The feeling I had walking into Kenny’s Westside Pub Friday night was something I didn’t expect, and also something I desperately needed: it was a break. It was like walking into the Summer of 2019.

Its going to be the hottest weekend of the year so far in the Peoria area… and the weather is supposed to be pretty warm too! Check out these amazing shows… over 55 bands and artists playing around the area this weekend!

After indulging in their Spotify channel and reading more than a few articles about them this week, I didn’t want you to miss a chance to see these guys before they regain their early 2020 steam and take off to great Heights beyond Peoria.

There are a lot of opportunities to see and hear your favorites as well as a few that might be new to you. Pick a couple of each!

Remember, whether you want to see the local talent, or be the local talent you will want to check out the following events for the month of June.

Thank you to Robbie Mathisen of Pour Bros Craft Taproom for creating this experience. We needed it. And thank you to Chicago Farmer and the Fieldnotes, you brought back something I wasn’t sure we’d find in Peoria any time soon.

There is still an amazing amount of fantastic live music happening in the Peoria Area this weekend, and we’ve got as much of it as we know about listed right here for you!

Our first summery weekend of the year is here and there is so much to do and see in the Peoria area, we’re here to make sure you don’t miss out on all the amazing live music! And in case you doubt what we’re telling you, we’ve included some photos and videos from what you missed last weekend!

The weekend is here and there is no shortage of things to do and see in the Peoria Area, and the live music scene is on fire! Check out who’s playing where, here!

It’s Mother’s Day Weekend, and I’ve got a list of some of the best gifts in Peoria right here. Take someone who needs to be celebrated out for some awesome live music!

There is a ton of amazing talent in the Peoria area, and you can find awesome examples of this nearly every night of the week!

The business of music is something has constantly changed over time. Often it’s technology that brings change. This time it was a pandemic that forced us to use the technology we already had in new and different ways. If we’ve learned anything from past metamorphoses of the music industry, it’s that some things will always stay the same, but the new things never disappear.

What is really important to me right now is that musicians understand that not only is livestreaming not going away, but it is and will continue to be a viable piece of the business plan for artists who want to make a living as a musician.

Some artists are still entertaining fans through livestreaming and some are waiting things out. I have said not livestreaming means fans are being left on the couch and money is being left in pockets now, but also a future revenue stream is likely being cut off for those artists. The sooner artists & bands become comfortable with live streaming, the better. Here I talk about why I say this and also give some tips for making livestreams profitable.

I’ve never really reviewed a local venue before. And, let’s be honest, I have a hard time saying anything negative about a place that supports the Peoria area live music scene! But I thought more people needed to know about Mack’s, and this is the best way to make that happen!

Starting October 1st, Peoria Music Live will be accepting submissions for our 2021 Sticker Contest. More details in this blog post!