enjoy a set from YAMAGUCHI RADIO while you read:
Yamaguchi Radio is a Rozz-Tox production of deejay sets that happen live in both our Rock Island & Guangzhou locations.
HOURS
wednesday 5pm-11pm
thursday 5pm-11pm
friday 5pm-12am
saturday 10am-12am
sunday 10am-3pm
CLOSED MONDAY+TUESDAY
wednesday 5pm-11pm
thursday 5pm-11pm
friday 5pm-12am
saturday 10am-12am
sunday 10am-3pm
CLOSED MONDAY+TUESDAY
PROGRAMME
sunday 16 november
ACCESSORY XL
ACCESSORY XL
ACCESSORY XL
accesshollywood.bandcamp.com/track/wherever-you-are-tonight
DEHD guitarist/ vocalist jason balla’s side project ACCESSORY will sometimes morph into ACCESSORY XL, a chicago super group of incredibly talented musicians that together create some of the most lovely indie rock bedroom pop sounds i've heard in recent memory. come see how we fit 9 musicians on our small stage and get your mind blown by the level of musicianship this band holds.
ft. adam schubert (bnny), nic ghol, kevin fairbairn and shiraz bhatti (deeper), sarah jane quillin (desert liminal), whitney johnson (matchess / circuit des yeux), chris sutter (meat wave), eli schmitt (tv buddha), and jason balla (dehd).
DESERT LIMINAL (solo set)
https://desertliminal.bandcamp.com/
dream-like poetry and looping vocal melody within a lush cloud of analog synth textures, alchemizing bleak memories into something beautiful and distant.
$10 advance - TICKETS ON SALE NOW
$15 at the door (cash only)
all ages
7pm doors, 8pm show
accesshollywood.bandcamp.com/track/wherever-you-are-tonight
DEHD guitarist/ vocalist jason balla’s side project ACCESSORY will sometimes morph into ACCESSORY XL, a chicago super group of incredibly talented musicians that together create some of the most lovely indie rock bedroom pop sounds i've heard in recent memory. come see how we fit 9 musicians on our small stage and get your mind blown by the level of musicianship this band holds.
ft. adam schubert (bnny), nic ghol, kevin fairbairn and shiraz bhatti (deeper), sarah jane quillin (desert liminal), whitney johnson (matchess / circuit des yeux), chris sutter (meat wave), eli schmitt (tv buddha), and jason balla (dehd).
DESERT LIMINAL (solo set)
https://desertliminal.bandcamp.com/
dream-like poetry and looping vocal melody within a lush cloud of analog synth textures, alchemizing bleak memories into something beautiful and distant.
$10 advance - TICKETS ON SALE NOW
$15 at the door (cash only)
all ages
7pm doors, 8pm show
wednesday 19 november
OUTLETProgramme PRESENTS: EL KHAT
w/ NICK YECK-STAUFFER
OUTLETProgramme PRESENTS: EL KHAT
w/ NICK YECK-STAUFFER
EL KHAT
elkhat-music.bandcamp.com/album/mute
In 2019, El Khat began honing their sound in garages and warehouses. Experimenting with
DIY, self-made instruments as an expression of a minimalist life philosophy-while remaining
loyal to traditional Yemeni percussive roots-the three-piece developed a unique
Arabic-Yemeni style. Although their detachment from any nation or flag is a driving force
behind the group, the heart of their music and heritage remains deeply rooted in Yemeni
culture. The constant divisions created by war and migration have given rise to a
reassembled identity, one that resonates strongly throughout El Khat’s music. With three
albums behind and a fourth to be released in 2026, El Khat continue to forge a sound that
bridges past and present-keeping Yemeni culture alive while reimagining its future.
El Khat are:
Eyal el Wahab - Seer, kearat, pahit (self-made instruments), lead vocal
Lo tan Yaish - drum kit (self-made instruments), backing vocal
Yefet Hassan - Organ, Percussion, (self-made instruments), backing vocal
NICK YECK-STAUFFER
caldwellyeck-stauffer.bandcamp.com/album/unity-in-isolation
Friend of Rozz-Tox Nick Yeck-Stauffer has been intuitively incorporating the trumpet into amplified outsider music since the late 2000’s, when he could find space for the voice in omnivorous basement noise across humid southern Illinois. In the past decade this has extended into a humble body of recorded collaborations with the likes of Landon Caldwell, Crazy Doberman, Alex Zhang Hungtai, and his own project Signal Decay.
