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► ™ CU Bands and Fans® PRELIMINARY WEEKEND SCHEDULE:

CU Bands and Fans™ EVENT LIST™ sponsored by Tom Grassman Band, Corson Music, The City Center, Lu & Denny's, Andrew Duncanson, Mystical Melodies, Beetmix Audio, Pipa's Pub, Shine District, Buford’s Pub, WEFT Community Radio. Prairie Crossroads Blues Society, as well as Classic Hits 107.9 WKIO - on Sundays Let's listen together to "Home Grown KIO 105.5 FM" Local music past and present. 7 pm!!

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► CU Bands and Fans™ EVENT LIST™ FRIDAY Live Local Music:

♫ *** Tom Grassman Band@ Vermilion River Beer Co. in Danville 8 pm ***

♫ *** DreamCatchers@ Bookie’s Tavern in Tuscola 8 to 11 pm ***

♫ Jay Ferguson Group @ The Rose Bowl Tavern 5 to 7 pm

♫ Stanczyk / The Crown, Victoria / Marble Teeth @ The Rose Bowl Tavern 8:30 to 11:30 pm

♫ Tom Cortese @ Tenkyu in Champaign 6:30 to 8:30 pm

♫ Jammin’ Jimmy Bean performing solo and collecting funds for the homeless @ Burger King in Savoy 11:30 am to 1 pm

>>>> FRIDAY OUT OF TOWN: <<<<<

♫ Jake and Jackson Tatar @ YoYo’s Bar in Mahomet 6:30 pm

♫ Dave N Lisa @ Winston's Old Bank at Sidney 7:30 to 10 pm

♫ New Twang City @ The Sidney Saloon in Sidney 8 to 11 pm

♫ Corey Evitts @ Route 45 Wayside in Pesotum 6 to 9 pm

♫ Richrath Project REO – A Celebration Of The Music Of REO Speedwagon @ The Watseka Theatre in Watseka 7 pm

♫ Jeff Manfredini @ Boot Barn in Normal 4 to 7 pm

♫ The Live Jukebox Show featuring David Howie @ A & P Tap in Bloomington 4:30 to 7:30 pm

♫ Sunshine Daydream @ The Castle Theatre in Bloomington 7 pm

♫ In The Middle @ Cadillac Jack’s in Bloomington 6 to 10 pm

♫ 4 On The Flow @ Jazz UpFront in Bloomington 8 to 11 pm

♫ Bobby Valli (brother of Frankie Valli!) @ Rob Dob’s Restaurant in Bloomington 6 to 9 pm

♫ Blo No Boogie Band @ The Irish Circle in Wapella 7 to 10 pm

♫ The Sawyer Brothers @ The VFW in Charleston 8 to 11 pm

♫ DreamCatchers @ Bookie’s Tavern in Tuscola 8 to 11 pm

♫ Groove Time Band @ Moose Lodge # 803 in Mattoon 7 to 10 pm

♫ Sass Siders @ Treehive Meadery in Brocton 6 to 8:30 pm

♫ Noise Pollution (AC/DC Tribute) @ Lincoln Square Theater in Decatur 7 pm

♫ Robbie Mitchell Band @ Rocco’s Bar in Decatur 7 to 10 pm

♫ Whiskey Biscuit @ The Boldt Bar in Humboldt 7:30 to 10:30 pm

♫ John Drake @ The Backyard in Taylorville 7 to 10 pm

♫ Justin Wells @ Backroom Listening Lounge in Riverton 7 pm

♫ For The Love Of Lennon @ The Curve Inn in Springfield 7 to 10 pm

♫ Lick Creek @ The Squirrel Bowl at Macoupin County Fairgrounds in Carlinville 8 to 11 pm

♫ Devin C Williams @ Office On Main in Morton 9 pm

♫ Lacy’s Ditch @ The Tin Lizard at Par-A-Dice Casino in East Peoria 8 to 11 pm

♫ LowDown Brass Band / Butter Chicken @ Kenny’s Westside Pub in Peoria 8 pm

♫ Trippin’ Knives @ W.E. Sullivan’s Irish Pub in Peoria 8 pm

♫ Roy Fifer @ Oliver’s In The Heights in Peoria Heights 7 pm

♫ Illinois Music Education Conference: Junior High All-State Concert @ Peoria Civic Center 6 pm

♫ Illinois Music Education Conference: All-State Jazz Night Concert @ Peoria Civic Center 7:30 pm

♫ Kayla Brooke and The Willow Strings / Deep Space Radio @ The Red Barn in Peoria 7 to 10 pm

