.

Wicked Liz & the Bellyswirls performed the originals “3-6-9/The Site,” “Mary Kate,” “Tuesday,” “Wonder,” “No Place Better,” “Crutch” and “Break Me.”

Check out the story on Wicked Liz & the Bellyswirls that was published in the Quad-City Times.

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Gray Wolf Band Go&Do Live Session

Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 11:44AM CST on April 24, 2009

The members of the Gray Wolf Band describe themselves as a bunch of guys playing the music they grew up with. The band has been playing Lynyrd Skynyrd, Billy Joel and Jerry Lee Lewis for seven years and has regular gigs at Martinis on the Rock and the Riverhouse.

The Gray Wolf Band performed “Gimme Three Steps,” “You May Be Right,” “Midnight Special,” “Amy” and “Great Balls of Fire.”

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Thursday April 23, 2009

Deluxe Republic Go&Do Live Session

Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 2:52PM CST on April 23, 2009

Deluxe Republic has been together for close to a year, but the band only played its first show in February because the members wanted to have a solid catalogue of originals and not have to fill their set with covers. The band’s sound is in the vein of Weezer and the Foo Fighters.

Deluxe Republic performed the originals “Gretel,” “Starlight,” “Your Hand and Mine,” “Cursed,” “17 Degrees,” “Cowboys and Indians” and “Blown Away.”

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Wednesday April 22, 2009

That One Band Go&Do Live Session

Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 10:24AM CST on April 22, 2009

Made up of 16- and 17-year-olds, That One Band won the Davenport Public Library’s Battle of the Bands contest last summer. Since then, their music has grown up and each of the teens got a driver’s license.

That One Band performed the originals “Amazing Grace,” “Imagine,” “If I Told You,” “Follow Me Now” and “Insane.”

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Tuesday April 21, 2009

Tronicity Go&Do Live Session

Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 4:24PM CST on April 21, 2009

Tronicity has been working on writing originals in between a healthy schedule of gigs around the Quad-Cities. The band is hoping to record an EP this spring or summer.

Tronicity performed the originals “Leave Me (Finally),” “Perfect for You,” “Hi” and “100 Different Reasons.”

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Thursday April 9, 2009

The Quads

Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 6:57PM CST on April 9, 2009

Show to see

Hip-hop/funk/jazz combo The Uniphonics are headlining at Rock Island Brewing Co. on Saturday, April 11. The group has an emcee instead of a jazz vocalist.

Opening the show is Quad-City reggae band Bumper Crop. The show starts at 10 p.m. and the cover charge is $5.

He said what?

Josh Smith, better known as DJ Buddha, is hoping to dispel the misconception that DJs just play other people’s music when he performs at the Go&Do Live Sessions on Tuesday, April 14.

“The way we go about methodically picking out how we’re going to play and how you change the tempo or speed of a song to match them up so they fit perfectly. I want to open people up that we’re not just a bunch of drunk yahoos behind a DJ booth.”

For more information about DJ Buddha, click here.

For the family

The Quad-City Rollers are back at it again with a bout against the Mid Iowa Rollers at 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 11, at the RiverCenter in Davenport.

The Quad-City Rollers fell to the Des Moines-based Mid Iowa Rollers last season, but the Rollers are coming off the momentum of last month’s win against the Big Mouth Mickies.

Tickets are $10 at the door or $8 in advance and can be purchased at 2 Docs Chiropractic, 216 E. 50th St., Davenport, or at Beyond the Baseline, 1540 West 12th St., Davenport between 7 and 9 p.m. Friday.

For teens

Teens looking for a chance to volunteer in their community are invited to the Teen Volunteer Council’s monthly meeting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, at the Davenport Public Library’s Fairmount Street branch, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport.

The Council helps plan teen programs and obtain materials that interest their age group. Networking opportunities are also available. For more information contact Christie Vogt at (563) 326-7900 or cvogt@davenportlibrary.com.

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Tuesday March 31, 2009

Go&Do Live Sessions lineup set

Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 11:53AM CST on March 31, 2009

It's almost time for the April installment of the Go&Do Live Sessions. This month we're bringing you four local bands at Mojo's Cafe, 129 N. Main St., Davenport, on Tuesday, April 14.

As always, the event is free and an all-ages show. There are more than 100 videos of local bands' performances from previous Go&Do Live Sessions for your online viewing at qctimes.tv. Click here for the featured videos, and here for the B-sides.

