Music scene · Washington

Washington, a suburb of Peoria, supports school marching bands, church choirs, and country cover bands at local bars. Peoria musicians sometimes drive east for small shows.

Venues include the high school auditorium, church fellowship halls, community center rooms, and a few local restaurants. The county fairgrounds host seasonal events.

Local and regional artists perform here, with musicians from the nearby Peoria scene occasionally passing through.

Newcomers should join school ensembles, check the community center calendar for listings, and head into Peoria for open mics and more frequent performance opportunities.