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-12am
thursday 5pm-12am
friday 5pm-12am
saturday 10am-12am
sunday 10am-3pm
CLOSED MONDAY+TUESDAY
wednesday 5pm-12am
thursday 5pm-12am
friday 5pm-12am
saturday 10am-12am
sunday 10am-3pm
CLOSED MONDAY+TUESDAY
PROGRAMME
friday 11 july
AMATEUR SELECTORS SERIES
AMATEUR SELECTORS SERIES
READING IS A LISTENING W/ APRI ORION
[ambient] [ambient techno] [neoclassical]
apri is back! bring a book and settle into the environment music. reading
will be encouraged, and there will be books for sale at $5/ea from our
friends at SOURCE BOOKSTORE.
free admission
all ages
7-1130pm
[ambient] [ambient techno] [neoclassical]
apri is back! bring a book and settle into the environment music. reading
will be encouraged, and there will be books for sale at $5/ea from our
friends at SOURCE BOOKSTORE.
free admission
all ages
7-1130pm
saturday 12 july
AMATEUR SELECTORS SERIES
AMATEUR SELECTORS SERIES
OUTTA SPACE W/ TREEPUNK
[dub] [punk] [house] [indie rock]
the treepunk is back, judging your trees and dropping needles on hot tracks. artwork by squid.
free admission
all ages
8-1130pm
[dub] [punk] [house] [indie rock]
the treepunk is back, judging your trees and dropping needles on hot tracks. artwork by squid.
free admission
all ages
8-1130pm
friday 18 july
AMATEUR SELECTORS: SHORT STACKS
AMATEUR SELECTORS: SHORT STACKS
4 DJs have one hour to explore a specific genre, theme, or feel. Hosted by Ben Crabb.
7-8pm - David Otten (Bettendorf Library)
[Downtempo] More of a vibe than a genre, Downtempo emerged from the chillout rooms of UK raves in the 90s. This short stacks set explores some of David's favorite songs with after-hours vibes from his record collection.
8-9pm - Jay Bryant (KALA FM)
[Foreign Frequencies] A vibrant selection of international sounds, ear-deep in sub-genres, including a taste of West African Psychedelia, South African Kwaito, Ghanian Highlife, Nigerian Synth-Pop, Camaroonian Electronic, Egyptian & Ethiopian Jazz, Libyan Rock, Yugoslavian Folk, Turkish Folk Rock, and Brazilian & Tunisian Soul.
9-10pm - Zeb Brooks (Griot Mareh)
[Studio One Reggae]: When it comes to foundation sounds, Studio One is the first name that comes to mind. Clement "Coxson" Dodd's recording facility shaped the sound of Jamaican music from Ska onwards. Some of the most famous "Riddims" came out of Studio One's Rocksteady era and are used to this day. Studio One was the centerpoint of musical innovation on the island and has remained influential since its inception.
10-11pm - Dennis Hockaday (Ragged Records)
[NYC 80s Club Scene] From 1978 to 1984 when No Wave, House, Experimental, Hip Hop and Punk lived in harmony and created one of the most important and diverse music scenes of the 20th century. Playing music from Liquid Liquid, Arthur Russell, Grandmaster Flash, DNA, Sonic Youth, Lydia Lunch, Phillip Glass and more.
free admission
all ages
7-11pm
7-8pm - David Otten (Bettendorf Library)
[Downtempo] More of a vibe than a genre, Downtempo emerged from the chillout rooms of UK raves in the 90s. This short stacks set explores some of David's favorite songs with after-hours vibes from his record collection.
8-9pm - Jay Bryant (KALA FM)
[Foreign Frequencies] A vibrant selection of international sounds, ear-deep in sub-genres, including a taste of West African Psychedelia, South African Kwaito, Ghanian Highlife, Nigerian Synth-Pop, Camaroonian Electronic, Egyptian & Ethiopian Jazz, Libyan Rock, Yugoslavian Folk, Turkish Folk Rock, and Brazilian & Tunisian Soul.
9-10pm - Zeb Brooks (Griot Mareh)
[Studio One Reggae]: When it comes to foundation sounds, Studio One is the first name that comes to mind. Clement "Coxson" Dodd's recording facility shaped the sound of Jamaican music from Ska onwards. Some of the most famous "Riddims" came out of Studio One's Rocksteady era and are used to this day. Studio One was the centerpoint of musical innovation on the island and has remained influential since its inception.
