Such unprofessional behavior. Cancelling a band and refusing to pay them when they could have gone elsewhere and saying, “It’s very simple. We’re not gonna use a no name band...pass that along. I’m in this gam (sic) two (sic) make money, not to give it awawy (sic) to bands,” when you’re trying to establish yourself, a no name bar, as a live music venue. You’ve made a terrible choice. We love live music and spend a lot of money for talent, especially pure talent. What you’ve done, instead of getting loads of business from a VERY LARGE, established, loyal Peoria scene, is ensure that we will never support your establishment. And I find it beyond rich that you took your FB page down because we were all telling the truth about what type of...
Read moreThe Royalists had a show booked here. Christy's cancelled their show a week before the date. Here's the message Christy's sent them: "It’s very simple. We are not going to use a no name band...You can pass that along. I’m in this gam two make money not to give it awawy to bands." Christy's is off I find this beyond belief. What place of business treats a band and their fans this way? No name band? They're playing at Summer Camp. Not give money away to bands? They EARN that money!! I'm no longer giving my money to this establishment. You have earn my patronage and treating people this way isn't the way to do that. Dont spend your hard earned money or book a gig here, they...
Read moreWe were in town unexpectedly and looking for something close to our hotel. We chose Christy's for this reason and because we read they sometimes had karaoke. We showed up and while there wasn't karaoke, the jukebox was full of fun music, the place was incredibly clean, and the service was excellent. Jamie was our bartender and she made us feel welcome AND safe. She ensured we enjoyed our impromptu girls' night and pretty much took us under her wing for the night. If we ever make it back this way, we will definitely be back to this bar!!! Thank you, Jamie! We...
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