Rozz-Tox

12/19/2024

my mom and i in front of rozz-tox rock island, 2013.

i'm very happy to announce that i now own this building. thank you to everyone that supported us along this near 14 year journey, and especially this last fundraiser, which was instrumental in keeping us here. ya'll really are a wonderful community-- we're still here because of you. full stop.

here's to many more years 🥂 oh and look out for a big ol terrace party in the spring to celebrate.

12/04/2024

a lovely article written by my friend anna for IPR. it's really great when interviews and articles are conducted/written by people who truly understand and enjoy the space we've created here.

With local venues seemingly always in danger of shutting down, Rozz-Tox, located in the Quad Cities, is a success story. Featuring performers from across the globe, the idiosyncratic cultural experiences of Rozz-Tox are here to stay.

11/19/2024

we will have these postcards available in the cafe for free for anyone who donated to, or shared our fundraiser. just ask for one at the counter.

for our overseas and out-of-town supporters, i will happily drop one in the post for you if you want one-- email me with your address at info[at]rozztox[dot]com, subject: postcard. same goes for in-town folks, if you'd rather have one mailed to you lmk.

thank you all, again. stay tuned for updates.

11/13/2024

the fundraiser is closed. in just 29 days, 434 of you donated your hard-earned money to help us stay in this building. thank you-- we are humbled by the support.

a new chapter is starting, and we'll do our part by continuing to be custodians of culture & art in this beautiful old space.

thank you for keeping rock island weird.

11/04/2024

i couldn't look at the fundraiser this whole time, until today. i was quite nervous and anxious.

and WOW!! in just 20 days we've nearly reached our goal 🤯 we are 2/3 of the way there. THIS IS INCREDIBLE. it warms my heart and soul to know that ya'll want us to stay here and are willing to help us do that.

this is the second and last post i make about this fundraiser. please give it one last signal boost for us 🙏

https://gofund.me/df23355a

i think i will stop the fundraiser on 30 november, with hopes of securing the building before the new year. and yes, of course we will have a huge party to celebrate-- probably in april when we turn 14 and the weather is warmer so we can do this outside.

thank you all who donated & shared. i see you ❤️

xo
benjamin

10/14/2024

keep rock island weird.

if you cannot donate, please consider passing this on to someone you know who might be able to.

hi all. benjamin here. jumping right in– we want to buy this building we've occupied a… Benjamin Fawks needs your support for keep ROZZ-TOX in Rock Island

08/03/2024

we lost becky on july 24 after years of fighting cancer. she was so brave both in choosing to fight it, and in accepting fate. she was good and genuine and beautiful. on this day and forever we celebrate becky.

her celebration of life will be on sunday 11 august
from 11am-2pm
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it will be outdoors on the terrace and in the laborspace lot. it's a pot luck, a dance party, with crafting tables, and a procession down to the river. all things becky wanted for this occasion. ​

obit: dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/davenport-ia/rebecca-wren-11915540

she sent me a song a while back that i want to share with you all, as it's relevant here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iq0A62PEVAE

our hearts and thoughts are with those closest to her.

05/07/2024

this cool band from tokyo is playing here this sunday. tickets at rozztox.com

https://loolowningen.bandcamp.com/track/placebo-2

from the album REMEMBER THIS IS NOW

04/23/2024

SAT 04 MAY

OUTLETProgramme presents: BILL ORCUTT GUITAR QUARTET w/ Wendy Eisenberg, Ava Mendoza, and Shane Parish

we will be highlighting each of these incredible players for the next 4 days.

quartet bio:
San Francisco-based guitarist and composer Bill Orcutt presents his latest project, an all-electric Guitar Quartet performing the music from his 2022 LP “Music for Four Guitars,” an album which Pitchfork describes as “a rigidly structured quartet that weaves tiny rhythmic phrases into expansive tapestries, drawing on the tenets of early minimalism and New York guitar groups like Glenn Branca Ensemble.” Featuring an all-star team of guitarists Orcutt, Wendy Eisenberg, Ava Mendoza, and Shane Parish, the ensemble will present the music in an expanded live format that will combine intricate composition with no holds barred improvisation.

more info & tickets at the link in bio.

04/20/2024

tonight, 4/20: HOLY SMOKES PRESENTS: MAGGIE'S WORST DAY EVER

comedic performance art by the Holy Smokes Crew, N64 play time, vendors & a vinyl dj set by ramiro.

vendors:
HEIRLOOM VARIETY ANTIQUES
SLEEPYHEAD VINTAGE
JEAR BEAR ART

free admission
5pm-late

04/20/2024

window service from 8am-10am today, then open inside from 10am on. happy record store day. visit our homies dennis & jamie next door at - the line has already started forming.

04/19/2024

no event tonight. open for food & drink from 5pm-midnight.