We’ve been out catching some great live music these last couple of weeks, and this post is packed with it. From Black Velvet at Neon Bison two weeks ago, to a full night on last Friday with Only Love, Heavy Toll, BILLY BATTS, and Dirty Mop Water at Kickback on Fulton, there’s no shortage of rock in this post.
As always, these photos and videos are just a glimpse into what’s happening around here. It’s easy to get pulled into the highlights. As you’re looking through everything here, don’t forget the best part isn’t what already happened… it’s what’s coming up next! Read the post, make your plan, and go be part of it.
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FRIDAY 04/24
Will Spicher at Michael's Italian Feast 6-8pm
Strummin' Mojo at Wildlife Prairie Park 6-8:30pm
Dorann & the Soul Mystics at The Contemporary Art Center of Peoria 6:30-8:30pm
Wes Urbaniak & Noah Soper at Bishop Hill Creative Commons 7pm
Ben Gibson and Kelly Damann at Jim’s Steakhouse 7:30-10:30pm
Taylor Bruninga & The Bandits at Tin Lizard 8-11pm
Sam & Marsha’s D-Lite at Big Catz BBQ 8-11pm
Rhythm & Ace at Martini's on Water Street 8-11pm
Honeydrip at Office On Main 9pm-12am
Doom Gong at Kenny's Westside 9pm
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SATURDAY 04/25
Spring Loose 2026 at Three Sisters Park 12pm
The Boogish (Ween Tribute) 9-10:30
Captain Crayfish 7:30-8:30
DRUM CIRCLE 6:00-7:00
Ma'am and the Fam 4:30-5:30
CAKE WALK 3:30-4:30
Jaden Decker 2:30-3:30
Mace Hathaway 1:00-2:00
Kickapoo Junction at Hawg House Saloon 3-7pm
Chris Hawkins at 11 : Eleven The Bourbon House 5-8pm
Peoria Drum Circle at 3 Sisters Park 6-7pm
James Herr & Ava Easter at Fox & Ford Hotel Pierre Marquette 6-9pm
Sly Dog Acoustics at Veterans Pub & Pizza 7-10pm
Ray Long Acoustic at Katie's Corner Tap 8-11pm
Dan Blanchette Acoustic at Office on Main 8-11pm
Lee Haw Band at The Neon Bison 8pm
The Living Daylights at The Corral 8pm-12am
Killer of Giants at Oz'z Bar & Grill 8pm
Plastic Green Armymen at Brew N Cue 8pm-11:55pm
Taylor Bruninga & The Bandits at Crusens War Memorial 9pm
Live Band Karaoke at the Tin Lizard 9pm-12am
Easy Riders at Oliver's in the Heights 10pm
Dogs In A Pile at Kenny's Westside 8pm
As usual, the photos from the bands are all mixed together, so make sure you scroll all the way through them!
SUNDAY 04/26
Michael Acoustic at Tres Rojas Winery 1-3pm
Sly Dog Acoustics at The Thirsty Barrel 2-5pm
Ghost Town Blues at Oliver's in the Heights 2-5pm
Drum/Flute Circle at Forest Park Nature Center 3:30-5pm
The Hooten Hallers & Corie "Cow" Weisenberger at Bishop Hill Creative Commons 7pm
SUNDAY OPEN STAGES THIS WEEK
East Bluff All-Stars hosting at 808 Room 2-5pm
Spontaneous Musical Combustion at Country Saloon 4pm
The Nighthawks hosting at County Line Tap 2-5pm
Roy Ponce hosting at Tartan Inn 7-11pm
This week’s post contains contributions from:
Kindall Reuschel, Bennett Rose, & Vesper Goldman
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