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Marty Wombacher

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I'm a writer who lived in NYC for 19 yrs (1993-2012) & I'm now based in Peoria, IL. My Blog: https://www.meanwhilebackinpeoria.com/ FB page: https://www.facebook.com/MeanwhileBackInPeoriaMBIP/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@midwestsliceoflife

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Marty Wombacher @martywombacher.bsky.social · 46m

Very cool! Thanks for the link!

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Marty Wombacher @martywombacher.bsky.social · 48m

October, 2025 marks the 60th anniversary of when The Beatles started the recording of their classic album, Rubber Soul. In honor of this fab anniversary, I’ve got links to online articles about Rubber Soul and a link to a video as well. Yeah, yeah, yeah!
tinyurl.com/mpvv2za3 #MBIP #Beatles

Sunday Links: Rubber Soul - Plus: The MBIP Coming Attractions! — Meanwhile, Back In Peoria...

The album, Rubber Soul by The Beatles was a such a groundbreaking album. It was the first album that was written entirely by the band and it was the start of The Beatles and other bands seeing t...

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Marty Wombacher @martywombacher.bsky.social · 6h

—The Marty Morning Song—

“Anything Can Happen” by Was (Not Was).

“She looked me in the eye and said, “Why me…”

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Anything Can Happen

YouTube video by Was (Not Was) - Topic

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Marty Wombacher @martywombacher.bsky.social · 20h

Thanks, Karen, glad you enjoyed them!

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And now...Your nightly moment of Joan (with Kathleen Hanna from Bikini Kill). #JoanJett

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Marty Wombacher @martywombacher.bsky.social · 1d

This week on the Meanwhile, Back In Peoria’s Past post we’re looking back at the legendary Peoria restaurant and piano bar, Sky Harbor. I’ve got lots of photos I took from years of doing blogs in there.
tinyurl.com/2s2edtyt #MBIP #Peoria

Meanwhile, Back In Peoria’s Past - This Week: Sky Harbor — Meanwhile, Back In Peoria...

One of the places that I have done the most posts on here at MBIP is the Sky Harbor Steak House . This was one of Peoria’s most original Steak Houses that had great food but it also had a wond...

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Marty Wombacher @martywombacher.bsky.social · 1d

Very cool! Thanks so much!

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Marty Wombacher @martywombacher.bsky.social · 1d

—The Marty Morning Song—

“Let It Rock” by Dave Edmunds.

“Can’t stop the train, you have to let it roll on…”

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Dave Edmunds - Let It Rock

YouTube video by popeye152

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Marty Wombacher @martywombacher.bsky.social · 2d

This week we’re sampling Mexican snacks from Carniceria Roman, a Mexican store on Wisconsin Avenue.
tinyurl.com/mwwkw5bk #MBIP #Peoria #Snacks

Friday Bites • Your Friday Snack Attack - This Week: Mexican Snacks From Carniceria Roman — Meanwhile, Back In Peoria...

I was Googling around and looking for a new place to pick up our Friday snacks from and I found this place:

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Marty Wombacher @martywombacher.bsky.social · 2d

—The Marty Morning Song—

“Ridin’ In My Car” by NRBQ.

“And I still think about you every time I’m ridin’ in my car…”

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NRBQ - Ridin' in My Car

YouTube video by li5andr0

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Marty Wombacher @martywombacher.bsky.social · 2d

And now...Your nightly moment of Joan (with Debbie Harry). #JoanJett

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Marty Wombacher @martywombacher.bsky.social · 3d

Throwback Thursday!

Fifteen years ago on October 9th, I went and had my Saturday dinner at the last bar in New York City that you could have a cigarette at. That was my last cigarette I ever smoked inside a bar in New York City!
tinyurl.com/5yhm2umz #MBIP #NYC #Cigarettes #MayorBloomberg

Throwback Thursday: What I Did 15 Years Ago On October 9,2010 — Meanwhile, Back In Peoria...

