Laura’s Legacy is returning for its 7th annual event to Schwiebert Riverfront...
Laura’s Legacy is returning
for its 7th annual event to Schwiebert Riverfront Park in downtown
Rock Island on June 2nd. The event, hosted by Rock Island Parks and
Recreation in partnership with Lissie, has raised $73,000 over the last six years. Attendees of all ages can enjoy music,
food, and family fun on the waterfront, all to support a great cause! All proceeds
will benefit the ALS Association of Greater
Chicago (serving Central Illinois, Greater Chicagoland, and Northern Illinois)
and ALS Research University of North Carolina in support of raising
awareness of ALS, patient support and research.
Musician Lissie Maurus, originally from Rock Island, created
this event with her family to honor her late Aunt Laura Swedberg Schoonover
Bartel's memory. Reflecting on the origins of Laura’s Legacy, Lissie
explains, “In 2010, my aunt Laura passed away from ALS, a terrible disease for
which there is no known cause or cure. As a way to celebrate Laura's life, my family
and I decided to create an annual event of music, in a family friendly
environment on the Mississippi River in our hometown!”
At 4:00 pm get ready for The 2018 Ellis Kell Winter Blues
All-Stars with Juliana Logan and other special guests.
At 5:00 pm a Quad Cities staple, Mo Carter, will take the
stage. Like a freight train of energy, Mo Carter is known for her bold, soulful
voice and charismatic live stage presence. This St. Louis native turned Quad
Cities’ staple has a dynamic stable of unique acoustic originals as well as a
wide range of creative covers.
At 6:00 pm Elizabeth Moen of Iowa City with small town Iowa
roots will be on stage. Elizabeth recently graduated from the University of
Iowa in Iowa City. She taught herself how to play guitar as a teenager, and it
was thanks to the writing community of Iowa City that she was inspired to write
her own music during her years as a student at the University of Iowa.
American folk rock artist, Lissie will perform with her
band at 7:00 pm to finish off the
event. Lissie is just coming off a European tour, after her latest album
‘Castles’ debuted at #9 on the charts in the UK. She will be touring the
US in May as well as playing some summer festivals like Bonnaroo and
Milwaukee’s Summerfest. Lissie's single “Best Days” is currently #11 on the AAA
US Radio Chart. Castles has found a new way for Lissie to showcase her
heart, her mind, her experience, and herself.
Food will be
available for purchase and Bent River Brewing Company will be selling wine, beer
and liquor. Gates open at 3:00 pm, with admission of $10 for adults (cash only)
and free for children 12 and under with paid adult. Free parking is available
in the City’s parking ramp, as well as street parking. Bring lawn chairs for
seating and also an ID for alcoholic beverages. Outside alcohol and tents are
not allowed. In case inclement weather is forecast, call the Rock Island Parks
& Recreation rain line at (309) 732-RAIN (7246). For more information call
the Parks office at (309)732-7275.
More info about Lissie visit:
Website: http://www.lissie.com/home/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lissiemusic
Twitter: https://twitter.com/lissiemusic
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lissiemusic