WHERE LIVE MUSIC LIVES IN CENTRAL ILLINOIS
New Age Noise is a pop party band that plays all your current faves… and they had the dance floor hoppin last Saturday at Crusen’s War Memorial.
It’s always a great weekend for live music in Central Illinois!
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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.
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These veterans of the Peoria music scene, Robin Crowe, Tony Crowe, Dave Chastain, and Jimmy Willis, put on a great show full of stories and songs at the Contemporary Art Center of Peoria on Friday, May 22, 2026.
It’s always a great weekend for live music in Central Illinois!
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Harlan, Meister, Mitts, & Elam played the Peoria Public Library North Branch on May 17th, 2026 as part of the library’s Music in the Mackenzie series. They even had dancers!
It’s always a great weekend for live music in Central Illinois!
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Mr Charlie and Friends took the stage while the judges counted the votes at the Jam Sessions at Thunder Valley Battle of the Bands on May 3rd
It’s always a great weekend for live music in Central Illinois!
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There is no “almost” with Horseshoes and Hand Grenades… they are a hit every time.
Friendly Valley Tavern 5/1/2026
It’s always a great weekend for live music in Central Illinois!
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Ava Easter and Sarah Marie Dillard joined James Herr on stage at Tres Rojas Winery on James birthday!
It’s always a great weekend for live music in Central Illinois!
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Adara Rae hosted a sing-along night at Analytical Brewing last Thursday!
It’s always a great weekend for live music in Central Illinois!
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3 Mile High at Sunset Lanes in Pekin 4/4/2026
It’s always a great weekend for live music in Central Illinois!
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The Truth Council was one of three bands that rocked Oz’z during a full night of original music last Saturday.
It’s always a great weekend for live music in Central Illinois!
Read moreOpen 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.
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Stone Cold Cowboys packed the Heritage Square Courtyard during the Pour Bros Craft Taproom Courtyard Concert Series last summer!
It’s always a great weekend for live music in Central Illinois!
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A few days before all the St Patrick’s Day fun, we stopped out at Christy’s in Washington to see J&MTV!
It’s always a great weekend for live music in Central Illinois!
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Lindsay Camp of Linzie Borden celebrated her birthday weekend with a few other bands and some live comedy at Silver Dollar in Peoria Heights!
It’s always a great weekend for live music in Central Illinois!
Read moreIt’s always a great weekend for live music in Central Illinois!
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Captain Crayfish rocked Kenny’s Westside on Saturday, February 21st!
It’s always a great weekend for live music in Central Illinois!
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Brandon Calloway at Neon Bison on February 14th, 2026.
It’s always a great weekend for live music in Central Illinois!
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Damned Torpedoes January 31, 2026 - Kenny’s Westside
It’s always a great weekend for live music in Central Illinois!
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