10-11pm - Dennis Hockaday (Ragged Records)
[NYC 80s Club Scene] From 1978 to 1984 when No Wave, House, Experimental, Hip Hop and Punk lived in harmony and created one of the most important and diverse music scenes of the 20th century. Playing music from Liquid Liquid, Arthur Russell, Grandmaster Flash, DNA, Sonic Youth, Lydia Lunch, Phillip Glass and more.
free admission
all ages
7-11pm
saturday 19 july
OUTLETProgramme PRESENTS: JEREMY YOUNG + JESSE PERLSTEIN
w/ BISSELL & BERNS
OUTLETProgramme PRESENTS: JEREMY YOUNG + JESSE PERLSTEIN
w/ BISSELL & BERNS
JEREMY YOUNG is a maker of analog concrète electronic tape music from Tiohtià:ke/Montréal, Quebec. He is a member of the experimental poetry_sound unit Cloud Circuit, alongside writer Deanna Radford, and the electroacoustic modern classical trio Sontag Shogun, with pianist Ian Temple and sound/voice artist Jesse Perlstein, as well as other projects. Making use of a sine and square wave oscillator system, 1/4″ magnetic tape loops, filtered radio and EMF signal, and foley-inspired sound treatments from amplified surfaces and objects, Young’s improvisational techniques are influenced by Cagean chance as well as haptics-based praxis and deep listening. His unique, grid-less approach is anchored by combining the physical treatment of audio signal with complex musical content to create sonic narratives imprinted by the media on which they are recorded, edited, and played back.
Here in Rock Island, Young will perform sketches for tape and oscillators extrapolating the material on his new record, Cablcar (2025, Halocline Trance).
cargocollective.com/jeremyyoung
jeremyyoung.bandcamp.com/
JESSE PERLSTEIN is an LA-based composer/performer. He uses a mix of vocals, field recordings dubbed-to-tape, synth & analog processing to create experimental compositions bridging ambient soundscapes with looped harmonizing voice, resulting in rhythms and melodies that build, swell and explode into noise. He is also a member of the experimental, neo-classical trio Sontag Shogun, and the improvisational industrial techno outfit AxOxH.
jesseperlstein.bandcamp.com/
jesseperlstein.com/
BISSEL & BERNS
Drew Bissell and Lucas Berns present rumbling atmospheric sonic explorations via modular synthesis. Visual accompaniment synced live. For the seekers and the searchers.
$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. if you like what we're doing, or if you can't make it but want to help us continue bringing stuff like this to rock island, please consider donating here.
Here in Rock Island, Young will perform sketches for tape and oscillators extrapolating the material on his new record, Cablcar (2025, Halocline Trance).
cargocollective.com/jeremyyoung
jeremyyoung.bandcamp.com/
JESSE PERLSTEIN is an LA-based composer/performer. He uses a mix of vocals, field recordings dubbed-to-tape, synth & analog processing to create experimental compositions bridging ambient soundscapes with looped harmonizing voice, resulting in rhythms and melodies that build, swell and explode into noise. He is also a member of the experimental, neo-classical trio Sontag Shogun, and the improvisational industrial techno outfit AxOxH.
jesseperlstein.bandcamp.com/
jesseperlstein.com/
BISSEL & BERNS
Drew Bissell and Lucas Berns present rumbling atmospheric sonic explorations via modular synthesis. Visual accompaniment synced live. For the seekers and the searchers.
$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. if you like what we're doing, or if you can't make it but want to help us continue bringing stuff like this to rock island, please consider donating here.
thursday 24 july
MIDWEST WRITING CENTER PRESENTS: SPECTRA READING SERIES - YEW SHOWCASE
MIDWEST WRITING CENTER PRESENTS: SPECTRA READING SERIES - YEW SHOWCASE
SPECTRA Lives! The Quad Cities’ longest running reading series celebrates 20 years of The Young Emerging Writers Program (YEW) with a showcase of selected interns and staff.
The event will start at 6pm with a social hour, followed by the Young Emerging Writers
showcase. First, ten of this year’s 23 interns, selected by their peers, will read at 7:00 p.m., previewing some of the work that will appear in The Atlas annual literary magazine
published by YEW each year, which will be released on August 14 (pre-orders will be
available). Then, YEW staff will be close out the reading at 8:00 p.m. Back issues of The
Atlas will be available for $5/copy, as well as other MWC Press books.
Event will be livestreamed and archived to Midwest Writing Center’s YouTube
page: https://www.youtube.com/midwestwritingcenter
Space is limited for this special event. SPECTRA events are forever free and open to the
public, with a $5 suggested donation to support youth writing programs at MWC.
For more information, or for media queries, please contact Sarah Elgatian,
[email protected]
Funding and material support for the 2025 Young Emerging Writers Summer Internship Program generously provided by the Illinois Arts Council, Modern Woodmen of America, the Regional Development Authority, the Scott County Regional Authority, the Tim Curry Endowment for Youth Writing Programs at the Quad City Community Foundation, the CD Wiman Memorial Trust, Carlisle Ryan Digital Printing Solutions, the Rock Island Public Library, and Rozz-Tox.
The event will start at 6pm with a social hour, followed by the Young Emerging Writers
showcase. First, ten of this year’s 23 interns, selected by their peers, will read at 7:00 p.m., previewing some of the work that will appear in The Atlas annual literary magazine
published by YEW each year, which will be released on August 14 (pre-orders will be
available). Then, YEW staff will be close out the reading at 8:00 p.m. Back issues of The
Atlas will be available for $5/copy, as well as other MWC Press books.
