Every time I mention open mics and stages, I tell people they can come out and SEE the talent or they can get up and BE the talent… but it is so much more. Come out and see what’s happening at all the open mics, open stages, and open jams in the Peoria area.

I can guarantee you’ll see some future stars…

MONDAYS

Shawn Smitty Smith hosting at the 808 Room 7pm
A, Every Week
Under an Assumed Name hosting at Kickback on Fulton 7:30pm
FB, Every Week

TUESDAYS

Emilele hosting at Red Barn 8-11pm
FB, Every Week

Citizen's Band 14 hosting at The Hole Shot 8-11pm
FB, Next Up 9/12, 9/26
Peoria Rhythm Kings hosting at Dan’s Towbar
FB, Next Up 9/5, 9/19

WEDNESDAYS

Stumpy Joe Free-For-All at Hideaway in Mackinaw 7-11pm
FB, Every Week
House Musicians hosting at Kenny's Westside 9pm-12am
FB, Every Week

THURSDAYS

Sideline hosting at Hungry Moose 7-11pm
FB, Every Week
Edward David Anderson at The Main Room (Havana) 7-10pm
A, First Thursday of the Month
Alternating hosts at Office on Main 8pm-12am
A, Every Week
Rotating Hosts at the 808 Room 8-11pm
FB, Every Week
The Smoked Turkeys hosting at Peoria Pizza Works 9pm-1am
FB, Every Week

FRIDAYS

Rotating Hosts at Michael's Italian Feast (Germantown Hills) 6-9pm
A, First Friday of the Month
Barry Porter hosting at Center Tap Inc (East Peoria) 8-11pm
FB, Next Up: 9/15, 9/29 (Updates: Barioke’ Open Stage Page)

SATURDAYS

None

SUNDAYS

Wolf & Nick hosting at OZ'Z Bar & Grill 1-4pm
Acoustic, Next Up: 9/10, 9/24
Peoria Rhythm Kings hosting at County Line Tap 3-6pm
FB, Every Week
Butch & Friends hosting at Throttle Bar & Grill 6-9pm
FB, Every Week
Spontaneous Combustion Open Jam at Country Saloon 4-8pm
FB, Next Up 9/17, 10/1
Roy Ponce hosting at Tartan Inn 7-10pm
A, Every Week

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OPEN MICS TO KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR:

The Listening Room Mobile Open Mic

Acoustic Open Mic, hosted by Sarah Marie Dillard. It is often on Tuesdays, but has been popping up other days of the week as well.
As the name suggests, locations vary. This is a uniquely intimate open mic that encourages active, supportive listening when artists are performing.
Join the Listening Room Facebook group to see dates/times/locations

Friendly Valley Open Stage

Outside. May replace the open stage at Kenny’s Westside for the summer. Full Backline. More details when we get closer.

Perdue’s Grill

When Megan Maroney is home on break from college, she often holds an acoustic open mic here, usually on Wednesdays.

Harmonize Peoria Garage Band Open Stage

Outside. Starts up in late spring or early summer. Rotating hosts. Full backline. All Ages. Artists under 21 are encouraged to attend/play. Instruments available.

If you know of one we don’t have listed or some info we need to change, the fastest way to get it fixed is to message PML through Facebook.