Q’d UP

04/01/2026

Sometime in the late 1990s, on the tail end of a particularly intense mushroom hunting trip, I somehow hitched a ride to a party out Deer Ridge Road where I was assured a spectacle awaited like nothing I had ever witnessed or ever would again. As I took a seat on a terrace, nestled in amongst some ancient pines the jumbo tron began to flicker. Softly at first, but then from its pale and mottled glow a collection of A list celebrities paid tribute to the greatest band the world has ever known.
As the band took the stage I knew I would never be the same.
I was correct.
I was honored when the Maulers invited me out to their secret compound to give Q’d Up just a little taste of what god-like talent looks like. If your face is at risk of melting, scroll on.
Viewer discretion is advised.
Ladies and gentlemen, The Maulers!!!

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from Q'd Up! In this newest installment, Liz Bentley tours the Mark Twain Cave and performs her original song, Johnny Ran Away. Joined by her percussionist, and dad, Tom Bentley, its the perfect setting for the day.

09/18/2025

07/16/2025

Season II, Episode VI. Burt Shackleton.
Burt invites Q'd Up out to the Shacklefarm to play an original song, to give us a look around the beautiful 14 acre homestead that he works and calls home, and to give some insight into his decades long career as a well -known Quincy musician and performer.

07/02/2025

Season II, Episode V: MotionPlus
Bill Sterns, AKA MotionPlus, meets us in the history museum at 4th and Maine to show us the power of the local hip hip scene. Joined by me on guitar, Brian Holzgrafe on violin, Alex "Big A" Sanders on bass, Kael Holzgrafe on drums, and DJ Wade Will-Spin (Kameron Schnelle), this is one to watch!

06/18/2025

Season II. Episode IV, Jared Holbrook.
Jared takes us around the practice space that he and the Gentlemen have used for going on two decades and talks about life, music, bands, and why he keeps it all going.
Check out his rendition of Lord Huron's Yawning Grave.

06/04/2025

Season II, Episode III, River Rats.
The guys give us a performance of an original song in their practice space. We talk about their beginnings, how they keep it going, gigging in the Q, and more.

05/23/2025

Season II, Episode II: Travis Hoffman stops by to play his original song, Working Dirt, about living in the white collared world, while coming from a long line of blue ones. Travis is the co-host of the popular local series Wild Quincy and a skilled singer, guitar player, and song writer. Check him out!

05/16/2025

Season II is here.
Let's kick things off with the Quincy Senior High Madrigal Choir conducted by Paul Shelor. Filmed last February, down in the vaults and tunnels of the Dick's Brother's Brewery, this rendition of The Winter's Night by Nick Myers is haunting and beautiful.
Special thanks to Bret Austin for taking the time to give the choir an in-depth tour of the tunnels.
Stick around after the performance to learn about the history of this Quincy Gem.
Enjoy!

03/08/2025

It all started here. ⚡ Devo & Windbreaker set the tone for Q’d Up with raw energy and real talent at Spring Street in Quincy, IL. Rewatch the very first episode and see where it all began! 🎤🔥