WHERE LIVE MUSIC LIVES IN CENTRAL ILLINOIS
I’m a sucker for photos of kids enjoying live music, and we loved seeing this little guy above the crowd at the Trampled by Turtles set at the Peoria Blues and Heritage Music Festival
The weather looks perfect this weekend! How many of these great shows do you think you can fit on your list?
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Here Come the Mummies is one of the bands we’re looking forward to seeing this weekend at the Peoria Blues & Heritage Festival!
There are too many performances happening this weekend to count! We’ll be at the Peoria Blues and Heritage Festival… who are you going out to see?
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Start them early! These guys know the best spot in the house… These littles were riding the rail to see ZA Funk at Mackinaw Valley Winery last weekend. We love seeing kids excited about live music!.
It’s going to be an amazing weekend for live music!
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There is so much to do in the Peoria Area… how much live music can you soak up this weekend!?!
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Check out all the live music this weekend in Central Illinois!
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Taken at the last Mr Charlie Deadhead Thursday at Touch of Grey this year.
Check out all the live music this weekend in Central Illinois!
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Last Saturday down at the riverfront was pretty hot… and the temperature was pretty high too! But the crowd was happy to be there and the show was fantastic!
It’s going to be a beautiful weekend for live music in central Illinois!
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It was so much fun seeing The Smoker’s Blues Band at Oliver’s in the Heights last weekend that we didn’t even mind a little rain…
Some cities would LOVE to have the amount of live music and talent we have here in Peoria. We should not take them for granted! There are over 50 shows that we know about this weekend go check them out!
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Linzie Borden was rockin’ Oz’z outdoor stage in Creve Coeur. If you haven’t checked it out yet, this weekend would be a great time to go!
When the economy bounces back in the future, the only places we’ll still have are the ones we supported regardless of the circumstances. Please don’t sit home this weekend… go, see, do, listen…
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We love Dave’s guitar solos during Joe Stamm Band performances! More photos to come, but we’ll leave this one right here.
FRIDAY 7/8
ZA Funk Band at Oliver's in the Heights 3-6pm
Harlan, Meister, and Mitts at The Hungry Moose at 7pm
The NickBeats at the Contemporary Art Center of Peoria 6:30-8:30pm
Stone Cold Cowboys at Big Catz BBQ 7pm
Backstabbin' Betty in Fairview at the American Legion 7-11pm
James Herr at Water's Edge Winery 7-10pm
Kevin Smith at the Throttle 7-10pm
Them Dirty Roses at Crusens 8pm
Cousin Eddie at Oliver's in the Heights 8-11pm
Vinyl Tap on Martin's Patio 8-12am
DeadHorse Acoustic Trio at Sullivan's Irish Pub in Peoria Heights 9-12:30am
Danny Reinmann at The Neon Bison 9pm
SATURDAY 7/9
Sarah and Brandon at Touch of Grey Cafe 12-3pm
Brian Waldon Benefit at the Mackinaw American Legion 1-11pm
Eddie Harrmann
Brian Dennison
The Road Less Traveled
Spoony and the Bootleggers
Bill Porter/Jerry Stark
2nd Chance
Jaded Ritual
Letters from the Dead
Fox Fest at Wallijasper's in Canton
Cherry Vinyl
Nova Sunshine
Lost Pyramids
Magnetfunk
Formerly the Fox
Revel in Red at Mackinaw Winery 7pm
LINZIE BORDEN at OZ"Z Bar 7pm
Highway J at Kelleher's 7-11pm
The Wolf and Gypsy Band at Gypsy Highway 7pm
Stiky at Friendly Valley Tavern 7pm
Roundstone Buskers at The Hungry Moose 7:30pm
The Flying D'Rito Brothers at The Hungry Moose 7:30pm
Goodnight Gracie wsg Daniel McGowan at MD's Sports Bar and Grill 7:30-10:30pm
Capt. Quirk at The Stag 8pm
Patrick n Swayze at Industry Brewing 8-11pm
Off the Cuff at The Office on Main 8-11pm
Don’t miss out on this fantastic show or venue! Click the photo for tickets!
