I’m sitting in Mojo’s Café at the River Music Experience (for out-of-town readers, I’m in Davenport, Iowa). For those not familiar, the RME is a local venue that also includes a music museum and provides music education. On the upper level of the building is a live music venue known as the Redstone Room. The Redstone Room has a stage and sound system, as well as a full bar. The room is often booked for out-of-town acts and those that draw crowds. Next to that room is the Performance Hall. Local bands sometimes book the Performance Hall for all-ages shows. The RME also rents out the rooms for special events. Mojo’s Café in the main level is a coffee/sandwich shop. The Community Stage at Mojo’s is most often host to local musicians.
Today Songwriters in the Round has the Community Stage. This is a big change from my usual report about live music in the Quad-Cities. We’re definitely not talking cover bands today! This is all original music, and for the most part, acoustic. I’ve met some of the members of the local songwriters’ group, but haven’t seen all of them perform.
Today’s performers include:
Linda Pasvogel - Piano
Todd Pirck - Guitar
David G. Smith - Guitar
Robin McVie- Guitar
Dan Smith – Drums
Each songwriter took their turn, playing their original works. Dan accompanied them on the drums, and sometimes they would accompany each other. I want to make special note about Linda Pasvogel. She played (and sang) a song about a grandmother coming into the Internet Age. It was a fast-moving, fun song – and I hope she records it or finds someone to record it for her. I enjoyed it tremendously. Linda says she will either call it “Living Life Online” or “Granny got on the Internet”.
If you ever want to listen to original, unique music, Songwriters in the Round is held the second Saturday of every month. They also welcome anyone on stage. Stop in some Saturday, have a coffee, and listen – or join the songwriters on stage to play your own music. And remember - Support Live Local Music!
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