It’s always a great weekend for live music in Central Illinois!
Read moreWeekend Live Music List for July 3rd, 4th, & 5th
Fusion Mellow played a fantastic set at Thunder Valley Jam Sessions on Saturday, June 20th!
Weekend Live Music List for June 26th, 27th & 28th
Lindsay Camp joined J&MTV Unplugged on stage at the Thunder Valley Jam Sessions Friday night where they appeared as J&MTV Plugged In, playing all the crowd’s 90’s favorites… Yes, including Wonderwall.
It’s always a great weekend for live music in Central Illinois!
Read moreWeekend Live Music List for June 19th, 20th, & 21st
Stereo Typical was rocking Olivers in the Heights last weekend!
It’s always a great weekend for live music in Central Illinois!
Read moreWeekend Live Music List for June 5th, 6th, & 7th
New Age Noise is a pop party band that plays all your current faves… and they had the dance floor hoppin last Saturday at Crusen’s War Memorial.
It’s always a great weekend for live music in Central Illinois!
Read moreWeekend Live Music List for May 29th, 30th, & 31st
These veterans of the Peoria music scene, Robin Crowe, Tony Crowe, Dave Chastain, and Jimmy Willis, put on a great show full of stories and songs at the Contemporary Art Center of Peoria on Friday, May 22, 2026.
It’s always a great weekend for live music in Central Illinois!
Read moreWeekend Live Music List for May 22nd, 23rd, 24th & 25th
Harlan, Meister, Mitts, & Elam played the Peoria Public Library North Branch on May 17th, 2026 as part of the library’s Music in the Mackenzie series. They even had dancers!
It’s always a great weekend for live music in Central Illinois!
Read moreWeekend Live Music List for May 15th, 16th, 17th
Mr Charlie and Friends took the stage while the judges counted the votes at the Jam Sessions at Thunder Valley Battle of the Bands on May 3rd
It’s always a great weekend for live music in Central Illinois!
Read moreWeekend Live Music List for May 8th, 9th & 10th
There is no “almost” with Horseshoes and Hand Grenades… they are a hit every time.
Friendly Valley Tavern 5/1/2026
It’s always a great weekend for live music in Central Illinois!
Read moreWeekend Live Music List for May 1st, 2nd & 3rd
Ava Easter and Sarah Marie Dillard joined James Herr on stage at Tres Rojas Winery on James birthday!
It’s always a great weekend for live music in Central Illinois!
Read moreWeekend Live Music List for April 24th, 25th & 26th
It’s always a great weekend for live music in Central Illinois!
Read moreWeekend Live Music List for April, 17th, 18th & 19th
Adara Rae hosted a sing-along night at Analytical Brewing last Thursday!
It’s always a great weekend for live music in Central Illinois!
Read moreWeekend Live Music List for April 10th, 11th and 12th
3 Mile High at Sunset Lanes in Pekin 4/4/2026
It’s always a great weekend for live music in Central Illinois!
Read moreWeekend Live Music List for April 3rd, 4th & 5th
The Truth Council was one of three bands that rocked Oz’z during a full night of original music last Saturday.
It’s always a great weekend for live music in Central Illinois!
Read moreApril & May 2026 Open Mic List for the Peoria Area
Open Mics & Stages are an important part of the local music scene. They are great opportunities for some to see the area talent and others to be the area talent! Not sure where to show up? Just pick one and go. You won’t be disappointed.
Read moreWeekend Live Music List for March 27th, 28th, 29th
Stone Cold Cowboys packed the Heritage Square Courtyard during the Pour Bros Craft Taproom Courtyard Concert Series last summer!
It’s always a great weekend for live music in Central Illinois!
Read moreWeekend Live Music List for March 20th, 21st & 22nd
A few days before all the St Patrick’s Day fun, we stopped out at Christy’s in Washington to see J&MTV!
It’s always a great weekend for live music in Central Illinois!
Read moreWeekend Live Music List for March 13th, 14th & 15th
Lindsay Camp of Linzie Borden celebrated her birthday weekend with a few other bands and some live comedy at Silver Dollar in Peoria Heights!
It’s always a great weekend for live music in Central Illinois!
Read moreWeekend Live Music List for April 3rd, 4th & 5th
It’s always a great weekend for live music in Central Illinois!
Read moreWeekend Live Music List for February 27th, 28th & March 1st
Captain Crayfish rocked Kenny’s Westside on Saturday, February 21st!
It’s always a great weekend for live music in Central Illinois!
Read moreWeekend Live Music List for Feb 20th, 21st & 22nd
Brandon Calloway at Neon Bison on February 14th, 2026.
It’s always a great weekend for live music in Central Illinois!
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