Welcome to the Home of the 2nd Annual Monroe County Music Festival

Created to benefit the House of Neighborly Service and celebrate local music.

Meet the House of Neighborly Service

House of Neighborly Service – Monroe County, IL, is a 501c3 formed in 2015 to meet the needs of local neighbors by using our area resources and donations to uplift and support those who find they need a hand up.

Where did the House of Neighborly Service begin? 

In 2014, a small group of local residents met to begin a networking group to better use our resources, agencies and better provide for at-risk neighbors! 

As more pastors, school social workers, law enforcement and business owners joined the group the House of Neighborly Service began forming the premise that they would provide a hand up to local residents in need and would network and share resources and expertise to best serve our Monroe County community.  

The House of Neighborly Service then began answering a remote helpline sponsored by the City of Waterloo.  In 2015, the organization became a 501c3 and formed a Board of Directors. 

With donors and volunteers joining, the organization opened an office, hired an Executive Director and worked towards where they are today. 

We are supported by our local businesses, churches, agencies, schools, civic groups and residents financially and with goods and services! 

In 2025 we will celebrate our ten year anniversary and look forward to our future journey!

What does the House of Neighborly Service do? 

Emergency Food Pantry: the House of Neighborly Service provides an emergency food pantry with the help of generous donors! This is for the times our neighbors are between scheduled pantry visits!

Rent or Utility assistance: the House of Neighborly Service works with local landlords, agencies and businesses to find solutions to financial assistance requests!  These funds are provided through local donors, fundraising  and grants!

Summer Lunch Program: This is a free 12-week program that provides your family with a weekly bag of groceries to feed your children lunch during the summer! 

The Back Porch Thrift Store: The generous and amazing donations help support the work of HNS and provide a continuing source of  revenue and items for those neighbors in need! Consider donating your gently used items to The Back Porch or stop by the resale shop at 215 West Mill Street, Waterloo IL!

Christmas Adopt-a-family: You can adopt a family for Christmas and provide gifts for them or sign up to be the recipient of those gifts!  

To learn even more about the House of Neighborly Service, please visit their website: www.monroecountyhns.org

Meet the Major Sponsors

Monroe County is home to many thoughtful businesses that care deeply about our community. We strive to showcase their generosity at this festival.

First National Bank Of Waterloo

Thank you for helping us put on this event!

First National Bank Of Waterloo is a strong, local community bank, that has been in Waterloo since 1912. Serving as a trusted financial partner, FNB Waterloo will be here to help you meet all of your financial goals.

Engage Realty

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Sidebarr Technologies

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Sidebarr Technologies is a Waterloo-based, technology services provider. Sidebarr Tech is here for all of your IT needs whether it be for your dad’s broken laptop, your business’s cybersecurity needs, or the interactive panels that help assist your child with learning at school.

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Meet the Bands

Monroe County is home to a plethora of talented musicians. We strive to showcase that talent at this festival.

Pick N an a Grin N : Playing Friday at 6:30 to 7:45

Classic and Modern Country with a touch of Classic Rock n Roll!

See Pick N an a Grin N before the Festival!

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Stay Tuned STL : Playing Friday at 7:45 to 9:00

Real Classic Rock!

See Stay Tuned STL before the Festival!

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Days of Noah : Playing Friday at 5:45 to 6:30 and Saturday at 3:00 to 3:30

90s and Beyond!

See Days of Noah before the Festival!

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Boulderdash: Playing Friday at 9:00 to 10:15

Country and Western!

See Boulderdash before the Festival!

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CLUless : Playing Friday at 10:15 to 11:30

Female-fronted, 5-piece party band!

See CLUless before the Festival!

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Raelynn Alyse Music : Playing Saturday at 12:00 to 1:15

Young Talent from Waterloo!

See Raelynn Alyse Music before the Festival!

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Daniel and Marli : Playing Saturday at 1:15 to 1:45

Young Talent from Waterloo!

See Daniel and Marli before the Festival!

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Tom Christopher Band: Playing Saturday at 1:45 to 3:00

The Tom Christopher Band plays tribute to the vast amount of musical work attributed to Elvis Presley!

See the Tom Christopher Band before the Festival!

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Deer Hill Band : Playing Saturday at 3:30 to 4:45

Deer Hill is a group of friends that enjoy playing music together, as most bands do. Deer Hill separates themselves by donating all the money the earn to local charities!

See Deer Hill Band before the Festival!

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Eli Ward: Playing Saturday at 4:45 to 5:15

Nashville Singer/Songwriter born and raised in Waterloo!

See Eli Ward before the Festival!

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Tim Berg and the Kurtz Family Band: Playing Saturday at 5:15 to 6:30

Classic and Modern Country with a touch of Classic Rock n Roll!

See Tim Berg and the Kurtz Family Band before the Festival!

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Dads with a Plan: Playing Friday at 6:30 to 7:00

Fun-loving, good-times, and fishing!

See Dads with a Plan before the Festival!

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Dazed N Confused: Playing Saturday at 7:00 to 8:15

A FUN live music experience! Dazed is a charismatic rock n roll band that will play anywhere!!

See Dazed N Confused before the Festival!

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Dos Amigos: Playing Friday at 8:15 to 8:45

Classic Tunes!

See Dos Amigos before the Festival!

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Kickback: Playing Saturday at 8:45 to 10:00

2000s Cover Band!

See Kickback before the Festival!

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Kickstand: Playing Friday at 10:00 to 10:30

Real Classic Rock!

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South Main: Playing Saturday at 10:30 to 11:45

Rock n Roll!

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