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From Wings to Weezy

Many students may nod in agreement when there is any mention of Peoria being a place where nothing happens. Frankly, those people have not ventured out enough to see the gems the city has to offer, but that’s for another article.

These folks can rejoice in the fact that something pretty cool (and completely random) is happening in the upcoming week: Lil Wayne is coming to Crusens April 21.

Yeah, you read that right. It’s actually Weezy, not some knock-off impersonator.

The official announcement was made on Crusens’ Facebook page Tuesday, with links to tickets in tow. The bad news (depending on your wallet size) is that tickets are upward of $75 and that initial price is for floor tickets only.

We’re giving Crusens its due credit, because it’s not everyday that a rap icon visits a town like Peoria without setting up an arena show. With that being said, it’s valid to ask why the rapper didn’t do just that.

Many bands take the “intimate show” approach with their tours, stopping at random venues and playing pop-up shows at “hole-in-the-wall” types of bars. This trend tends to fall within the more independent, self-starting groups, and I don’t think I would place Lil Wayne in that category.

Regardless of why on Earth Weezy chose the venue that he did, this may bring a new sense of understanding to those who doubt Peoria’s draw. This is not the first time Crusens has brought in a notable musical guest.

Other well known groups that have graced the bar’s stage include Bone Thugs-n-Harmony and Trapt, although those groups might be a little outdated for the fresher faces on campus.

Seeing as the “bigger” acts that have rolled through are past their primes, it’s understandable to wonder if Lil Wayne is on his way out or if this will help spark a Weezy revival. Either way you slice it, it’s hard to wrap your head around the fact that he’s going to be playing at a bar that is literally down the street.

For those interested in tickets, you can head over to ticketfly.com to get yours before they sell out. The show is 21+, so get them while they’re hot if you’re of age.

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