WHERE LIVE MUSIC LIVES IN CENTRAL ILLINOIS
Easy Riders played the Summer Camp 2018 Preview at Kenny's Westside Pub Saturday Night
I’ve heard so many stories about Summer Camp over the last 8 months or so that the thought of going was more than a little intimidating. I’ve never been to a music festival that lasted more than an afternoon before… I got a little advice from some friends and am looking forward to sharing some great moments from the festival!
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Photo: Courtesy Enjoy Illinois There are two other music stages happening at the festival as well, and you should definitely check them all out! Full schedule at the bottom of this post.
What better way to showcase to Peoria all of the amazing talent we have in the area than to put on a show featuring that talent… read more about it and then come check it out! Saturday, May 12, 2018 on Water St from 3pm-10pm
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How many music venues can one city have? I'll let you know...
The Peoria Music scene wouldn’t be near what it is right now if we didn’t have some fantastic venues… the problem is we still don’t know where all of them are! You can help!
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Heavy Water at Twisted Spoke Saloon in Pekin
I held my phone as steady as possible and put my Faders in my ears with my other hand. Behind me I heard a man tell the woman he was with, “If it's too loud, you're too old.” and they both laughed. I don't think they realized these aren't regular ear plugs.
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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.
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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.
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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...
Split Lip Rayfield, Kenny's Westside Pub
Five months after starting Peoria Music Live, I'm realizing I need a little bit of help. We are now accepting User Submissions.
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I often look around and wonder how my life has changed so drastically in the last few months... for a lot of different reasons!
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Unfortunately, just because you book a show, create an event, and invite your friends... it doesn't mean everyone who is interested will see it! That's where we come in. Here are SIX reasons you should be adding Peoria Music Live to every show as soon as you book it...
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Making assumptions about things we don't understand is a common human trait. Pushing myself outside of my comfort one and looking for things to like changed the way I thought about metal.
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This is really exciting! I never would have even imagined this three months ago.
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Read moreOur New Year's Resolution for 2018 is to help break attendance records at area shows in 2018 (shocker, right?) and we want you to join us. Once each month we'll find each other at a new venue for a new band and some special treatment. We'll enjoy special things you won't get on your couch with YouTube, Ben and Jerry. Want in on PML Ladies Night when we hit the town this January?
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I look forward to seeing The Stone Cold Cowboys in conjunction with this project at some point. I can't imagine anyone walking away after their show and not being a fan.
"If you ever want someone to go with you to see any of the shows, just let me know. I'd love to go." I was surprised by the number of women who said this to me once I started talking about Peoria Music Live. They often told me they wanted to go before, but not alone. Or they would say it sounds like fun, but they have never gone.
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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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I will definitely be going back to the Five Spot. I might even consider hosting a Peoria Music Live event there in the future. It's a venue that more people need to know about and they have great shows.
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As someone who is always telling others to think positively and to "speak life," it was clear that I needed to take my own advice, and apparently, Joe Stamm's.
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Once I decided to start Peoria Music Live, I knew I couldn't be both effective and afraid. So I decided not to be afraid anymore.
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Nathan Taylor & Friends at Pour Bros. September 2017
"This." I thought to myself... "This feeling is why I want people to be able to find live music when they want it." It's not just about the music, it's about what the music does for you, how it makes you feel. It's about the experience.
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