5 Things You Need To Know for Daytrotter Downs
Daytrotter has quickly become a must-stop for recording artists traveling through the Midwest. With its 10th Anniversary this month, Sean Moeller decided to celebrate in a big way - by having the first ever Daytrotter Downs.
Below are five things you must know before taking part in this weekend's festival.
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What is Daytrotter?
In 2006 Sean Moeller opened a recording studio for popular, as well as up-and-coming, indie artists.The recording sessions are then uploaded to Daytrotter.com for subscriber's enjoyment.
Daytrotter has evolved over the years and now incorporates artists from every genre - pop, rock, indie, country, hip-hop, punk, folk, americana, etc...
The business recently jumped across the Mississippi, leaving its original home in Rock Island, IL for a new space in downtown Davenport, IA.
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Which artists have they hosted?
According to their Wiki page, Daytrotter has served more than 21.5 million downloads in the 10 years that they've been open. Any given week, subscribers can expect 60 songs from around 17 artists.
Many notable artists have stopped through the Quad Cities to record a session with Sean.
Artists you've heard on B100 include:
- Macklemore
- CHVRCHES
- Ed Sheeran
- Elle King
- James Bay
- Audiodamn!
- Borns
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There are so many artists, who do I see?
Daytrotter Downs will feature over 30 bands between three venues Thursday through Saturday, so there's a lot to squeeze in.
The Quad City Times recently sat down with Sean Moeller to help you figure out which artists you will like based on what you're already listening too.
For instance, if you listen to B100 you've probably heard Elle King, and if you like her, Sean think's you'll like LOLO too.
You can take a look at the full lineup here.
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I want to hear the music before I commit
As mentioned above, there's going to be every genre represented at this festival.
A really simple way to find out what you're going to like and what you're not going to like it by listening.
Get ready for Daytrotter Downs and all of the artists with this Spotify playlist that has music from all of this week/weekend's performers.
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I'm sold. How/where do I go?
Daytrotter Downs added an additional night Wednesday to incorporate Lizzo into the lineup, but the hard opening is Thursday, Feb. 18th at The Adler Theater and Daytrotter - both in downtown Davenport.
After Thursday, concert goers will be hopping between Daytrotter and The Village Theater for the remainder of the festival.
According to the Daytrotter website, there are still tickets available for every day.
- Feb. 18th | Adler Theater | Buy Tickets
- Feb. 19th | Village Theatre | Buy Tickets
- Feb. 20th | Village Theatre | Buy Tickets
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