♫ Dexter O’Neal and Funkyard @ The Neon Bison in Peoria 8 pm

♫ The Road Less Traveled @ Brasky’s Bar in Peoria 8 pm

♫ Black Velvet @ Crusens War Memorial Drive in Peoria 7 pm

♫ Shawn “Smitty” Smith @ Crusens War Memorial Drive in Peoria 5 to 8 pm

♫ Windows Down @ Crusens War Memorial Drive in Peoria 9 pm

♫ Billy Washburn @ The American Legion in Bartonville 7 pm

♫ Chris Janson @ Effingham Performance Center 7 pm

>>>> FRIDAY DANVILLE AREA SHOWS: <<<<<

♫ Black Cat & The Blueberries @ Sleepy Creek Vineyards in Fairmount 6:30 to 9:30 pm

♫ Tom Grassman Band @ Vermilion River Beer Co. in Danville 8 pm

♫ The Tuneslingers @ Gao Grotto in Danville 7 to 9 pm

♫ Betsy & MG McPike @ 12 Points Public Market in Terre Haute IN 5:30 pm CST

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► CU Bands and Fans™ EVENT LIST™ SATURDAY Live Local Music:

♫ *** Tom Grassman @ Huber's 7 to 10 pm ***

♫ Candy Foster and The Shades Of Blue @ The Rose Bowl Tavern 3 to 5 pm

♫ Dexter O’Neal and Funkyard @ The Rose Bowl Tavern 8 to 11 pm

♫ Neo Soul By Candlelight @ The Dollhouse at Fire Doll Studio 8 to 10 pm

♫ Fuego Latino @ El Encanto Restaurant in Urbana 6 to 8 pm

♫ Jack Daniel @ Pia’s Sports Bar 8 to 10:30 pm

♫ Tom Cortese @ Tenkyu in Champaign 6:30 to 8:30 pm

>>>> SATURDAY OUT OF TOWN: <<<<<

♫ Larry Steiling @ Winston’s Old Bank in Sidney 7:30 to 10 pm

♫ Jimm Wood @ Horsch Radish in Gibson City 5 to 8 pm

♫ Billy Galt @ Artesia Brewing in Thawville 6:30 to 9:30 pm

♫ Five Guys Named Moe @ The Back Forty Saloon in Manteno 8 pm

♫ James Herr @ August Hill Winery in Utica 3:30 to 6:30 pm

♫ Kickapoo Junction @ Hawg House Saloon in Princeton 3 to 7 pm

♫ Backyard Tire Fire / Aaron Kelly @ Destihl Brewery in Normal 7:30 to 10 pm

♫ Lonesome Jones @ Boot Barn in Normal 11 am to 2 pm

♫ Reginald Lewis Quartet @ Jazz UpFront in Bloomington 8 to 11 pm

♫ YdotGDot @ Cadillac Jack’s in Bloomington 10 pm to 2 am

♫ Rich Hogan @ The Deep End Tap in Bloomington 6 to 9 pm

♫ En Sabah Nur / Infekt / Prison City Brigade / Sulk Hogan / Bryth @ Meltdown Creative Works in Bloomington 7 pm

♫ Ethan Bell @ Six Strings Club in Bloomington 10 pm

♫ John Drake @ Crafted in Bloomington 6 to 9 pm

♫ Bobby Valli (brother of Frankie Valli!) @ Rob Dob’s Restaurant in Bloomington 6 to 9 pm

♫ TyJon Charlie @ Chi Family Express in Bloomington 6 pm

♫ Golden Embers @ Funky Brew in Gridley 5 pm

♫ Klincher @ The Uptowner in Charleston 8 pm

♫ Rebel Rey @ The Penalty Box in Charleston 9 pm to 12 am

♫ New Twang City @ Bookie’s Tavern in Tuscola 7 pm

♫ William Marsala Band @ Bargenta in Argenta 7 to 11 pm

♫ Blackout Betty @ VFW Post 99 in Decatur 7:30 to 10:30 pm

♫ 99 Proof @ Barb’s Place in Decatur 3 to 6 pm

♫ Acoustic Avenue @ Rocco’s Bar in Decatur 8 to 10 pm

♫ Lady Luck @ Pop’s Place in Decatur 8 to 11 pm

♫ Hillbilly High-Rise @ The Rusty Rail Pub in Lincoln 7 to 11 pm

♫ West End Boogie Project @ Bunkers Bar in Illiopolis 7 to 10 pm

♫ Harris Trio @ Stadium Smokehouse Bar in Springfield 6:30 pm

♫ Blue Sky Revival @ The Curve Inn in Springfield 6 to 10 pm

♫ Larry Watson @ Boone’s Saloon in Springfield 6 pm

♫ Astrofix @ Mowie’s Cue in Springfield 8 pm

♫ Nirvani (Nirvana tribute) @ Danenberger Family Vineyards in New Berlin 8 pm

♫ El Dread @ BREWzrz Pub in Thayer 5 pm

♫ Sequoia Drive @ The Grainery in Pleasant Plains 8 pm

♫ The Tucked In T’s @ Country Saloon in East Peoria 8 to 11 pm

♫ The Schmall Brothers @ The Tin Lizard at Par-A-Dice Casino in East Peoria 9 pm to 12 am

