Last weekend’s lineup for us included Still Shine at Tower Park and White Taco and the PileDrivers at a private party in Eastport Marina. We’re also including some photos and videos of the final Garage Band Open Stage of the season, hosted by Colt Ball.
Trip & his dad dancing to Still Shine in Tower Park.
I LOVE seeing so many people out at Tower Park last Friday to listen and dance to Still Shine! There are so many smiling faces in the photos of this show. You can see some of them in the slideshow firther down this page, but this was a really fun one. Trip and his dad were dancing and the JOY on his face was so adorable, I had to go show them the photo!
(Hey, Trip’s dad - your FB message didn’t come through, so I don’t know where to send a copy of the picture!)
After that, I headed to a private birthday party at Eastport Marina where White Taco & the PileDrivers were cranking out tunes. As the sun dipped below the horizon and the city lights shimmered to life behind the band, I couldn’t help but think, “Now that’s a backdrop made for a party!” Their set was a lively mix of crowd favorites and originals, with an extra dash of suspense - Jeramiah’s drum stool was about a foot from the edge of the dock with no safety net in sight. Luckily he’s a pro, and managed to rock out without taking an unplanned swim.
Tuesday was Harmonize Peoria’s LAST Garage Band Open Stage of the season and it was spectacular. Colt Ball ended the season for us for the fourth year in a row and we were amazed by kids, teens, and adults before the night was over. Check out the video of Moses playing Thunderstruck.
We also introduced several of the players to our practice room. So now we’re working on putting together a program that involves young bands and musicians having access to free practice space for a limited number of hours a week! (Keep an eye on the Harmonize Peoria Facebook page for more on that in the future!)
Thank you to EVERYONE who came out, hosted, ran sound, helped carry instruments, and rearrange parking lot furniture for this event. We are looking forward to our FIFTH year next year!
There are more good things on the way, but I don’t add it to the total until it’s recieved. :-)
To learn more about this goal, you can click here to check out this blog post from May!
Here is the update on that $40,000 goal - After nearly 12 weeks, we are at $11,360.22!
While there are several ways to support us listed in the link under the thermometer picture here, there are two things I’d love to focus on right now…
Facebook Subscriptions - At $1/mo it is the most effective way for a little to go very far!
PML Takeover Support - Go ahead and get the 2025 PML Takeover at the 3300 Event Center on your calendar for October 19th! We should be ready to announce the line up and start sharing information about sponsorships on Sunday!
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FRIDAY 8/8
Fox Fest in Canton
Captain Crayfish 1:45pm
The Turkeez 3:15pm
Newhouse 4:45pm
Nathan Taylor Band 6:15pm
First Date Kiss 7:45pm
Strummin'Mojo at Rich's Auto Parts & Sales 5-8pm
Deuces Wild at Wildlife Prairie Park 6-9pm
Ken Hahn & Co. at Michael's Italian Feast, Germantown Hills 6pm
Kirk Wessler at PK UnKorked, Pontiac 6pm
Jammsammich’s Final Show at Peoria Riverfront 6:30pm
The Sweet Nothings at The Contemporary Art Center of Peoria 6:30pm
Black Velvet at Industry Brewing 7pm
Ryan Bizarri at Reserve Artisan Ales 7-9pm
Taylor Bruninga at Sheets Creek Saloon 7pm
Mixtape Mayhem at Brimfield Area Men's Club 7pm
Lynz Riot's B-day bash at Kickback on Fulton 7pm
Prison City Brigade
Bury Thy Wicked
Before the Fire Dies
Invisible Heads
Twisted Whiskey at Kelleher's 7:30pm
Great Scott at Oliver in the Heights 8pm
Next Thing Smokin at Tin Lizard 8-11pm
Them Dirty Roses at Crusens on Farmington 8pm
Kickapoo Junction at Brasky's Bar & Grill 8pm
Grey Slush, Sitrus Sol & Wide Orbit at Kenny's Westside 9pm
Colt Ball at W.E. Sullivan's Irish Pub and Fare 9pm-12am
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SATURDAY 8/9
Ignite Peoria at Peoria Civic Center 9am-5pm
Fox Fest at 799 W Maple St. Canton Il.
Mattie Mae 12pm
Common Shamans 1:30pm
Colt Ball 3pm
Butta 4:30pm
Lost Pyramids 6pm
The Texture 7:30pm
Formerly the Fox 9:30pm
Jukebox Jewels at The Shoppes at Grand Prairie 3-5pm
Matt Harms at Lucky’s Bar-BQ
Sista And The Misters Band at Jim Dandy Lounge 6pm
Decade of Decadence at Spring Bay Legion 7-10pm
The Killer Riffs at Rut-N-Strut Bar & Grill 7pm
Taylor Bruninga & The Bandits at Crusens War Memorial 7pm
Stereo Typical at Mackinaw Valley Winery 7-11pm
Deuces Wild at Katie's Corner Tap 7-10pm
Plastic Green Armymen at OZ'Z Bar & Grill 7-11pm
Raynah at MD's Sports Bar & Grill 7-10pm
3 Mile High at Psycho Silo Saloon 7-11pm
Outland at Gracie's Sports Bar 7:30pm
Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band w/ Eli Gaddie at Friendly Valley Tavern 8pm
James Herr at Corner Inn 8-11pm
Mr. Charlie at Office on Main 8pm
Capt. Quirk at Stag Tap 8pm
Revel In Red at Pour Bros. Craft Taproom 8-11pm
Bayker Blankenship at Crusens on Farmington 8pm
Broken MoJo at East Peoria Boat Club 8-11pm
Live Band Karaoke at Tin Lizard 9-12am
Fusion Mellow at Cherry Street Brewing Company 9pm
Dexter O'Neal & Funkyard at The Neon Bison 9pm
The band photos below are all mixed together, so be sure to see them all!
SUNDAY 8/10
Will Spicher at Tres Rojas Winery 1-4pm
TMinus3 at Big Horse Vineyard 1-4pm
Scott Anderson at The 33 Room 2pm
Michael Helgeson at The Shoppes at Grand Prairie 3-5pm
Lonesome Jones at Christy's Place 3-6pm
Craig Gerdes at Deer Creek Legion 3pm
Spoony & The Bootleggers at The Pub, Henry 3-6pm
In The Middle at American Legion, Chillicothe 3-6pm
Black Stone Cherry w/ Tim Montana 7:30pm
SUNDAY OPEN STAGES THIS WEEK
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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