There was an amazing amount of music in the area last weekend!
We started out at the National Day of Play at the Glen Oak Park, where Harmonize Peoria shared information about our music programs, encouraged parents to get their kids involved, and helped the kids make their own shakers.
Shout out to Laura who is instrumental (no pun intended) in our outreaches at festivals and events like this! She even brought along a couple of volunteers as well. (We’re always thankful for volunteers!)
Safari Joe was stationed near us and entertained kids with learning songs about animals of all kinds.
Kids need music as much as adults - it facilitates learning, boosts memory, enhances language development, and supports emotional regulation. Music helps children (and adults) express themselves, build confidence, and connect with others, laying the foundation for lifelong creativity and critical thinking. It's not just art — it's a vital part of healthy development!
There is so much amazing live music in the Peoria area. Expose your kids to it, expose yourselves to it, and experience the magic of live music whenever you can.
Check out our photos and videos of Safari Joe, Boomstick, Jonny Quest, and Beat the Meatles from last weekend while you make your live music to-do list for this weekend.
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FRIDAY 5/16
Bronwyn Keith-Hynes at Evergreen Farm Brewing 5pm
WillSongs at Michael's Italian Feast Germantown Hills 6-8pm
James Herr at Tres Rojas Winery 6-8pm
Barry Cloyd at Tres Rojas Winery 6-8pm
Cousin Eddie at Sheets Creek Saloon 7-10pm
The Clout at OZ'Z Bar & Grill 7-11pm
Backseat Radio at The Putt Club East Peoria 7-10pm
Chris Tarpley at Clink Bar & Events 8-11pm
Fusion Mellow at Brasky’s Bar & Grill 8pm
Kernel Corn & The Hazy Brews at Whiskerz Pub 9-11pm
Taylor Bruninga and The Bandits at Gracie’s Sports Bar 8pm
Deuces Wild Acoustic duo at Martini's on Water St. 8-11pm
Three and a Half Men at Oliver's in the Heights 8pm
Dexter O'Neal & Funk Yard at Kenny's Westside 9pm
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SATURDAY 5/17
Now and Zen at The Queen of Squash 5:30-8:30pm
Jessey Adams at Whiskerz Pub 6-8pm
Sarah & the Underground at 3300 Event Center 7pm
Still Shine at 3300 Event Center 8-11pm
TMinus3 Live at Hanna City Sportsman's Club 7-10:30pm
Monster Lane Band at OZ'Z Bar & Grill 7pm
Good N Rowdy at Corner Inn (Elmwood) 8-9pm
Blue Rover at The Neon Bison 8pm
Stereo Typical Band at Pour Bros 8-11pm
Blind Mice at Opie’s 116 8pm
The Holdouts at The Thirsty Barrel 8-11pm
Off the Record at Oliver's in the Heights 8-11pm
The Killer Riffs at Silver Dollar 8pm
Keller Williams at Friendly Valley Tavern 8pm
Kirk Wessler at MD's Sports Bar & Grill 8-11pm
Deuces Wild Acoustic duo at Katie's Corner tap 8-11pm
Dallas Moore at Whiskerz Pub 8:30pm
First Date Kiss at Tin Lizard 9pm
Taylor Bruninga & The Bandits at Crusens on War 9pm
SUNDAY 5/18
Now and Zen at Tres Rojas Winery 1-4pm
Blue Stew at American Legion post 9 2-6pm
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Colt Ball at Crusens on War 2-5pm
Sista And The Misters at Gimpy's on 150 (Galesburg) 2-6pm
Seth Cocquit at Donovan Park 2-5pm
Jim Ransone and the M-75's at The 808 Room 3-6pm
Stephanie Aaron at Trailside Event Center 6pm
Rage Club 6-9:30pm
Nick Lee
Ultimate Dog
Scrimmy Bingus
SUNDAY OPEN STAGES THIS WEEK
East Bluff All Stars hosting at The 808 Room 3-6pm
Lonesome Jones hosting at Christy’s Place 3-6pm
Roy Ponce hosting at Tartan Inn 7pm-12am
This week’s post contains contributions from:
Kindall Reuschel, Bennett Rose, & Ray Watson III
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