WORDS PURPOSE & AP "All Day" (video)

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"This site lost its relevancy a while ago."

Agreed. I’ve been debating for some time what to do about it. I do realize that part of the problem is that I don’t have the time to keep up with it, besides approving anonymous comments. It’s a shame that the conversation here has devolved into such pitiful trash-talking. I am sick of it, and [...]

Metamora coffeehouse gives music lovers of all ages setting to hear favorite bands

Erin Schirer remembers what it’s like to be a bored teenager. And, being a mother of six kids ranging in age from 6 to 19, she wanted to give the younger set a place to mingle, to congregate with friends, to hear live music. So, she decided to open her coffee bar to all-ages rock [...]

Theater hoping for big draw from ‘Lebowski’

 Peoria Theater manager Luke McCann figures his "Big Lebowski" film night will be a hit with moviegoers. And his first clue was about a month ago, when a patron showed up in a bathrobe. The man, who had the wrong night, left immediately. But maybe he’ll return at the correct time; the special event is [...]

Alfresco dining a hit in the Heights

It seems you can’t wander a block in Peoria Heights these days without bumping into a patio table full of diners enjoying drinks or dinner on a clear evening. This is a stark contrast to the Peoria Heights of the past, which buttoned itself up tight after business hours. Why the sudden explosion of cafe [...]

YUNG CASH "see what my life like" (VIDEO)

BRUSHFIRE live @ Peoria Pizza Works, June 2007 VIDEO

STR8 SOUNDS – Free CD Dropping campaign begins tonight

In keeping with anti-marketing and social network sharing trends, Sludge Farm Records is happy to announce that the STR8 SOUNDS “failed music distribution system” is ready to launch. CDs that contain only partial albums, half-finished EPs, de-cataloged maxi-singles, demo tracks that were later remixed for CD release, out-takes, mistakes, alternate versions, test tracks for sonic [...]

Infirmary @ Dead Audio Fest

Played this weekend @ Dead Audio Fest in Houston, Texas. Throughout the night there were 150-200 people in attendance. Maybe we should do this kind of shit in Peoria, nudge nudge…

THE SKABS "Search & Destroy" VIDEO