I was recovering from surgery last weekend but decided to mix some live music in with my resting up. The two shows I saw made getting out of the house more than worth it!
Every couple of months someone approaches me and tells me they’ve been talking to Nick Sizemore and he’ll be playing out soon, so it was exciting to see it was actually happening at Christy’s Place with Chad Hunziker on Friday. Rumor has it he’s planning to seek out more stage time at area venues, and I’m hoping that rumor is true! I’ll let you know when I know.
When I saw that the Stone Cold Cowboys were going to be at Pour Bros Craft Taproom for the Courtyard Concert Series, I knew I had to be there. Apparently, a lot of other people felt the same way because it was packed! I was only able to stay for one set, but it was a blast. There’s something incredible about a band that rolls up to eight musicians deep, with at least half of them taking the lead on different songs, that still manages to stay on brand and consistently wow the crowd. The audience doesn’t think twice when SCC switches it up, they just keep dancing.
I’ve also included a video of clips from this week’s Harmonize Peoria Garage Band Open Stage with PTCHWRK. We had more younger people than ever at this all-ages open stage, but I love how multiple musicians of all ages got to jam together, many for the first time!
Get your live music to-do list made while you look through the photos and the videos in this post, then grab a friend and go support live music… to keep our venues open and our artists playing, we have to go out and see them!
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FRIDAY 7/18
Bruce Moon at Tres Rojas Winery 6pm
Carol Jean and Jera at Reserve Artisan Ales 6pm
Will Spicher at Michael's Italian Feast 6-8pm
River Valley Big Band at Tower Park 6:30-8pm
Now and Zen at Morton Public Library 6:30-8pm
Spoony and the Bootleggers at Mack-a-fest 7-10pm
Vinyl Tap at Kellehers On Water 7:30-10:30pm
Devin C Williams at W.E, Sullivan’s 8-11pm
Outland at Wayne's 121 Club 8pm
Griffin William Sherry w/Jake Zuercher at Friendly Valley Tavern 8pm
Wreckin' Dixie at Tin Lizard 8-11pm
Jonny Quest at Brasky's 8pm
Fusion Mellow at Oliver's in the Heights 8pm
Raynah at Office on Main 8-11pm
Taylor Bruninga & The Bandits at Hanna City Sportsman's Club 8pm
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SATURDAY 7/19
Lonesome Jones at Peoria Riverfront Farmers Market 8am-12pm
Now and Zen at Queen of Squash 5:30-8:30pm
Elvis Tribute with Tim Hembree at Connect Center Washington 6-8pm
Dexter O'Neal and Funk Yard at Mackinaw Valley Vineyard 7-11pm
Killer Riffs at The Rusty Nail 7pm
Isaac Durst at Neon Bison 8pm
Ray Long and The Highway 61 Band At Country Saloon 8pm
Deuces Wild at Corner Inn (Elmwood) 8-11pm
Backseat Radio Courtyard Concert Series Pour Bros Craft Taproom 8pm
Cousin Eddie at Oliver’s in the Heights 8-11pm
Easy Riders at Office on Main 8-11pm
Ryan Massey at The Getaway 8pm
Killer Riffs at The Rusty Nail 8pm
2nd Chance at Tin Lizard 9pm-12am
Austyn Weston Band at Crusens 9pm
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The band photos below are all mixed together, so be sure to see them all!
SUNDAY 7/20
Greg Williams at Mackinaw Valley Vineyard 12-5pm
Tucked in T's at Tres Rojas Winery 1-4pm
Blew Stew at Chillicothe American Legion Post #9 2-6pm
Deuces Wild at MoonTower Bar & Grill 2-5pm
Shawn “Smitty” Smith at Crusens on War 2-5pm
Stone Cold Cowboys at Stag Tap 3-6pm
Lonesome Jones at Carrigans 3-6pm
Billy Washburn at MD's Sports Bar & Grill 3-6pm
Levitt AMP Galva Music Series at Wiley Park 6pm
Brass Queens 6pm
Blame not the Bard 7pm
David Hoffman and the Heartland Jazz Orchestra at Trailside Event Center 6pm
SUNDAY OPEN STAGES THIS WEEK
Spontaneous Musical Combustion at Country Saloon 4pm
Roy Ponce hosting at Tartan Inn 7pm-12am
I love the dancers near the end!
This week’s post contains contributions from:
Kindall Reuschel, Bennett Rose, & Raymond Watson III
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