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The River Music Experience is a nonprofit that exists to provide our residents and visitors opportunities to experience America's music, most especially the music of the Mississippi River, through live music and programs designed to nurture, educate and inspire musicians and music appreciators.
Founded June 12, 2004, the River Music Experience is one of seven components
of Davenport, Iowa's River Renaissance, a project
funded in partnership with the State's Vision
Iowa program, City of Davenport, Scott County
and private investors. An enormously popular regional
initiative, River Renaissance was approved by
73% of Scott County voters in the fall of 2001
to capitalize on the tremendous energy and beauty
of the Mississippi riverfront.
The River Music
Experience project was conceptualized to build
on the Quad Cities' reputation as a hub for regional
musical festivals and honor its musical heritage
with a permanent, national tribute to American roots music.
Although the RME began primarily as a museum celebrating roots music and the Quad-Cities’ musical heritage, the organization responded to the community’s needs and focused on achieving a revitalized mission by hosting more live music and creating a larger base of educational programming and more opportunities for local musicians to perform and hone their craft.
This initiative led to the creation of a live music venue (The Redstone Room), an educational recording studio (The Sound Lab at RME), and successful programs like Rock Camp USA and a partnership with West Music to provide instrumental music lessons.
The RME is constantly evolving to serve our community in the best ways possible, and we look forward to the future as the organization continues to grow.
The River Music Experience is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization governed by a volunteer Board of Trustees and managed by a professional staff. Contact us at 877-326-1333.
| River Music Experience Leadership Team |
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| Tom Swanson is the General Manager of the River Music Experience. |
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Ellis Kell is the Director of Programming & Education for the RME.
A well-known Quad-Cities musician, Kell has performed for more than twenty years, sharing the stage with such national acts as B.B. King,
Robert
Cray
,
Delbert
McClinton
,
Jimmy
Rogers
, Little Feat,
Willie
Nelson
,
Bo
Diddley
and
Johnny
and
Edgar
Winter
.
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| Kate Benson is the Creative Services & Events Coordinator, who coordinates private events held in the Redstone Room, 2nd Floor Performance Hall, or main floor. Kate also assists in Marketing, and is our smiling face at the front desk in the lobby of the RME. |
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| Santo Pullella is the Redstone Room Manager & Talent Buyer for the RME. His booking duties include all RME events and the annual River Roots Live Music Festival. |
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| Justin Farley is the Audio Engineer for the Redstone Room and also provides assitance with setup/breakdown. Justin is also involved in programming. |
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| Derek Frank is the Lesson Studio Coordinator and is responsible for signing up teachers and students for music lessons. He also assists with Rock Camp and other programming, and is the RME's in-house DJ for private rentals. |
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Anne Helms is the Manager of Mojo's Cafe and is responsible for booking & coordinating Mojo's performances.
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| Neil Vigars is the Redstone Room Bar Manager. |
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| Lars Rehnberg is the instructor at our studio, "The Sound Lab at RME." Contact Lars with questions regarding our audio engineering courses. |
Curt Beason
Lane & Waterman LLP
Jamie Crawford
Rouse Consulting Group
Mark Ruedy
Deere & Company
Ian Frink
Crawford Co.
Jeff Goldstein
Alter Barge Company
Frank Hurtte
River Heights Consulting
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Frank Klipsch
Scott County Family YMCA
Paul Magnuson
WQPT
Jacki O'Donnell
US Bank
Betsy Brandsgard
DavenportOne
Mike Sharp
Genesis Health System
Redmond Jones
City of Davenport
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 Plan a visit.
A tank of gas is all it takes from Chicago, Des
Moines and other Midwest cities to reach the music
and lore of the mighty Mississippi.
Check out our upcoming programs, live music and
more with our calendar of events page.
To purchase tickets for any concert, please click above, or stop by RME ticket desk in Mojo's!
Admissions to all exhibits are free.
877-326-1333
HOURS
(In Mojo's &Museum)
Monday: 7 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Tuesday: 7 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Wednesday: 7 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Thursday: 7 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Friday: 7 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Sunday: CLOSED
(except during the 3rd Sunday Jazz)
Hours may vary due to live performances.
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