Live music has a way of bringing people together unlike anything else. Whether it’s friends dancing in front of the stage or artists connecting with the audience between songs, those moments remind us what community really means. The Peoria music scene thrives on that shared energy. The smiles, the conversations, and the feeling that everyone in the room is part of something bigger.
The photos and videos included in this post capture those small, but powerful moments of connection. The ones that make live music so special. The people who come out to support them, creating an atmosphere of joy, unity, and belonging. Whether it’s a packed venue or a small local show, these pictures celebrate the bond between musicians and the community that continues to lift them up. Please take the time, show your apprection for our local music scene, and take a look at each photo and video!
It’s hard to believe it’s already time for the 2nd Annual Peoria Music Live Takeover!
This Sunday, the 3300 Event Center will host three stages of music, local vendors, food, raffles, and family-friendly fun. This is all in support of Harmonize Peoria’s mission to make music accessible to every young person who wants to play.
We hope to see you there! Bring your friends, your family, and your love for live music!
FRIDAY 10/17
Michael Acoustic at 11 Eleven Bourbon House Sankoty Lakes 5-8pm
Chris Hawkins at Hammer's Bar & Restaurant 6-9pm
Sarah Marie Dillard wsg Alison Hanna at Tres Rojas Winery 6-8:30pm
Will Spicher at Michael's Germantown Hills 6-8pm
3 Mile High at Country Saloon 8-11pm
Deuces Wild at Whiskerz Pub 8-11pm
The Road Less Traveled at OZ'Z 8pm
Next Thing Smokin' at Tin Lizard 8-11pm
Dexter O'Neal & Funk Yard at Brasky's 8pm
Fusion Mellow wsg Galactic Empress, Newhouse at Kenny's Westside 9pm
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SATURDAY 9/27
Gerald Wolfe’s Gospel Music Hymn Sing at Five Points Washington 3pm
James Herr wsg Sarah Marie Dillard at 11:Eleven Bourbon House 5:30-8:30pm
Twisted Whiskey at Hanna City Sportsman's Club 7-11pm
PFR's Costume Party at Kickback on Fulton 7pm
Invisible Heads
Anilius
Dirty Rotten Revenge
Lost in the Labyrinth
The Cliché
Terry Malts
Harlan, Meister, Mitts, & Elam at Lariat Steakhouse 7pm
In The Middle at Chillicothe American Legion 7:30-10:30pm
Saxsqautch wsg Lunar Riot at Kenny's Westside 8pm
Written Warning at Opie's 116 8-11pm
Chantilly Lace at Tin Lizard 8-11pm
Backstabbin' Betty at The Corral 8pm-12am
Austyn Weston Band at Gracie's Sports Bar 8-11pm
Kuh Nives at Office on Main 8-11pm
NATU at Neon Bison 9pm
SUNDAY 10/19
2nd Annual Peoria Music Live Takeover at the 3300 Event Center 11-8pm
Ballroom Stage:
Banjovi, Hawkins & Anne 11am
Ptchwrk 12pm
Funk Nouveau 1pm
Kickapoo Junction 2pm
Captain Crayfish 3pm
Ray Long & The Highway 61 Band 4pm
Newhouse 5pm
Linzie Borden 6pm
First Date Kiss 7pm
Acoustic Stage:
Lila & The Dad 11am
Chris Stevens 11:30am
John & Gabi 12pm
Lauren Fitzanko 12:30pm
Dennis Close 1pm
Chloe Mae 1:30pm
Vanity Sleeps 2pm
Phanie Rae 2:30pm
Clandestine Courage 3:30pm
Over Easy 4:15pm
Strat & Strad 5pm
Banjo Jon Acoustic Open Stage at PML Takeover 12-4pm
Kid’s Courtyard at PML Takeover 11am-5pm
Harmonize Peoria Musical Petting Zoo 11am-3:30pm
Peoria Drum Circle 4-5pm
Deuces Wild at Tres Rojas Winery 1-4pm
Taisce at The 33 Room 2-5pm
Chris Farrell at The Pub, Henry 3pm
The High Hawks wsg Still Shine at Friendly Valley Tavern 4:20pm
Central Illinois Jazz Society at Trailside Event Center 6-8:15pm
Davey and The Midnights at Bishop Hill Creative Commons 7pm
SUNDAY OPEN STAGES THIS WEEK
Banjo Jon Acoustic Open Stage at the PML Takeover at the 3300 Event Center (Weather Permitting)
Lonesome Jones hosting at Christy’s Place 3-6pm
Roy Ponce hosting at Tartan Inn 7-11pm
This week’s post contains contributions from:
Kindall Reuschel, Bennett Rose, Raymond Watson III, & Reese Miller
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