It’s always a great weekend for live music in Central Illinois!
Read moreWeekend Live Music List for December 12th, 13th, & 14th
Capt Quirk has the talent, but what really makes them fun to watch is how much they enjoy being on stage.
Weekend Live Music List for December 5th, 6th, & 7th
Still Shine filled the dance floor at Kenny’s on November 26th, 2025.
It’s always a great weekend for live music in Central Illinois!
Read moreDecember 2025 & January 2026 Open Mic List for the Peoria Area
The only thing missing from this picture is you!
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 for November 28th, 29th, & 30th
We caught the Friends & Family performance of the Elvis Presley Tribute at the 3300 Event Center last week. Every year all-stars of Peoria’s music scene put on a tribute show at the 3300 Event Center.
Photo by: Reese Miller
It’s always a great weekend for live music in Central Illinois!
Read moreWeekend Live Music List for November 21st, 22nd, & 23rd
Over Easy grooving at the 2025 Peoria Music Live Takeover!
Photo by Bennett Rose
It’s always a great weekend for live music in Central Illinois!
Read moreGrowth Isn't Linear... This was My Reminder
Who would have thought I would have to relearn a lesson from 2012?
(LtoR: The RV the five of us lived in for six months in 2012, Current Peoria Music Live/Harmonize Peoria building)
Who would have thought I would have to relearn a lesson from 2012?
Read moreWeekend Live Music List for November 14th, 15th, & 16th
All American Throwbacks rocked the 3300 Event Center during Emo Night on 11/7/2025
It’s always a great weekend for live music in Central Illinois!
Read moreWeekend Live Music List for November 7th, 8th, & 9th
It’s always a great weekend for live music in Central Illinois!
Read moreWeekend Live Music List for October 30th, November 1st, & 2nd
First Date Kiss rocked the 3300 Event Center for the PML Takeover!
It’s always a great weekend for live music in Central Illinois!
Read moreWeekend Live Music List for October 24th, 25th, & 26th
All of the bands put on spectacular performances at the 3300 Event Center for the PML Takeover this year, including Newhouse, pictured here on the Ballroom stage.
It’s always a great weekend for live music in Central Illinois!
Read moreWeekend Live Music List for October 17th, 18th, & 19th
Still Shine bringing the community together at the Tower Park
It’s always a great weekend for live music in Central Illinois!
Read moreWeekend Live Music List for October 10th, 11th, & 12th
It’s always a great weekend for live music in Central Illinois!
Read moreWeekend Live Music List for October 3rd, 4th, & 5th
Erech Bruce and his band was playing to a packed parking lot of the future CJ Harvest on S Western Ave. last Saturday
It’s always a great weekend for live music in Central Illinois!
Read moreOctober & November 2025 Open Mic List for the Peoria Area
The only thing missing from this picture is you!
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 for September 26th, 27th, & 28th
Chicago Farmer and the Fieldnotes packed the dance floor of the biggest beer garden in Peoria, found at Friendly Valley.
It’s always a great weekend for live music in Central Illinois!
Read moreWeekend Live Music List for September 19th, 20th, & 21st
Allie Kral and the Night Krals filled Friendly Valley with fantastic music, dancing, and a whole lot of fun with friends and fellow music lovers.
It’s always a great weekend for live music in Central Illinois!
Read moreWeekend Live Music List for September 12th, 13th, & 14th
Lamdon Durst delighted and surprised many people by entering this showdown, eventually winning 1st place in the adult category.
It’s always a great weekend for live music in Central Illinois!
Read moreWeekend Live Music List for September 5th, 6th, & 7th
I love seeing kids out enjoying live music. This young lady was thouroughly enjoying Ana Popovich!
It’s always a great weekend for live music in Central Illinois!
Read moreMeet the Songwriters from the Acoustic Originals Showdown at the Big Picture Peoria Street Festival!
Don’t miss this chance to discover your new favorite songwriter right here at the Big Picture Peoria Acoustic Originals Showdown!
Don’t miss this chance to discover your new favorite songwriter right here at the Big Picture Peoria Acoustic Originals Showdown!
Read moreWeekend Live Music List for August 29th, 30th, & 31st
Umphrey’s McGee packed the Peoria Riverfront on August 14th, 2025
It’s always a great weekend for live music in Central Illinois!
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