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00 1 and veterans unite in Rock Island The power rock band Truth and Janey will perform, with Van- ishing Kids, at 9 p.m. Fri- day at RIBCO, 1815 2nd Rock Island. The cover is $8, $6 for Missis- sippi Valley Blues Society members. Based in Cedar Rapids, Truth and Janey took its name from Jeff album and member Billy last name. The group was influenced by such power trios as Cream and The Jimi Hendrix Experience, and toured with Leslie West and performed a music festi- val with Blue Cult.

Vanishing Kids, based in Madison, calls the veterans are so amazing live; we played with them a few months back and was a we never thought would according to a recent band release. Vanishing Kids describes its genre as Heavy Psych Acid Rock Dream Their new album, was recently released on the Finland-based label Svart Records. A review at newnoisemagazine. com called it sonic patchwork encompass- ing genres such as psych, shoegaze, heavy rock (a la the and alternative, all of it coming together nicely and interlocking in a sonic handshake that creates an amazing end prod- uct of ethereal dreaminess oozing with a vibe and groove so heavy it runs the risk of crack- ing cement foundations when played through Marshall To hear them, visit vanishingkids.band- camp.com. Celebrate a Cool Christmas Eve Eve Many people have a New resolution to lose weight.

A year ago, Rock Island singer-songwriter Lewis Knudsen resolved to write a new song every week for the whole year. As of this week, he has penned 46 and recently hit the milestone of writing and recording the 200th song in his career. had not really been pursuing that the 35-year-old, full- time musician said this week. I started this project, doing a song every week, if I actually do this I will hit that Knudsen will perform holiday music with his sister Leah Sprott for his fourth-annual Christmas Eve Eve from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec.

23 at Cool Beanz Coffeehouse, 1325 30th Rock Island. been writing songs solo and with collaborators since 2002. He graduated from Moody Bible Institute in downtown Chicago, and his recording studio is in the basement of Community Christian Fellow- ship, 1702 6th Moline, where he occasionally leads music on Sunday morning. Knudsen is under the gun to complete six more songs by Dec. 31, but he has been busy averaging a performing gig per day this month.

been because I had any he said. been playing a lot of gigs between that and family stuff, been a little bit of a crunch. Writing on its own take a lot of time, but when you put songs to recording, with guitar, percussion, a pretty time-consuming Knudsen plans to use some of the new songs in an upcoming CD, but has a lot of ideas for other new tunes. You can hear his music at lewisknudsen.bandcamp.com. Life Thursday, December 20, 2018 B7 EDITOR: JONATHAN TURNER, 309-757-4992 STAFF REPORT The Oak Ridge Boys bring their 29th-annual holiday tour, The Light On to the Adler Theatre (136 E.

3rd Davenport) at 7 p.m. today. A mixture of traditional and contemporary songs including religious, romantic and fun holi- day tunes comprise the set list, which includes songs from the seven best-selling Christ- mas CDs. A highlight of the eve- ning is the seg- ment, where each rocks by the fireplace and shares personal thoughts about Christmas. lead singer, Duane Allen, says: is my favorite time of year.

I love the positive things about the season the joy, happiness, giving, sharing, time with family and gifts. The beauti- ful lights and decorations. Christ- mas music. Special food. And most of all the true meaning, which, of course, is celebrating the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Bass singer Richard Sterban comments: think our stage show is one of the reasons for our continuity.

still having fun doing this. We love what we do. Getting on stage and bringing our music to people is still what we live Tickets are $44, $54 and $69 and available at the Adler box office, ticketmaster.com and 800- 745-3000. Oak Ridge Boys to celebrate holiday A new Dawn breaks in Davenport The Geneseo-based jam band The Dawn will play two nights as part of a live recording proj- ect at Triple Crown Whiskey Bar and Raccoon Motel, 304 E. 3rd Davenport.

The music starts at 7 p.m. Friday and 10 p.m. Saturday, and admission is $10 each night. For a decade, the six-man band been spreading their love of cutting edge improvi- sational rock throughout the accord- ing to thedawnband.com. their humble beginnings in the shadow of the Mississippi River, they have crafted out their place as one of the premier up-and-coming jam bands.

smaller venue, which I Sean Ryan, guitarist and vocalist, said this week of the 85-capacity venue. have great crowd par- ticipation The set list will be different each night, with songs they know they want on both nights, he said. The recordings will be mixed at a studio in Eau Claire, for a spring 2019 release their first live album, Ryan said. live show experience has proven contagious and is tightly gripped in spacious jams, roaring guitar and soulful the site says. Dawn pushes the en- velope at every performance, and audiences are rewarded with an experience that can only be described as Dawn Coupled with an equally adventurous light show, The Dawn concerts keep their dedicated and growing fan base coming back for For the past four years, the band also has hosted the Dawn and On Music Festival at Len North Shore Inn in Moline.

The fifth fest July 6, 2019, will be at Rock Schwiebert Park. 4eventsDEC. 20-26 BY JONATHAN TURNER for YOU! Check out a Celtic concert Prairie Folklore Theatre will celebrate its 20th anni- versary with Winter Solstice: A Celebration in Story and at 7 p.m. Friday at Bishop Hill Creative Commons, 309 Bishop Hill Bishop Hill. The Celtic Solstice is a re-enactment of an ancient tradition, on the longest night of the year, celebrating cultural heritage and our relationships within the cycles of Brian Ellis, artistic director and co-founder, said, noting the event mixes original songs and poetry with old tales and tunes.

Ellis and Barry Cloyd launched the program 20 years ago, and have produced more than 20 different shows that celebrate local history. performed across the Midwest, including at dozens of historic theaters across Illinois. it is this performance of the Celtic Winter Solstice that is still our he said. Five years ago, PFT moved its headquarters from Peoria to Bishop Hill and last spring helped buy the Village Smithy Quilt Shop with John Taylor to create a new performance venue in Bishop Hill, The Commons. On Friday, the Commons will open at 6 p.m., and the suggested donation is $10.

Since seating is limited, call for reservations at 309-696-1017. These are just some of the great upcoming events taking place in our area. For more ideas, check out the events calendar at qconline.com/calendar STAFF REPORT ROCK ISLAND Dec. 31 is the deadline for nominations to Quad City Arts for its annual Lloyd Schoeneman Community Impact Awards. The awards will be announced at Quad City Annual Celebration of the Arts on March 7, 2019, at the Estab- lishment Theatre in Rock Island.

Schoeneman (1951-2001) began his career with Quad City Arts Council in 1978. worked tirelessly for the organization and was a driving force for art and artists in our according to the nonprofit group. Recipients will be chosen from nominees by volunteer commu- nity panelists. Nominations are sought for: Outstanding Visual Artist An individual artist who has made a significant contribution to the visual arts community in the Quad-Cities. Outstanding Performing Art- ist An individual artist who has made a significant contribu- tion to the visual arts community in the Quad-Cities.

Arts Educator An individ- ual who has made contributions to the arts community through arts education, either within or outside of a formal school set- ting. Arts Supporter (Individual) An individual who is a role model for long-term and exem- plary support of the arts and cultural community because of his or her significant contribu- tions of time, expertise, dedica- tion financial resources. Arts Supporter (Business) A business that has offered significant creative, innovative, technical, financial sup- port to one or more artists or arts organizations in the area. To make a nomination, visit quadcityarts.com/lloyd-awards. Deadline near for Q-C Arts awards.