East Bloomington
East Bloomington's live-music spots are clustered along the Empire and Gill Street corridors. Gill Street Sports Bar and Restaurant has served the Bloomington-Normal area for 20-plus years, with live music on weekends across two large outdoor patios. The venue pairs its music with sand volleyball, axe throwing, and bags tournaments, drawing a wide cross-section of locals. Keg Grove Brewing Company sits at 712 E. Empire St. and runs a consistent schedule: trivia on Wednesdays and live music on Saturdays. The brewery also hosts an outdoor live-music series and seasonal events. Keg Grove operates as a community-centered brewery dedicated to crafting beer for everyone, and its taproom doubles as a reliable smaller stage for local performers. Ancho & Agave, a casual Mexican restaurant also on the east side, is listed as a live-music venue by the Illinois Symphony Orchestra and the state tourism office, though the specifics of its music calendar are limited.
Venues6
- Ancho & Agave3006 E Empire St, Bloomington
- Gill Street Sports Bar and Restaurant3002B Gill St, Bloomington
- Keg Grove Brewing Company712 E Empire St Ste 2, Bloomington
- Meltdown Creative Works716 E Empire St, Bloomington
- Smash House Tavern503 N Prospect Rd Ste 300, Bloomington
- The Windjammer Lounge2303 Stern Dr, Bloomington
Upcoming shows0
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