Open Mics & Stages are an important part of the local music scene. They are great opportunities for some to see the area talent and others to be the area talent! Not sure where to show up? Just pick one and go. You won’t be disappointed.
Read moreWeekend Live Music List July 23th, 24th, & 25th
The Smoker’s Blues Band was one of many fantastic bands who played at TSS for Pekin Palooza for St Jude 2021!
There’s so much music in the area this weekend, and we have it all for you right here! This week we’re highlighting a local venue via photos and video who is also a supporter of Peoria Music Live - Twisted Spoke Saloon.
Read moreSteady Flow on the Peoria Riverfront
Last Saturday, we took Sara Allen up on her offer to be a volunteer photographer/blogger for the night. Here is her short summary and some photos of the Steady Flow show on the Riverfront.
Read moreWeekend Live Music List July 16th, 17th, & 18th
Highway J put on a fantastic show at the Heart of Illinois Fair on Wednesday, July 14th. There will be bands there all through the weekend.
There are a whole lot of exciting live music experiences happening this weekend in the Peoria Area and we’re doing our best to make sure you have the chance to be at as many as possible!
Read moreWeekend Live Music List July 9th, 10th, & 11th
This might be the best way to listen to live music on the Fourth of July… from a swimming pool. Still Shine was awesome and played until the Fireworks started!
Last weekend was an amazing few days of celebration and live music, and we’ve got some great pictures and videos to prove it! You can check them out as you are planning your next live music experience, because we have the weekend list for you right here!
Read moreWeekend Live Music List July 2nd, 3rd, 4th, & 5th
Jake Rebman was at Neon Bison Thursday with his sister Sophie and banjo player Ethan Zulz last Thursday eveing.
Happy 4th of July Weekend! Check out this amazing list of live local music available this weekend, and some pictures and videos of things you missed last weekend!
Read moreWeekend Live Music List June 25th, 26th, & 27th
The Heritage Square Courtyard was packed on Saturday with people to see Aileeah Colgan! Here she’s singing with her husband Dave Rumer.
There’s so much music happening this weekend one page can barely contain it! Don’t worry… I said barely. We’ve got you covered. Every show we know about that’s happening this weekend is in this post!
Read moreWeekend Live Music List June 18th, 19th, & 20th
This photo of the crowd dancing to music by JammSammich, was taken by Gary Shaine Horrie (of Revel in Red) at Mackinaw Valley Winery last weekend. When he showed it to me, I had to share it… it was much better than the ones I captured of the crowd. I think I was standing too close… do you see me? Hint: I’m on a step stool taking photos.
If you are bored in Peoria this weekend… it’s not Peoria’s fault! There is so much happening in this town and we’ve got the live music list for you!
Read moreKenny's Opening Weekend for Live Music
Roy Ponce, Jake Schutlz, and Brandon Mooberry playing at Kenny’s Westside Pub’s opening weekend for live music, 6/11/2021.
The feeling I had walking into Kenny’s Westside Pub Friday night was something I didn’t expect, and also something I desperately needed: it was a break. It was like walking into the Summer of 2019.
Read moreWeekend Live Music List June 11th, 12th, & 13th
Jeremy David Baker at Touch of Grey Cafe Saturday, June 5th.
Its going to be the hottest weekend of the year so far in the Peoria area… and the weather is supposed to be pretty warm too! Check out these amazing shows… over 55 bands and artists playing around the area this weekend!
Read moreFrom Another Music Filled River Valley
Them Coulee Boys are coming to Pour Bros this Friday! PHOTO: Nathaniel Nelson (Treedome) at Carpet Booth Studios
After indulging in their Spotify channel and reading more than a few articles about them this week, I didn’t want you to miss a chance to see these guys before they regain their early 2020 steam and take off to great Heights beyond Peoria.
Read moreWeekend Live Music List June 4th, 5th, & 6th
Here’s a photo we love from a couple of weeks ago at Touch of Grey’s official live music opening weekend. It’s great to see live local music in a family-friendly space, at a family friendly time!
There are a lot of opportunities to see and hear your favorites as well as a few that might be new to you. Pick a couple of each!
Read moreJune Open Mic List for the Peoria Area
This is Roger Kelch. He and the Sea Dogs run the Open Stage at Hungry Moose every Thursday night!
Remember, whether you want to see the local talent, or be the local talent you will want to check out the following events for the month of June.
Together Again: Chicago Farmer in the Courtyard
Caught Jaik Willis in the air with Chicago Farmer and the Fieldnotes. Check out the slideshow below for more pictures from the night!
Thank you to Robbie Mathisen of Pour Bros Craft Taproom for creating this experience. We needed it. And thank you to Chicago Farmer and the Fieldnotes, you brought back something I wasn’t sure we’d find in Peoria any time soon.
Read moreWeekend Live Music List May 28th, 29th, 30th, & 31st
I visited the beer garden at Industry Brewing last weekend and it was awesome! Two levels, in full view of the stage, axe throwing, an outdoor bar, and plenty of room to have a great time! (I might have scared a couple people by standing on my step-stool on the upper level to get this shot.)
There is still an amazing amount of fantastic live music happening in the Peoria Area this weekend, and we’ve got as much of it as we know about listed right here for you!
Read moreWeekend Live Music List May 21st, 22nd, & 23rd
The sun started setting last weekend as we enjoyed the music from Nick Sizemore and Mike Drassler as they played at Five Points Washington, May 15, 2021
Our first summery weekend of the year is here and there is so much to do and see in the Peoria area, we’re here to make sure you don’t miss out on all the amazing live music! And in case you doubt what we’re telling you, we’ve included some photos and videos from what you missed last weekend!
Read moreWeekend Live Music List May 14th, 15th, & 16th
There are always a ton of fun things going on in Tower Park on the weekends! Mobile popcorn stand, Clink Bar, and a barbecue truck were there last weekend! This weekend is the Peoria Drum Circle.
The weekend is here and there is no shortage of things to do and see in the Peoria Area, and the live music scene is on fire! Check out who’s playing where, here!
Read moreWeekend Live Music List May 7th, 8th, & 9th
It’s Mother’s Day Weekend, and I’ve got a list of some of the best gifts in Peoria right here. Take someone who needs to be celebrated out for some awesome live music!
Read morePeoria Area Open Mic/Stage List Updated (5/2/2021)
Red Barn isn’t running open mics yet, but there are plenty of places who are. We look forward to heading back when they do!
There is a ton of amazing talent in the Peoria area, and you can find awesome examples of this nearly every night of the week!
Read moreLive Music Will Survive, But Also Evolve... Will Artists?
Barry Cloyd was one of our first livestreamers. Instead of being intimidated by the technology, he asked for some help and we met him at Widecast Studios to do a livestream there. December 11, 2020
The business of music is something has constantly changed over time. Often it’s technology that brings change. This time it was a pandemic that forced us to use the technology we already had in new and different ways. If we’ve learned anything from past metamorphoses of the music industry, it’s that some things will always stay the same, but the new things never disappear.
What is really important to me right now is that musicians understand that not only is livestreaming not going away, but it is and will continue to be a viable piece of the business plan for artists who want to make a living as a musician.
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