Channel Cat Sessions

Vote for Your Favorite Local Artists

This summer, MetroLINK is bringing live music to the river with Channel Cat Sessions, a series of pop-up performances aboard the Channel Cat Water Taxi. Now, we’re inviting the community to help shape the lineup.

We’ve selected eight finalists and now need your help to decide which artists will perform this summer. As a thank you for voting, you will be entered into a drawing and one lucky voter will win six free general admission Channel Cat tickets.

Voting is Open

Voting Period: April 28 – May 7, 2026

  • Browse the finalist profiles below
  • Listen to samples of their music
  • Cast your vote daily for the artists you’d like to see perform

Artists

Kaiden Leezer

Kaiden Leezer is a Toulon, IL–based solo musician who performs across multiple genres. With nearly four years of consistent live shows, Kaiden knows how to connect with crowds and deliver an entertaining, family‑friendly experience.

Find Kaiden Leezer on Facebook.

Jacob Hemenway

Jacob Hemenway has been enjoying playing at local venues, bars, and restaurants since moving back to the Quad Cities in 2019. Typically, when playing solo, he uses a looper pedal to make a larger sound. I entertain by playing a range of pop, country and rock covers.

Find Jacob Hemenway on Facebook.

Marty Garrett

Marty Garrett is a solo acoustic performer bringing a fresh yet nostalgic touch to timeless classics. With a soulful voice and stripped-down style, he reimagines hits from the ’50s to today—spanning classic rock, country, pop, and singer-songwriter gems. Armed with just an acoustic guitar and a deep love for the music that shaped generations, Marty bridges the past and the present, delivering heartfelt covers that feel both familiar and new. Whether it’s a laid-back take on a rock anthem, an easy country ballad, or a party pop favorite, every performance is rooted in authenticity and connection.

Find Marty Garrett on Facebook.

Angela Meyer

Angela Meyer keeps audiences coming back to share in the human experience through her honest writing and dynamic performances. She innately understands being in the audience, as she grew up in a family of country musicians and fans of the genre. At 10 years old, her grandparents gave her a guitar for Christmas, and her Grandma Darlene taught her those first three chords to play along with the songs coming out of their record player. Angela started to write her own songs at fifteen and quickly made it into her career. “Legions & Legends” is Angela Meyer’s latest release and can be found anywhere music is bought or streamed. Tune into Angela’s radio show, Muddy Water Radio, on WQUD 107.7 FM each Saturday from 2-5 pm.

Find Angela Meyer on Facebook.

Eva Kendall

Eva Kendall is a 14 year old singer songwriter and performer from the Quad Cities with a passion for both original music and dynamic covers. Influenced by artists ranging from Queen to local favorites like Levi Craft and Alexandra Axup. Eva has developed a style shaped by both global and hometown legends. She has performed at venues including The Rust Belt, The Redstone Room, Raccoon Motel, and Kavanaugh’s Hilltop, where a St. Patrick’s Day performance solidified her love for the stage. Balancing music with competitive swimming, soccer, and school. Eva brings collaboration, resilience and heart into every performance.

Find Eva Kendall on Facebook.

Adrian Guerra

Born in Moline, IL and raised in Venezuela, Adrian Guerra is a musician and songwriter who writes and sings in both English and Spanish. His work reflects a blend of Latin influences and 90s rock and pop, shaped by a cross-cultural upbringing rather than a single scene or style. He started on the Cuatro (a Venezuelan 4-string traditional instrument) at a young age before moving to guitar in his teens, where songwriting became the focus. Over time, that led to performances across the U.S. and abroad. His influences range from The Beatles to today’s modern music, from Latin bands like Maná to artists like Ed Sheeran, shaping his sound and approach to songwriting. His work has received recognition from Billboard and the John Lennon Songwriting Contest. A graduate of Berklee College of Music, Adrian has also worked as a manager for local bands and organized events and showcases in Miami for many years, building spaces for emerging singer-songwriters to perform and connect with audiences.

Find Adrian Guerra on Facebook.

Kyle Eddy

Kyle Eddy is a performer and recording artist who creates music under the names Tunnel Trash and Detuned Gloom, with releases available on all major streaming platforms. Since the age of 14, Kyle has played hundreds of shows with bands.

Find Kyle Eddy on Facebook under Detuned Gloom and Tunnel Trash.

Mo Carter

Mo Carter is a longtime Quad Cities-based singer and songwriter performing a mix of soulful originals and crowd favorite covers spanning pop, rock and blues. She performs regularly throughout the area as a solo act and in duo and full band formats, creating fun, engaging atmospheres tailored to each setting, whether on a traditional stage or along the river. Mo has played everywhere from venues like the Redstone Room, Adler Theatre, and Raccoon Motel to craft markets, storefronts, and private events, bringing an adaptable and natural musical presence to any space.

Find Mo Carter on Facebook.

About Channel Cat Sessions

Channel Cat Sessions is a pilot music series designed to enhance the passenger experience while celebrating local talent across the Quad Cities region.

Performances will:

  • Take place aboard active Channel Cat ferry routes
  • Feature solo artists performing acoustic or low-amplification sets
  • Be integrated into regularly scheduled ferry service
  • Offer a relaxed, close-up listening experience for riders of all ages

This is not a traditional concert. It’s a chance to experience live music in a unique, moving setting along the Mississippi River.

Performance Schedule (Tentative)

Selected artists will each perform two live sessions:

  • June Performances
    Thursday, June 18 | 2:00–4:00 PM
    Sunday, June 21 | 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
  • July Performances
    Thursday, July 16 | 2:00–4:00 PM
    Sunday, July 19 | 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
  • August Performances
    Thursday, August 13 | 2:00–4:00 PM
    Sunday, August 16 | 10:00 AM–12:00 PM

Exact artist assignments will be announced following the voting period. All performances will be first-come, first-served for general admission tickets.

Cast Your Vote

Vote now and help decide who takes the stage — on the river. You can vote once per day and your vote will double as an entry into the drawing for one person to win six free general admission Channel Cat tickets.

Select up to 3 artists:

Official Rules for the Ticket Giveaway

No purchase necessary to enter or win.

Eligibility

Open to legal residents of the U.S. who are 18 years of age or older at the time of entry.

Entry period

The giveaway begins on April 28 and ends on May 7 at midnight.

How to enter

To enter the giveaway, fill out the form above. You can enter once per day between from April 28 through May 7. Any attempt to enter more than once per day, including using multiple email addresses, will result in disqualification from the drawing.

Prize details

One (1) winner will receive a set of 6 general admission Channel Cat Tickets (seat on boat during performance not guaranteed). All performances will be first-come, first-served for general admission tickets.

Winner selection and notification

The winner will be selected at random from all eligible entries during the voting process. The winner will be selected the week of May 11. If the winner does not respond within 48 hours, a new winner may be selected.

Disclaimer

This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or administered by, or associated with Facebook.

Privacy

Your information will be used to contact you if you win and will be added to our mailing list for future Channel Cat correspondence.