Last weekend we attended two events that perfectly illustrate what I tell you each weekend - you can see them in the photos and videos included here, but the actual energy of the day is something you could only feel if you were there. And I’m so glad we were!
First we went to Spring Loose 2025 - the 10th year of this music festival and fundraiser for Drew’s Plots.
Hundreds of people came out to enjoy the two disc golf tournaments, live music, family fun, food, drinks, and tons of raffles while raising money for a great cause. There was even a cake walk!
Every band was great. We got there just in time to catch the last song from Midnight Monks. We also saw Colt Ball, Easy Riders, and then Garcia Grisman Review (composed of Wes Duffy and Gio Marrari) for the first time.
The last band that we were able stay to see, Gravel Foot Cinema, was the biggest surprise. Jordan Bannister, organizer of the festival and owner of River Pirate Percussion, proved that as he says, there’s always something up his sleeve when he came out as the songwriter and lead singer of the band. We’re looking forward to seeing more of them in the future!
Saturday night, I took one of my daughters along to Emo Night at The 3300 Event Center. I knew we were in for a big night when I pulled in and saw the line extending from the front door, all across the front of the building, and far into the parking lot.
Inside we saw the venue more packed than we’d ever seen it before. It was a beautiful sight! The band, All American Throwbacks, is from the Chicago. But the lead singer, Reece Krider, spent some time in Peoria growing up - as did his father, Rob Anderson. Anderson had come across the country to join him on stage to perform a Blink182 song - about 42 years after playing the same stage with his own band!
Live music events aren’t just a place to have fun or raise funds - live music makes lives better. There is no shortage of fantastic live music in the Peoria area. We can tell you who’s playing and where and even show you a video - but to experience the magic you have to go!
Check out the photos and videos in this post while you make your live music to-do list for this weekend.
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FRIDAY 4/18
WillSongs at Michael's Italian Feast (Germantown Hills) 6-8pm
Emily the band at Tres Rojas 6-8:30pm
Raynah at The Elks Lodge 7-9pm
Black Velvet at Crusens War Memorial 7pm
Cassie & Maggie at Bishop Hill Creative Commons 7pm
Chris Tarpley at Clink Bar and Events 8-11pm
Lonesome Jones at Silver Dollar 8-11pm
Broken MoJo at OZ'z Bar and Grill 8pm-12am
Wes Duffy Trio at Oliver's in the Heights 8pm
Cyle & Brent at Billy's Tap 8pm
The Trio at Martini's on Water Street 8-11pm
Taylor Bruninga at One More at Oak Hill 8pm
Deuces Wild at Brasky's Bar & Grill 8-11pm
Whoosh at Kenny's Westside Pub 9pm
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SATURDAY 4/19
AJ Schmall at Hidden Hills Vineyard and Winery 12pm
Matt Harms at River Rats Saloon 3-6pm
MidWestMainia at Reserve Artisan Ales 5pm
The People Next Door
A Site Beyond
SoColossal
Roy Ponce & Bicycle Days Friends at The 808 Room 5pm
Josh Gillespie & Andy J Martinez at Rage Club 6-8pm
T minus 3 at Sunset Lanes 7-11pm
David Phelps at Five Points Washington 7-9pm
Lonesome Jones at Trust Me Tavern 7pm
Bryan Martin at Backroads Saloon 7:30pm
Matthew Curry at Pour Bros. Craft Taproom 8pm
The Killer Riffs at Pottsies Too Cuba 8pm
Wes Duffy Trio at The Office on Main (Morton) 8pm
Lacy’s Ditch at Hanna City Tap 8-11pm
Brent Lidwell at Rookies 8pm
Stereo Typical at Gracie’s Sports Bar 8pm
Austyn Weston Band at The Stag 8pm
Capt. Quirk at OZ'Z Bar & Grill 8pm
Deuces Wild at Martini's 8-11pm
Decade of Decadence at Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino 9pm-12am
Easy Riders at The Neon Bison 9pm
Backseat Radio at White Oaks Sports Bar 9pm
The Widdler at Kenny's Westside 10pm
The band photos from the day are mixed together… make sure to check them all out!
SUNDAY 4/20
HAPPY EASTER SUNDAY!
No shows that we know of, but we’ll keep you updated.
SUNDAY OPEN STAGES THIS WEEK
Lonesome Jones hosting at Christy’s Place 3-6pm
Roy Ponce hosting at Tartan Inn 7pm-12am
This week’s post contains contributions from:
Kindall Reuschel, Ray Watson III, & Bennett Rose
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