Saturday night at Treehouse Pub & Eatery in Bettendorf, IA was one of those easy evenings that make outdoor shows a pleasure. The deck sits above a quiet stretch of Duck Creek, and with a light breeze and room to spread out, it felt made for an acoustic duo.
The Setting
Treehouse’s deck gives you trees, water, and plenty of space to relax. For our first time here, it was a comfortable fit: a steady flow of guests, good food moving across the patio, and a crowd that leaned in from the first few tunes.
Highlights from the Night
We kept the setlist familiar and let the songs do the heavy lifting. A few that landed especially well:
- It’s the End of the World as We Know It — R.E.M.
- Rikki Don’t Lose That Number — Steely Dan
- And She Was — Talking Heads
- This Guy’s in Love with You — Herb Alpert
- Piano Man — Billy Joel
Midway through the evening we brought back Billy Joel’s Vienna after a long break, and the quiet that fell before the chorus told us we chose right. We also had a birthday table; everyone joined in for Happy Birthday, which turned into an easy singalong and a nice reset before the next set.
A Couple of Stories
Someone tipped us with a $10,000 bill—novelty money, of course—but it got a laugh up and down the rail. On a practical note, Greg had a bit of a health scare the next morning, which brought a reminder to take care of the basics: hydration and balanced meals. A potassium dip isn’t the encore anyone wants, so we’re building in better pre-show routines.
What’s Next
We wrapped up the night with a quick chat about future dates, and we’re happy to share we’ll be back at Treehouse Pub & Eatery on October 17 and November 1. Big thanks to Brian and the Treehouse team for the welcome and an easy first show on the deck. We’re looking forward to seeing familiar faces—and a few new ones—when we return.
If you’re looking for an acoustic duo for your patio night, private party, or a relaxed dinner crowd, we’d love to help you set the tone. Book us for your next event.
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