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Rain, Cabernet, and a Packed Sunday at Cedar Ridge

By the time we hit the first chord at Cedar Ridge Winery & Distillery on June 7, we were ...

Sweating Through Sundown: An Afternoon Back at Edison’s Gastropub

  We’d been quietly circling this date on the calendar for a while, and Edison’s didn’t ...

Shade Trees, Superman Slides, and ‘Sundown’ at the Kewanee Farmers Market

We’d been talking about this one for a while. The Kewanee Farmers Market decided to gamble on ...

Pon-Tunes, Blue Lights, and New Tunes at Tuggers

Tuggers has snuck up on us and turned into one of our favorite places to play. Kicking off ...

Family Traditions, Football Replays, and New Tunes at Cerno’s

Some shows feel like gigs, and some feel like you just plugged in the PA at a family reunion. ...

Big Crowd, New Alley, and a Piano Man Moment at Market Alley Wines

We’ve played Market Alley Wines a few times now, but this May 23rd show in Monmouth felt ...

Derby Day, Golden Tempo, and a Not-So-Garage Garage at Doug’s

We were really glad to be going back to Doug’s for another Derby party.  We’d played ...

Laughing Through “Cats in the Cradle” at Fernando’s 11th Anniversary

We’ve eaten at Fernando’s Place in Kewanee plenty of times with our families, but playing there ...

Borderline on the River: Bell & Field Back at Tuggers

It was one of those blustery Saturday drives up to Port Byron where the wind keeps nudging the ...

Seger, Sax Solos, and Opening Weekend at Timberlake Resort

Opening Weekend with Ron, Paul, and a Room Full of Requests We’d been looking forward to ...

A Quiet Sunday at Hidden Hills Vineyard & Winery

Sunday we pointed the car toward Galesburg and wound our way out to Hidden Hills Vineyard & ...

Basketball, Sticky Keys, and Sax Solos at Crescent City Tap

Galva had its priorities straight on Friday night: the high school boys were playing the ...

Valentine’s Night at Copper & Oak with Paul on Sax (and a Vanishing Voice)

Walking back into Copper & Oak on Valentine’s Day felt a little like coming back to a ...

Requests, Walken Jokes, and a January Crowd at Crescent City Tap

We rolled back into Crescent City Tap on one of those bitter cold January nights where you ...

Surprise Songs, Sax Solos, and an Extra Hour at The Phoenix

We finally made it to The Phoenix Restaurant & Martini Bar in Davenport, and our first time ...

Low Riders, Disco Threads, and a 3‑Part Countdown at Pour Bros Moline

New Year’s Eve shows always feel a little different. Everyone walks in carrying a whole year on ...

New Year’s Eve 2026: Biggest At-Home Performances to Watch, Artist by Artist

Some years, New Year’s Eve TV is background noise. Other years, it feels like a ...

Snow, Cabernet, and Beatles Basslines at Market Alley Wines

We weren’t totally sure we were going to make it to Market Alley Wines this time. Six inches of ...

Copper, Oak, Christmas Parties, and a Pizza To Go

Lincoln, couches, and a Christmas party next door Walking back into Copper & Oak in Lincoln ...

Bell & Field & Weddle at the Secret Speakeasy

Walking back through that unmarked door felt less like loading in for a gig and more like ...

Spontaneity and Song: A Night at Cadillac Jack’s

When we rolled into Cadillac Jack’s on November 14th, we honestly weren’t sure how an acoustic ...

A Cozy Night at Pour Bros: Music, Brews, and Snowy Surprises

What a night we had at Pour Bros. Craft Taproom on November 8th. The sun went down, the ...

Tunes, Tastes, and Tall Tales at Treehouse Pub

Walking into Treehouse Pub & Eatery on November 1 felt less like loading in for a gig and ...

Strumming Through the Night at Treehouse Pub & Eatery

Last Friday at Treehouse Pub & Eatery in Bettendorf, IA felt less like a brand-new gig and ...

Strumming Memories at the Kewanee High School 50th Reunion

This past Saturday, I (Tom) loaded up my guitar and drove over to the Midland Golf Club in ...

New Music Review: Lewis Knudsen and Lainey Jean’s “Tired” – A REAL Antidote to Digital Monotony

  Life, in its most fundamental rhythm, is a sequence of repetitions. There is a deep, ...

A Surprise Reunion at Copper & Oak: Greg’s Solo Return to the Stage

October 11th turned into a pretty meaningful night for me at Copper & Oak Bourbon and Craft ...

Harmony and Brews: An Afternoon with Bell & Field at House Divided

This past Saturday we took a little road trip to Ely, IA, to play an afternoon set at House ...

Cyndi Lauper’s Hollywood Bowl Salute: A Farewell, a Homecoming & a Legacy Reborn

When Cyndi Lauper took the stage at the Hollywood Bowl for “A GRAMMY Salute to Cyndi ...

Melodies Under the Stars: An Unforgettable Night at Treehouse Pub & Eatery

Saturday night at Treehouse Pub & Eatery in Bettendorf, IA was one of those easy evenings ...

