Category: Latest Shows

  • PHNTMS Haunt The Radio

    PHNTMS Haunt The Radio

    I’ve been a fan of PHNTMS since when I caught them opening for Kings of Leon, The 1975, and Bastille at a music festival. I was blown away by their high energy performance!!!  I was lucky enough to recently catch them (before the virus lockdown) at The Foundry located in The Fillmore  – Philadelphia.  The…

  • Kiss  stops in Peoria on the End of The Road Tour 2020

    Kiss stops in Peoria on the End of The Road Tour 2020

    Kiss made a long anticipated stop in Peoria Il on Saturday night as part of their End Of The Road Tour.   I grew up listening to Kiss and really can appreciate their commitment to putting on a memorable show. having seen them twice I can say for sure,  from the first notes of Detroit Rock…

  • Kim Petras brings Clarity to The Fillmore

    Kim Petras brings Clarity to The Fillmore

    The next best thing in pop music is undoubtedly Kim Petras. The 27 year old German singer gave a stunning performance at Philadelphia’s Fillmore on Tuesday evening, showcasing the absolute best qualities that one can ask from an up-and-coming pop star. Petra’s left nothing behind in her performance, giving fans in attendance everything they could…

  • Styx On a Mission in Peoria

    Styx On a Mission in Peoria

    Styx finally made it’s way through Peoria on Thursday night.    It has been a long time since we were able to see this home state, classic band here on our own turf.  They are currently touring n support of their newly released album “The Mission”.    I recommend you going out and giving that…

  • Pop Evil Headlining at The Monarch Music Hall

    Pop Evil Headlining at The Monarch Music Hall

        Michigan rockers, Pop Evil rolled into Peoria on Saturday with one thing in mind.   Rock.  They are no stranger to Peoria and they have developed quite a good following here over the years.  Along for the ride were Seldom Told , Them Evils and from That Metal Show – Don Jamieson.  Of the…

  • Tesla prepares for Shock   – House of Blues Chicago

    Tesla prepares for Shock – House of Blues Chicago

          Tesla fans were in anticipation for the second show at the House of Blues Chicago on this cold February night.  For those of you that may not be familiar with Tesla, they are one of the most solid groups of musicians around.  The band consists of original members  lead vocalist Jeff Keith,…

  • Sublime with Rome parties in Peoria

    Sublime with Rome parties in Peoria

    Los Angeles based ska-Punk band Sublime with Rome came into Peoria with opening act Tropidelic.    Both bands brought some much needed warmth to Central Illinois and had the crowd bouncing all night like.  Photos by : Mike McMillen [ngg_images source=”galleries” container_ids=”156″ display_type=”photocrati-nextgen_basic_slideshow” gallery_width=”600″ gallery_height=”400″ cycle_effect=”fade” cycle_interval=”4″ show_thumbnail_link=”1″ thumbnail_link_text=”[Show thumbnails]” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”ASC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″]

  • Tenacious D SOLD OUT Chicago!

    Tenacious D SOLD OUT Chicago!

                           The great acoustic metal/comedy duo, Tenacious D , sells out Chicago Riviera Theatre two nights in a row. The bearded brothers haven’t been on tour together in 5 years, with  Kyle Gass  being busy touring and recording and Jack Black focusing on his movie…

  • Candlebox Celebrates 25 years

    Candlebox Celebrates 25 years

    Seattle rockers , Candlebox came  to Peoria Illinois to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the release of their hit-filled debut album.     photos by Mike McMillen [ngg_images source=”galleries” container_ids=”132″ display_type=”photocrati-nextgen_basic_slideshow” gallery_width=”600″ gallery_height=”400″ cycle_effect=”fade” cycle_interval=”4″ show_thumbnail_link=”1″ thumbnail_link_text=”[Show thumbnails]” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”ASC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″]

  • Brent James & The Vintage Youths

    Brent James & The Vintage Youths

    Brent James & The Vintage Youth came from Cincinnati to open for Candlebox on Thursday.   The crwod was buzzing about them after their set. I heard many many comments of how impressive they were.  You should catch them on this tour and when they are on their own tour.    [ngg_images source=”galleries” container_ids=”130″ display_type=”photocrati-nextgen_basic_slideshow” gallery_width=”600″…