Event will be livestreamed and archived to Midwest Writing Center’s YouTube
page: https://www.youtube.com/midwestwritingcenter
Space is limited for this special event. SPECTRA events are forever free and open to the
public, with a $5 suggested donation to support youth writing programs at MWC.
For more information, or for media queries, please contact Sarah Elgatian,
[email protected]
Funding and material support for the 2025 Young Emerging Writers Summer Internship Program generously provided by the Illinois Arts Council, Modern Woodmen of America, the Regional Development Authority, the Scott County Regional Authority, the Tim Curry Endowment for Youth Writing Programs at the Quad City Community Foundation, the CD Wiman Memorial Trust, Carlisle Ryan Digital Printing Solutions, the Rock Island Public Library, and Rozz-Tox.
friday 25 july
GARDEN CINEMA: JAWS (1975)
GARDEN CINEMA: JAWS (1975)
JAWS
1975 | PG | 2h
dir. Steven Spielberg
it's the 50th anniversary of this masterpiece. the movie that coined the term "blockbuster".
• Death Stitch Clothing will be vending their iconic horror apparel
• bring blankets or lawn chairs, blankets in front chairs in back please
• do not bring your own food or drink, the service window will be open
• screening in the back garden weather permitting
free admission
all ages
9PM screening
1975 | PG | 2h
dir. Steven Spielberg
it's the 50th anniversary of this masterpiece. the movie that coined the term "blockbuster".
• Death Stitch Clothing will be vending their iconic horror apparel
• bring blankets or lawn chairs, blankets in front chairs in back please
• do not bring your own food or drink, the service window will be open
• screening in the back garden weather permitting
free admission
all ages
9PM screening
wednesday 30 july
PHILOSOPHY PUB
PHILOSOPHY PUB
join us for a discussion lead by Luca Barba on the self.
free and open
8-930pm
free and open
8-930pm
friday 01 august
GARDEN CINEMA: JUMANJI (1995) - 90s FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT
GARDEN CINEMA: JUMANJI (1995) - 90s FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT
JUMANJI
1995 | PG | 1h 40m
dir. Joe Johnston
a classic for the 90s kids, and the last generation of family movies that were made a little bit darker.
• bring blankets or lawn chairs, blankets in front chairs in back please
• do not bring your own food or drink, the service window will be open
• screening in the back garden weather permitting
free admission
all ages
9PM screening
1995 | PG | 1h 40m
dir. Joe Johnston
a classic for the 90s kids, and the last generation of family movies that were made a little bit darker.
• bring blankets or lawn chairs, blankets in front chairs in back please
• do not bring your own food or drink, the service window will be open
• screening in the back garden weather permitting
free admission
all ages
9PM screening
saturday 02 august
MR. SOFTHEART + COUGH 'N FLOP
MR. SOFTHEART + COUGH 'N FLOP
MR. SOFTHEART
mrsoftheartintl.bandcamp.com/album/reflections-on-primitive-action
Mr. Softheart (Des Moines, Iowa) is self-described ‘21st Century Vision Music.’ A heady and atmospheric blend of post-punk, 80s synth pop and dance music, the 4-piece builds a sleazy, off-kilter world around lead singer Nick Fisher’s poetics of misdirection. John Fisher’s shape-shifting synth work joins together with Charlie Patterson’s intricate guitars and Halen Becker’s mesmerizing backing vocals to create a genre-defying experience that Little Village Magazine described as “Iowa’s greatest cinematic export.”
The band’s debut record ‘Magdalene in Crisis’ was released in December of 2023, and their latest EP ‘Songs for Subdued Space’ was released in July of 2024. Mr. Softheart supported the EP with an east coast tour culminating in two performances at the historic Val Air Ballroom opening for Phantogram and Underoath, respectively. The group will release a follow up to ‘Subdued Space’ in summer of 2025.
COUGH 'N FLOP
coughnflop.bandcamp.com/track/die-if-you-want-to
$10 advance - TICKETS ON SALE NOW
$15 at the door (cash only)
all ages
7pm doors, 8pm show
mrsoftheartintl.bandcamp.com/album/reflections-on-primitive-action
Mr. Softheart (Des Moines, Iowa) is self-described ‘21st Century Vision Music.’ A heady and atmospheric blend of post-punk, 80s synth pop and dance music, the 4-piece builds a sleazy, off-kilter world around lead singer Nick Fisher’s poetics of misdirection. John Fisher’s shape-shifting synth work joins together with Charlie Patterson’s intricate guitars and Halen Becker’s mesmerizing backing vocals to create a genre-defying experience that Little Village Magazine described as “Iowa’s greatest cinematic export.”
The band’s debut record ‘Magdalene in Crisis’ was released in December of 2023, and their latest EP ‘Songs for Subdued Space’ was released in July of 2024. Mr. Softheart supported the EP with an east coast tour culminating in two performances at the historic Val Air Ballroom opening for Phantogram and Underoath, respectively. The group will release a follow up to ‘Subdued Space’ in summer of 2025.
