Singer/songwriter Dan Peart puts a positive perspective on reality in spite of the chaos. Using seasoned vocals, acoustic guitars and harmonicas to deliver lyrically upbeat original folk country blues, and ska melodies, Dan Peart connects the shared musical experience with each listener. Dan hitch-hiked coast-to-coast twice in his teens and twenties and has lived in ... Read More
“I write poetry to get it out of my head,” says Renée Bushā, the featured poet at the October Buctown Revue. “If I leave it in there too long it begins to knock and I think the Census Bureau or the Jehovah’s Witnesses are at my door and I’ve written enough poetry about them already.” ... Read More
Jeff Bell has been writing and singing songs for more than 35 years. “I don’t always do it well, but I almost always do it with passion,” he says. “To me music is cleansing. It cleanses the soul and makes me feel free because I sing things that I would never be able to say.” ... Read More
The Harminators will be bringing their own special brand of harmony to the Bucktown Revue in October. The members of the quartet are: Karlin Schelker, tenor; Brian Buckrop, lead; Mike Kass, bass; and Gary Cook. baritone. [Audio clip: view full post to listen] For more information, see www.HARMINATORS.com or contact HireUs@Harminators.com. Read More
Milltown is a progressive bluegrass band with traditional roots. The band hails from the Quad-Cities’ Moline, Illinois, which translates from French to English as “Milltown.” The lineup includes Robert Rosenstiel on upright bass, Andy Brown on mandolin, Randy Brown on banjo, Luke Blaser on guitar and Michael Romkey on fiddle. Each member brings to the ... Read More
David McMillen is a regular guest poet at the Bucktown Revue and a veteran of appearances going all the way back to the show’s first season. Dave is a native of Freeport, Illinois, happily married to a pre-school teacher, currently residing in Moline, and a social service worker who also dabbles in music, gastronomy, gaming, ... Read More
The Barely House Band is the house orchestra for The Bucktown Revue. SPECIAL: Mike and Amy from the band joined friends Joe Noebling, Matt Manweiler and Joanie Mercy to put in an appearance as the Fiddlers of the Apocalypse at the Illowa Community Folk Dance in January. Video immediately below. Cura Road New Custom House Read More
Quarter Moon Tinsnips is a Quad-Cities-based family band specializing in traditional bluegrass music, featuring five instruments and tight vocal harmonies. The band is Don Haugen, vocals and mandolin; Sally Haugen, vocals; Lori Haugen, banjo; Daniel Haugen, vocals and guitar; Dan Dickens, fiddle; and Joe Walker, vocals and bass. [Audio clip: view full post to listen] ... Read More
Known for her ability to turn heads with her bold and soulful voice, Maureen Schulte is passionate about her music. Fondly known simply as “Mo,” she draws on influences including Patty Griffin to Jewel and KT Tunstall during her energetic performances of unique covers and originals. Read More
Performing and recording music has always been an important part of Tony’s life. His influences came from a vast selection of musicians like Hoagy Carmichael, Eric Clapton and Little Feat. He enjoys writing music whenever I have spare time. For almost twenty-six years he performed regularly with “The Blue Collar Band” around the Midwest. In ... Read More