♫ The Damned Torpedoes @ Kenny’s Westside Pub in Peoria 7 pm

♫ Still Shine @ The 808 Room in Peoria 8 pm

♫ Brian Neumann Superhumann @ The Neon Bison in Peoria 8 pm

♫ Brent & Chad acoustic duo @ Martini’s On Water Street in Peoria 8 to 11 pm

♫ Illinois Music Education Conference: All-State Elementary Chorus Concert @ Peoria Civic Center 12 pm

♫ Illinois Music Education Conference: All-State & Honors Concerts @ Peoria Civic Center 1 pm

♫ Taylor Steele Duo @ Pour Bros. Craft Taproom in Peoria 8 to 11 pm

♫ Fusion Mellow @ The Red Barn in Peoria 8 pm

♫ Blue Stew @ Sunset Lanes in Pekin 8 pm to 12 am

♫ AKA @ Jac’s Doghouse in Pekin 6:30 pm

♫ Taylor Bruninga and The Bandits / Kolten Taylor and The Truck Toppers @ Crusens Farmington Road in Peoria 8 pm

♫ Revel In Red @ Crusens War Memorial Drive in Peoria 9 pm to 12 am

♫ Manipalooza @ The Forman Center in Manito

Small Town 6 pm

Mean Street

Passed Out Penguin 8:30 pm

♫ Chris Hawkins @ The Corner Inn in Elmwood 8 to 11 pm

♫ Dickie / Chrash @ Bishop Hill Creative Commons in Bishop Hill 7 pm

♫ Decade Of Decadence @ Twisted Tree Music Hall in Jacksonville 7 to 10 pm

♫ Branded @ Winchester EMS in Winchester 6 to 10 pm

>>>> SATURDAY DANVILLE AREA SHOWS: <<<<<

♫ Zack Fedor @ Exit 210 Saloon in Oakwood 4 pm

♫ Bonnie and Lucas of In Bloom @ Seven Point Dispensary in Danville 7 to 9 pm

♫ Elvis Explosion with Ryan Pelton @ The Fischer Theatre in Danville 7 pm

♫ Bordertown & Co. / The Woodchips @ Julee’s Shooting Star in Westville 6 to 10 pm

♫ Lonesome Fugitives with special guest Mike Cruse @ Robins Bar in Tilton 7 to 10 pm

♫ Double Trouble @ JP’s Pub in Marshall 8 pm

♫ Highway 341 Band @ Highway 341 Café in Wallace IN. 6 to 9 pm EDT

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► CU Bands and Fans™ EVENT LIST™ SUNDAY Live Local Music:

♫ *** Loaded Goats @ Pipa’s Pub 2 to 5 pm ***

♫ The Young And The Fretless @ The Rose Bowl Tavern 3 to 5 pm

♫ Gloria Roubal Album Release with special guest Jules Rose @ The Rose Bowl Tavern 7 to 9 pm

♫ Dave N Lisa @ The Brass Rail 3 to 6 pm

>>>> SUNDAY OUT OF TOWN: <<<<<

♫ The Chronicles Music Series featuring David Howie @ Sleepy Creek Vineyards in Fairmount 3 to 6 pm

♫ Sunday Afternoon Music Jam @ Lola's Bar and Grill in Potomac 3 to 6 pm

♫ Eric Schatz @ 12 Points Public Market in Terre Haute IN 12 to 2 pm CDT

♫ The Blues Deacons @ Bookie’s Tavern in Tuscola 3 to 6 pm

♫ Ghost Town Blues Band @ Pop’s Place in Decatur 3 to 6 pm

♫ California Jeff & Jenny with special guests 4th Street Forty @ Golden Fox Brewing in Decatur 4 to 7 pm

♫ Hippies Of The Heartland @ South Fork Pub in Kincaid 2 pm

♫ OAT (Owen, Amy and Tom) @ It’s All About Wine in Springfield 3 to 6 pm

♫ Blues Jam @ Sky Lounge in Springfield 5 to 8 pm

♫ Robert Sampson @ Trails End Saloon in Curran 3 pm

♫ Matt Eckberg @ Tres Rojas Winery in Washington 12 to 6 pm

♫ Jeff Manfredini @ Boot Barn in East Peoria 3 to 6 pm

♫ Sista and The Misters @ Hill Prairie Winery in Oakford 1 to 4 pm

♫ Spontaneous Musical Combustion Open Jam @ The Country Saloon in East Peoria 1 pm