Peoria Music Live is all about connection… connecting you to artists and shows and music you love, connecting them to you, and connecting with each other through the music. Today we’re connecting you with local musician, Nathan Peterson as he shares about his newest release, Masks.
Read morePML Artists of the Week: Wolf & Gypsy
Read here to find out more about the lead singers of the Wolf and Gypsy Band. Check out the videos too! These guys have a lot to share.
Read moreStart Getting Ready for #SCAMP20 Now
Andy Frasco and the UN were amazingly entertaining. I’m definitely planning to catch their whole set this year!
Overwhelmed by the number of bands on the Summer Camp Music Festival lineup? A lot of people are… nobody wants to miss out on someone awesome, and there are so many awesome bands in the lineup already!
We can help you decide who you don’t want to miss this coming Memorial Day weekend!
Chicago Farmer & the Fieldnotes Peoria Area Debut
It was the last show for the Monarch, but a new beginning for many Central Illinois fans who saw Chicago Farmer with a full band on Thursday.
If you weren’t at the Monarch Music Hall on Thursday night, you should be disappointed you missed it… and not just because it was the last show at the Monarch, but because Chicago Farmer and the Fieldnotes were phenomenal!
Read moreState & Water's Fate Currently in Limbo
As rumors started trickling out that WTVP’s State & Water had been cancelled, those who are familiar with it are upset that it might be gone, while those who are not yet familiar with it wonder how in the world something this amazing was happening in Peoria and they didn’t know about it.
Read moreYou're in the Presence of Greatness
In August of 2014, Tyler Childers sat in the front of a diner, playing his heart out to an audience who seemed to eat without looking at him or acknowledging his contribution to their day. Four and a half years later, his Peoria show sold out, people in other cities are paying $100 to see him, and many of the people in that diner still don’t know that they missed out.
Read morePeoria Music Live's Fan of the Week: Blind Stein!
Matt at a Kenny’s show last March, watching The Spirit: Tribute to the Wood Brothers
I sat down with local comedian, Blind Stein, at W.E. Sullivan’s over lunch to talk about his love of the live local music scene, building community, and his upcoming show as well!
Read moreGuest Post: 99.9 WWCT's Roxy Baker on Live Local Music
Roxy and Sarah Marie Dillard emceeing Winterlude February 9th, 2019
I am not a musician, but damn, do I love music!
Working in radio is my dream job, All.Music.All.The.Time. 99.9 WWCT is all about music discovery and all about our community, which made our partnership with Peoria Music Live a no-brainer. Together, we aim to bring you great music you already know you love, AND intro you to music we are sure you will soon love.
Read morePassion vs Hard Work: Guest Post By Nick Lee
Nick Lee and Sara Klemm aka Nick Lee and the Buncha Bastards At Red Barn Sept 7, 2018
Check out this guest post from Nick Lee on a trend that he’s noticed in reactions to the word “talent.”
Read moreEnd of Summer Slow Down?
It was awesome to get to be a part of the Rock N Skull ‘18 music festival this year! Pictured Above: Midnight Devils
Pictured Below: The Great Affairs (After I got to introduce them on stage!)
I’ve heard it said many times over…
“The music scene will slow down when Summer is over.”
Guess what? NOVEMBER starts TOMORROW! What was that you said about a slow down? It’s not happening… keep reading to find out what is!
Read moreBe Our Fan of the Week!
A huge number of live music fans from Peoria and beyond came out to the Blues and Heritage Fest this year. This was the crowd for Billy Strings! Sept 1, 2018
It’s hard to believe a little over a year ago I knew nothing about live local music or Peoria’s music scene! How did I learn so much in the last year? Listening… to musicians, to venue owners, to venue staff, to bookers and managers and promoters… but mostly it was listening to the fans!
Now, you can support live local music by sharing your thoughts, opinions, and stories with others!
Who Are We Missing?
Dexter O'Neal's 50th Birthday Party was the first indoor show I attended for Peoria Music Live and the first time I ever walked into Kenny's Westside Pub. 9/16/17
Over 230 different bands have been mentioned in the posts of Peoria Music Live over the last year that Peoria Music Live has been in existence… we want to make sure we haven’t missed any. Check out the list and leave a comment if you don’t see someone who should be on here!
Read moreA Night at the Monarch with State & Water "Spring String"
All four bands took to the stage at the end of the night to sing "Weight." You can find the video on our YouTube page.
The soft open of the new Monarch Music Hall was fantastically put together. The taping of State & Water included several amazing artists and raised money for public broadcasting, all while putting together one of the most entertaining nights of music you'll find in the area.
Read moreWhy Music Matters
A live performance is the most authentic way to experience music. Nothing is produced, mixed, or perfected. Tunes are not played to a studio or a collection of producers slash engineers slash music biz folk. The songs are played for (and with) the audience. Live music is alive. Everything you see and hear is real.
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