Hurricane Sandy and Blue HOF Capital Campaign Benefit Saturday, January 27th and BITS January 28th Hurricane Sandy, the super storm that hit the Northeast, killed many, left thousands stranded and homeless and devastated even more families. When we saw this we decided to change up our planned benefit to support this cause in addition to the Blues Foundation Hall of Fame Capital Campaign. With the BFHOFCC we made a three year commitment to donate $1,500, so we have time to make that commitment and support other notable causes like the new hurricane relief effort. After Katrina hit New Orleans we raised and sent $1,800 as a club along with several personal donations by members and friends of the Society. In any case, our date in Sunday, January 27th. From 3 to 6 PM things will be rocking to Reverend Raven and the Chain Smokin’ Altar Boys with Westside Andy Linderman joining them on harmonica! We will have silent auctions, a 50-50 raffle and the door (suggested
donation of $10 cover) that will go to support these causes along with any other donations that we receive. It will be a heck of a time and there is no regular or playoff NFL football that day so come on out to the American Legion in Byron on Union Street to support these efforts and have a great time. Some food will be available for purchase and a cash bar will be available staffed by the Legion.
students on the 28th!
January-February 2013
Keeping the Blues Alive
On Monday the 28th Andy , Rev and the band will be visiting Washington and Haskell Elementary School. We have these programs set for them in Rockford and they will be working with hundreds of
Field of Blues Fest is Gaining Momentum Fast The Field of Blues Festival on June 22, 2013 at Riverhawks Stadium is a reality. Fundraising in earnest resulted in exceeding the goal of $4,000 seed money established by the CBS Board as a “safety net”! Sponsorship has already been received from UAW Local 1268, our good friends in Belvidere. They were our first sponsors and have sent a check putting them in the platinum level. We thank them for their support– they were the first to come on board and we appreciate their support for us, the blues and our BITS program. Lamonica Beverage has pledged financial
support at the Gold Level and that is a very welcomed pledge. In kind services for media have pledged support– Cumulus Broadcasting/The Eagle, and WNIJ 89.5 are on board. EA Rollins Design has graciously donated graphic arts services. We have approached many organizations and await their support. We also have exceeded the $2,000 support drive goal on Kickstarter.com (part of the $4,000 overall goal).
We have contacted many bands and have been approached by dozens of others. Our lineup will be solid and impressive once finalized! Contact Steve Jones for more info, or to pledge support at 779-537-4006 or via email at sub_insignia@yahoo.com.
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