Clayton Shay w/ Cody Bradley at Pour Bros. Taproom 8-11pm
DeadHorse Acoustic Trio at Wanda's Little Vagas 8-11pm
Elvie Shane wsg Kylie Morgan at Crusens Farmington Rd 8pm
BREAKING DAD at Twisted Spoke Saloon 9-1am
PLASTIC GREEN ARMYMEN at Crusens War Memorial Dr 9-1am
Einstein's Baby at Crusens 29 9-1am
Decade of Decadence at Lee County Fair 9pm
JuJu Jonny at The Trolley at 7pm
Katelyn Smith at The Neon Bison 10pm
SUNDAY 7/10
Patty PerShayla a The Mayhaps wsg Elizabeth Moen at 3300 Event Center 5:30pm
Asbury Fox at Sullivan's Irish Pub and Fare 11am
DeadHorse Acoustic Trio at Touch of Grey Cafe 12-3pm
The Holdouts Acoustic at Catalpa Grove 1-4pm
Hoosier Daddy at Whiskerz 1pm
James Herr Acoustic at South Shore Boat Club 3-6pm
Jackie Venson and Invisible Cartoons at the Galva Music Series 6-830pm
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Still Shine had a great show on this grand stage in Morton with a huge turn out of beautiful people.
Boom… July is here! Let’s celebrate live music! It is happening all over the area. We have the list for you right here. Check it out and go enjoy!
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Stage lights and a beautiful mic….What’s missing from this picture? Just you!
Whether you want to see the local talent or be the local talent… Peoria area open mics and stages are where you need to be! We’ve got all the ones we know about for June 2022 listed right here!
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Joshua’s work will still be up for another week, but you can also see it at his gallery the first Friday of every month!
Before June comes to an end, we would like to highlight our Artist of the Month, Joshua Hawkins. He was gracious enough to be in our test run for this new collaboration.
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It’s awesome seeing kids and families out enjoying live music! Seconds after this the street was full of dancers.
It’s going to be a beautiful weekend in the Peoria Area for live music… and there is SO MUCH to choose from! While you’re checking out the list and deciding where to go this weekend, take a look at the photos and videos we took last weekend!
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That’s a look of concentration… I really do love doing this! - The pictures below were taken when Mike and I were out covering shows through the years since I met him about 9 months after starting PML.
For a long time I've done everything, with some occasional helpers… some volunteers, some paid. And, because I LOVE it, I didn't worry so much about how the bills were being paid. I just made Hire A Housewife a sponsor and paid for anything not covered by other sponsors out of my pocket…. but it’s time to make some changes. Keep reading to find out how this benefits you!
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It’s going to be a beautiful weekend in the Peoria Area for live music… and there is SO MUCH to choose from! While you’re checking out the list and deciding where to go this weekend, take a look at the photos and videos we took last weekend!
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4/5 of Still Shine at Touch of Grey Cafe. Catch them live at this year’s Summer Camp Festival!
Here’s a list of live music performances coming up this second weekend in June! Check out the photos and videos we have from Memorial Day weekend at Summer Camp Music Festival!
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Stage lights and a beautiful mic….What’s missing from this picture? Just you!
Whether you want to see the local talent or be the local talent… Peoria area open mics and stages are where you need to be! We’ve got all the ones we know about for June 2022 listed right here!
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4/5 of Still Shine at Touch of Grey Cafe. Catch them live at this year’s Summer Camp Festival!
As Memorial Day quickly approaches, there are many events going on in the Peoria Area this weekend, so there’s sure to be something for everyone. As you’re checking the list, take a look at the photos and video we shot of things you might have missed last weekend!
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Goodnight Gracie performed a fantastic set at the PML / Harmonize Peoria Open House on Tuesday!
Wherever you are this weekend, make sure it’s a place with live local music! There is plenty to go around… here’s the list of shows we know about! See you out there!
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