We have a great music and art scene in our area of Illinois just across the river from St. Louis Mo that we call the Riverbend.
Our goal is to provide a guide for music fans that's easy to access. Bookmark our page and check out a list of live performances each week below.
We also believe our site is a great resource for bands and venues.
Find Venues with links below to book a live performance.
Promote your act or live performance on our radio show Riverbend Talent on 94.3fm on Thursdays at 6pm.
If you are a venue looking for bands find links and information in the description section of our radio show and live videos.
We can provide live sound for your event Higher Sounds
Join us at our annual music festival August 20, 21, and 22 FRAMILY FEST 2020
If you have any questions or would like more detailed information please contact us by email at cottonmouth@cottonmouth.org
Thursday Jan 30
Riverbend Talent THIS WEEK DUE TO ILLINI BB WILL AIR FRIDAY AT 6PM on 94.3 FM with guest DJ Tommy Flemming who talks about how to book a show at 3rd-Chute-Bar-Grill in Alton, IL. sponsored by Halpin Music Company and by Matt Van Voorhis of Macias Insurance
Sea Shanty Thursday sing along 6pm at Morrison's Irish Pub in Alton
Open mic at Germania Brew Haus
Open Mic hosted Jamie Dunn and Davon McCleandon by 8pm at Ragin Cajun Piano Bar in Alton
DJ D'Nice DeWayne Williams 9pm at Bossanova Martini Bar in Alton, Il
The Truckers 7pm at Fast Eddies Bon Air in Alton, IL.
Mondin Band at the Stagger Inn Again in Edwardsville, IL.
DJ Bobby Light 9pm at The Back Bar in Edwardsville IL.
Adam Gaffney 6pm at George's Local Brew in Jerseyville, IL.
Mo Pleasure 6pm at the Lakehouse at Buffalo Park in Maryville, IL.
Friday Jan 31
7-10pm at Bossanovas in Alton, IL.
8pm at Morrison Irish Pub in Alton, Illinois
DJ Karaoke Circus 9pm at 3rd-Chute in Alton, IL.
Boderline 8pm at Fast Eddies Bon Air in Alton, IL.
Spillie Nelson 10pm at the Beer Barrel Pub in Godfrey, IL.
Doc Hoiday Band 9:30 at Doits Village Inn Pontoon Beach, IL.
Friction Drive 9:30pm at the Pump House in Wood River, IL.
Strangers 9pm at The Back Bar in Edwardsville, IL.
Skylark Bros at the Moose in Edwardsville, IL.
Cree Rider 7-10pm at Georges Local Brew in Jerseyville, IL.
9:30pm at Patricks in Granite City, IL.
8pm at the Lakehouse at Buffalo Park in Maryville, IL.
8pm at the Cabin at Judy Creek in Glen Carbon, IL.
Open Mic 7pm at the Hawg Pit in Grafton, IL.
Murder at the Abbey Mystery Dinner 6:30pm at Pere Marquette Lodge in Grafton, IL.
The Graham Band 9pm at Fletchers Kitchen and Tap in Swansea, IL.
Saturday Feb 1
Big George Brock Jr and the NGK Band 7:30 pm at Chez Marilyns in Alton, IL.
Lanny and Julie 7pm at the Old Bakery Brewery in Alton, Il.
8pm at Morrison Irish Pub in Alton, Illinois
Flatliner 9pm at 3rd Chute in Alton, IL.
Anthony Nanney 3pm and Borderline 8pm at Fast Eddies Bon Air in Alton, IL.
Jon Evans 8-10pm at Georges Local Brew in Jerseyville, IL.
Mondin Band 5pm and Gypsy Soul 9:30pm at The Pump House in Wood River, IL.
Scott and Karl 3-7pm at Grafton Winery
Ridin-Shotgun 6pm Who Dats in Collinsville, IL.
5-8pm and 9pm at the Stagger Inn Again in Edwardsville, Il.
Drag Show 9pm at The Back Bar in Edwardsville, Il.
Doc Holiday Band 9:30pm at Doits Village Inn Pontoon Beach, IL.
Sun Feb 2
Mondin Band 10pm at Mikes-Ten-Pin-Lounge in Alton, IL.
T 2pm and 7pm at Fast Eddies Bon Air in Alton, IL.
Open Mic Sunday and Wednesday 9pm at Stagger-Inn-Again in Edwardsville, IL.
2pm at the Cabin at Judy Creek in Glen Carbon, IL.
Scott and Mechelle 2pm at Doits Village Inn Pomtoon Beach, IL.
4pm at the Lakehouse at Buffalo Park in Maryville, IL.
