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We’ll be at Coal Creek Brewing Company in Princeton on Tuesday, July 21, from 5–7 PM.

It’s an early evening set on a weeknight, which usually means people dropping in after work, a few regulars who know exactly what they like, and at least one table that quietly sings along to the deep cuts.

For this one we’ll lean a little more into acoustic takes on familiar songs—stuff you might recognize from the first few chords—mixed with a few of our own. We’ve been reworking some piano-and-guitar arrangements this summer, so if you’ve heard us before, some of the older tunes will sound a bit different, a little tighter and more stripped down.

Show Details

• When: Tuesday, July 21, 2026, 5–7 PM
• Where: Coal Creek Brewing Company, 430 S Main St, Princeton, IL 61356
• Who: Bell & Field (piano & guitar acoustic duo)
• What to expect: Two hours of acoustic covers, arranged for piano and guitar. We’ll keep things tuneful and easy to listen to—songs you can follow while you talk with friends, order another round, or just sit and actually listen. Expect some ’70s and ’80s favorites, a few newer songs we’ve been testing out, and a couple of quieter moments where we pull things down to almost a whisper and see who’s really listening.
• Venue website: Coal Creek Brewing Company on Facebook

About Bell & Field

We’re a piano-and-guitar duo that keeps things pretty simple: we watch the room, pick songs that fit who’s actually there, and adjust as we go. That usually means starting with familiar covers to break the ice, then slipping in a few originals and quieter tunes once people settle in. We like sets where folks can either lean in and listen or just let the music run in the background while they catch up with each other.

About the Venue

Coal Creek Brewing Company sits right on South Main in Princeton, so you can walk in straight off the street and be at the bar in a few steps. It’s the kind of place where the staff remembers what people ordered last time, and where you’ll see a mix of regulars and folks passing through town.

If you’re looking for a Friday where you can hear the people you’re with, finish a story, and still have great live music going in the background, this one might fit your night.

We’re heading back to Edison’s Gastropub in Bettendorf on Friday, June 5, and we’ve been quietly looking forward to this one for a while. Our last show there was in 2025, and it honestly stuck with us more than most places do.

Paul and the staff were kind to us from the moment we walked in. The place was clean and dialed-in without feeling stiff, and everything just worked the way you hope it will when you’re hauling in a keyboard and guitar. We played outside on their patio, which is a really comfortable spot to settle into for a few hours.

One detail that really stood out: they had a camera feed running during the show, and Paul took the time afterward to send us some of the video. One of those clips ended up at the top of our homepage, so if you saw the Edison’s footage there, that’s from that night! It’s rare that a venue goes that extra step for the band, and it made us want to come back.

This time around, we’re leaning into what worked there before: songs you’ll recognize mixed in with some deeper cuts, arranged so they sit well with conversation and dinner. We’ll probably stretch out a little more on a few piano intros and guitar textures too, since well… that’s just what we love to do!

The Basics

• When: Friday, June 5, 2026, from 4:00pm to 7:00pm
• Where: Edison’s Gastropub, 3579 Tanglefoot Ln, Bettendorf, IA 52722
• Who: Bell & Field (piano, guitar, and two voices)
• What to expect: An early evening set you can bring friends or family to, with familiar songs, a few rearranged favorites, and some quieter moments that won’t drown out your conversation.
• Venue website: edisonsgastropub.com

About Bell & Field

We’re a piano-and-guitar duo that builds sets around the room we’re in. At a place like Edison’s, that usually means mixing in thoughtful covers, some stripped-down takes on bigger songs, and a few quieter choices so people can enjoy the music without having to shout across the table.

The Room & The Neighborhood

Edison’s sits over on Tanglefoot Lane in Bettendorf, and they’ve clearly put care into how the place is run. Last time we were there, everything from the stage setup to the patio layout made it easy for people to settle in for the evening. The outdoor area in particular felt like a natural spot for a 4–7pm show as the day winds down.

From a musician’s point of view, it’s the kind of place where the staff is on top of things and you can focus on playing instead of troubleshooting. That tends to make the music better, and it’s just one of the reasons we were hoping to get back on their calendar.

If you end up at Edison’s that Friday, we’ll do our best to give you a solid soundtrack for the early part of your night.