$10 advance - TICKETS ON SALE NOW
$15 at the door (cash only)
all ages
7pm doors, 8pm show
elkhat-music.bandcamp.com/album/mute
In 2019, El Khat began honing their sound in garages and warehouses. Experimenting with
DIY, self-made instruments as an expression of a minimalist life philosophy-while remaining
loyal to traditional Yemeni percussive roots-the three-piece developed a unique
Arabic-Yemeni style. Although their detachment from any nation or flag is a driving force
behind the group, the heart of their music and heritage remains deeply rooted in Yemeni
culture. The constant divisions created by war and migration have given rise to a
reassembled identity, one that resonates strongly throughout El Khat’s music. With three
albums behind and a fourth to be released in 2026, El Khat continue to forge a sound that
bridges past and present-keeping Yemeni culture alive while reimagining its future.
El Khat are:
Eyal el Wahab - Seer, kearat, pahit (self-made instruments), lead vocal
Lo tan Yaish - drum kit (self-made instruments), backing vocal
Yefet Hassan - Organ, Percussion, (self-made instruments), backing vocal
NICK YECK-STAUFFER
caldwellyeck-stauffer.bandcamp.com/album/unity-in-isolation
Friend of Rozz-Tox Nick Yeck-Stauffer has been intuitively incorporating the trumpet into amplified outsider music since the late 2000’s, when he could find space for the voice in omnivorous basement noise across humid southern Illinois. In the past decade this has extended into a humble body of recorded collaborations with the likes of Landon Caldwell, Crazy Doberman, Alex Zhang Hungtai, and his own project Signal Decay.
$10 advance - TICKETS ON SALE NOW
$15 at the door (cash only)
all ages
7pm doors, 8pm show
* this is an OUTLETProgramme presentation, a nonprofit (501c3) arts & culture community interest project that focuses on presenting sound artists, djs, experimental, avant-garde, electronic, and international artists, and is supported by Quad City Arts, through the Arts Dollars re-granting program, supported by The Illinois Arts Council Agency, a state agency, The Hubbell-Waterman Foundation, and the Quad Cities Community Foundation - Isabel Bloom Art Education Endowment.
friday 21 november
AMATEUR SELECTORS SERIES
AMATEUR SELECTORS SERIES
IN THE KITCHEN W/ JAMES
[hip hop] [electronic] [jazz]
james resurfaces to the RT zone and hops behind the record bar for his debut amateur selector set.
free admission
all ages
8-1130pm
[hip hop] [electronic] [jazz]
james resurfaces to the RT zone and hops behind the record bar for his debut amateur selector set.
free admission
all ages
8-1130pm
wednesday 26 november
PHILOSOPHY PUB
PHILOSOPHY PUB
join us for a discussion on Philosophical Anarchism. all are welcome.
“To be GOVERNED is to be watched, inspected, spied upon, directed, law-driven, numbered, regulated, enrolled, indoctrinated, preached at, controlled, checked, estimated, valued, censured, commanded, by creatures who have neither the right nor the wisdom nor the virtue to do so. …” —Pierre-Joseph Proudhon, The General Idea of the Revolution in the Nineteenth Century
free & open
8:00pm - 9:30pm
“To be GOVERNED is to be watched, inspected, spied upon, directed, law-driven, numbered, regulated, enrolled, indoctrinated, preached at, controlled, checked, estimated, valued, censured, commanded, by creatures who have neither the right nor the wisdom nor the virtue to do so. …” —Pierre-Joseph Proudhon, The General Idea of the Revolution in the Nineteenth Century
free & open
8:00pm - 9:30pm
CLOSED THURSDAY 27 NOVEMBER
saturday 29 november
FVNTVNV RECORDS X ROARING RHETORIC PRESENT
A VINYL AND POETRY NIGHT
FVNTVNV RECORDS X ROARING RHETORIC PRESENT
A VINYL AND POETRY NIGHT
FVNTVNV Records and Roaring Rhetoric present and evening of music and poetry. Bring your friends and enjoy a relaxing night of vinyl DJing by FVNTVNV alongside spoken word poetry by Mister Aubs., C?ue, Henry Morray & Ardimus. FVNTVNV will be playing a range of music from Jazz, Soul, Funk, R&B, as well as music from his record label which features some local Quad City Hip-Hop artists.