No music super bowl at Grafton Winery
Mon
Every Monday Open Mic 7pm at Bottle and Barrel in Alton hosted by the Exter Ordinary Blues Band
Thursday Feb 6
Riverbend Talent at 6pm on 94.3FM with guests from Lighthouse Sounds sponsored by Halpin Music Company and by Matt Van Voorhis of Macias Insurance
DJ D'Nice DeWayne Williams 9pm at Bossanova Martini Bar in Alton, Il
Sea Shanty Thursday sing along at Morrison's Irish Pub in Alton Illinois
Open Mic hosted by Jamie Dunn and Davon McCleandon by 8pm at Ragin Cajun Piano Bar in Alton
open mic at Germania Brew Haus in Alton
Crossed The Line 7pm at Fast Eddies Bon Air in Alton, IL
at the Stagger Inn Again in Edwardsville, IL.
6pm at the Lakehouse at Buffalo Park in Maryville, IL.
Nick Stergos 7-10pm at George's Local Brew in Jerseyville, IL.
Feb 7
Rise III Opening: llve music and spoken word 6-8pm at Jacoby Arts Center in Alton, IL.
9pm at Morrison Irish Pub in Alton, Illinois
DJ Karaoke Circus 9pm at 3rd-Chute in Alton, IL.
Shotgun Creek 8pm at Fast Eddies Bon Air in Alton, IL.
Hello Newman 9:30pm at The Pump House in Wood River, IL.
Bob Griffin Trio at the Moose in Granite City, IL.
Meatwood Flack 8pm at The Back Bar in Edwardsville, IL.
Mo Pleasure at the Moose in Edwardsville, IL.
5-8pm and 9pm at the Stagger Inn Again in Edwardsville, Il.
Zydeco Crawdaddys 7pm at the Wildey in Edwardsville, IL.
8pm at the Cabin at Judy Creek in Glen Carbon, IL.
Isaiah Christian 7-10pm at Georges Local Brew in Jerseyville, IL.
Saturday Feb 8
8pm at Morrison Irish Pub in Alton, Illinois
Darrius Spangler 7pm at Old Bakery Brewery in Alton, IL.
2 Chixx 9:30pm pm at 3rd Chute in Alton, Il.
Naked Soul 3pm and Shotgun Creek 8pm at Fast Eddies Bon Air in Alton, IL.
SitDown GitDown 5-8pm and Superjam 9:30 Pump House Patio in Wood River, IL.
HOOKiE 9pm at The Franchise in Wood River, IL.
TBD 7-10pm at Georges Local Brew in Jerseyville, IL.
Borderline 3-7p at Grafton Winery
9pm at The Back Bar in Edwardsville, Il.
5-8pm and 9pm at the Stagger Inn Again in Edwardsville Il.
8pm at the Cabin at Judy Creek in Glen Carbon, IL.
9:30pm at Patricks in Granite City, IL.
Bobby Stevens 3pm at Al's 520 Club in Madison, IL.
at the Lakehouse at Buffalo Park in Maryville, IL.
Sunday Feb 9
Social Remedy 2pm and Anthony Nanney 7pm at Fast Eddies in Alton, IL.
Mondin Band 10pm at Mike's Ten Pin in Alton
Open mic Sunday and Wednesday 9pm at Stagger-Inn-Again in Edwardsville
Lanny and Julie 3pm at Big Daddy's in Edwardsville, IL.
Synergee 2-6pm at The Grafton Winery
4pm at Tri County Bowl in Jerseyville, IL.
4pm at the Lakehouse at Buffalo Park in Maryville, IL.
Mondays
Open Mic at Bottle and Barrell In Alton hosted by Exter Ordinary Blues Band
Feb 11
Skylark Brothers Duo 6pm at the Foundry Public House in Edwardsville, IL.
Feb 12
J-Christopher The Worlds Most Dangerous One Man Band 7-11pm at Doits Village Inn Pontoon Beach, IL.
Feb 13
Callis Entertainment presents Salvia acoustic 8pm at Lascelles in Granite City, Mo.
Feb 15
Distant Eyes release party for Prodovox 7pm at Jacoby Arts Center in Alton, IL.
Feb 16
Johnathan Baker Duo 4pm at Ropers-Regal-Beagle In Godfrey, IL.
Benefit for Mindy Shaw: live music by Deadmans Bridge at the Moose in Edwardsville, IL.
Feb 21
Little Known Fact 8pm at the Backroom at Bottle and Barrel in Alton, IL.
Justin Ra and Milo Gralnick 8pm at Jacoby Arts Center in Alton, IL.
Baywolfe 8pm at River City Casino
Feb 21 and 22
Tom Bryant of Head East 8pm at Al's 520 Club in Madison, IL.
Feb 22
Dead Roses and Pickin Daisies 8pm at the Backroom at Bottle and Barrel in Alton, IL.