Also make sure to check back here for the videos from our March Go&Do Live Session. I should be posting them within the next couple of weeks.

Without any further ado, here's the line up for the April Go&Do Live Session:

Tuesday, April 14

5:40 p.m. - Rose 'N Thorns

6:20 p.m. - Burngrinder

7 p.m. - DJ Buddha

7:40 p.m. - Superfly Samurai

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Friday March 6, 2009

March Live Sessions line up

Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 3:58PM CST on March 6, 2009

We've got another round of Go&Do Live Sessions coming up on Tuesday, March 10, at Mojo's Cafe. The line up is below and make sure to check out the preview story on Wicked Liz.

If you go
What: Go&Do Live Sessions
When: Tuesday, March 10
5-5:40 — Tronicity
5:40-6:20 — That One Band
6:20-7 — Deluxe Republic
7-7:40 — Gray Wolf
7:40-8:20 — Wicked Liz & the Bellyswirls
Where: Mojo’s Cafe, 129 N. Main St., Davenport
How much: Free
Information: qctimes.com/goanddo

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Friday February 27, 2009

4th & 20 Go&Do Live Session

Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 12:49PM CST on February 27, 2009

4th and 20 is just out to have a good time and will cover just about anything to make sure its audience also enjoys itself.

At the Go&Do Live Sessions, 4th & 20 covered “Folsom Prison Blues,” “Call Me the Breeze,” “Gel,” “I Wanna Be Sedated” and “Johnny B Good.”

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X+X Go&Do Live Session

Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 11:57AM CST on February 27, 2009

Marty “M.J. Heat” Jones’ noise act X+X is a tamer version of noise than most, preferring to perform songs that have a melody and directions.

At the Go&Do Live Sessions X+X performed “Radio Groove,” “Military,” “Cowboy Swallow” and “Sneak-a-Peak.” For a full story on X+X that was published in the Go&Do section of the Quad-City Times, click here.

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Thursday February 26, 2009

Rule No. 1 Go&Do Live Session

Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 11:10AM CST on February 26, 2009

Much like Park Lane, Rule No. 1 also has been together for three years, released a CD in 2007 and is working on a second album.

Rule No. 1 performed the originals “Dumpster,” “Rim,” “Happy” and “POPA,” along with one cover, “Unsung,” at the Go&Do Live Sessions.

Check out the band’s entry on the Quad-City Times database by clicking here.

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Wednesday February 25, 2009

Park Lane Go&Do Live Session

Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 5:54PM CST on February 25, 2009

Park Lane has been together for three years and released a self-titled CD in 2006.

The band has written enough material for a sophomore album and is planning to begin recording it in the spring.

When Park Lane performs at area bars, the band plays a mix of hard rock covers and originals, but at the Go&Do Live Sessions, the band played all originals, including “Black & Gold,” “Companion,” “Life, Love, Faith,” “I Am Calling,” “Feel Like Before,” “Broken,” “Always There” and “Close to You.”

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Saturday February 14, 2009

Uh Huh Go&Do Live Session

Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 9:24PM CST on February 14, 2009

Due to a personal tragedy only two of Uh Huh’s members were able to make the Go&Do Live Sessions performance.

But the Uh Huh managed to entertain the crowd despite being down a few members with “Pink Horses,” “Labor of Love,” “Immigrant Song” and “Cinnamon Girl.”

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Brent Feuerbach Go&Do Live Session

Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 9:20PM CST on February 14, 2009

The January Go&Do Live Sessions were marked by piano players as Brent Feuerbach was the second one to take Mojo’s stage.

Feuerbach performed covers “Let it Be,” “Lady in Red,” “Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me” and “Your Song.”

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Jaiguru Go&Do Live Session

Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 9:18PM CST on February 14, 2009

Rock band Jaiguru is working on mastering their latest album, “Requiescat,” which they hope to put out sometime this summer.

At the Go&Do Live Sessions they performed songs off the upcoming album and a few other new tracks including “Stupid,” “Cynical Tongue,” “Be Cool,” “Believe” and “Murder.”

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Your Dream, My Nightmare Go&Do Live Sessions

Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 9:14PM CST on February 14, 2009

The teenage members of Your Dream, My Nightmare bravely took the stage for the first time at the Go&Do Live Sessions. While it may have been the first performance for the band, it’s members have already performed throughout the Quad-Cities in other teen bands.

