Life is Beautiful Concert for NAMI

a list of bands playing at a charity event
This is a day of music and art to help raise money for the local affiliate of NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) with feature performances from
and hosted by comedian Tori House
We’d appreciate a donation for anyone attending. But if you are suffering and needing help come on down. Don’t worry about cover and there will be no questions asked.

Life is Beautiful Concert & Art Auction

It’s so good to bring this annual concert and art auction back in person! Promoter Joe Lee is working on a line up to include DYNORIDE CD Release Party. Artist Carolyn Krueger is organizing an art auction. This event brings free mental health education and support programs to our area via NAMI Greater Mississippi Valley. 2-11 p.m. Racoon Motel, 315 E. 2nd Street, Davenport. Free will offering for concert admission.
Music 3:30 -11
Dynoride (CD Release Party)
Road Soda
Afterdarks
The Memphis Dives
The Black Napkin
Louisiana Drifter!
Follow link to preview and bid online, or in person on Saturday from 2 to 9 p.m.
Saturday, November 19
Raccoon Motel
315 E 2nd St.
Davenport IA

Life is Beautiful Concert

A concert to benefit NAMI GMV programs in the Quad Cities area. Stay tuned for Band Line Up.

 

 


Life is Beautiful Concert – Live stream from Bishop Hill


Donate to NAMI

Your donation is tax deductible. NAMI Greater Mississippi Valley is a 501c3 nonprofit. IRS ID# 42-1188963.

rabbit with a heart and flowers

Three Spectacular Evenings

12 Local & Regional Bands

The Life is Beautiful event is back for its third year with a decidedly “Quaran-Tune” twist. A three-night live stream event from Bishop Hill Creative Commons, a visual and performing arts cooperative located in Bishop Hill, Ill., is made possible by Heartland Connections. Concert organizer Joe Lee moved the event from in-person to live stream to meet evolving pandemic trends.

The concert is Friday through Sunday, August 14 to 16, from 5 to 9 p.m. each day. Live stream locations:

  • Heartland Connections Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/HeartlandConnections/live
  • NAMI Greater Mississippi Valley Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/NamiGreaterMississippiValley/live
  • NAMI Greater Mississippi Valley YouTube – YouTube Live:  https://youtube.com/channel/UCYeSgOfnlb0ddhZZmbensQg/live

Attending is free and donations are encouraged to support NAMI’s no-cost mental health education and support programs.

Three-evening Line Up

Friday, August 14
5:00-5:45    Been There Done That
6:00-6:45    Aubs.
7:00-7:45    Dr. Heat
8:00-8:45    Jenny Lynn Stacy & the Dirty Roosters

Saturday, August 15
5:00-5:45    The Memphis Dives
6:00-6:45    Doomr Noomr Boomr
7:00-7:45    Rezinator
8:00-8:45    DYNORIDE

Sunday, August 16
5:00-5:45    Murnau
6:00-6:45    Giallows
7:00-7:45    Cedar County Cobras
8:00-8:45    Cryptostatic

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Live from Bishop Hill. Life is Beautiful Concert for NAMI

Music Promoter Joe Lee always produces a fun, cool events for alternative, bluegrass and rock music fans.


Donate to NAMI

Your donation is tax deductible. NAMI Greater Mississippi Valley is a 501c3 nonprofit. IRS ID# 42-1188963.

a rabbit with a large heart, flora, and birds

Three Spectacular Evenings

12 Local & Regional Bands

The Life is Beautiful event is back for its third year with a decidedly “Quaran-Tune” twist. A three-night live stream event from Bishop Hill Creative Commons, a visual and performing arts cooperative located in Bishop Hill, Ill., is made possible by Heartland Connections. Concert organizer Joe Lee moved the event from in-person to live stream to meet evolving pandemic trends.

The concert is Friday through Sunday, August 14 to 16, from 5 to 9 p.m. each day. Live stream locations:

  • Heartland Connections Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/HeartlandConnections/live
  • NAMI Greater Mississippi Valley Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/NamiGreaterMississippiValley/live
  • NAMI Greater Mississippi Valley YouTube – YouTube Live:  https://youtube.com/channel/UCYeSgOfnlb0ddhZZmbensQg/live

Attending is free and donations are encouraged to support NAMI’s no-cost mental health education and support programs.

One Evening Left!

Sunday, August 16
5:00-5:45    Murnau
6:00-6:45    Giallows
7:00-7:45    Cedar County Cobras
8:00-8:45    Cryptostatic

 


Live from Bishop Hill. Life is Beautiful Concert for NAMI

Music Promoter Joe Lee always produces a fun, cool events for alternative, bluegrass and rock music fans.


