Free Bass Street concerts to start May 16

Jonathan Turner
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Free Bass Street concerts to start May 16

The start of summer is six weeks off, but the 2024 Summer Concert Series at Moline’s Bass Street Landing Plaza kicks off Thursday, May 16th, with 12 outdoor concerts through Thursday, August 8th.

A solo or duo will play starting at 6 p.m. each week, followed by the featured band 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., with free admission. Funktastic 5 kicks of the 2024 Summer Concert Series on Thursday, May 16th, with opening act Soultru.

The summer concerts at Bass Street Landing are free all-ages shows, and food and beverages are available for purchase. Concertgoers should bring a lawn chair. No outside alcohol is allowed. The 2024 Summer Concert Series featured bands are:

  • May 16 – Funktastic 5

  • May 23 – Fair Warning

  • May 30 – Wicked Liz and the Bellyswirls

  • June 6 — John Resch & Doggin’ Out

  • June 13 – Jason Carl & the Whole Damn Band

  • June 20 – For Those About to Yacht

  • June 27 – Totes McGotes

  • July 4 – NO CONCERT – enjoy the Quad City area fireworks!

  • July 11 – Smooth Groove

  • July 18 – Far Out 283

  • July 25 – Crooked Cactus Band

  • Aug. 1 – Corporate Rock

  • Aug. 8 – Dani Lynn Howe Band

The 2024 Summer Concert Series schedule is also available on the Moline Centre Facebook page and on the Bass Street Landing website HERE.

The concert series is presented by the Moline Parks and Recreation Department and the Moline Centre Program. Bass Street Landing Plaza is adjacent to the River Station building (1601 River Drive, Moline), on the north side of the building, and west of the Stoney Creek Hotel and Conference Center.

Fans of live music and outdoor events can find more offerings throughout the summer in downtown Moline Centre, including the following music series:

  • Mercado on Fifth – Friday nights, May 24-Sept. 20

  • Pour Bros. Craft Taproom’s Railside Series — Saturday nights, May 18-Sept. 28

  • Moline Township Activity Center’s Concert in the Park — Monday nights, June 3-July 22

  • Sound Conservatory’s Keys of Unity performances — dates and times TBA

Live music events are also offered by Dead Poet’s Espresso, Los Portales, O’Keefe’s Irish Pub, and other downtown Moline merchants. For a list of music, improv, live theater, and other events in downtown Moline Centre, visit the Events page of www.molinecentre.org.

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