Your Dream, My Nightmare performed originals “Can You See,” “Poltergeist,” “Tonight We Bless the Fall,” “Halloween,” “Self Combust” and one cover, “This War is Ours.”

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Lojo Russo Go&Do Live Session

Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 9:10PM CST on February 14, 2009

Quad-City folk favorite Lojo Russo performed several songs off her latest record “Little White Box.”

Russo’s set included “Attached,” “13,” “The Secret,” “Cry When You Leave,” “Full Moon Morning,” “Lucky Day,” “Smoke” and “Jasmine Wind.”

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Troy Harris Go&Do Live Sessions

Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 9:07PM CST on February 14, 2009

Troy Harris plays piano dinner music around the Quad-Cities and can perform hundreds of songs at the drop of a hat. At the Go&Do Live Sessions he performed “Piano Man,” “Autumn Leaves,” a wedding medley, a jazz medley and a “Phantom of the Opera” medley.

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JIm Ryan Go&Do Live Sessions

Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 9:06PM CST on February 14, 2009

Jim Ryan usually plays solo, but performed with his wife for the first time at the Go&Do Live Sessions. Bringing her in on the songs was appropriate since most of them were inspired by her in the first place.

At the Go&Do Live Sessions Jim Ryan performed a mix of originals and covers including “Wild World,” “Fire and Rain,” “Pencil Thin Mustache,” “Mrs. Robinson,” “Lay Down Sally,” “Hot Tamale,” “Comfort,” “Kind of Love,” “Oceans” and “Steven’s Song.”

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Six to the Chest Go&Do Live Session

Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 9:04PM CST on February 14, 2009

Six to the Chest plays southern rock and they play it loud. The band just finished recording a record and are trying to get signed.

At the Go&Do Live Sessions, Six to the Chest performed “Breathe,” “Evil Eye,” “Cannibal” and “History.”

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Dan Peart Go&Do Live Session

Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 8:42PM CST on February 14, 2009

Dan Peart has been playing acoustic blues for more than 30 years and finally recorded a solo album “Truth Be Told” last year.

At the Go&Do Live Sessions Peart performed the originals from that album “Hallelujah!,” “Mississippi Mud,” “Money Comes and Money Goes,” “Everything About You,” “A Little Love.”

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Friday February 6, 2009

Rootless Experience Go&Do Live Session

Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 1:57PM CST on February 6, 2009

Rootless Experience plays a combination of jazz, blues and reggae. At the Go&Do Live Sessions they performed “Working,” “Who Knows,” “Red House” and “St. Thomas.”

Check out their entry on the Quad-City Times Go&Do band database here.

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Thursday February 5, 2009

Boothill Ridge Go&Do Live Session

Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 12:21PM CST on February 5, 2009

Boothill Ridge has only been together for about four months, but in that time they’ve manage to write enough original material to record a CD, which is coming out later this month and reguarly play around the Quad-Cities.

At the Go&Do Live Sessions Boothill Ridge performed “Happy One,” “Don’t Worry,” “Help Me Make It...” “I Hope You’re Happy Now,” “Five Miles to Fame” and “Life in a Northern Town.”

Check out their entry on the Go&Do band database here.

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Wednesday February 4, 2009

Moral Belief Go&Do Live Session

Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 11:24AM CST on February 4, 2009

Moral Belief likes to have fun with their song titles. One they named “Stephanie’s Song” the night of the Go&Do Live Sessions because I couldn’t come up with a suggestion for them. They have another song called “Santapocolypse,” which is about a theory that the apocalypse will come just before Christmas on 2012.

The other songs Moral Belief performed were “Lolly Pop Soap Bars,” “Continental Breakfast,” “Roundhouse Kick to the Face” and “Dogs Can Grow Beards All Over.”

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Tuesday February 3, 2009

February Go&Do Live Sessions

Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 2:48PM CST on February 3, 2009

It’s that time again. The second Tuesday of the month is next week, so we’ll be having another in the series of Go&Do Live Sessions. Here’s the lineup for Tuesday, Feb. 10:

-- 5:40-6:20 — Park Lane

-- 6:20-7 — Rule No. 1

-- 7-7:40 — X+X

-- 7:40-8:20 — 4th and 20

As always, admission to the Go&Do Live Sessions is free at Mojo’s Cafe inside the River Music Experience, 129 Main St., Davenport.