RISE fest music and art showcase 7-11pm at Jacoby Arts Center in Alton, IL.
Flip The Frog 7pm at Ropers Reagle Beagle in Godfrey, IL.
Wordigras 2020: Baywolfe 1pm in the heated tent at Yellow Dog in Worden, IL.
Feb 23
Andy Bensman 65th Birthday 4-8pm at Ropers Reagle Beagle in Godfrey, IL.
Feb 28
4th Annual Jeff Bensman Birthday Jamboree at Mac's Time Out in Alton, IL.
Callis Entertainment presents Ronnie Montrose Remebered 8pm at Diamond Music Hall in St. Peters Mo
Feb 29
Scott and Mechelle 7pm Al's 520 Club in Madison, IL.
Mar 3
Callis Entertainment presents Y & T 8pm at Diamond Music Hall in St. Peters Mo.
Mar 7th
Pickin Daisies 7-10pm at Bakers and Hale in Godfrey, IL.
Mar 13
Oddsouls and The Sound 8pm at the Backroom at Bottle and Barrel in Alton, IL.
Mar 14
St. Patrick's Weekend Street Festival: Irish Aires 11-3pm at Morrisons in Alton, IL.
Little Known Fact 8pm at the Backroom at Bottle and Barrel in Alton, IL.
TJ Hernandez 7pm at Bakers and Hale in Godfrey, IL.
Flatliner 6pm at Wild Pickins in Chesterfield, IL.
Mar 17
Callis Entertainment presents The Quireboys 8pm at Diamond Music Hall in St. Peters, Mo.
March 28
The Cops (Police Tribute) 8pm at Wigglers at Holiday Shores in Edwardsville, IL.
May 15
August 20-22
Framily Fest 2020 at Camp Manitowa at Rend Lake in Benton, IL.
Sept 25-26
Find more live performances or promote your event at these web locations
Warm Soda Magazine covers Artists and Musicians
http://www.riverbender.com/events/
http://www.visitalton.com/livemusic
Facebook Group Bands playing Alton, Bethalto, Woodriver, Roxana, Granite City, lllinois
Alton Area Music Scence Facebook Page
GCMusic Live Facebook Group (Granite City)
Facebook Group Metro Rockstarz
The Corner Flub is a local podcast that promotes local venues and bands.
AUN Artist United Network / St. Louis
These Venues offer Live Music
Backroom at the Bottle and Barrel in Alton, Illinois
Jacoby Arts Center in Alton, IL.
Bossanova Martini Lounge in Alton, Illinois
The Lodge Bar at The Lovejoy in Alton, Il.
Fast Eddie's Bon Air Music Calender
Upper Alton Association Rockin with Robert Concerts
3rd-Chute Bar and Grill in Allton, IL.
JJ Thermos at East Gate Plaza in East Alton, IL.
The Franchise Sports Bar and Grill in Wood River, IL.
Doc Hollidays in Cottage Hills, IL.
Bakers and Hale in Godrey, Illinois
Ropers Regal Beagle in Godfrey, IL.
Tri County Rod and Gun Club in Brighton, Il.
Georges Local Brew in Jerseyville, IL.
Uncle Al's in Jerseyville, IL.
Hill Billlie Ranch in Jerseyville, Illinois
Stagger-Inn-Again in Edwardsville, IL.
Wildey Theatre in Edwardsville, IL.
The Back Bar in Edwardsville, IL.
Big Daddys in Edwardsville, Illinois
Edge Wild in Edwardsville, IL.
Wigglers Bar-and-Grill at Holiday Shores in Edwardsville, IL.
Foundry Pub House in Edwardsville, IL.
Moose Lodge in Edwardsville, IL.
Edisons Entertainment Complex in Edwardsville, IL.
Lakehouse at Buffalo Park in Maryville, IL.
Doits Village Inn in Pontoon Beach, IL.
Uncle Linnys Food and Brews in Pontoon Beach, IL.
Imperial Pub in Granite City, IL.
Patricks Bar in Granite City, IL.
Hooch-Sixteens-Bar in Granite City, Il.
Lascelles in Granite City, IL.
Paddy McDs in Granite City, IL.
Jacobsmeyer's Tavern in Granite City, IL.
Who Dats Southern Food in Collinsville, IL.
Porters Steakhouse in Collinsville, IL.
The Cabin at Judy Creek in Glen Carbon, IL.
The Loading Dock in Grafton, IL.
Pere Marquette Lodge in Grafton, IL.
Rustic Retreats Grafton Illinois
Wild Pickins Winery in Chesterfield, IL.
The Yellow Dog Cafe in Worden, IL.
DeCamp Station in Staunton, IL.
Mike LaRosas Cabana Bar in Portage Des Sioux, Mo.