Fifteen years ago I spent a Saturday night in the last bar in New York City that you could actually smoke cigarettes in! Somehow, they got around the smoking ban and they were the only bar in New York...

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Marty Wombacher @martywombacher.bsky.social · 3d

—The Marty Morning Song—

“Met Him On A Sunday” by Laura Nero & LaBelle.

“Well, I met him on a Sunday…”

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Laura Nyro & Labelle - Met Him On A Sunday 4AM 's Streetcorner Service (HugLifeEdits)

YouTube video by JP Lovecraft

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Marty Wombacher @martywombacher.bsky.social · 3d

And now...Your nightly moment of Joan. #JoanJett

Marty Wombacher @martywombacher.bsky.social · 4d

Thanks so much, Uma!

Marty Wombacher @martywombacher.bsky.social · 4d

Thanks, Uma!

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Marty Wombacher @martywombacher.bsky.social · 4d

Tickets for the Marty Monologues Show happening on Sunday, November 9th are officially on sale! You can buy your tickets at: Lit. On Fire Books, Relics, Acme Comics & Books and Kenny’s Westside, where the show is going to be performed.
tinyurl.com/278s529x #MBIP #Peoria #MartyMonologues

The Marty Monologues: You’ve Got Jail - Tickets On Sale! — Meanwhile, Back In Peoria...

Okay, we’re about a month away from The Marty Monologues, “You’ve Got Jail” show and today tickets go on sale! We sell Marty Monologues tickets the old fashioned way, you have to go out and buy a g...

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Marty Wombacher @martywombacher.bsky.social · 4d

—The Marty Morning Song—

“Stop Your Sobbing” by The Pretenders.

“Stop all your sobbing…”

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Pretenders - Stop Your Sobbing (Official Music Video)

YouTube video by Pretenders

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Marty Wombacher @martywombacher.bsky.social · 4d

And now...Your nightly moment of Joan. #JoanJett

Marty Wombacher @martywombacher.bsky.social · 5d

We’re up to our fifth week of the MBIP 2025 Appetizer Tour and this week we sampled a trio of delicious appetizers at Weaver’s Fresh Food and Drink. I was joined by my friend, Nancy and we really enjoyed the appetizers and our afternoon at Weaver’s!
tinyurl.com/3raf9p3w #MBIP #Peoria #Appetizer

Downloading Apps - The MBIP Appetizer Tour! Week Number Five @: Weaver’s Fresh Food And Drink — Meanwhile, Back In Peoria...

We’re up to our fifth week of sampling appetizers in restaurants around Peoria and this week we’re going to sample some pre-dinner goodies at Weaver’s Fresh Food and Drink. And we’re meeting a spec...

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Marty Wombacher @martywombacher.bsky.social · 5d

—The Marty Morning Song—

“Downtown Train” by Patty Smyth.

“Every night it’s just the same…”

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Patty Smyth - Downtown Train (Official Video)

YouTube video by PattySmythVEVO

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Marty Wombacher @martywombacher.bsky.social · 6d

It was and the bisons were the highlight!

Marty Wombacher @martywombacher.bsky.social · 6d

Me too!

Marty Wombacher @martywombacher.bsky.social · 6d

In honor of Peoria’s Bicentennial 200th Birthday, there was a street party last Saturday on Main Street and Adams and I went and had a blast! There was a fun crowd of people, painted bisons, food, drink and the band Maggie Speaks. And a Photo Booth!
tinyurl.com/mrx8um37 #MBIP #Peoria #StreetParty

Saturday Afternoon @: Peoria Bicentennial Block Party — Meanwhile, Back In Peoria...

Live, from Peoria, it’s Saturday Afternoon starring this week’s host, Downtown Peoria and featuring musical guests, Maggie Speaks. Now please welcome this week’s host, Downtown Peoria!

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Marty Wombacher @martywombacher.bsky.social · 6d

—The Marty Morning Song—

“I Don’t Like Mondays” by Boomtown Rats.

“I don’t like Mondays…”

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The Boomtown Rats. I Don't Like Mondays.

YouTube video by sueuk

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