This is a free event that will feature merch and art available for purchase from FVNTVNV Records as well as the poets. Donations are not required but are greatly appreciated.
8-1130pm
Bios:
FVNTVNV is an up-and-coming music producer, songwriter and physical media curator who has been a frequent visitor of the Quad Cities for some time. His style ranges from smooth sample based production, to heaving hitting original compositions and everywhere in between. His Miami based label (FVNTVNV Records) features exclusive pressings of Hip-Hop vinyl and CDs of his own albums as well as albums from extremely talented independent Hip-Hop artists and producers from across the country.
Aubrey Barnes, internationally recognized as Mister Aubs, is a poet, writer, educator, and community builder from Rock Island, Illinois. His work has made a lasting impact on both local and international communities through the power of poetry, education, and creative expression. Cosigned by world-renowned poets such as Dr. Haki Madhubuti of the historic Black Arts Movement and Black Chakra, one of the most decorated slam poets in the U.S., Mister Aubs is celebrated not only as a skilled writer but also as a thought-provoking creative, captivating performer, and dedicated educator. He is the founder of Young Lions Roar, a literary and arts-based organization that empowers young people through poetry, creative writing, and mental wellness practices. Through workshops, open mics, and educational programming, Aubrey fosters spaces where youth and community members alike can use their voices to heal, connect, and inspire change.
Sabur Muhammad, known on stage as “C?ue” (Clue), began writing poetry at 8 years old and honing his craft by 12. A multi-year Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year winner, he later competed with the Waterloo Writing Project’s state slam team, earning consecutive 2nd-place finishes. Sabur went on to become a 2x Iowa Poetry Association State Slam Champion (2024 & 2025), placing Top 10 nationally and winning a Tri-State title spanning Iowa, Nebraska, and Kansas. In 2024, he represented Iowa City at the UNESCO City of Literature Slam, ranking 4th internationally. Now a member of the Io-What State Slam Team, Sabur blends battle rap and spoken word to address inequity, uplift Black poets, and explore themes of love and community.
Henry Morray is a Spoken Word Poet born in Maryland and raised in Iowa. Henry attended school at Cornell College in Mount Vernon Iowa. It was at Cornell where he discovered his passion for poetry, becoming the President of the school’s spoken word and poetry club: Lyrically Inclined. In his senior year of college, Henry became Iowa City’s 2022 and more recently the 2025 Champion for Slamovision, the UNESCO International Cities of Literature project. In 2023 Henry graduated from Cornell College with a Bachelor’s in Product Development and Marketing. Currently Henry resides in the Quad Cities, where he routinely leads poetry workshops for students in the writing program Young Lions Roar and co-hosts The Roaring Rhetoric Open Mic in Rock Island, Illinois.
As a Poet Henry seeks to package his words in a medium that
conjures mentally stimulating imagery, evokes an emotional range, and most importantly, establishes a human connection.
Whois Ardimus is an award-winning poet, author, and a creative force from St Louis Missouri. Ranked number 15 nationally at the blackberry peach Poetry slam, he has been featured on right about now and the creator of Pen Up or Shut Up Battle Poetry, a groundbreaking poetry series that puts poets head to head in a one-off poetry slam. Author of Flowers Bloom When Ready, he captures his signature blend of truth, vulnerability, and grit. Cementing his voice as one of the Midwest most authentic storytellers.
This is a free event that will feature merch and art available for purchase from FVNTVNV Records as well as the poets. Donations are not required but are greatly appreciated.
