Event Details

RHUMBOOGIE ON THE PLAZA

Thursday Premiere: July 20

Remaining Performances Fridays: July 28 | August 4, 11, 18, 25 | September 1

Doors open 6 p.m. | Performance 7 p.m.

Join us on the Peoria Riverfront Museum's Sun Plaza for a summer music series featuring local and regional jazz artists, inspired by Preston Jackson's Bronzeville to Harlem: An American Story exhibition. This series event will take place every Friday from July to September, featuring artists from the Chicago area as well as regional and local musicians. Get down and boogie with us!

Cash bar available. 

Ticket prices:
Members- $20
Non-Members- $25

Ticket price includes admission to Preston Jackson's Bronzeville to Harlem: An American Story exhibition. 

Schedule of events:

• Thursday, July 20, 2023 | Greg Ward
  Greg Ward is a saxophonist and composer that was born in Peoria, IL. Currently based in Chicago, Ward has had the opportunity to perform and record with a varied group of artists like Prefuse 73, Lupe Fiasco, Tortoise, William Parker, Andrew D'Angelo, and Mike Reed.
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• Friday, July 28, 2023 | Soul Situation
  A seven piece soul band playing on the Peoria Riverfront Museum's Sun Plaza!
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• Friday, August 4, 2023 | Tambora
  Peoria are based Flamenco and Latin band. Put your dancing shoes on, because this music will get you moving!
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• Friday, August 11, 2023 | Judy Page Project
  The Judy Page Project features Peoria’s renowned jazz vocalist Judy Page. Her dynamic alto voice conveys the beating heart of a song and leads the audience to feel it also.
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• Friday, August 18, 2023 | Kevin Hart and the Vibe Tribe
  Jazz vibraphonist and multi-instrumentalist Kevin Hart and his various groups have explored many avenues of jazz and have performed at numerous venues, festivals, and concerts events throughout the Midwest since 1993.
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• Friday, August 25, 2023 | Laughing Horse Quartet
  Laughing Horse Quartet is led by local jazz legend Larry Harms. With a smooth sound and some high energy, enjoy these local musicians on the Sun Plaza!
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• Friday, September 1, 2023 | Lowdown Brass Band
  The Lowdown Brass Band is a uniquely strong representation of Chicago Music culture. This talented all horn band leans heavily on dancehall and street beat rhythm, with the energy of conscious hip hop, jazz, reggae, and soul.
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Sponsored by Friends of Bronzeville to Harlem