Sun-Kissed Melodies: Bell & Field’s Enchanting Hog Days Prelude

This past Saturday we hauled the piano, guitar, and sax down to Central Blvd in Kewanee, IL, ...

Echoes of Harmony: Bell & Field Light Up Edison’s Gastropub

Bell & Field live performance at Edisons gastropub Last Saturday, Bell & Field took the ...

Magic on Front Street: A Night to Remember with Bell & Field and Paul Weddle

Paul Weddle and Bell & Field captivating the audience at Crescent City Tap. Some gigs are a ...

Melodies and Memories: A Night at Joliet’s Moose Lodge

Bell & Field performing live at Moose Lodge. Our recent live acoustic duo performance at ...

Harmony Under the Stars: Bell & Field at Market Alley Wines

Bell & Field performing at Market Alley Wines On a blissfully comfortable August evening, ...

Buckingham Nicks Reissue: Track-by-Track Analysis & New Features

The Buckingham Nicks album, originally released in 1973, has held a mythical status among ...

A Night to Remember: Bell & Field Live at Jim’s Steak House

Bell & Field setup at Jim’s Steak House Whenever we play at a new venue, ...

A Stormy Night of Soulful Sounds: Bell & Field at Rams Riverhouse Recap

Bell & Field performing at Rams Riverhouse amidst the stormy backdrop. What a night to ...

The Velvet Sundown: Investigating the Mystery Behind the Band

The summer of 2025 saw the rise of The Velvet Sundown, a band that seemingly materialized out ...

A Night to Remember at Crescent City Tap: Music, Friends, and Signature Cocktails

A Stellar Summer Evening with Bell & Field Bell & Field setting the mood at Crescent ...

An Unforgettable Night at Pour Bros. Railside Series – June 28 Recap

A Night to Remember at Pour Bros. Finding our groove as the sun sets on the Railside Series. We ...

Summertime Magic at Songbird Lane: Our Recap from a Beautiful Day

Bell & Field performing under the shaded canopy at Songbird Lane Antiques What a wonderful ...

An Enchanting Evening: Celebrating Patrick and Eden’s Engagement

Tom serenading guests with his acoustic guitar. We had such a wonderful time performing for ...

Father’s Day Magic at Tuggers: A Perfect Afternoon with Bell & Field

A Father’s Day to Remember at Tuggers Bell & Field serenading the crowd at Tuggers. ...

Celebrating Milestones: A Special Evening at Elk’s Lodge

Graduation, Music & Family Memories at Elk’s Lodge Amos and Tom sharing the stage for ...

Talking Heads Finally Give “Psycho Killer” a Killer Video (After 50 Years)

Background & Legacy It’s been a long time coming – half a century, in fact – but Talking ...

Celebrating 51 Years: A Memorable Evening at Cerno’s

An Evening to Cherish: Celebrating 51 Wonderful Years Bell & Field setting the mood at ...

Another Fun Evening at The V’ue – Highlights from Our May 23 Performance

Bell & Field performing live at The V’ue in Clinton, IA. Every time we perform at The ...

An Unforgettable Evening at Crescent City Tap – Recap of Our May 16 Show

A Night to Remember at Crescent City Tap Bell & Field setting the vibe at Crescent City ...

The Tallest Man on Earth in Iowa City – A Concert Review

Rocket Ride with The Still Tide On Thursday, April 17th, in Iowa City the Englert Theater was ...

A Warm, Musical Morning: Bell & Field at Galva Arts Council

Enjoying the perfect acoustics at Galva Arts Council. What a delightful morning we had at the ...

A Toast to Great Music & Good Company at Market Alley Wines!

What an incredible evening we had performing live at Market Alley Wines on May 3rd! From the ...

Another Special Night at Craft on Seminary Street

Last night, Tom and I returned to Craft on Seminary Street in Galesburg, IL, for our second ...

Featured Video of the Month: The Lemon Twigs – ‘My Golden Years’

The video for ‘My Golden Years’ by The Lemon Twigs grabs your attention from the ...

‘She Used to Be Mine’ Magic: Sara Bareilles & Rufus Wainwright’s Masterful Kennedy Center Duet

When singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles welcomed fellow troubadour Rufus Wainwright on stage at ...

From Stage to Studio: My Honest Journey with Gigging Keyboards

Hi, I’m Greg—52 years old, with a jazz piano degree. I’ve spent most of my adult ...

Bell & Field: The Ideal Live Acoustic Music for Fine Dining Experiences

Elevate Your Fine Dining Experience with Bell & Field When planning the perfect evening at ...

Why Are People Comparing Benson Boone to Freddie Mercury?

A rising pop sensation and a legendary rock icon might seem unlikely companions in a musical ...

“Turn the Lights Back On”: Billy Joel Returns with First New Song in 17 Years

Billy Joel has done the unthinkable—after a 17-year silence on new songwriting, he’s returned ...

The Beatles’ “Now and Then” – A Historic Encore for Classic Rock Fans

In an astonishing turn of events that has rocked classic rock fans across the U.S., The Beatles ...

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