Last weekend was a busy one between harmonize Peoria’s musical petting zoo at the civic center, and big head todd and the monsters, and blues traveler on the riverfront!

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Here’s your musical to-do list for this weekend!

FRIDAY 8/16
Now and Zen at East Peoria Farmer's Market 4-7pm

The M-75's at 4 Corners Smokehouse 5-7pm

Lee Haw at Danvers Township 5-7pm

Songwriter Series ft. Kirk Wessler at Tres Rojas Winery 6pm

WillSongs at Michael's Italian Feast 6-8pm

Vinyl Tap at Five Points Washington 6-9pm

Erin Nate and Chico at Wee-Ma-Tuk Golf 6-9pm

River Valley Big Band at Tower Park (Peoria Heights) 6:30-8:30

The Killer Riffs at Oz'z Bar & Grill 7pm

Jonny Quest at Kellehers on Water 7pm

Matt Eckberg at Obed & Isaac's 7pm

Tayls at Third Chance at the 3300 Event Center 7pm

Chris Hawkins at Irish Circle 7-10pm

Shawn Smith at Crusens Rt 29 & Whitey's BBQ 7-10pm

Killer Riffs at Oz’z 7pm

Neon Nova at Reserve Artisan Ales 7-10pm

Backstabbin' Betty at Astoria Pub 7-11pm

Mudbone at The Pub 7:30-10:30pm

Mixtape Mayhem at Brasky's Bar & Grill 8pm

Sista and the Misters at Kouri's Pub 8pm

Jukebox JamBerry at Office on Main 8pm

Taylor Bruninga and the Bandits at Billy's Tap 8pm

Marquise Hendo at Oliver’s in the Heights 8-11pm

Devin & Amanda at W.E. Sullivan's Irish Pub and Fare 9pm

East Bluff All Stars at The Neon Bison 9pm

The Lutz Brothers Band and Cole Hollow at Kenny's Westside 10pm

SATURDAY 8/17
Shawn Smith at Peoria Riverfront Market 8am-12pm

3 Mile High at Timeout Pub & Grill 3-6pm

India Fest at CEFCU Center Stage 4-9pm

Stars Go Dim at Tower Park (Peoria Heights) 5pm

Twisted Whiskey at Yates City Harvest Home Festival 5pm

Now and Zen at The Queen of Squash 5:30-8:30pm

WillSongs at Mackinaw Valley Winery 6:30-8pm

2nd Chance at Oz'z Bar & Grill 7pm

Harlan, Meister, & Mitts at Lariat Steakhouse 7pm

Plan B at Stubby's Bar 7pm

Henhouse Prowlers at Friendly Valley Tavern 7pm

Matt Harms at Trust Me Tavern 7-10pm

AKA at Hanna City Sportsman's Club 7-10:30pm

Backseat Radio at Mackinaw Valley Winery 7-11pm

Whiskey River Band at Spring Bay Legion 7-11pm

Windows Down at Martini's on Water Street 8pm

Eddie's Broken Halo at Josie's Tap 8pm

Fusion Mellow at The 808 Room 8pm

Matt Eckberg at Katie's Corner Tap 8pm

Stereo Typical at Industry Brewing 8-11pm

Jonny Quest at MD's Sports Bar & Grill 8-11pm

Kickapoo Junction at Pour Bros. Craft Taproom 8-11pm

BAJA at Oliver's in the Heights 8-11pm

Backstabbin' Betty at The Corral 8:30pm-12:30am

BUTTA' at The Neon Bison 9pm

SUNDAY 8/18
Music Saves Lives Songwriter Competition at Coutry Saloon 11am-4pm

Kami Kicked Caner Benefit 11:30am-7pm
Matt Miller
Neon Nova
Josh Thompson & Brian Carroll
Kickapoo Junction
Killer Riffs
2nd Chance

Raynah at Friendly Valley Tavern 12:30-3:30pm

Marty Eckert at Tres Rojas Winery 1-4pm

Shawn Smith at Crusens War Memorial 2-5pm

Mudbone at Whiskerz Pub 2pm

Sista and the Misters at The Stag Tap 3pm

Chip McNeill Group at Trailside Event Center 6-8:30pm

Rhythm on the River at The Gateway on the River 6:30-8pm

SUNDAY OPEN STAGES:
Acoustic Musical Combustion at Country Saloon 4pm-9pm

Roy Ponce hosting at Tartan Inn 7-12pm

This week’s post contains contributions from:
Kindall Reuschel, Mike Reuschel, and Gabriella Nelson

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