For more information about the event in general, contact me at (563) 333-2639 or sdepasquale@qctimes.com.

Also, be sure to check out the videos from last month’s Live Sessions that we are posting daily at qctimes.tv and here on my blog.

The purpose of the Live Sessions is to allow Quad-City region bands to play a set of songs that are videotaped and then included on the bands database of the Go&Do Web site. Participating bands receive a disc of their performance that they can use to help with bookings.

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Rusted Hook Go&Do Live Session

Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 11:55AM CST on February 3, 2009

Sterling, Ill. band Rusted Hook has been playing in the Quad-City area since 2006, and with its current line up since last summer.

They cover Disturbed, Candlebox, Alice in Chains, Seether and Poison.

At the Go&Do Live Sessions they performed “What I Like About You,” “Mr. Brownstone,” “Save Me” and “You’ve Got Another Thing Comin’.”

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Monday January 12, 2009

Jaiguru might be loud, but band abstains from screaming

Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 3:28PM CST on January 12, 2009

The members of Jaiguru admit that they’re pretty loud.

Tavo Jimenez, guitar player for the Quad-City group, tells the story of the time they were shut down after the first song of their set because they scared away a dozen elderly people in the crowd.

“There were these old people sitting in these picnic tables, probably 15 or 20 feet from these huge speakers,” he said. “So we’re plugging in and I’m going to start with ‘In The Flesh’ from Pink Floyd’s ‘The Wall.’ And that opening crowd, all of them got up and left within the first 10 seconds of the song.”

But while many of the bands I’ve seen that are so loud you can’t hear yourself think, they also scream their lyrics. Jaiguru sings every word.

“It’s melodic. It’s got some hard rock heaviness to it, but it’s got a melody to it,” Jimenez said. “Our favorite band is The Beatles, so it has to have a melody. ... They all have to have that musical sense. I’ll buy some of that other stuff, but I don’t want to make anything like that.”

Jaiguru will perform during Tuesday’s Go&Do Live Session at Mojo’s Cafe, 129 Main St., Davenport. The Live Sessions also are being held from 5 to 8:30 p.m. today at Mojo’s. Admission both nights is free and open to all ages.

IF YOU GO

What: Go&Do Live Sessions

When: Monday, Jan. 12

5-5:35 p.m. - Boothill Ridge

5:35-6:10 p.m. - Rootless Experience

6:10-6:45 p.m. - Dan Peart

6:45-7:20 p.m. - Six to the Chest

7:20-7:55 p.m. - Burngrinder

7:55-8:30 p.m. - Jim Ryan

Tuesday, Jan. 13

5-5:35 p.m. - Troy Harris

5:35-6:10 p.m. - Lojo Russo

6:10-6:45 p.m. - Your Dream, My Nightmare

6:45-7:20 p.m. - Jaiguru

7:20-7:55 p.m. - Brent Feuerbach

7:55-8:30 p.m. - Uh Huh

Where: Mojo’s Cafe, 129 Main St., Davenport

How much: Free

Information: Call Stephanie De Pasquale, entertainment reporter for the Quad-City Times, at (563) 333-2639 or e-mail her at sdepasquale@qctimes.com.

Stephanie De Pasquale can be contacted at (563) 333-2639 or sdepasquale@qctimes.com.

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Friday January 9, 2009

Changes to Live Sessions line up

Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 5:16PM CST on January 9, 2009

DJ Buddha will be unable to perform on Tuesday’s Go&Do Live Session. He will be replaced by piano player Brent Feuerbach.

The Go&Do Live Sessions are from 5 to 8:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 12, and Tuesday, Jan. 13. Each night features six bands and artists from a variety of musical genres. Monday’s Live Session will feature Boothill Ridge, Rootless Experience, Dan Peart, Six to the Chest, Burngrinder and Jim Ryan.

In addition to Feuerbach, Tuesday’s Live Session will feature Troy Harris, Lojo Russo, Your Dream, My Nightmare, Jaiguru and Uh Huh.

The Go&Do Live Sessions are held at Mojo’s Cafe inside the River Music Experience. The shows are all ages and free.

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Monday January 5, 2009

Changes made to Live Sessions lineup

Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 3:59PM CST on January 5, 2009

Rule No. 1 will not play during the rescheduled Go&Do Live Sessions Tuesday night at Mojo’s Cafe in downtown Davenport.

