River City DJs

01/21/2025

Jazz records with sweet vibes:

🔮 Gary Burton - Good Vibes (1970)
🔮 Bobby Hutcherson & Harold Land - San Francisco (1971)
🔮 Dave Pike - Jazz for the Jet Set (1966)
🔮 Roy Ayers Ubiquity - Vibrations (1976)
🔮 Mulatu Astatke - Mulatu of Ethiopia (1972)

01/20/2025

We want to actively acknowledge MLK Day and the work of all those involved in the Civil Rights Movement, including the many musicians who have lent their voices throughout history. Black culture and the experiences, in particular the suffering, of Black people is foundational to the music we love and spin as white DJs. It is absolutely a privilege we do not take for granted.

01/13/2025

Come hang for Brody’s Vinyl Night debut as Dusty 45’s this Monday at Black Band … and pick up some swag while you’re at it.

12/18/2024

Welcome Dusty 45’s to the River City DJ collective!

Dusty 45’s (aka Brody Maag) has been a fixture in the Peoria music scene since the early ‘90s as both a musician and concert promoter, while also working at local record stores.

He is interested in new releases and new discoveries. Brody is engrossed in all variations of Blues and Country, the building blocks to our great musical history that birthed all the mutations of Rock, Soul and Jazz.

He currently plays drums in super88 and The Whiskey Trust, and also records and performs solo as Brody Maag Hits. Brody has DJ’d at various bars and parties around town. Most recently he has been playing records at his family’s restaurant, Rhythm Kitchen.

12/10/2024

🎁 This is gonna be fun!!!! To wrap up (ha!) 2024 Vinyl Nights at The Bar at BLACK BAND, we’re hosting a White Elephant gift exchange on Dec. 16.

Regift 😈 from your treasure trove at home, be silly, think musically if you want, and if you do buy something keep it under $10. You don’t need to play to attend — grinches allowed! 😜

Fun starts at 6pm with the exchange at 7pm.

11/30/2024

🎄 Looking forward to seeing you out in December for Vinyl Night at The Bar at BLACK BAND — regardless of whether you’ve been naughty or nice. 😉

11/20/2024

By “death-defying” we don’t exactly mean we’ll be walking on a tightrope over a pit of molten lava … but with $1 domestics + half-price pours of whiskey you never know! Hope to see you out as we celebrate a year of spinning records in the warehouse district at The Bar at BLACK BAND!!

11/18/2024

Hard to beat these beer specials for Vinyl Night at The Bar at BLACK BAND. See you Mondays from 5-9 with vinyl DJs spinning beginning at 6, food service until 8, and spot-on vibes!

11/05/2024

We were stoked about yesterday’s Wordle!

10/27/2024

We’ve got a special guest this Monday for Vinyl Night The Bar at BLACK BAND. Welcome Derel Monteith to the tables with DJ Hepkat!

10/12/2024

Vinyl Night now kicks off at 5pm! Swing by early this and every Monday.

We love that Vinyl Night has become a staple in so many weekly routines, but it’s been an ever-evolving event! Starting this Monday, we’re opening the doors at 5 pm for cocktails and dinner service. Music will still start at 6 pm, but stop by right after work for some tasty drinks and dinner. Thanks to everyone who makes Monday the best night of the week! 🎶✨

08/16/2024

We frequently DJ on Mondays … but we have mad respect for the weekend too!

06/25/2024

Thanks for a great June, y’all! Here’s the July schedule for Vinyl Nights at The Bar at BLACK BAND. No cover, 6-9pm, food and drink specials!

06/16/2024

We’ve got a special guest joining us for Vinyl Night at The Bar at BLACK BAND this Monday: local artist & vinyl collector Alex Carmona.

05/23/2024

Important note: we’re taking Memorial Day off, then Vinyl Night returns in June at The Bar at BLACK BAND. Here’s the schedule!

05/20/2024

It’s Monday, which means it’s Vinyl Night at The Bar at BLACK BAND. Join juanGoblin on the turntables and the fabulous Haley behind the bar for an evening of classic cocktails made with Black Band’s in-house gin, vodka, and whiskey, plus domestic beer options, non-alcoholic drinks, and fantastic food including Korean-fried oyster mushrooms. 6-9 pm, no cover

05/13/2024

Join us indoors tonight for Vinyl Night at The Bar at BLACK BAND. Hudson Vinyl on the tables and Haley behind the bar! 6-9, no cover, great drink specials and food too! 🤘

05/02/2024

This Monday DJ Hepkat welcomes guest DJ Bob Matthews (of Ribbon Records) for Vinyl Night at The Bar at BLACK BAND. Drink specials & tasty food! 6-9 no cover