We are beyond excited that TempleLive is bringing new life to the Scottish Rite Theatre with a grand reopening on February 28, 2025! This is a huge win for Peoria’s arts and entertainment scene, and we can’t wait to see what’s in store.

TempleLive specializes in turning historic buildings into top-tier music and event venues while keeping their original charm. Peoria is now home to their fifth location, with a sixth on the way in 2026! Their mission? To create unforgettable experiences in beautifully restored spaces, and we’re all for it.

Garrett Zimmerman, TempleLive’s Director of Operations, is just as pumped about Peoria as we are. “The community here seems full of passion for not only music and arts in general but particularly this historic theater,” he shared. He’s looking to build a solid local team to bring this space back to life - and they’re hiring! (If that sounds like something for you, click here to apply!)

TempleLive isn’t just reopening a building - it’s bringing new opportunities, live music, comedy, and more to Peoria. They’ve got a killer lineup ready to go (with more on deck to be announced soon), so check out their calendar here and pick your first show!

Oh, and did we mention? We’ve got TempleLive ticket giveaways coming up! If you haven’t already, join our PML Promos & Giveaways Channel on Facebook so you don’t miss out. CLICK HERE TO JOIN!

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We had a fantastic time with kickapoo junction at oz’z Bar , kuhntree jerry & Jacob pacotti at reD barn, and Homestyle acoustic with kirk wessler at md’s sports bar and grill last weekend. Check out the photos and videos here while you’re making your musical to-do list for this weekend!

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FRIDAY 1/31
Lewis Knudsen at Wee-Ma-Tuk Golf, Bar & Grill 5-8pm

Lee Greenwood at Five Points Washington 7:30-9:30pm

Boomtown Saints at Backroads Saloon 7:30pm

Dead Mans Dog at Kickback on Fulton 8pm

Spoony & the Bootleggers at Whiskerz Pub 8-11pm

Brian Neumann AKA “Neumann Superhumann” at Brasky’s Bar & Grill 8pm

Outland at Minier Tap 8pm

Kayla Brooke & The Willow Strings WSG Punching Lucky and Chasing Hope at Peoria Pizza Works 8-11pm

3 Mile High at Pub 52 8-11pm

Raynah at Oz’z Bar and Grill 8:30-11:30pm

Charlie Otto + His Gear at Kenny’s Westside 9pm

SATURDAY 2/1
Isaac Durst and The Midwestern Charm WSG Dexter O’Neal and Funkyard at The Neon Bison’s new location at 617 Main Street 5pm

Chicago Farmer at Bishop Hill Creative Commons 7pm

Matt Eckberg at Clink Bar and Events 7-10pm

Jonny Quest Band at Spring Bay American Legion 7pm

Next Thing Smokin’ at Oz’z Bar and Grill 8-11:45pm

Decade of Decadence at Backroads Saloon 8pm

Deuces Wild at Martini’s on Water Street 8-11pm

The Megasonics at Silver Dollar 8pm

Jera and the Absoluts at The Corral 8pm

Jaden Decker at Pottsies Too Cuba 8:30pm

The Easy Riders at Office on Main 9pm

The Hangovers WSG Sitrus Sol at Kenny’s Westside 9pm

Backseat Radio at Crusens War Memorial 9pm

3 and a Half Men at Tin Lizard 9pm-12am

SUNDAY 2/2
Lady Sue Band at Trust Me Tavern 2-5pm

Matt Harms at Moontower Bar & Grill 2-5pm

Jaden Decker WSG CodyRay at Oz’z Bar & Grill 4pm

Sean Dagher at Bishop Hill Creative Commons 7pm

SUNDAY OPEN STAGES THIS WEEK
East Bluff All Stars at The 808 Room 3-6pm

Spontanious Musical Combustion Open Jam at Country Saloon 4-8pm

Roy Ponce hosting at Tartan Inn 7pm-12am

This week’s post contains contributions from:
Kindall Reuschel, Ben Weise, and Whitney Turner

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