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Bands & Musicians in Davenport, IA

Davenport's musical identity is rooted in jazz history as the birthplace of cornetist Bix Beiderbecke, whose legacy is honored by the Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz Festival. The Mississippi River brought blues and folk traditions northward, shaping a scene that long centered on the historic Col Ballroom and now fills the Redstone Room and Raccoon Motel. Downtown's Adler Theatre and the Quad City Symphony Orchestra anchor the performing arts, while the Mississippi Valley Blues Festival keeps regional roots music alive.

Music scene score: 68/100

About the music scene

Davenport's musical identity is rooted in jazz history as the birthplace of cornetist Bix Beiderbecke, whose legacy is honored by the Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz Festival. The Mississippi River brought blues and folk traditions northward, shaping a scene that long centered on the historic Col Ballroom and now fills the Redstone Room and Raccoon Motel. Downtown's Adler Theatre and the Quad City Symphony Orchestra anchor the performing arts, while the Mississippi Valley Blues Festival keeps regional roots music alive.

101,724
Population
37.4
Median age
$59,890
Median income

Top genres

JazzBluesRockCountryFolkIndieHip-HopR&B

Top venues

  • Adler Theatre
  • Common Chord Redstone Room
  • River Music Experience
  • Vibrant Arena at The MARK
  • The Rust Belt

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