A lot of people have heard me say that Peoria Music Live started in 2017 with a question… “I wonder if there is any live music in Peoria?” What I don’t often add is the next sentence I said, “I think there is a band called JammSammich… but that’s the only one I know of.” Even though I was completely oblivious to the Peoria music scene, I had heard of JammSammich. (That’s how much of an impact they’ve had in the area!)
The line for the final show stretched out into the street when we arrived.
The Peoria Riverfront was flooded with fans for their final show which included some past members stopping in and hopping up on stage as well.
It was fun, it was nostalgic, and it was a fantastic show all-around.
We have a few more videos to add to this post, and Facebook subscribers will get an exclusive video on Sunday.
While you’re checking out the photos and videos from that amazing show, make your live music line-up and then head out and enjoy this beautiful weekend!
We will be sharing other photos and videos from last weekend, as well. Keep an eye on our FB page for those!
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FRIDAY 8/15
Cousin Eddie at Wee-Ma-Tuk Golf, Bar & Grill 6-9pm
Will Spicher at Michael's Italian Feast, Germantown Hills 6-8pm
River Valley Big Band at Tower Park 6:30-8pm
Decade of Decadence at Backroads Saloon 6:30-11:30pm
Shawn Smith at Crusens War 7-10pm
White Taco and The PileDrivers at Morton American Legion 7-10pm
Taylor Bruninga at Martini's on Water Street 7:30pm
Josh Holland Band at The Tin Lizard 8-11pm
Devin C. Williams at Katie's Corner Tap 8-11pm
Deuces Wild at Industry Brewing 8-11pm
Brainchild at Oliver's in the Heights 8pm
Yheti x lespecial :: LIMINOID w/ Xenotype, Schmak'd Dooki, & OperaTR at CEFCU Center Stage 8pm
Fusion Mellow at Brasky's Bar & Grill 8pm
Raynah at Office on Main 8-11pm
Afterparty w/Members of lespecial at Kenny's Westside 11:30pm
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SATURDAY 8/16
Mr Charlie and Friends at Peoria Motorcycle Club 11am-2pm
Cousin Eddie at Roodstock 12 (Eureka) 3-5:30pm
Twisted Whiskey at Harvest Home Fest (Yates City) 5pm
Chris Hawkins at 11:Eleven Bourbon House at Sankoty Lakes 5pm
NEON NOVA at Psycho Silo Saloon 6pm
Deuces Wild at Tremont American Legion 6-9pm
ZA Funk at Twelve Bar 7pm
The BraziLionaires & Tambora at Pour Bros. Craft Taproom Courtyard Concert Series 7-11pm
Shawn Smith wsg Tyler Baysingar at Office on Main 7-11pm
Highway J at The Mill (Chillicothe) 7-11pm
Backseat Radio at Jan Smith Feild 7pm
Mixtape Mayhem at Mackinaw Valley Vineyard 7-11pm
Backstabbin' Betty at Hanna City Sportsman's Club 7-10:30pm
KuhnTree Jerry at The Brown Jug 7pm
No Class Reunion 2025 at OZ'Z Bar & Grill 7-11pm
The Truth Council 7pm
The Killer Riffs 8pm
The Megasonics 9pm
James Herr at American Legion Chillicothe 7-10pm
Henhouse Prowlers at Friendly Valley Tavern 8pm
Golden Embers at Opie's 116 (Roanoke) 8pm
Marquise Hendo and Friends at Oliver's in the Heights 8-11pm
Kickapoo Junction at The Tin Lizard 8pm
3 Mile High at Katie's Corner Tap 8-12am
Stereo Typical at Crusens War Memorial 9pm-12am
Easy Riders at The Neon Bison 9pm
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The band photos below are all mixed together, so be sure to see them all!
SUNDAY 8/17
Black Velvet at Stone Water Park (Dunlap) 11am-4pm
Bicentennial Music on the Patio at Tres Rojas Winery 12-3pm
Kirk Wessler 12-3pm
Joshua Allen 4-6pm
Scott Hendryx 6-9pm
Trip Hazard at Psycho Silo Saloon 1-5pm
Chris Hawkins at Hidden Hills Vineyard and Winery 1pm-4pm
Deuces Wild at Sheets Creek Saloon 2-5pm
Noah Britton & Ethan Zulz at The 33 Room 2-5pm
Billy Washburn at MD’s Sports Bar & Grill 3-6pm
Taylor Bruninga at Gracie's Sports Bar 3pm
Mardra and Reggie Thomas 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
This week’s post contains contributions from:
Kindall Reuschel, Bennett Rose, & Raymond Watson III
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