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If you’re spending a late-summer Saturday catching up with friends and family, this one fits right into that kind of day. It’s the sort of afternoon where people are still finishing coffee, getting dressed, helping set out centerpieces, and suddenly it’s time to walk down an aisle and celebrate love and family.

On Saturday, September 12, we’ll be out at Shadow Lake in Geneseo for a private wedding. It’s a 3pm start for the ceremony followed by cocktail hour, which usually means we’re in that in-between light: too early for sunset, but late enough that people are settling in and ready to stop running around for a moment.

This is our first time playing at Shadow Lake, but we’ve heard about it from other musicians and a couple of photographers who’ve worked there. The big things they all mentioned were how beautiful it is. From a practical standpoint, that usually means we’re paying attention to wind on the mics and where the sun is hitting the keys and guitar.

Show Details

• When: Saturday, September 12, 2026 – 3:00pm
• Where: Private wedding at Shadow Lake, Geneseo, IL
• Who: Bell & Field (piano & guitar duo)
• What to expect: Live music for the ceremony and reception, including the couple’s chosen processional and first-dance songs, softer instrumentals while guests arrive, and a mix of piano-led ballads and acoustic covers as the afternoon turns into evening.

About Bell & Field

We’re a piano-and-guitar duo that spends a lot of weekends doing exactly this: learning a couple’s key songs, showing up early enough to sort out cables and soundchecks, and then adjusting the set in real time based on who’s actually in the room (or in this case, by the lake). Some moments call for just piano under a quiet conversation, others call for everyone singing the chorus whether they planned to or not.

About the Venue

Shadow Lake used to be a campground, and a group of local couples put in the work to turn it into a wedding spot. It sits just north of Geneseo, with a big lake and a lot of trees around it, and they’ve built out a large tented area for gatherings. From our side of things, that means we’ll likely be setting up with the lake in our sightline, keeping an eye on the weather and making sure the sound carries evenly without getting swallowed up by all that open space.

We’re looking forward to meeting the families, playing the songs that matter to this couple, and doing our small part to keep the day moving smoothly from ceremony to the first round of toasts.

Labor Day weekend always feels a little sideways. Half of you is still in summer, half of you is already thinking about school, football, and whether you need to find where you left your jacket last March. A Sunday afternoon set in the middle of all that feels like a pretty good place for us to land.

We’ll be at the Chop Tent for Kewanee Hog Days on Sunday, September 6, playing as the trio from 3–6 PM. This is one of those festivals we’ve circled on the calendar for a while, so getting the invite this year is a big deal for us.

Tom has some history with Hog Days from back when he played here with his band, the Incredible 45’s. He’s told enough stories about the weekend over the years that it already feels familiar: music going all afternoon, people wandering in and out between food runs, and the constant smell of something fried nearby.

We’re planning a set that leans into that feel—plenty of songs that work in broad daylight with people walking past with lemonade shakeups and, let’s be honest, us eyeing the funnel cake stand between tunes. It’ll be a mix of piano-and-guitar takes on songs you know, a few quieter curveballs if the moment allows, and some things we can stretch a bit with the trio.

Show Details

• When: Sunday, September 6, 2026, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
• Where: Chop Tent, Hog Days, 306 N Main St, Kewanee, IL 61443
• Who: Bell & Field Trio
• What to expect: An afternoon trio set built for a festival crowd—piano, guitar, and a third player filling things out with grooves and harmony. We’ll lean on familiar tunes with our own twist, keep things upbeat enough for a busy Sunday, and leave a little room for requests and detours if the moment calls for it. There will almost certainly be powdered sugar on at least one of our cases by the end of the day.
• More info: Kewanee Hog Days website

About Bell & Field

We’re a piano-and-guitar duo that builds sets one room at a time. For Hog Days we’re bringing the trio, which lets us open things up rhythmically and stretch some arrangements without losing the song underneath. Expect a mix of classic covers, newer tunes we’ve reworked for our setup, and a few quieter moments if the crowd settles in for them.

About the Venue

Hog Days pretty much takes over Kewanee for the weekend—streets full of food stands, rides, and a lot of people making the most of the last summer holiday. The Chop Tent is a big part of that flow, so music there tends to be part concert, part soundtrack for everyone grabbing pork chops, lemonade, and whatever fried thing they’ve committed to that day. It’s the kind of spot where you see the same faces a few different times as they loop back through.

If you’re doing the Hog Days rounds on Sunday, swing by the Chop Tent for a bit between 3 and 6. We’ll be the ones trying to keep the groove steady while thinking about which stand to hit on our break.

Hey friends! We’re looking forward to another enjoyable afternoon at Tres Rojas Winery in Washington. With summer rolling in, it’s a great time to relax outside, maybe sip on some of their lovely dry wines, and enjoy acoustic tunes with us.

You can find us playing on Sunday, August 2, from 1 to 4 PM. It should be a nice way to wind down the weekend, and we’d love to see you there!

If You Are Planning To Come Out

• Date and Time: August 2, 2026, from 1 – 4 PM
• Venue: Tres Rojas Winery, 1774 E Cruger Rd, Washington, IL 61571
• Who’s Playing: Bell & Field
• What to Expect: An acoustic set in a relaxed atmosphere with wine tastings available.
• Venue Website: tresrojaswinery.com

About Bell & Field

We are an acoustic duo that enjoys bringing our smooth harmonies and mix of classic songs from the 60s to the 90s to our shows. We aim to create a calm and cozy environment for everyone who comes out to listen.

About The Venue

Tres Rojas Winery is located in Washington, a charming town near Peoria. They offer a selection of dry and sweet wines and allow you to build your own custom flight. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, making for an inviting experience.

We’d be really happy to share some music with you this Sunday. As always, we welcome song requests, so if there’s something you’d like to hear, let us know! Feel free to leave us comments on this post too, as we love hearing from you.

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Photos shared by people who joined us for the show.