Singer Ronald Fox has a cold, so the band’s performance and recording will be rescheduled for a future Live Sessions date.

Still on the bill are Rusted Hook at 6:20 and Moral Belief at 7 p.m. Admission to the all-ages show is free. Mojo’s Cafe is in the River Music Experience, 129 N. Main St.

The Live Sessions offer Quad-City region bands a chance to perform several songs and be videotaped at no charge. The recordings are placed on the bands database that is part of the Quad-City Times Go&Do section Web site at qctimes.com/goando.

More Live Sessions are scheduled Jan. 12-13 with a total of six bands each night.

Stephanie De Pasquale can be contacted at (563) 333-2639 or sdepasquale@qctimes.com.

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Tuesday December 30, 2008

Three days, 15 bands

Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 2:47PM CST on December 30, 2008

The Go&Do Live Sessions are back next week. We have three bands booked for Tuesday, Jan. 6, as a make-up show for the second day of the December event, which was postponed because of — big surprise — inclement weather.

Then, on Monday, Jan. 12, and Tuesday, Jan. 13, we have six bands and solo acts scheduled each night. Once again, there are bands from all over the musical spectrum, ranging from a DJ and folk to metal and Southern rock.

As always, the shows are free and will be held at Mojo’s Café in the River Music Experience, 129 N. Main St., Davenport.

If you go

What: Go&Do Live Sessions

When: Tuesday, Jan. 6

6:20-7 p.m. — Rusted Hook

7-7:40 p.m. — Moral Belief

7:40-8:20 p.m. — Rule No. 1

Where: Mojo’s Café, 129 N. Main St., Davenport

How much: Free

Information: Call Stephanie De Pasquale, entertainment reporter for the Quad-City Times, at (563) 333-2639 or e-mail her at sdepasquale@qctimes.com.

If you go

What: Go&Do Live Sessions

When: Monday, Jan. 12

5-5:35 — Boothill Ridge

5:35-6:10 — Rootless Experience

6:10-6:45 — Dan Peart

6:45-7:20 — Six to the Chest

7:20-7:55 — Burngrinder

7:55-8:30 — Jim Ryan

Tuesday, Jan. 13

5-5:35 — Troy Harris

5:35-6:10 — Lojo Russo

6:10-6:45 — Your Dream, My Nightmare

6:45-7:20 — Jaiguru

7:20-7:55 — DJ Buddha

7:55-8:30 — Uh Huh

Where: Mojo’s Café, 129 N. Main St., Davenport

How much: Free

Information: Call Stephanie De Pasquale, entertainment reporter for the Quad-City Times, at (563) 333-2639 or e-mail her at sdepasquale@qctimes.com.

Stephanie De Pasquale can be contacted at (563) 333-2639 or sdepasquale@qctimes.com.

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Want more Go&Do Live Sessions?

Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 1:38PM CST on December 30, 2008

Click here to view three additional songs from each of the December Go&Do Live Sessions bands on qctimes.tv.

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Head Held High Go&Do Live Session

Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 10:03AM CST on December 30, 2008

Head Held High is a band of troopers. Not only are they here on this blustery night, but over the summer I caught one of their shows in which Jeff Loder rocked out all over the stage just three days after abdominal surgery.

Head Held High performed originals “Sleepless,” “The Finest,” “I know I’m Wrong,” “Las Vegas,” “Wait” and “Goodbye Beautiful.”

Check out their entry on the Quad-City Times band database.

Stephanie De Pasquale can be contacted at (563) 333-2639 or sdepasquale@qctimes.com.

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Monday December 29, 2008

Cosmic Go&Do Live Sessions

Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 11:32AM CST on December 29, 2008

Cover band Cosmic’s repertoire crosses the decades as the five-piece band’s range spans from the 70’s to today's hits. At the December Go&Do Live Sessions Cosmic performed “Roam,” “My Favorite Mistake,” “I Shot the Sheriff,” “Boogie Oogie” and “Bad Case of Loving You.”

Check out their entry on the Quad-City Times band database.

Stephanie De Pasquale can be contacted at (563) 333-2639 or sdepasquale@qctimes.com.

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Saturday December 27, 2008

Huge Hefner Go&Do Live Session

Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 4:03PM CST on December 27, 2008

Huge Hefner is fronted by two female lead singers with powerful voices. The band covers hits from the ‘80s and ‘90s, performing “Tubthumping,” “Blister in the Sun,” “Walk Like an Egyptian,” “We Got the Beat,” “Smooth Criminal” and “Immigrant Song” at the December Go&Do Live Sessions.