COUGH 'N FLOP
coughnflop.bandcamp.com/track/die-if-you-want-to
$10 advance - TICKETS ON SALE NOW
$15 at the door (cash only)
all ages
7pm doors, 8pm show
friday 08 august
SOUND IN SPACE
SOUND IN SPACE
SAMUEL P.
Come and enjoy an evening of Samuel pulling from his record collection. He'll be focusing on midwest gems collected mainly from Chicago and Detroit record shops. We'll explore everything from soul and jazz all the way to house and disco. Enjoy a drink... and the dancefloor.
free admission
all ages
730-1130pm
Come and enjoy an evening of Samuel pulling from his record collection. He'll be focusing on midwest gems collected mainly from Chicago and Detroit record shops. We'll explore everything from soul and jazz all the way to house and disco. Enjoy a drink... and the dancefloor.
free admission
all ages
730-1130pm
saturday 09 august
OUTLETProgramme PRESENTS: STEPHAN HALUSLKA / ADAM SHEAD DUO
OUTLETProgramme PRESENTS: STEPHAN HALUSLKA / ADAM SHEAD DUO
STEPHAN HALUSKA - prepared harp
ADAM SHEAD - drums, percussion
https://www.adamsheadmusic.com/
https://stephanhaluska.wordpress.com/
Percussionist Adam Shead and harpist Stephan Haluska form an inventive duo that explores the outer edges of sound through improvisation and experimental music. Based in Chicago and Cleveland respectively, the two musicians merge their unique instrumental voices—percussion and harp—into textured, dynamic soundscapes that blur genre boundaries. Their collaboration draws on a shared commitment to sonic exploration and contemporary composition, creating performances that are as meditative as they are unpredictable.
Adam Shead is a Chicago-based percussionist and composer with deep roots in avant-garde jazz and experimental music. He has studied at Columbia College Chicago and the University of Michigan, and has performed with notable artists such as Marilyn Crispell and Roscoe Mitchell.
Stephan Haluska, based in Cleveland, is a harpist known for his use of extended techniques, electronic processing, and prepared harp textures. He holds degrees from Mills College and Bowling Green State University, and is active in both performance and education, including his work with the Cleveland Uncommon Sound Project. Together, Shead and Haluska craft a distinct musical language that reimagines the possibilities of their instruments.
free show
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. if you like what we're doing, or if you can't make it but want to help us continue bringing stuff like this to rock island, please consider donating here.
ADAM SHEAD - drums, percussion
https://www.adamsheadmusic.com/
https://stephanhaluska.wordpress.com/
Percussionist Adam Shead and harpist Stephan Haluska form an inventive duo that explores the outer edges of sound through improvisation and experimental music. Based in Chicago and Cleveland respectively, the two musicians merge their unique instrumental voices—percussion and harp—into textured, dynamic soundscapes that blur genre boundaries. Their collaboration draws on a shared commitment to sonic exploration and contemporary composition, creating performances that are as meditative as they are unpredictable.
Adam Shead is a Chicago-based percussionist and composer with deep roots in avant-garde jazz and experimental music. He has studied at Columbia College Chicago and the University of Michigan, and has performed with notable artists such as Marilyn Crispell and Roscoe Mitchell.
Stephan Haluska, based in Cleveland, is a harpist known for his use of extended techniques, electronic processing, and prepared harp textures. He holds degrees from Mills College and Bowling Green State University, and is active in both performance and education, including his work with the Cleveland Uncommon Sound Project. Together, Shead and Haluska craft a distinct musical language that reimagines the possibilities of their instruments.
free show
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. if you like what we're doing, or if you can't make it but want to help us continue bringing stuff like this to rock island, please consider donating here.
friday 15 august
GARDEN CINEMA: FAST TIMES AT RIDGEMONT HIGH (1982)
GARDEN CINEMA: FAST TIMES AT RIDGEMONT HIGH (1982)
FAST TIMES AT RIDGEMONT HIGH
1982 | R | 1h 32m
dir. Amy Heckerling
our back to school pick.
• bring blankets or lawn chairs, blankets in front chairs in back please
• do not bring your own food or drink, the service window will be open
• screening in the back garden weather permitting
free admission
17+ ages
9PM screening
1982 | R | 1h 32m
dir. Amy Heckerling
our back to school pick.
• bring blankets or lawn chairs, blankets in front chairs in back please
• do not bring your own food or drink, the service window will be open
• screening in the back garden weather permitting
free admission
17+ ages
9PM screening
friday 22 august
GARDEN CINEMA: HOT FUZZ (2007)
GARDEN CINEMA: HOT FUZZ (2007)
HOT FUZZ
2007 | R | 2h
dir. Edgar Wright
a perfect movie.
• bring blankets or lawn chairs, blankets in front chairs in back please
• do not bring your own food or drink, the service window will be open
• screening in the back garden weather permitting
free admission
17+ ages
830PM screening
2007 | R | 2h
dir. Edgar Wright
a perfect movie.
