Welcome To The Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Society
Special Announcement!
The Bix Society is excited to announce that we have added Jazz Vocalist and Actor Johnny Crawford to the festival as a special guest performer! Johnny will perform songs from the Goldkette and Whiteman libraries and will also be available for autograph signings throughout the weekend. Johnny is a talented vocalist and fan of Bix, and recognized and remembered for his portrayal of Mark McCain from the TV Series "The Rifleman"!
2013 Bix Memorial Jazz Festival Lineup
August 1-4, 2013 - Davenport, Iowa
Adler Theater – RiverCenter – LeClaire Park
Dave Greer’s Classic Jazz Stompers
Andy Schumm & His Flatland Gang
Dan Levinson’s Roof Garden Jass Band
Bob Schulz’s Frisco Jazz Band
Josh Duffee & His Graystone Monarchs
Randy Sandke’s New York All-Stars
Jon Weber
Cecile McLorin Salvant
River City 6
The Jimmy Valentine Quintet w/Dave Bennett
Five Bridges Jazz Band
The Tony Hamilton Orchestra
The Manny Lopez Quartet
Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Youth Jazz Band
Concerts
Missisippi Hall
Thursday 6 pm -11pm
Friday & Saturday
Noon – 5 pm, 6 pm – 11 pm
Sunday Noon – 5 pm
Adler Theater
Friday & Saturday
Noon – 5 pm, 6 pm – 11 pm
Le Claire Park Free Concerts
Friday & Saturday
6 pm – 9 pm
Special Events
Thursday
Putnam Museum
Friday
QC SoDa Dance Seminar
Agatha Beiderbecke Story
Saturday
Graveside service
Sunday
Church Liturgy
Jazz Brunch
Afterglow
The Quality Inn Davenport
The Quality Inn Davenport is proud to sponsor the 2013 Bix Festival, and will offer special rates to Bix Patrons. You can call for reservations at 563-386-8336.
This link will allow you to book Traditional Double Queen or Single King rooms for the discounted rate of $74.99!
For Bix Fans And Coffee Lovers
The Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Society has partnered with The Coffee Hound in Bettendorf, Iowa to bring you three sensational coffee flavors available by special order only through July, and available at the souvenir area at the Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz Festival August 2 – 5, 2012. There are three unique flavors, roasted just for the Bix Society. "Davenport Blues", a medium roast breakfast blend; "In the Dark", a rich, dark roast; and "Mississippi Mud", a fine flavored coffee with a unique blend. Call the office to place your order, or watch for the Paypal link coming soon.
Bix Society & QC SoDa Will Work Together Again In 2013!
The Bix Society will welcome QC SoDa back in 2013. They will once again bring their energy and dancing to the dance floor at the festival. We will have more details coming soon. For more information on QC SoDa please go to their website at www.qcsoda.com and watch for details on what they have planned for next year!
Bix Society Office Hours By Appointment Until June 1, 2013
The Bix Society Office will be by appointment only until June 1, 2013. Call 563-324-7170 or 888-BIX-LIVS and leave a message , send us an e-mail to info@bixsociety.org, or contact us through our website contact page.For additional useful information, check out some of the following sites.
Quad Cities Conventions & Visitors Bureau
Hotels
QuadCities.com Hotel Listing
Experience Quad Cities – Quad Cities
Map of Downtown Davenport
Hotel Blackhawk
River Music Experience
The Bix Society Mission
The mission of the Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Society is to perpetuate the music and memory of Leon "Bix" Beiderbecke through an annual jazz festival, jazz education programs, and the preservation of traditional jazz.
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