Donate to NAMI

Your donation is tax deductible. NAMI Greater Mississippi Valley is a 501c3 nonprofit. IRS ID# 42-1188963.

a rabbit with a large heart, flora, and birds

Three Spectacular Evenings

12 Local & Regional Bands

The Life is Beautiful event is back for its third year with a decidedly “Quaran-Tune” twist. A three-night live stream event from Bishop Hill Creative Commons, a visual and performing arts cooperative located in Bishop Hill, Ill., is made possible by Heartland Connections. Concert organizer Joe Lee moved the event from in-person to live stream to meet evolving pandemic trends.

The concert is Friday through Sunday, August 14 to 16, from 5 to 9 p.m. each day. Live stream locations:

  • Heartland Connections Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/HeartlandConnections/live
  • NAMI Greater Mississippi Valley Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/NamiGreaterMississippiValley/live
  • NAMI Greater Mississippi Valley YouTube – YouTube Live:  https://youtube.com/channel/UCYeSgOfnlb0ddhZZmbensQg/live

Attending is free and donations are encouraged to support NAMI’s no-cost mental health education and support programs.

Three-evening Line Up

Friday, August 14
5:00-5:45    Been There Done That
6:00-6:45    Aubs.
7:00-7:45    Dr. Heat
8:00-8:45    Jenny Lynn Stacy & the Dirty Roosters

Saturday, August 15
5:00-5:45    The Memphis Dives
6:00-6:45    Doomr Noomr Boomr
7:00-7:45    Rezinator
8:00-8:45    DYNORIDE

Sunday, August 16
5:00-5:45    Murnau
6:00-6:45    Giallows
7:00-7:45    Cedar County Cobras
8:00-8:45    Cryptostatic

 

 

 


Seeking Sponsors for Life is Beautiful 2020


Sponsor or Donate to NAMI

Thank you for helping us make this a successful mental health advocacy and fundraising event. All donation amounts are appreciated. Sponsorships of $250, $500, $1,000 or more will receive acknowledgement through the NAMIWalks 2020 event as well!

Saturday, May 30 from  2 to 11 p.m.

Bierstube, 415 15th Street, Moline

Life is Beautiful 2020 Text
First started in memory of a dear artist friend who has passed, Life is Beautiful is a full day of local and regional music brought to you by music promoter Joe Lee. Silent Art Auction organized by potter and painter Carolyn Krueger. Proceeds benefit NAMI Greater Mississippi Valley as we work together to prevent suicide in our community.

All Life is Beautiful sponsorships will be given credit for our NAMIWalks 2020 event on September 19 at Veterans Memorial Park, Bettendorf.

Thank you to the performing and visual arts community for investing in NAMI’s free education and support programs by donating their time and works. Also, thanks to Bob Rebitzer of Bierstube Moline for donating the concert hall and beer garden for the day.

For a full schedule of May 30, please see the Life is Beautiful Facebook Page. Sample two music stages and 12 bands. Features alternative, rock and bluegrass artists. Bierstube is a family restaurant and bar – so make this a family outing!
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Live from Bishop Hill. Life is Beautiful Concert for NAMI

Music Promoter Joe Lee always produces a fun, cool events for alternative, bluegrass and rock music fans.


Donate to NAMI

Your donation is tax deductible. NAMI Greater Mississippi Valley is a 501c3 nonprofit. IRS ID# 42-1188963.

a rabbit with a large heart, flora, and birds

Three Spectacular Evenings

12 Local & Regional Bands

The Life is Beautiful event is back for its third year with a decidedly “Quaran-Tune” twist. A three-night live stream event from Bishop Hill Creative Commons, a visual and performing arts cooperative located in Bishop Hill, Ill., is made possible by Heartland Connections. Concert organizer Joe Lee moved the event from in-person to live stream to meet evolving pandemic trends.

The concert is Friday through Sunday, August 14 to 16, from 5 to 9 p.m. each day. Live stream locations:

  • Heartland Connections Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/HeartlandConnections/live
  • NAMI Greater Mississippi Valley Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/NamiGreaterMississippiValley/live
  • NAMI Greater Mississippi Valley YouTube – YouTube Live:  https://youtube.com/channel/UCYeSgOfnlb0ddhZZmbensQg/live

Attending is free and donations are encouraged to support NAMI’s no-cost mental health education and support programs.

Two Evenings Left!

Saturday, August 15
5:00-5:45    The Memphis Dives
6:00-6:45    Doomr Noomr Boomr
7:00-7:45    Rezinator
8:00-8:45    DYNORIDE

Sunday, August 16
5:00-5:45    Murnau
6:00-6:45    Giallows
7:00-7:45    Cedar County Cobras
8:00-8:45    Cryptostatic