• bring blankets or lawn chairs, blankets in front chairs in back please
• do not bring your own food or drink, the service window will be open
• screening in the back garden weather permitting
free admission
17+ ages
830PM screening
wednesday 27 august
FILMOSOFIA
FILMOSOFIA
free community film screening and reading discussion with philosophical themes hosted by Deke Gould PhD (Augustana College)
the film:
V FOR VENDETTA (2005)
dir. Wachowskis
runtime: 2h 10m
reading selection: Huemer, “The Problem of Political Authority” (2013)
*free print copies available in the cafe
free admision
all ages
pre-screening discussion (informal) 630pm
screening 7pm
post-screening discussion to follow
the film:
V FOR VENDETTA (2005)
dir. Wachowskis
runtime: 2h 10m
reading selection: Huemer, “The Problem of Political Authority” (2013)
*free print copies available in the cafe
free admision
all ages
pre-screening discussion (informal) 630pm
screening 7pm
post-screening discussion to follow
thursday 04 september
TENCI + THANYA IYER
w/ ANNALIBERA (solo)
TENCI + THANYA IYER
w/ ANNALIBERA (solo)
TENCI
tenci.bandcamp.com/album/a-swollen-river-a-well-overflowing-2
Tenci is a folk-country-rock band which started as the project of lead vocalist and songwriter, Jess Shoman. The current lineup of the band demonstrates undeniable musical chemistry as Shoman is joined by Curt Oren (sax/flute/guitar), Manae Solara Vaughn (drums), and Izzy Reidy (bass). Live on stage, they embody the feelings of wistfulness, dreamfulness, and curiosity which are ever-present throughout Tenci’s recorded discography.
THANYA IYER
thanyaiyer.bandcamp.com/album/tide-tied
Montreal artist Thanya Iyer is an enigmatic songwriter who crafts sparkling, experimental pop music. Her live band, features Pompey, Emilie Kahn, and Daniel Gélinas, whose acoustic and electronic contributions enliven serene, spiritual compositions.
ANNALIBERA (solo)
annalibera.bandcamp.com/track/sanctuary
Often described as cinematic and emotional, Annalibera’s four albums traverse an eclectic range of styles including electronic dance, indie rock, chamber pop and country. Her experimental noise cassette loveil (2015) was re-released by influential label Night People in 2017 and accompanied by an album-length video collage she filmed using a Sony handicam, a broken TV, a Canon Rebel and footage from her family archive.
$15 advance - TICKETS ON SALE NOW
$20 at the door (cash only)
all ages
7pm doors, 8pm show
tenci.bandcamp.com/album/a-swollen-river-a-well-overflowing-2
Tenci is a folk-country-rock band which started as the project of lead vocalist and songwriter, Jess Shoman. The current lineup of the band demonstrates undeniable musical chemistry as Shoman is joined by Curt Oren (sax/flute/guitar), Manae Solara Vaughn (drums), and Izzy Reidy (bass). Live on stage, they embody the feelings of wistfulness, dreamfulness, and curiosity which are ever-present throughout Tenci’s recorded discography.
THANYA IYER
thanyaiyer.bandcamp.com/album/tide-tied
Montreal artist Thanya Iyer is an enigmatic songwriter who crafts sparkling, experimental pop music. Her live band, features Pompey, Emilie Kahn, and Daniel Gélinas, whose acoustic and electronic contributions enliven serene, spiritual compositions.
ANNALIBERA (solo)
annalibera.bandcamp.com/track/sanctuary
Often described as cinematic and emotional, Annalibera’s four albums traverse an eclectic range of styles including electronic dance, indie rock, chamber pop and country. Her experimental noise cassette loveil (2015) was re-released by influential label Night People in 2017 and accompanied by an album-length video collage she filmed using a Sony handicam, a broken TV, a Canon Rebel and footage from her family archive.
$15 advance - TICKETS ON SALE NOW
$20 at the door (cash only)
all ages
7pm doors, 8pm show
friday 05 september
UNDERCURRENT MAGAZINE RELEASE PARTY
UNDERCURRENT MAGAZINE RELEASE PARTY
Undercurrent is a new magazine for fine & experimental arts in the Quad Cities. Featured in the first issue is Richie Masias, Adriana McBride, The ARTery, an exhibition review, and a retrospective piece on Father Catich. Issues will be for sale. Some light refreshments provided.
Created by Jess Beshears, this project 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.
free and open
6-9pm
Created by Jess Beshears, this project 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.
free and open
6-9pm
saturday 06 september
GARDEN CINEMA: DEATH BECOMES HER (1992)
GARDEN CINEMA: DEATH BECOMES HER (1992)
DEATH BECOMES HER
1992 | PG-13 | 1h 44m
dir. Robert Zemeckis
zemeckis is awesome, so is the cast. and autumn is around the corner so a horror comedy felt right.
