New to Peoria… The National Alpaca Show is coming March 23-25 with exhibits and competition that are open to the public with free admission. 

Full details at www.alpacainfo.com/alpaca-nationals

Earth, Wind & Fire, one of the world top-selling musical groups of all-time was born in Chicago in 1969.  With  a  signature  sound  beyond  category  and  a  groove  as  deep  as  the  soul  of  the  planet,  the  band’s legendary journey has set the standard for music of all genres and made a profound and lasting impact on popular culture.

 

One  of  the  most  important,  innovative,  and  commercially  invincible  contemporary  forces  of  the  20th century, Earth, Wind & Fire has released 23 albums.  They have recorded eight #1 R&B singles and eight Double Platinum Top 10 Pop Albums. EWF has earned more than 50 Gold and Platinum albums and sold over  100  million  albums  worldwide,  earning  them  a  solid  spot  as  one  of  best selling  music  artists of all-time. Earth, Wind & Fire's career achievements and influences have impacted music history. They have been inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (2000) and The National Academy of Recording Arts & Science (NARAS)  bestowed  its  highest  honor,  the  Grammy  Lifetime  Achievement  Award  in  2016,  totaling  nine Grammy  Awards  for  the  group.     The ensemble has also earned Lifetime Achievement honors from ASCAP, NAACP, and the BET Awards.  

 

Many  contemporary  superstar  artists  --including  Kanye  West,  Usher,  Beyoncé,  Prince,  Kendrick  Lamar and Chance the Rapper —are self-proclaimed Earth, Wind & Fire fans.   Alicia Keys has said that EWF " the best band ever" while Mary J. Blige showed her love for the band in her own version of the band's hit "Imagination." ́ The Black Eyed Peas took the stage with EWF for a performance at the XXIX Super Bowl, and again when opening the 57th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards.

 

The worldwide EWF fanbase also extends to  include  heads-of-state.  President  Bill  Clinton  invited  the group to the White House in 2000 as special guests at a State dinner and, in February 2009, President Barack  Obama  invited  Earth,  Wind  &  Fire  to  perform  in  the  East  Room  at  the  White  House  for  the  first social  event  of  the  his  administration  and  declaring  in  an  interview  with  Rolling  Stone  that  EWF  was  a "rhythm and blues and pop staple” for him.

 

In  2016,  the  powerful  and  substantial  memoir  by  EWF’s  founder  and  creative  force,  Maurice  White  was release posthumously.   The work chronicles his personal journey and the band’s legendary rise to the top of music history.  April  of  2014,  lead  singer  Philip  Bailey  released  his  memoir SHINING  STAR:  Braving  the  Elements  of Earth, Wind & Fire. Shining Star. Three  of  the  group's  principle  members--Philip  Bailey,  Verdine  White  and  Ralph  Johnson--have  each earned  honorary  doctorate  degrees  from  the  Columbia  College  in  Chicago.  Philip  Bailey  and  founder Maurice White each earned a doctorate degree at Berklee College of Music.

For more info & tickets: https://www.peoriaciviccenter.com/events/upcoming-events/event/2018/03/25/earth-wind-and-fire

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The Peoria Civic Center is thrilled to announce that Grammy Award Winning guitarist, Peter Frampton, will play the Peoria Civic Center Theater on Wednesday, March 28th at 8:00pm. Tickets start at $49.50 and go on sale Friday, February 2nd 2018 at 10:00am at the Toyota Box Office at the Peoria Civic Center, Ticketmaster.com or by phone at 1-800-745-3000.

 

Peter Frampton remains one of the most celebrated artists in rock history. At age 16, he was lead singer and guitarist for British band The Herd. At 18, he co-founded one of the first supergroups, seminal rock act Humble Pie. His session work includes collaborations with such legendary artists as George Harrison, Harry Nilsson, David Bowie, Jerry Lee Lewis, Ringo Starr and John Entwistle, among many others. Frampton has appeared as himself in television shows “The Simpsons” and “Family Guy.” He also served as technical advisor on Cameron Crowe’s film Almost Famous as well as appearing in it and writing songs for the soundtrack. In 2014, Frampton was inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame. He recently celebrated the 40th anniversary of his fifth solo album, Frampton Comes Alive!, which remains one of the top-selling live records of all time. 

 

The reissue of Fingerprints from legendary guitarist Peter Frampton is out today via his own imprint Phenix Phonograph. Originally released in 2006, Fingerprints won the 2007 Grammy Award for Best Pop Instrumental Album and Frampton’s cover of Soundgarden’s “Black Hole Sun” off the album was also nominated for Best Rock Instrumental Performance. The album is also available on vinyl for the first time.

 

Frampton navigates a diverse range of material on Fingerprints, from American soul to Latin balladry and timeless rock. Guest artists include The Rolling Stones’ Charlie Watts and Bill Wyman on “Cornerstones”; original Shadows members Hank Marvin and Brian Bennett on “My Cup of Tea”; and Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready and Matt Cameron joining Frampton for the “Black Hole Sun” cover and the original “Blowin’ Smoke.” Frampton’s band on Fingerprints features John Regan (bass), co-producer Gordon Kennedy (guitar and backing vocals), Arthur Stead (keyboards) and Shawn Fichter (drums).

For more info & tickets: https://www.peoriaciviccenter.com/events/upcoming-events/event/2018/03/28/peter-frampton

Enjoy live music from local and regional bands every Friday at the Contemporary Art Center.  Tonight features Wild Earp and the Free For Alls. For a complete schedule, visit www.peoriacac.org

Admission is $8 for members ($12 for nonmembers), $7 for student & senior members ($11 for student & senior nonmembers).  Students with valid school ID & seniors age 65 & older.

Live at the Five Spot followed by Salsa lessons and dancing on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of each month ~  8:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.  Visit www.peoriacac.org for more details.

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Specializing in harmonies and a percussive rhythmic style we play anything from today’s hits to The Beatles. Whether laid back or high energy, we do it!

 

http://www.martinisonwater.com

Kenny's Westside Pub presents:
Hyryder
Friday, March 30th, 2018 at Kenny's Westside Pub
Doors: 9:00PM
Show: 10:00PM
$5
21+

Experience one of the most authentic recreations of the music & spirit of the Grateful Dead with Hyryder!

Stick around for drinks! The bar stays open till 4:00AM!

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Cadillac Jack is a high-energy party band that plays a wide variety in music, from today’s current country favorites, to hits from the 90’s, 80’s, classic rock, funk, blues and even jazz. 

 

http://www.martinisonwater.com