Last Sunday’s Acoustic Originals Showdown was a true celebration of local talent, bringing together singer-songwriters of all ages, genres, and styles to share their music with an enthusiastic crowd. One of the coolest parts was introducing new fans to the musicians who were there!
Beyond the music, the event highlighted the power of collaboration. By working hand-in-hand, Go Day and Big Picture Peoria showed what’s possible when organizations unite around a common mission. Their teamwork not only created an incredible experience spanning two blocks of the Peoria Riverfront, but also sparked a strong sense of community pride and support.
This event was a shining example of looking at the “big picture,” bringing together so many different people and organizations, and proving that when we work together, great things happen. I’m already looking forward to seeing it grow even more next year.
In the meantime, be sure to check out the photos and videos from the Showdown, both here in this post and on our YouTube channel. There are a few photos from the HP Musical Petting Zoo that was at the festival as well!
Thanks again to the following for helping make it happen: Roxy Baker, Jerry Kolb, Simmantel, Our House Entertainment, Big Picture Peoria, and Go Day!
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FRIDAY 9/12
Keh Hahn & Co at Michael's Italian Feast - Germantown Hills 6-9pm
Will Spicher at Nayborhood Farm 6-8pm
Cousin Eddie at Contemporary Art Center 6:30-8:30pm
Nick Sizemore & the Hollow Eyed Drifter at The Thirsty Barrel 7-9:30pm
Sista and The Misters at Canton Friendship Festival 7-10pm
Charlie Horse at Sheets Creek Saloon 7-10pm
The Holdouts at Industry Brewing 8-11pm
Ironside at OZ'Z Bar & Grill 8-11pm
CB Radio at Tin Lizard 8-11pm
Easy Riders at Office on Main 8-11pm
Chase Sieting at Brasky's 8pm
Hot Like Mars wsg Chirp at Kenny's Westside 9pm
The Wolf and Gypsy at Neon Bison 9pm-12am
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SATURDAY 9/13
Justinfest 2 at 3111 SW Adams St. 12pm
Again We Rise
Billy Batts
Hollow Point Facelift
Born of Decay
Dark of Night
Soul Devour
Ava Easter
Damballa
Only Love
ANTX
Kickapoo Junction at Catalpa Grove 4pm
Linzie Borden wsg/Kadee Allen at Hanna City Park 4-11pm
Jane's Rumor at Lake Camelot Pig Roast 4-10pm
Lee Hall at Jimmy's Bar 5-8pm
The Mighty Pines wsg Sophie Coyote Trio at Evergreen Farm Brewing 5pm
Cousin Eddie at St. Jude Catholic Church, Peoria 6pm
Goodnight Gracie at Queen of Squash 6-9pm
Michael Acoustic at 11:Eleven The Bouron House 6-9pm
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot at Canton Friendship Festival 7-10pm
Nick Sizermore at Kickapoo Creek Saloon 7-10pm
The Living Daylights at Big Catz BBQ 7-11pm
Highway J at Mackinaw Valley Winery 7-11pm
Decade of Decadence at Hanna City Sportsman's Club 7-10:30pm
ZA Funk at Twelve Bar 7-10pm
Austyn Weston Band at OZ'Z Bar & Grill 7:30pm
Brody Vancil & the Burners at Pour Bros. 8-11pm
The Bonzai Bros at The Country Saloon 8pm
Raynah at Neon Bison 8-11pm
Allie & the Night Krals wsg Stryder at Friendly Valley Tavern 8pm
Mixtape Mayhem at Crusens War Drive 8pm
Windows Down at Martini's 8pm
Brainchild at Office on Main 8-11pm
Stereo Typical at Tin Lizard 9pm-12am
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SUNDAY 9/14
Pete Ramsey Memorial Concert: Revel in Black 12pm
Acoustic Stage:
Kevin Smith Music
Matt ‘n Bela
Bonzai Bros
Main Stage:
Monster Lane
Revel in Red
Krakinstein
Nü Balance
Taylor Bruninga Band
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Black Velvet at Tres Rojas Winery 1-4pm
Listening Room Open Mic at Blue Ridge Community Farm 2-5pm
Stone Cold Cowboys at Stag Tap 3-6pm
Spoony & the Bootleggers at Chillicothe American Legion 3-6pm
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, & Reese Miller
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