WHERE LIVE MUSIC LIVES IN CENTRAL ILLINOIS
It was a hot weekend, but every band was worth the wait… including Formerly the Fox! Here they are on stage at the Open Skies Music Festival!
It’s always a great weekend for live music in Central Illinois!
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The Turkees were one of many bands to take the stage at Open Skies Music Festival. They opened with one of my favorites - actually the first song I ever heard Aaron Miller sing. The Power of Love.
It’s always a great weekend for live music in Central Illinois!
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There is always another photo or video to capture, more editing to do, more shows to see… It takes a lot of work to do this job I love, making a difference in the city I love! This was taken at Garage Band Open Stage while Ava Easter and Jon Anthony were on stage.
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The summer concert season has the Stone Cold Cowboys hitting all the great stages and packing all the best dance floors in the area. Last week they were at Pour Bros Craft Taproom Courtyard Concert Series.
It’s always a great weekend for live music in Central Illinois!
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Still Shine at Friendly Valley Tavern Friday, July 3, 2026
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Fusion Mellow played a fantastic set at Thunder Valley Jam Sessions on Saturday, June 20th!
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Lindsay Camp joined J&MTV Unplugged on stage at the Thunder Valley Jam Sessions Friday night where they appeared as J&MTV Plugged In, playing all the crowd’s 90’s favorites… Yes, including Wonderwall.
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Stereo Typical was rocking Olivers in the Heights last weekend!
It’s always a great weekend for live music in Central Illinois!
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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
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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
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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
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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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