• bring blankets or lawn chairs, blankets in front chairs in back please
• do not bring your own food or drink, the service window will be open
• screening in the back garden weather permitting
free admission
all ages
830PM screening
1992 | PG-13 | 1h 44m
dir. Robert Zemeckis
zemeckis is awesome, so is the cast. and autumn is around the corner so a horror comedy felt right.
• bring blankets or lawn chairs, blankets in front chairs in back please
• do not bring your own food or drink, the service window will be open
• screening in the back garden weather permitting
free admission
all ages
830PM screening
thursday 11 september
OUTLETProgramme PRESENTS: ZOH AMBA SUN ENSEMBLE
w/ RANDALL HALL
OUTLETProgramme PRESENTS: ZOH AMBA SUN ENSEMBLE
w/ RANDALL HALL
ZOH AMBA SUN ENSEMBLE
zohamba.com/
Sun is the new project by Zoh Amba with pianist Lex Korten and percussionist Miguel Marcel Russell. The project was conceived through a commission from Roulette blending avant-garde, noise, and devotional hymns with a release June 2025 on the Norwegian label Smalltown Supersound. Zoh Amba is a composer, instrumentalist and songwriter from East Tennessee living in New York city. She began her musical journey steeped in the musical traditions of the South and has taken it from coast to coast. Zoh released her first two records in 2022, her debut record O, Sun which was released on Tzadik, the second record, Bhakti features Micah Thomas, and Tyshawn Sorey. She has collaborated with a variety of musicians such as Chris Corsano, Myriam Gendrom, Glen Hansard, Jim White, gabby fluke-mogul, William Parker, and Bill Orcutt. Amba has also performed at well respected venues and festivals such as ReWire (NL), BRDCST Festival (BE), Roulette (NY), Jazz En Agosto (Portugal), Saalfelden (AU), Big Ears (Knoxville) and Willisau Jazz. Today, Amba’s powerfully unique avant-garde music is full of folk melodies, mesmerizing refrains, and repeated incantations.
RANDALL HALL
randallhall.net/
Saxophonist, composer and improvisor Randall Hall moves at the sonic limits of the instrument to delve into the mythic, the esoteric, and the apophatic. As a leading interpreter of contemporary music for saxophone, his performances of new compositions and improvisations feature his mastery of extended techniques and cutting-edge electronics. Innova Recordings describes his music as “high-octane, supercharged sax” while The Wire says he plays with “utter confidence,” “fire and teeth,” and “unexpectedly tough beauty.”
$10 advance - ON SALE NOW
$15 at the door (cash only)
all ages
7pm doors, 8pm show
zohamba.com/
Sun is the new project by Zoh Amba with pianist Lex Korten and percussionist Miguel Marcel Russell. The project was conceived through a commission from Roulette blending avant-garde, noise, and devotional hymns with a release June 2025 on the Norwegian label Smalltown Supersound. Zoh Amba is a composer, instrumentalist and songwriter from East Tennessee living in New York city. She began her musical journey steeped in the musical traditions of the South and has taken it from coast to coast. Zoh released her first two records in 2022, her debut record O, Sun which was released on Tzadik, the second record, Bhakti features Micah Thomas, and Tyshawn Sorey. She has collaborated with a variety of musicians such as Chris Corsano, Myriam Gendrom, Glen Hansard, Jim White, gabby fluke-mogul, William Parker, and Bill Orcutt. Amba has also performed at well respected venues and festivals such as ReWire (NL), BRDCST Festival (BE), Roulette (NY), Jazz En Agosto (Portugal), Saalfelden (AU), Big Ears (Knoxville) and Willisau Jazz. Today, Amba’s powerfully unique avant-garde music is full of folk melodies, mesmerizing refrains, and repeated incantations.
RANDALL HALL
randallhall.net/
Saxophonist, composer and improvisor Randall Hall moves at the sonic limits of the instrument to delve into the mythic, the esoteric, and the apophatic. As a leading interpreter of contemporary music for saxophone, his performances of new compositions and improvisations feature his mastery of extended techniques and cutting-edge electronics. Innova Recordings describes his music as “high-octane, supercharged sax” while The Wire says he plays with “utter confidence,” “fire and teeth,” and “unexpectedly tough beauty.”
$10 advance - ON SALE NOW
$15 at the door (cash only)
all ages
7pm doors, 8pm show
* this concert 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, and 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. if you like what we're doing, or if you can't make it but want to help us continue bringing stuff like this to rock island, please consider donating here.
thursday 18 september
OUTLETProgramme PRESENTS: DON SLEPIAN
w/ IDPYRAMID
OUTLETProgramme PRESENTS: DON SLEPIAN
w/ IDPYRAMID
DON SLEPIAN
donslepiannumero.bandcamp.com/album/sea-of-bliss-new-music-for-digital-orchestra
donslepian.com/
A computer engineer turned ambient artist, Don Slepian is mostly known for his remarkable, electronic piano pieces. Ethereal, delicate, and intricately commanding, Slepian boasts twirling synths and improvised, whimsical songs. A true electronic music pionner.
