East Dubuque
East Dubuque, a small Illinois town just across the river from Dubuque, runs regular live music through three distinct spots. Sinsinawa Avenue anchors the action, with the East Dubuque Lions Club Cruisin' Thursdays series drawing classic cars, food, drinks, and live music every Thursday from late April through October. Culbie's Event Center, at 90 Sinsinawa Ave., is a 9,000-square-foot facility with a 6,000-square-foot indoor event hall, a 3,500-square-foot patio and beer garden, and capacity for up to 800 guests. The calendar there runs consistently, with Absolute Music hosting line dancing every Thursday night from October through April, plus regular live band nights and karaoke. Frentress Lake Bar & Grill sits lakeside just steps from Frentress Lake and books solo performers and bands most weekends, ranging from singer-songwriters to dueling pianos. Its annual Frentress Fall Fest features live music, a classic car show, and dueling pianos to close the night. Mid-Town Marina also pulls in live acts, rounding out a small-town scene that punches above its size most weekends.
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- Culbie's Event Center90 Sinsinawa Ave, East Dubuque
- Frentress Lake Bar & Grill818 Gill Rd, East Dubuque
- Mid-Town Marina285 5th St, East Dubuque
