Upcoming events

  • Aledo, IL

    June 27, 2024
    7:00 PM

    Central Park
    Aledo, Illiois

    Free Performance

    Enjoy a wonderful summer concert in Aledo’s lovely Central Park. Limited seating available, bring your own lawn chair or blanket.

  • Bartlett Performing Arts Center with the US Coast Guard Band

    June 29, 2024 7:00 PM

    Bartlett Performing Arts Center, Moline High School
    3600 Avenue of the Cities, Moline, IL 61265

    Free tickets are available now (limit 5 per request). Seating is general admission and ticket holders must be seated 10 minutes prior to concert time; any open seats will be released to non-ticket holders at that time.

    The U.S. Coast Guard Band is embarking on a national tour and they are delighted to be making a stop in the Quad Cities.

    The United States Coast Guard Band is celebrated as one of the world's finest concert bands, offering a diverse repertoire that spans from wind ensemble classics to Broadway show tunes and patriotic marches.

    As the official musical representatives of the U.S. Coast Guard and the Department of Homeland Security, their concerts are not only musically outstanding but also deeply meaningful. The U.S. Coast Guard Band presents free public concerts, shedding light on the Coast Guard's vital role while honoring our armed forces' service.

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  • Bettendorf, IA

    July 12, 2024
    7:30 PM

    Veterans Memorial Park
    Bettendorf, IA

    A free summer concert in Bettendorf’s Veterans Memorial Park in July is a wonderful way to spend an evening. Bring your own seating or sit in the rows of provided benches. An Ice Cream Social hosted by the Big River Brass Band will provide plenty of treats and drinks for the concert.

  • Sterling, IL

    July 20, 2024
    7:30 PM

    Grandon Civic Center
    Sterling, IL

    We’re hitting the road for a return visit to Sterling, Illinois’s marvelous Grandon Civic Center! We enjoyed performing there so much that we just had to come back! Free concert with plenty of seating and concessions available.

  • Geneseo, IL

    July 23, 2024
    7:00 PM

    City Park
    Geneseo, IL

    City Park in Genseo is a lovely location for a night of free music under the stars. Use the provided seating or bring your own chair. Local organization often host bake sales, so bring a few dollars for some treats!

  • Davenport, IA

    August 4, 2024
    3:00 PM

    St. Paul Lutheran Church
    Davenport, IA

    We love to end our summer season at St. Paul Lutheran Church! We’re firing on all cylinders by this point and love to show off our hard work in the magnificent acoustics of St. Paul. And of course, we love to collaborate with St. Paul organist, Chris Nelson. Admission is free, but we often get crowded when we visit St. Paul Lutheran Church, so come early to enjoy this indoor concert safe from the August heat!

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The Big River Brass Band is an all-volunteer, non-profit 501c3 organization. We do not collect dues from members and no member of our organization receives pay. We rely on the support of our patrons and donors to cover our daily operating costs and budgeting for larger expenses. With the generous donations of our fans, we have recently been able to purchase two new timpani, a new band trailer, new signage for the Big River Brass Band, in addition to bringing some spectacular guest artists like Rex Richardson and others to the Quad Cities. If you would like to help support the Big River Brass Band, please consider making a donation.

Spanish Dance
Arr. Andrew Wainwright

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