“One of the world’s finest electronic artists.” -WFMU
IDPYRAMID
idpyramid.bandcamp.com/music
Idpyramid is the synthwave soundscape project of midwest musical chameleon Dennis Hockaday (ex-Mondo Drag and Meth and Goats). Idpyramid draws on a variety of sounds to create their own unique style of spaced-out deep groove dance jams, ranging from the minimal early electronic Krautrock sounds of the late 60's to the synth-heavy dance grooves of 1980's synth pop.
$10 advance - TICKETS ON SALE WEDNESDAY 09 JULY 11AM
$15 at the door
all ages
7pm doors, 8pm show
donslepiannumero.bandcamp.com/album/sea-of-bliss-new-music-for-digital-orchestra
donslepian.com/
A computer engineer turned ambient artist, Don Slepian is mostly known for his remarkable, electronic piano pieces. Ethereal, delicate, and intricately commanding, Slepian boasts twirling synths and improvised, whimsical songs. A true electronic music pionner.
“One of the world’s finest electronic artists.” -WFMU
IDPYRAMID
idpyramid.bandcamp.com/music
Idpyramid is the synthwave soundscape project of midwest musical chameleon Dennis Hockaday (ex-Mondo Drag and Meth and Goats). Idpyramid draws on a variety of sounds to create their own unique style of spaced-out deep groove dance jams, ranging from the minimal early electronic Krautrock sounds of the late 60's to the synth-heavy dance grooves of 1980's synth pop.
$10 advance - TICKETS ON SALE WEDNESDAY 09 JULY 11AM
$15 at the door
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. if you like what we're doing, or if you can't make it but want to help us continue bringing stuff like this to rock island, please consider donating here.
friday 19 september
GARDEN CINEMA: THE WITCHES (1990) - 90s FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT
GARDEN CINEMA: THE WITCHES (1990) - 90s FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT
THE WITCHES
1990 | PG | 1h 31m
dir. Nicolas Roeg
the last movie jim henson personally worked on, the director of "don't look now" and "the man who fell to earth" at the helm, an adaptation of a roald dahl story, and anjelica huston. all star.
• bring blankets or lawn chairs, blankets in front chairs in back please
• do not bring your own food or drink, the service window will be open
• screening in the back garden weather permitting
free admission
all ages
8PM screening
1990 | PG | 1h 31m
dir. Nicolas Roeg
the last movie jim henson personally worked on, the director of "don't look now" and "the man who fell to earth" at the helm, an adaptation of a roald dahl story, and anjelica huston. all star.
• bring blankets or lawn chairs, blankets in front chairs in back please
• do not bring your own food or drink, the service window will be open
• screening in the back garden weather permitting
free admission
all ages
8PM screening
friday 26 september
GARDEN CINEMA: LA DOLCE VITA (1960)
GARDEN CINEMA: LA DOLCE VITA (1960)
LA DOLCE VITA
1960 | NR | 3h
dir. Federico Fellini
for our final garden cinema of the year we're screening a big one. we've been dreaming about this film playing in the garden for a long time. settle in, grab some wine, and let il Maestro take you for a ride. and we won't judge you if you wanna get up a dance a little.
• bring blankets or lawn chairs, blankets in front chairs in back please
• do not bring your own food or drink, the service window will be open
• screening in the back garden weather permitting
free admission
17+ ages
730PM screening
1960 | NR | 3h
dir. Federico Fellini
for our final garden cinema of the year we're screening a big one. we've been dreaming about this film playing in the garden for a long time. settle in, grab some wine, and let il Maestro take you for a ride. and we won't judge you if you wanna get up a dance a little.
• bring blankets or lawn chairs, blankets in front chairs in back please
• do not bring your own food or drink, the service window will be open
• screening in the back garden weather permitting
free admission
17+ ages
730PM screening
friday 10 october
DAN ENGLISH
DAN ENGLISH
DAN ENGLISH
danenglish.bandcamp.com/album/sky-record
For the longing listener… The music of composer Dan English is the communing of the head and the heart sharing secrets. The songs subsume time into feelings and images of purity, sonically and spiritually, and then, somewhat masochistically, play with lyrics drawn from the dingier parts of life: love, family, and capricious head-spaces. It’s movie-music; eternal scores for an espionage film with a protagonist who’s a clandestine, time-traveling romantic tailing the spirit itself.
Born in a quiet town in Iowa, he grew up chasing invisible things: codes in books, echoes in movies, half-sentences in songs. English found himself glued to the radio from an early age and, after picking up guitar at 10, language and sound conspired. The music is part confession, part séance— lush spells where the sacred and the stained trade places. Emotions arrive in disguises: Tenderness (smoke), grief (rhythm), silence (a cathedral on the verge of collapse).
Following a move to New York City, Dan released his first album “Fruit Boy" in 2018 followed by 2020’s “In Grace” EP. Since, Dan has journeyed into his next body of work with the release of “Across my Jaw”: a song that trembles beneath restraint before bursting open— a shattering modern hymn.