8-1130pm
Bios:
FVNTVNV is an up-and-coming music producer, songwriter and physical media curator who has been a frequent visitor of the Quad Cities for some time. His style ranges from smooth sample based production, to heaving hitting original compositions and everywhere in between. His Miami based label (FVNTVNV Records) features exclusive pressings of Hip-Hop vinyl and CDs of his own albums as well as albums from extremely talented independent Hip-Hop artists and producers from across the country.
Aubrey Barnes, internationally recognized as Mister Aubs, is a poet, writer, educator, and community builder from Rock Island, Illinois. His work has made a lasting impact on both local and international communities through the power of poetry, education, and creative expression. Cosigned by world-renowned poets such as Dr. Haki Madhubuti of the historic Black Arts Movement and Black Chakra, one of the most decorated slam poets in the U.S., Mister Aubs is celebrated not only as a skilled writer but also as a thought-provoking creative, captivating performer, and dedicated educator. He is the founder of Young Lions Roar, a literary and arts-based organization that empowers young people through poetry, creative writing, and mental wellness practices. Through workshops, open mics, and educational programming, Aubrey fosters spaces where youth and community members alike can use their voices to heal, connect, and inspire change.
Sabur Muhammad, known on stage as “C?ue” (Clue), began writing poetry at 8 years old and honing his craft by 12. A multi-year Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year winner, he later competed with the Waterloo Writing Project’s state slam team, earning consecutive 2nd-place finishes. Sabur went on to become a 2x Iowa Poetry Association State Slam Champion (2024 & 2025), placing Top 10 nationally and winning a Tri-State title spanning Iowa, Nebraska, and Kansas. In 2024, he represented Iowa City at the UNESCO City of Literature Slam, ranking 4th internationally. Now a member of the Io-What State Slam Team, Sabur blends battle rap and spoken word to address inequity, uplift Black poets, and explore themes of love and community.
Henry Morray is a Spoken Word Poet born in Maryland and raised in Iowa. Henry attended school at Cornell College in Mount Vernon Iowa. It was at Cornell where he discovered his passion for poetry, becoming the President of the school’s spoken word and poetry club: Lyrically Inclined. In his senior year of college, Henry became Iowa City’s 2022 and more recently the 2025 Champion for Slamovision, the UNESCO International Cities of Literature project. In 2023 Henry graduated from Cornell College with a Bachelor’s in Product Development and Marketing. Currently Henry resides in the Quad Cities, where he routinely leads poetry workshops for students in the writing program Young Lions Roar and co-hosts The Roaring Rhetoric Open Mic in Rock Island, Illinois.
As a Poet Henry seeks to package his words in a medium that
conjures mentally stimulating imagery, evokes an emotional range, and most importantly, establishes a human connection.
Whois Ardimus is an award-winning poet, author, and a creative force from St Louis Missouri. Ranked number 15 nationally at the blackberry peach Poetry slam, he has been featured on right about now and the creator of Pen Up or Shut Up Battle Poetry, a groundbreaking poetry series that puts poets head to head in a one-off poetry slam. Author of Flowers Bloom When Ready, he captures his signature blend of truth, vulnerability, and grit. Cementing his voice as one of the Midwest most authentic storytellers.
friday 05 december
AMATEUR SELECTORS SERIES
AMATEUR SELECTORS SERIES
FIRESIDE TRACKS W/ JESS BESHEARS
[pop] [psych rock] [prog rock] [art rock] [obama-era indie]
jess takes a break from slinging hot toddies and mending your shirts to hop over to the record bar for her debut selector set. caaaaaan youuuuuuu diiiiiiiig iiiitttt?
(and hit her up if you need any alterations done on a favorite garment, or on a pair of trousers you found thrifting, etc: https://calendly.com/jessicabeshears-ktxo/30min )
free admission
all ages
8-1130pm
[pop] [psych rock] [prog rock] [art rock] [obama-era indie]
jess takes a break from slinging hot toddies and mending your shirts to hop over to the record bar for her debut selector set. caaaaaan youuuuuuu diiiiiiiig iiiitttt?
