Two weeks ago, we packed in three unforgettable shows into one evening and each stop delivered something special.
We kicked things off at the 3300 Event Center with Still Shine, one of Peoria’s most beloved bluegrass bands, as they launched the 2025 Blue Ridge Community Farm Fall Concert Season. Their high-energy harmonies set the tone for the fantastic talent and shows you’ll see all season at Blue Ridge Community Farm.
Next up, we made our way to Friendly Valley Tavern — Peoria’s smallest bar with the biggest beer garden — where the one and only Keller Williams took the stage. Friendly Valley aka “Outdoor Kenny’s” was packed with people excited to see Keller Williams and experience his live-looping wizardry. In fact, rumor has it we helped break an attendance record that night. It was a fun place to be!
The last stop of the night was Tin Lizard where we saw First Date Kiss. As always, they brought their signature energy and heat to the stage, keeping the audience hyped ‘til the very end. Their electric performance was the perfect finale to an epic evening of live local music.
Make sure to check out all the photos and videos in this post while you’re making your live music list for this weekend!
I said I had 7 months, but I really got a 2 week head start - I’m looking forward to meeting goal so PML can continue long past 2025.
It’s been a little less than 2 weeks since I asked for your help with my goal of $40,000 by the end of the year to keep PML going. I said I’d keep you updated… so here we are.
I’m putting every $ that comes in that I did not already plan for… extra side jobs, donations, new $5/mo Green Room members, and new $1/mo FB subscribers.
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FRIDAY 5/30
Black Velvet at Sommer Park 5pm
Ken Hahn & Co. Open Mic at Michael's Italian Feast (Germantown Hills) 6-9pm
Jordan Danielsen at Reserve Artisan Ales 6-9pm
Taylor Bruninga & The Bandits at Sheets Creek Saloon 7pm
Tom Beckman Duo at Brasky’s Bar & Grill 7pm
Gettin’ Pretty With It at Crusens War 7-10pm
Kickapoo Junction at Kellehers On Water 7-10pm
Chasing Zoey at 3300 Event Center 7pm
Word Booty at Oz'z Bar and Grill 7-11pm
Jonny Quest at Martini’s on Water 8pm
Chris Tarpley at Clink Bar & Events 8pm
P-Town Funk All Stars at Kenny's Westside 8pm
Windows Down at Oliver’s in the Heights 8pm
KuhnTree Jerry and The Log at W.E. Sullivan's Irish Pub 9pm
DJ T.W.IS.M at Office on Main 9:30pm
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SATURDAY 5/31
Taylor Bruninga and The Bandits at Psycho Silo Saloon 1pm
Ava Easter at The Queen of Squash 5:30-8:30pm
Peacock’s Pub Street Party for St Judes 6-10pm
Raynah 6pm
Revel in Red 7pm
Raynah at Jim Dandy's 7-10pm
The Killer Riffs at Rut-n-Strut Bar & Grill 7pm
Back Tracks Band at Hannah City Sportsman’s Club 7-10:30pm
Twisted Whiskey at Kelleher's 7:30
Stereo Typical Band at Martini's on Water Street 7:30-11:30pm
Deuces Wild at The Thirsty Barrel (Mason City) 8-11pm
Zachary Thomas Diedrich Band at Whiskerz Pub 8-11pm
AJ Schmall & The Funny Business at Oliver's in the Heights 8-11pm
Kev & Mal at Katie's Corner Tap 8pm
The Midnight Pickers at MD's Sports Bar & Grill 8-11pm
Soul Situation at Pour Bros. Courtyard Concert Series 8-11pm
Backstabbin' Betty at Official Time Out 8-11pm
Ryan Massey at Office on Main 8-11pm
Neumann Superhuman at The Neon Bison 9pm
The Common Shamans w/ Engine Huey at Kenny’s Westside 9pm
Kernel Corn & the Hazy Brews at Budde’s (Galesburg) 9pm-12am
Mixtape Mayhem at The Tin Lizard 9pm
SUNDAY 6/1
Benjie Lee and Ed Dingledine at Tres Rojas 1-4pm
Black Velvet at Mackinaw Valley Winery 1pm
Blue Stew at Oz’z 2pm
Shawn “Smitty” Smith at Crusens War Memorial 2-5pm
Chris Hawkins at Clover Club 3-6pm
SUNDAY OPEN STAGES
Lonesome Jones hosting at Christie’s Place 3-6pm
Roy Ponce hosting at Tartan Inn 7pm-12am
This week’s post contains contributions from:
Kindall Reuschel, Bennett Rose, & Raymond Watson III
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