Live Music for All Central Illinois Events

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    Micro Spice

    Acoustic duo

    Perfect for weddings, cocktail hours, and intimate events across Bloomington, Normal, Champaign, Peoria, and surrounding cities in central Illinois, Micro Spice brings indie, pop, and jazz-influenced songs to life with warm vocals and laid-back instrumentation. Cozy, memorable, and effortlessly charming: we set the soundtrack for your special moments.

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    Party Cannon

    Modern & Classic Pop/Rock

    From private parties and weddings to corporate events and nightlife venues across Central Illinois and the Midwest, Party Cannon brings modern, upbeat, danceable rock and pop that gets everyone moving. Whether you're in Champaign, Bloomington, or Peoria, or elsewhere (we travel!) don’t just throw a party—throw a Party Cannon Party.

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    Solo Performance

    Solo Voice or Saxophone

    Looking for a professional, reliable musician? As a solo artist, I create an elevated live music experience with vocals and/or saxophone—performed solo, accompanied by guitar or piano, or layered over tasteful backing tracks. This setup is ideal for events that need beautiful live music with maximum flexibility.

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Micro Spice - Acoustic Duo in Central Ilinois

Band photo for Micro Spice featuring Shireen Banigan on vocals and saxophone and Christopher Wiman on Guitar.

Live Music for Weddings, Cocktail Hours & Private Events

Micro Spice brings a relaxed, refined sound with vocals, guitar, and saxophone, performing throughout Central Illinois, primarily in Bloomington, Normal, Champaign, and Peoria.

Our setlist blends indie, pop, and jazz-influenced favorites—ideal for weddings/cocktail hours, private events, and intimate gatherings. With an easygoing style and a focus on musicianship, we create a welcoming atmosphere that enhances any event without overpowering it. Check out our current song list here - we are adding new songs weekly. Scroll down for samples and to learn more about us.

Feat: Christopher Wiman & Shireen Banigan

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Performing soon near you!

Friday, July 10 @ Crafted, 7-10 pm

Saturday, July 25 @ Front St Creamery in Pontiac, 8-11am

Friday, August 7@ Gill Street, 6-9 pm

Friday, August 14 @ Mt. Pulaski on the Square, 6-9 pm

Saturday, August 15 @ Copper & Oak in Lincoln, 6-9pm

Saturday, August 22 @ Downtown Bloomington Farmers’ Market, 9:30 - 11:30 am

Friday, August 28 @ Crafted, 7-10 pm

Wednesday, September 23 @ Normal Circle, 6-7:30 pm

Saturday, October 17 @ Copper & Oak in Lincoln, time TBD

Saturday, December 5 @ Copper & Oak in Lincoln, 6-9pm

Lately on Instagram…

View fullsize Mid-song selfie at Gill Street tonight! Thanks for having us.
View fullsize A double show weekend! On Friday, we entertained guests as they mingled during cocktail hour at the Tabbert wedding at @havenonthefarm. Saturday, we returned to @chifamilyexpress to close out the weekend with good company, food, and libations. #aco
View fullsize You’ve got two chances to catch us live this weekend! Both days we are playing 6-9. Friday we are at “home” in Bloomington at the Windjammer, and Saturday we travel down to Copper & Oak in Lincoln. As always, we are so grateful
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View fullsize Pop-up show announcement!! Art and Live Music - a perfect way to beat the rainy day blues. Join Micro Spice at @thelittleartschool6 in @@downtownbloomington for First Friday on April 3rd. We'll be playing stripped down covers of pop, indie, and jazz
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Micro Spice is…

Christopher Wiman performing live with Micro Spice at a street festival.

Chris

Christopher holds a music degree from Illinois State University and has taught private guitar lessons for over 20 years. Chris has experience playing in numerous ensembles with an extensive background in classical, pop, rock, and jazz guitar. He is also a member of local three piece string band, Chasing the Turn, featuring tight knit harmonies with soaring electric leads on time honored classic rock and folk tunes.

A woman with dark hair in a braid, wearing sunglasses, a black tank top, green shorts, and black sandals, is playing a soprano saxophone outdoors against a brick wall. She has headphones around her neck and is standing near a microphone and music equipment.

Shireen

Shireen is a summa cum laude graduate of Illinois Wesleyan University, where she earned degrees in Music and Accounting. In addition to Micro Spice, she captivates audiences with vocals for the Heartland Jazz Orchestra and high-energy pop/rock band Party Cannon. She also brings her talents to the stage, having portrayed roles such as Joanne in RENT, Sherrie in Rock of Ages, and Lucy Harris in Jekyll & Hyde. Beyond the stage and bandstand, Shireen shares her voice as a cantor at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Bloomington.