Catching The Vision

November 15, 2018 Kindall Reuschel (Nelson)

Peoria Music Live covers all genres which means there is nobody in the area whose life we can’t make better by sharing live music. Jericho Brass visiting First Federated Church, Peoria

I’ve avoided talking much about funding Peoria Music Live for quite awhile, but all of the ideas I've had for making Peoria Music Live better and more effective keep being put on a shelf while I work on the day-to-day of the business... and not only is that not sustainable, it isn't what PML was designed to do.

I want to get back to doing what I love… creating content and sharing my vision! The list of ideas I have is always growing and it's really exciting! The way we get to them is by making sure PML is fully funded.

Before I share HOW you can help, let me show you what an fully funded Peoria Music Live looks like…

End of Summer Slow Down?

October 31, 2018 Kindall Reuschel (Nelson)

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!) — 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!

Be Our Fan of the Week!

September 21, 2018 Kindall Reuschel (Nelson)

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!

T-Shirt Pre-Order is Now Open!

September 7, 2018 Kindall Reuschel (Nelson)

Skyline from the bottom of the graphic created by Elise Kingland of Blue Heron Graphic Design. I LOVE IT!

T-Shirt Pre-Orders are now OPEN!

Sneak Peek at What's Ahead...

August 31, 2018 Kindall Reuschel (Nelson)

Oliver's in the Heights has a great all-ages outdoor venue for live summer music! We caught Still Shine there July 6th, 2018.

In a couple of weeks Peoria Music Live will start its second year supporting the Peoria area music scene. We have a lot of exciting things in the works and you'll start seeing them soon!

FAQ on Getting Your Band, Show, and/or Venue on PML

August 28, 2018 Kindall Reuschel (Nelson)

The Blank Stairs first added us as a co-host back in January. It was great to get to another show this weekend and see how far these teenagers have come!

Here it is, all you need to know about getting your events on our page! These are answers to your most frequently asked co-hosting questions so we can help you help us get the word out about live local music in the Peoria area!

If you have more questions after reading this post, message us or leave a comment and we’ll answer that one for you too!

Who Are We Missing?

July 30, 2018 Kindall Reuschel (Nelson)

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!

A Night at the Monarch with State & Water "Spring String"

March 18, 2018 Kindall Reuschel (Nelson)

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.

On The Stage with Jury's Out

February 8, 2018 Kindall Reuschel (Nelson)

Running Peoria Music Live continuously pushes me out of my comfort zone. And just when I think I've sufficiently widened my comfort zone... I get pulled out a little farther.

What is Peoria Music Live?

February 4, 2018 Kindall Reuschel (Nelson)

The Royalists, a trio of East Peoria High School students, perform at Kenny's Westside Pub the weekend after winning a competition that earned them a spot at Summer Camp 2018

Peoria Music Live started with one person falling in love with live local music and spreading the word about the Peoria Area music scene. It has quickly become multi-faceted, being different things for different people. Are you a fan? Artist? Local Business? Find out how Peoria Music Live is here for you...

How Can This Be My Life?

January 9, 2018 Kindall Reuschel (Nelson)

I often look around and wonder how my life has changed so drastically in the last few months... for a lot of different reasons!