Check out their entry on the Quad-City Times band database.

Stephanie De Pasquale can be contacted at (563) 333-2639 or sdepasquale@qctimes.com

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Friday December 26, 2008

Keep Off the Grass Go&Do Live Sessions

Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 4:55PM CST on December 26, 2008

Keep Off the Grass originally got together in 1985, but it took several years off before getting back together about a year-and-a-half ago.

They’re just out to have a good time, performing covers in three-part harmonies over acoustic rock.

Keep Off the Grass performed “Peaceful, Easy,” “Blackbird,” “Signs,” “Drift Away” and “Seven Bridges” at the Go&Do Live Sessions.

Check out Keep Off the Grass' entry on the Quat-City Times band database here.

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Thursday December 25, 2008

The Kaps Go&Do Live Session

Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 12:33AM CST on December 25, 2008

The Kaps describe themselves as performers of a type of rap music the Quad-Cities isn’t used to seeing and hearing. They perform a mix of club and party songs, with lyrical raps and, of course, R&B and rap tracks.

They record all of their own songs in a 4,000-square-foot studio that Troy “Beijing” Williams built in his home and have already produced two CDs that feature both group and solo tracks. Check out the story on The Kaps that was published in the Quad-City Times.

The Kaps performed “Fly High,” “Hold it Down,” “I Do It,” “Phil,” “Upgrade,” “New Rappers,” “On the Block” and “Rock the Spot” at the Go&Do Live Sessions.

Stephanie De Pasquale can be contacted at (563) 333-2639 or sdepasquale@qctimes.com.

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Tuesday December 9, 2008

Live Sessions postponed until January

Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 3:19PM CST on December 9, 2008

The Go&Do Live Sessions at Mojo’s Cafe scheduled for tonight has been postponed because of inclement weather.

Quad-City area bands Rusted Hook, Moral Belief and Rule No. 1 will perform instead on Tuesday, Jan. 6, with the times for their sets to be announced. Six to the Chest and Uh Huh will be rescheduled as part of the Go&Do Live Sessions either Jan. 12 or 13.

All performances will be at Mojo’s Cafe, 129 N. Main St., Davenport. For more information, contact entertainment reporter Stephanie De Pasquale at (563) 333-2639 or sdepasquale@qctimes.com.

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Monday December 8, 2008

Live Session marked by stellar vocals

Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 10:57PM CST on December 8, 2008

Thankfully the weather, which didn’t turn out to be as bad as predicted, didn’t stop folks from coming out to support local music at Monday’s Go&Do Live Sessions.

About 40 to 50 people filled Mojo’s Cafe, with the crowd thinner at the beginning and end of the evening. But the music was definitely worth coming out for.

The Kaps started off the night, and considering most Quad-City venues won’t book rap groups, I was pretty excited to help break the stereotype surrounding the genre by booking them on the Live Sessions. Next came Keep Off The Grass, an acoustic band that uses hand drums in place of a standard drum kick and performs classic rock songs in perfect three-part harmony. They were a real treat.

Following in the stellar vocal standard set by Keep Off The Grass were Huge Hefner and Cosmic. Both bands played rock covers, with Hugh Hefner focusing on ’80s and ’90s hits and Cosmic playing hits from several decades.

I particularly enjoyed the Huge Hefner set list, which included “Tubthumping,” “Blister in the Sun,” “Walk Like an Egyptian,” “We Got the Beat” and “Immigrant Song.” These are the songs I grew up listening to, so while I hate to admit it, I was pretty excited to hear Chumbawamba, whose record I may have played over and over again in junior high.

Closing out the night was the always-animated Head Held High. Lead singer Jeff Loder is currently working on writing a rock opera for the band, and I can’t wait to see what he and his quick wit come up with.

Tomorrow we have a lineup of rock ’n’ roll and metal. It’s going to be a loud night, but in today’s economy, you can’t go wrong with a free show.

If you go

What: Go&Do Live Sessions

When: Tuesday, Dec. 9

5-5:40 p.m. — Rusted Hook

5:40-6:20 p.m. — Six to the Chest

6:20-7 p.m. — Uh Huh

7-7:40 p.m. — Moral Belief

7:40-8:20 p.m. — Rule No. 1

Where: Mojo’s Cafe, 129 N. Main St., Davenport

How much: Free

Stephanie De Pasquale can be contacted at (563) 333-2639 or sdepasquale@qctimes.com.