(and hit her up if you need any alterations done on a favorite garment, or on a pair of trousers you found thrifting, etc: https://calendly.com/jessicabeshears-ktxo/30min )
free admission
all ages
8-1130pm
saturday 06 december
TIME TRAVELERS VHS CINEMA: AN NYC STERN/HEARD DOUBLE FEATURE
TIME TRAVELERS VHS CINEMA: AN NYC STERN/HEARD DOUBLE FEATURE
7:00PM - HOME ALONE 2: LOST IN NEW YORK (1992)
starring Daniel Stern and John Heard (with Macaulay Culkin)
runtime: 2h
rated PG
what would really happen if you thew a brick at someone’s head from the top of a brownstone? it’s christmas time again, and Kevin is wandering the streets of 1990s NYC alone and fucking up bad guys, while again finding the importance of family, and friendship in unlikely people.
9:15PM - C.H.U.D. (1984)
starring Daniel Stern and John Heard
runtime: 1h 28m
rated R
in a bizzaro alternate reality before midwest suburban life, normie Peter McCallister was a photographer in NYC named George and wet bandit Marv was a “reverend” who ran a homeless shelter. together they fight against cannibalistic humanoid underground dwellers in a wet and gritty 80s NYC. plus a great cameo from a young John Goodman.
free admission
FREE SODA OR DOMESTIC BEER WITH PIZZA PURCHASE
pajamas welcome
TIME TRAVELERS VHS CINEMA is a nod to the neighborhood videostore of our childhood-- TIME TRAVELERS on 23rd ave in moline illinois. with this series we aim to pair two movies that have some connection, but differ in genre and tone completely. all screenings will be VHS tapes with previews (if any). we do our best to not pick tapes that are too worn to watch, but do not expect a high def 4k crystal clear picture. as with any 20-40 year old media, there are sometimes imperfections. we just love movies and wanna have fun and share our VHS collection.
starring Daniel Stern and John Heard (with Macaulay Culkin)
runtime: 2h
rated PG
what would really happen if you thew a brick at someone’s head from the top of a brownstone? it’s christmas time again, and Kevin is wandering the streets of 1990s NYC alone and fucking up bad guys, while again finding the importance of family, and friendship in unlikely people.
9:15PM - C.H.U.D. (1984)
starring Daniel Stern and John Heard
runtime: 1h 28m
rated R
in a bizzaro alternate reality before midwest suburban life, normie Peter McCallister was a photographer in NYC named George and wet bandit Marv was a “reverend” who ran a homeless shelter. together they fight against cannibalistic humanoid underground dwellers in a wet and gritty 80s NYC. plus a great cameo from a young John Goodman.
free admission
FREE SODA OR DOMESTIC BEER WITH PIZZA PURCHASE
pajamas welcome
TIME TRAVELERS VHS CINEMA is a nod to the neighborhood videostore of our childhood-- TIME TRAVELERS on 23rd ave in moline illinois. with this series we aim to pair two movies that have some connection, but differ in genre and tone completely. all screenings will be VHS tapes with previews (if any). we do our best to not pick tapes that are too worn to watch, but do not expect a high def 4k crystal clear picture. as with any 20-40 year old media, there are sometimes imperfections. we just love movies and wanna have fun and share our VHS collection.
friday 12 december
TIME TRAVELERS VHS CINEMA: A BOB CLARK XMAS DOUBLE FEATURE
TIME TRAVELERS VHS CINEMA: A BOB CLARK XMAS DOUBLE FEATURE
7:00PM - A CHRISTMAS STORY (1983)
written, directed & produced by Bob Clark
runtime: 1h 34m
rated PG
Bob Clark’s quintessential midwestern american christmas movie. you’ve seen it (or know of it), and you either love it or hate it. nostalgia is a bitch.
