Not Quite Brothers Returning to Pella Opera House

Popular 80s cover band set to take the stage tomorrow after last performing at the historic venue in 2024.

Published on Mar. 1, 2026

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Not Quite Brothers, a popular 80s cover band formed in 2018, is returning to perform at the Pella Opera House tomorrow. The band last played at the historic venue in September 2024, and Pella Opera House Executive Director Cyndi Atkins is excited to welcome them back, describing the group as 'young, energetic' and 'one of the hottest cover bands right now in the state of Iowa'.

Why it matters

The Pella Opera House is a beloved local venue that has hosted many notable acts over the years. Bringing back popular cover bands like Not Quite Brothers helps drive interest and attendance, supporting the continued operation of this historic cultural institution.

The details

Not Quite Brothers was formed in 2018 and is known for playing a lot of 80s and 90s rock and roll cover songs. The band last performed at the Pella Opera House in September 2024, and is now returning to the historic venue to take the stage once again.

  • Not Quite Brothers last performed at the Pella Opera House in September 2024.
  • Not Quite Brothers is set to perform at the Pella Opera House tomorrow.

The players

Not Quite Brothers

A popular 80s cover band formed in 2018 that is known for playing a lot of rock and roll songs from the 80s and 90s.

Cyndi Atkins

The Executive Director of the Pella Opera House, who is excited to welcome Not Quite Brothers back to the historic venue.

Pella Opera House

A beloved local venue in Pella, Iowa that has hosted many notable acts over the years.

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What they’re saying

“They are a young, energetic group playing a lot of 80s cover band songs. So if you remember the great rock and roll songs from the 80s and 90s, you're going to love this group. They are one of the hottest cover bands right now in the state of Iowa, and it's exciting to bring them back. So, we will rock, we will roll, and we will have a fabulous evening.”

— Cyndi Atkins, Pella Opera House Executive Director (kniakrls.com)

The takeaway

The return of popular cover bands like Not Quite Brothers to the historic Pella Opera House helps drive interest and attendance, supporting the continued operation of this beloved local cultural institution.