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Sunday December 7, 2008

Check out more Go&Do Live Sessions videos

Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 9:48AM CST on December 7, 2008

If you’ve enjoyed watching the music videos from the first round of Go&Do Live Sessions, the Quad-City Times online team has loaded the rest of the performance onto qctimes.tv.

You can watch 27 more music videos from the Live Sessions bands by clicking here to see the Live Sessions B-Sides. Also remember to check out the next round of Go&Do Live Sessions from 5 to 8:20 p.m. on both Monday and Tuesday at Mojo’s Café, 129 N. Main St., Davenport. The show is free and open to all ages.

For more information about the Go&Do Live Sessions, or to sign your band up for a future session, contact me at (563) 333-2639 or sdepasquale@qctimes.com.

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Saturday December 6, 2008

Ron LaPuma Band Live Session

Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 10:07AM CST on December 6, 2008

The Ron LaPuma Band has opened for Blues Traveler, Corey Stevens and Foghat. They play a mix of classic rock and blues covers, and several originals.

Check out their entry on the Go&Do Quad-City area bands database and enjoy their Live Sessions performance of “Choo Choo Mama,” “You Got Me Runnin’,” “I Just Wanna Make Love to You” and “Voodoo Child.”

The next Go&Do Live Sessions will be 5-8:20 p.m. on both Monday, Dec. 8, and Tuesday, Dec. 9, at Mojo’s Cafe, 129 N. Main St., Davenport. The shows are free.

If you go

What: Go&Do Live Sessions

When:

Monday, Dec. 8

5-5:40 p.m. — The Kaps

5:40-6:20 p.m. — Keep Off the Grass

6:20-7 p.m. — Huge Hefner

7-7:40 p.m. — Cosmic

7:40 to 8:20 p.m. — Head Held High

Tuesday, Dec. 9

5-5:40 p.m. — Rusted Hook

5:40-6:20 p.m. — Six to the Chest

6:20-7 p.m. — Uh Huh

7-7:40 p.m. — Moral Belief

7:40-8:20 p.m. — Rule No. 1

Where: Mojo’s Cafe, 129 N. Main St., Davenport

How much: Free

Stephanie De Pasquale can be contacted at (563) 333-2639 or sdepasquale@qctimes.com.

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Friday December 5, 2008

Tapped Out Live Session

Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 2:42PM CST on December 5, 2008

Tapped Out has been together since 2006 and plays a variety of classic hits from the ‘60s through today’s music in every genre from blues to ballads to old-fashioned rock ‘n’ roll. Check out their entry on the Go&Do area bands database.

During the Live Sessions at Mojo’s Cafe, Tapped Out performed “Just Got Back from Baby’s,” “Smokin’ in the Boys Room,” “Rebel Yell,” “Other Side” and “China Grove.”

Stephanie De Pasquale can be contacted at (563) 333-2639 or sdepasquale@qctimes.com.

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Thursday December 4, 2008

Dani Lynn Howe Band live session

Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 10:25AM CST on December 4, 2008

The Dani Lynn Howe Band was voted “best local band” in the 2008 Quad-City Times Readers’ Choice Awards. You can check out their entry on the Go&Do area bands database.

During the Live Sessions at Mojo’s Cafe, the band performed “Why Haven’t I Heard From You?” “Hold on Loosely,” “Hit Me With Your Best Shot” and the original song “What Would You Do?”

Stephanie De Pasquale can be contacted at (563) 333-2639 or sdepasquale@qctimes.com.

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Tuesday December 2, 2008

FireSale Go&Do Live Session

Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 2:46PM CST on December 2, 2008

While none of FireSale’s members were old enough to drive themselves to the Go&Do Live Sessions at Mojo’s Cafe, they have written several original songs and play regularly around the Quad-Cities.

Check out the Quad-City Times article that was published on FireSale and the band’s entry in the Go&Do area bands database.

FireSale performed “Everywhere I Go,” “Green Song,” “Peace and Love,” “Frisco,” “Live United” and “Only One For Me” at the Live Sessions.

Stephanie De Pasquale can be contacted at (563) 333-2639 or sdepasquale@qctimes.com.

