Quad City Arts housed us in The Lodge in Bettendorf. Generously donated by the hotel in support of visiting artists, The Lodge is a medieval faux German castle lodge complete with paintings and other early European-like ornaments AND a moat! We have all witnessed the eyes from the various portraits following us around the hotel.

In the Lodge lobby

Not venturing too far from our Lodge, because we had early morning shows everyday during the week, we discovered an Old Chicago restaurant across the street. Also discovered their addictive trivia TV game. ADORNO played against heavy hitters such as Toyota, Porn, and our biggest nemesis, ZOG! We have NO idea who these people are, but we were able to win a few games (when no one else was there...)

At Old Chicago

Where do people in Quad Cities eat? Probably at home mostly... but we found a wonderful Lebanese restaurant in Davenport called the Phoenician Cafe. We HIGHLY recommend this place. A small family run restaurant that makes incredible lamb and beef, hummus, and the freshest pita bread (flat bread?) ever. Apparently not enough people know about this place!

If you ever find yourself in the Quad Cities,

be sure to check them out.

The Phoenician Cafe

The Lodge is used for various purposes,

including conventions and other gatherings.

I think that the National Clockmakers convention visited?

However, we drove back in one night to see this:

(we have no idea what this means)

Towards the end of our week, we performed for an insurance company, The Modern Woodmen of America. A wonderful audience to play for, we were happy to perform a live concert to these very thoughtful and fine people. MWA has been a large supporter for the arts, and we really appreciate it!


Playing for the Modern Woodmen of America