{"id":11187,"date":"2026-04-23T06:00:42","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T06:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalnewstoday.uk\/index.php\/2026\/04\/23\/from-furniture-store-to-music-hub-davenport-building-to-become-sound-factory-kwqc\/"},"modified":"2026-04-23T06:00:42","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T06:00:42","slug":"from-furniture-store-to-music-hub-davenport-building-to-become-sound-factory-kwqc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalnewstoday.uk\/index.php\/2026\/04\/23\/from-furniture-store-to-music-hub-davenport-building-to-become-sound-factory-kwqc\/","title":{"rendered":"From furniture store to music hub: Davenport building to become Sound Factory – KWQC"},"content":{"rendered":"

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) – A former furniture store in downtown Davenport is getting a new life\u2014one centered around music, community and a long-held vision.
Keith Christ, who grew up in East Moline, is transforming the former Bruce\u2019s New & Used Furniture building on West Fourth Street into what he calls the Sound Factory, a multi-use space that will include a record shop, caf\u00e9, live music venue and more.
Christ said the idea has been years in the making.
\u201cEver since I can remember, I\u2019ve wanted to have a work-live place that I could have my music and do music \u2026 and also live there,\u201d he said.
The four-story building will be developed in phases. On the first floor, Christ plans to open a vinyl record shop with high-end sound equipment and a caf\u00e9 concept inspired by spaces he has seen overseas.
\u201cI want to do what\u2019s popular in Asia now \u2014 a vinyl caf\u00e9 \u2014 where you can come in, have a coffee \u2026 and demo the record while you\u2019re here,\u201d he said.
Upstairs, the space will host live music and community events, along with short-term rentals. The basement will be converted into a nightclub \u2014 but without alcohol.
\u201cThe basement is going to be like a DJ nightclub, a dry place, no alcohol served,\u201d Christ said. \u201cI think it just creates a hostile atmosphere. I just want to do something positive for the community.\u201d
Christ said his goal is to create a space that stays active throughout the day.
\u201cI want to have things running as many hours as possible \u2026 different groups of people coming in throughout the day,\u201d he said.
Christ has spent years in New York building a career around music, working as a DJ and record seller. At one point, he said, he owned more than 250,000 records, spanning genres from classical to rock to jazz.
He\u2019s already brought thousands of records into the Davenport space, with tens of thousands more expected.
Christ said his decision to invest in the building was also influenced by changes planned for West Fourth Street, including converting it to a two-way street.
\u201cWhen I found out \u2026 they were doing the two ways and putting all kinds of money into this area, I thought that was great,\u201d he said. \u201cIt\u2019ll slow traffic down. People drive way too fast right here. People will be able to park on both sides of the street more.\u201d
He believes those changes will help attract more visitors and support business growth in the area.
Christ described the neighborhood as \u201cup-and-coming\u201d and sees potential for future development.
\u201cI\u2019ve traveled all over the world, and this area is really a gem, in my opinion,\u201d he said. \u201cBut it definitely needs more activities.\u201d
He said part of his goal is to help fill that gap, particularly for younger people and those interested in music and nightlife.
\u201cThere aren\u2019t really \u2026 the nightlife is very limited here,\u201d Christ said.
Christ hopes to have the first floor fully open by this summer, with the rest of the project continuing in phases.
For now, the Sound Factory is posting updates and operating hours on its Facebook page<\/a> and will be open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday this week.
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