Local music doesn’t grow on its own. It depends on a community that’s willing to lift it up. Fans who show up, venues that take chances, and people working behind the scenes to make those shows happen. That is what Peoria Music Live was created to do. It was created to make it easier for artists to be seen and heard, and make it easier for you to discover the incredible talent right here at home.
One of the biggest ways we do that is by creating opportunities that didn’t exist before. The Peoria Music Live Takeover wasn’t just a fun day of back-to-back performances, it put local artists on big stages, in front of new faces, and gave fans the chance to see exactly how much talent is right here at home.
This collage features many of the artists who make up our incredible local scene and support Peoria Music Live! Want to learn more about some of the incredible musicians shaping our local scene? Visit our updated PML Artists page on our website and head to “Info & Bios” → “Artists”
And every single weekend, we highlight who’s playing where and when. Because when more people show up to shows, musicians get paid, venues keep booking, and not only does our entire scene grow stronger, but our local economy does too!
We take photos and videos, share moments you might’ve missed, and give local talent something to promote their next opportunity.
We also want artists to have a presence that lasts longer than a single show. That’s why we have been building dedicated artist pages for those who have supported Peoria Music Live in the last year.
We love taking this opportunity to give artists a home outside of social media, and give fans and venues an easy way to discover and connect with those artists.
PML is about building paths. Helping a musician get their first gig. Helping a venue fill their room. Helping a fan discover their new favorite band. When those pieces connect, Peoria wins.
Peoria’s live music scene strengthens our community and fuels our local economy. Thank you for supporting local artists - and for supporting PML as we continue to lift this scene and this city up, together!
Sending out a special thanks to Reese, our Bradley intern, for all his hard work this last few months, and congratulations on his upcoming graduation!
FRIDAY 12/5
Sarah Marie Dillard wsg Raynah at Westminster Music Hall 5-8pm
Adelines Chorus at Contemporary Art Center 5-9pm
James Herr Acoustic at Michael's Italian Feast Christmas Open Mic 6-9pm
Mostly Lawless at Oz'z Bar & Grill 7-11pm
Spoony and The Bootleggers at Whiskerz Pub 8-11pm
New Age Noise at The Tin Lizard 8-11pm
Spafford at Kenny's Westside 8pm
Rock Legend Damon Johnson at The Neon Bison 8:30-10pm
Devin C. Williams at Office on Main 9pm-12am
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SATURDAY 12/6
KuhnTree Jerry at Reverence Coffee 3pm
Jonny Quest at Martinis on Water Street 8pm-12am
Chris Hawkins at Sankoty Lakes 11-Eleven Bourbon House 4-7pm
Goodnight Gracie at The Queen of Squash 5:30-8:30pm
Kongero at Bishop Hill Creative Commons 7pm
The Wolf and Gypsy Band at River Rats Saloon 7-10pm
Forever Motown at Five Points Washington 7:30-9:30pm
AJ + Aidan Schmall at Oliver's in the Heights 8-11pm
Fusion Mellow at The Nickel Plate 8-11pm
WonkyWilla's Galactic Circus at Kenny's Westside 8pm
Brent Lidwell at Corner Inn 8pm
Danny Reinmann at The Neon Bison 8pm
Stone Cold Cowboys at Gracie's Sports Bar 8-11pm
Deuces Wild acoustic duo at Minonk Lanes 8-11pm
Jera and the Absoluts at The Corral 8pm
Mixtape Mayhem at Crusens War Memorial 8pm Dexter O'Neal & The
Funk Yard at Pour Bro's Taproom 8-11pm
Capt. Quirk at Oz'z 8pm
Ryan Massey at Katie's Corner Tap 8pm
Stereo Typical at The Tin Lizard 9pm-12am
Raynah at Office on Main 9pm
Emo&Pop-Punk Night w/LOUDERNOW at Crusens Farmington 9pm
Stereo Typical at Tin Lizard, Par-A-Dice Casino 9pm-12am
SUNDAY 12/7
Ladies Sing Along Brunch w/BG Myers at OZ'Z Bar & Grill 11am-3pm
Sundays with Sarah w/ Sarah & The Underground at "33" Room 2-5pm
Deuces Wild at MoonTower Bar & Grill 3-6pm
SUNDAY OPEN STAGES THIS WEEK
East Bluff All-Stars hosting at 808 Room 1-4pm
Spontaneous Musical Combustion hosting at Country Saloon 4pm
Roy Ponce hosting at Tartan Inn 7-11pm
This week’s post contains contributions from:
Kindall Reuschel, Vesper Goldman, Reese Miller, & Raymond Watson III
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