Rock Island Live: The Yards
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Events Description
Keys, guitar, bass, drums, and not a single word sung all night.
The Yards play Rock Island Live on Wednesday, August 5th, from 6 to 9 PM on the West Truss. The Lawrence, Kansas quartet has been making original instrumental soul funk since 2000. Their newest album, Crooked Road Sessions, came out of a weekend of playing together on a farm in Holton, Kansas. Three hours of groove on the historic Rock Island Bridge, with the sun setting over the Kansas River.
Here’s What to Expect:
- Three hours of instrumental soul funk from The Yards, 6 to 9 PM
- Original music going back to 2000, including the new Crooked Road Sessions
- Keys, guitar, bass, and drums, no vocals needed
- Free admission, plus food and drinks on site
- A Wednesday evening of live funk as the sun sets over the Kansas River
This event is free and open to the public. Just show up and enjoy.
- Make the most of your visit
River House is the bridge’s full-service dining experience, featuring a Midwest Lake House × Coastal Smokehouse menu, cocktails, and scenic river views beginning at 3 PM daily.
Rock Island Eats opens at 11 AM with a more casual walk-up menu of comfort food favorites and quick bites perfect for enjoying while exploring the bridge.
See River House Menu
See Rock Island Eats Menu
Keys, guitar, bass, drums, and not a single word sung all night.
The Yards play Rock Island Live on Wednesday, August 5th, from 6 to 9 PM on the West Truss. The Lawrence, Kansas quartet has been making original instrumental soul funk since 2000. Their newest album, Crooked Road Sessions, came out of a weekend of playing together on a farm in Holton, Kansas. Three hours of groove on the historic Rock Island Bridge, with the sun setting over the Kansas River.
Here’s What to Expect:
- Three hours of instrumental soul funk from The Yards, 6 to 9 PM
- Original music going back to 2000, including the new Crooked Road Sessions
- Keys, guitar, bass, and drums, no vocals needed
- Free admission, plus food and drinks on site
- A Wednesday evening of live funk as the sun sets over the Kansas River
This event is free and open to the public. Just show up and enjoy.