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Monday December 1, 2008

Tennessee — Wilde, the Live Session

Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 9:53AM CST on December 1, 2008

Tony Cavitt, also known as “Tennessee,” and Greg Wilde met at an open mike night and have been playing together as Tennessee - Wilde ever since.

Check out their entry on the Go&Do Quad-City area bands database as well as their Live Sessions performance, during which they played “Midnight Special,” “Singin’ the Blues,” “Talk To Your Daughter,” the original song “Saunder’s Ferry Lane,” “Have You Ever Seen the Rain?” “Long Gone Lonesome Blues,” the original song “Pain Killers” and “Can’t Find My Way Home.”

Stephanie De Pasquale can be contacted at (563) 333-2639 or sdepasquale@qctimes.com.

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Sunday November 30, 2008

Forty Minute Detour Live Session

Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 10:38AM CST on November 30, 2008

Forty Minute Detour embraces the ironies in life through its music and an alternative rock style. The band is working on its first, yet-to-be titled album.

Check out the Quad-City Times article published on Forty Minute Detour and their entry on the Go&Do area bands database.

At the Live Sessions, the band performed “Far Below,” “Predictable,” “Sort It Out,” “Nervous Breakdown” and “Leave Me Out.”

Stephanie De Pasquale can be contacted at (563) 333-2639 or sdepasquale@qctimes.com.

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Friday November 28, 2008

Bumper Crop Live Session

Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 11:01PM CST on November 28, 2008

Bumper Crop combines reggae, swing, rock and a DJ to create a laidback sound its members hope inspires their audience to think of a beach and a Corona.

Check out their story that was published in the Quad-City Times and their entry on the Go&Do area bands database.

At the Live Sessions, Bumper Crop performed “Last Night,” “On the Level,” “Sucker Punch” and “Reggae Music.”

Stephanie De Pasquale can be contacted at (563) 333-2639 or sdepasquale@qctimes.com.

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The Unforgiven Live Session

Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 7:45AM CST on November 28, 2008

The Unforgiven is comprised of three teenage girls and one very lucky guy who have a propensity toward metal and rock ‘n’ roll. Check out their entry on the Go&Do Quad-City area bands database.

The band is working at writing its own songs, but it performed “Check Yes Juliet,” “Hypnotize,” “Not Good Enough,” “The Red” and “Bring Me to Life” during the Go&Do Live Sessions.

Stephanie De Pasquale can be contacted at (563) 333-2639 or sdepasquale@qctimes.com.

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Thursday November 27, 2008

Sinjo Thraw Mash Live Session

Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 9:05AM CST on November 27, 2008

The East Moline group Sinjo Thraw Mash was the first band to perform at the Go&Do Live Sessions last month. A music video of their performance is the first of 10 we will post each day leading up to the December round of Go&Do Live Sessions, which will be 5-8:20 p.m. both Monday, Dec. 8, and Tuesday, Dec. 9, at Mojo’s Cafe, 129 N. Main St., Davenport.

Sinjo Thraw Mash takes everyday sounds made from everyday objects, adds some specialized instruments and a mixer, and turns it into a sound that both comforts and enrages the ear.

Check out their entry here on the Go&Do Quad-City area bands database and watch their performance of “Crock Box” and some improv jams at the Live Sessions.

Stephanie De Pasquale can be contacted at (563) 333-2639 or sdepasquale@qctimes.com.

The next Go&Do Live Sessions will be 5-8:20 p.m. on both Monday, Dec. 8, and Tuesday, Dec. 9, at Mojo’s Cafe, 129 N. Main St., Davenport. The shows are free.

If you go

What: Go&Do Live Sessions

When:

Monday, Dec. 8

5-5:40 p.m. — The Kaps

5:40-6:20 p.m. — Keep Off the Grass

6:20-7 p.m. — Huge Hefner

7-7:40 p.m. — Cosmic

7:40 to 8:20 p.m. — Head Held High

Tuesday, Dec. 9

5-5:40 p.m. — Rusted Hook

5:40-6:20 p.m. — Six to the Chest

6:20-7 p.m. — Uh Huh

7-7:40 p.m. — Moral Belief

7:40-8:20 p.m. — Rule No. 1

Where: Mojo’s Cafe, 129 N. Main St., Davenport

How much: Free

Stephanie De Pasquale can be contacted at (563) 333-2639 or sdepasquale@qctimes.com.

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