8:45PM - BLACK CHRISTMAS (1974)
directed & produced by Bob Clark
runtime: 1h 38m
rated R
before Halloween there was Bob Clark’s fucked up canadian xmas slasher. the film you watch during the holidays after the normie relatives and kids go to bed. season’s greetings.
free admission
FREE SODA OR DOMESTIC BEER WITH PIZZA PURCHASE
pajamas welcome
TIME TRAVELERS VHS CINEMA is a nod to the neighborhood videostore of our childhood-- TIME TRAVELERS on 23rd ave in moline illinois. with this series we aim to pair two movies that have some connection, but differ in genre and tone completely. all screenings will be VHS tapes with previews (if any). we do our best to not pick tapes that are too worn to watch, but do not expect a high def 4k crystal clear picture. as with any 20-40 year old media, there are sometimes imperfections. we just love movies and wanna have fun and share our VHS collection.
written, directed & produced by Bob Clark
runtime: 1h 34m
rated PG
Bob Clark’s quintessential midwestern american christmas movie. you’ve seen it (or know of it), and you either love it or hate it. nostalgia is a bitch.
8:45PM - BLACK CHRISTMAS (1974)
directed & produced by Bob Clark
runtime: 1h 38m
rated R
before Halloween there was Bob Clark’s fucked up canadian xmas slasher. the film you watch during the holidays after the normie relatives and kids go to bed. season’s greetings.
free admission
FREE SODA OR DOMESTIC BEER WITH PIZZA PURCHASE
pajamas welcome
TIME TRAVELERS VHS CINEMA is a nod to the neighborhood videostore of our childhood-- TIME TRAVELERS on 23rd ave in moline illinois. with this series we aim to pair two movies that have some connection, but differ in genre and tone completely. all screenings will be VHS tapes with previews (if any). we do our best to not pick tapes that are too worn to watch, but do not expect a high def 4k crystal clear picture. as with any 20-40 year old media, there are sometimes imperfections. we just love movies and wanna have fun and share our VHS collection.
saturday 13 december
AMATEUR SELECTORS SERIES
AMATEUR SELECTORS SERIES
FREQUENCIES FOR STRAYS W/ MS. CAT
[indie pop] [pop-punk] [rock]
belly up to the record bar for Cat's debut selector night.
free admission
all ages
8-1130pm
[indie pop] [pop-punk] [rock]
belly up to the record bar for Cat's debut selector night.
free admission
all ages
8-1130pm
wednesday 17 december
FILMOSOFIA
FILMOSOFIA
free community film screening and reading discussion with philosophical themes hosted by Deke Gould PhD (Augustana College)
the film:
A CLOCKWORK ORANGE (1971)
dir. Kubrick
runtime: 2h 16m
format: VHS
reading selection: Derk Pereboom, “Defending Hard Incompatibilism” (2005)
*free print copies available in the cafe
free admision
18+ ages
pre-screening discussion (informal) 630pm
screening 7pm
post-screening discussion to follow
the film:
A CLOCKWORK ORANGE (1971)
dir. Kubrick
runtime: 2h 16m
format: VHS
reading selection: Derk Pereboom, “Defending Hard Incompatibilism” (2005)
*free print copies available in the cafe
free admision
18+ ages
pre-screening discussion (informal) 630pm
screening 7pm
post-screening discussion to follow
friday 19 december
'IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE' SCREENING
'IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE' SCREENING
IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE (1946)
dir. Frank Capra
runtime: 2h 10m
b&w
every year we screen missy's favorite holiday movie, and every year it's such a lovely, cozy time. all are welcome.
free admission
all ages
7PM screening
dir. Frank Capra
runtime: 2h 10m
b&w
every year we screen missy's favorite holiday movie, and every year it's such a lovely, cozy time. all are welcome.
free admission
all ages
7PM screening
friday 26 december
AMATEUR SELECTORS SERIES
AMATEUR SELECTORS SERIES
READING IS A LISTENING W/ APRI ORION
[electronic] [ambient]
apri orion returns for another 'reading is a listening' set. reading will be encouraged. bring a book, or buy one from our friends SOURCE BOOKSTORE-- they'll have a table set up with some choice picks.
free admission
all ages
7-1130pm
[electronic] [ambient]
apri orion returns for another 'reading is a listening' set. reading will be encouraged. bring a book, or buy one from our friends SOURCE BOOKSTORE-- they'll have a table set up with some choice picks.
free admission
all ages
7-1130pm