In addition to his solo work, Dan moonlights as a guitarist for beloved NYC rock outfit Porches and is often to be found collaborating with his mysterious cousin Melody English.
His second full-length, Sky Record, is due Summer 2025. It’s less an album, more a weather system.
support TBD
$15 advance - TICKETS ON SALE NOW
$20 at the door (cash only)
all ages
7pm doors, 8pm show
danenglish.bandcamp.com/album/sky-record
For the longing listener… The music of composer Dan English is the communing of the head and the heart sharing secrets. The songs subsume time into feelings and images of purity, sonically and spiritually, and then, somewhat masochistically, play with lyrics drawn from the dingier parts of life: love, family, and capricious head-spaces. It’s movie-music; eternal scores for an espionage film with a protagonist who’s a clandestine, time-traveling romantic tailing the spirit itself.
Born in a quiet town in Iowa, he grew up chasing invisible things: codes in books, echoes in movies, half-sentences in songs. English found himself glued to the radio from an early age and, after picking up guitar at 10, language and sound conspired. The music is part confession, part séance— lush spells where the sacred and the stained trade places. Emotions arrive in disguises: Tenderness (smoke), grief (rhythm), silence (a cathedral on the verge of collapse).
Following a move to New York City, Dan released his first album “Fruit Boy" in 2018 followed by 2020’s “In Grace” EP. Since, Dan has journeyed into his next body of work with the release of “Across my Jaw”: a song that trembles beneath restraint before bursting open— a shattering modern hymn.
In addition to his solo work, Dan moonlights as a guitarist for beloved NYC rock outfit Porches and is often to be found collaborating with his mysterious cousin Melody English.
His second full-length, Sky Record, is due Summer 2025. It’s less an album, more a weather system.
support TBD
$15 advance - TICKETS ON SALE NOW
$20 at the door (cash only)
all ages
7pm doors, 8pm show
saturday 18 october
OUTLETProgramme PRESENTS: COLE PULICE
W/ JACK LION
OUTLETProgramme PRESENTS: COLE PULICE
W/ JACK LION
COLE PULICE
colepulice.bandcamp.com/album/lands-end-eternal
Saxophonist, composer and improviser Cole Pulice traffics in shimmering, otherworldly beauty. On Land’s End Eternal, their first album for Leaving Records, the Oakland-based artist expands their compositional palette beyond signal-processed saxophone to include layers of electric guitar and lush choral arrangements. The result is a prismatic collection of pastoral chamber jazz in six parts. Cole’s previous release, a 22-minute electroacoustic odyssey titled If I Don’t See You in the Future, I’ll See You In the Pasture (Longform Editions, 2023), was named ‘Best New Music’ by Pitchfork and included in the publication’s Best Songs Of The 2020s. Cole has also released a smattering of solo and collaborative work on beloved labels including Moon Glyph, Aural Canyon and Cached Media. Their performance history includes appearances at Pitchfork Music Festival (UK), Rewire (NL), ÜBERJAZZ (DE), Drone Not Drones (US), & Noise Pop Festival (US).
(Pulice is pronounced puh-lee-ché)
JACK LION
youtu.be/OpetXrgq2Fk?si=mFcOET7Ft7n0UsyE
Jack Lion unearths the early ’00s interest in connections between jazz and electronic music and refashion it for this current era. Striking a balance between jazz composition, down-tempo break-beats, and hazy atmospherics they have made their mark as one of Iowa City’s headiest and most adventurous bands.
$10 advance - TICKETS ON SALE NOW
$15 at the door (cash only)
all ages
7pm doors, 8pm show
colepulice.bandcamp.com/album/lands-end-eternal
Saxophonist, composer and improviser Cole Pulice traffics in shimmering, otherworldly beauty. On Land’s End Eternal, their first album for Leaving Records, the Oakland-based artist expands their compositional palette beyond signal-processed saxophone to include layers of electric guitar and lush choral arrangements. The result is a prismatic collection of pastoral chamber jazz in six parts. Cole’s previous release, a 22-minute electroacoustic odyssey titled If I Don’t See You in the Future, I’ll See You In the Pasture (Longform Editions, 2023), was named ‘Best New Music’ by Pitchfork and included in the publication’s Best Songs Of The 2020s. Cole has also released a smattering of solo and collaborative work on beloved labels including Moon Glyph, Aural Canyon and Cached Media. Their performance history includes appearances at Pitchfork Music Festival (UK), Rewire (NL), ÜBERJAZZ (DE), Drone Not Drones (US), & Noise Pop Festival (US).
(Pulice is pronounced puh-lee-ché)
JACK LION
youtu.be/OpetXrgq2Fk?si=mFcOET7Ft7n0UsyE
Jack Lion unearths the early ’00s interest in connections between jazz and electronic music and refashion it for this current era. Striking a balance between jazz composition, down-tempo break-beats, and hazy atmospherics they have made their mark as one of Iowa City’s headiest and most adventurous bands.
$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. if you like what we're doing, or if you can't make it but want to help us continue bringing stuff like this to rock island, please consider donating here.
