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πΆπ Get ready to rock, music lovers! ππΆJoin us for closing night of Music on the Rock 2024 at the Burpee Museum of Natural History with Crossroads Blues Society Featuring Reverend Raven and the CSABs with Westside Andy Linderman
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π Date: August 21, 2024
β° Time: 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
π Location: On the bank of the beautiful Rock River
π Food Truck: Rusty Drum BBQ
πΊ Drinks: Prairie Street Brewing Co.
Born and raised in the Englewood neighborhood on south side of Chicago. The Reverend has been playing the blues since 1971 when he first saw Freddy King play at the Kinetic Theatre in Chicago. After 15 year hitch in the Navy, Chief Raven moved to Milwaukee where he began a long friendship and collaboration with Madison Slim, long time harmonica player for Jimmy Rogers. The Reverend was the Wisconsin Music Industry (WAMI) award for best blues band in 1999, 2000, 2004, 2005, 2008, 2010 and again in 2015. The band has been voted the Best Blues Band In Milwaukee by The Shepherd Express Readerβs Poll in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017. Westside Andy Linderman has been the bands featured harmonica player since 2015. Heβs played over 10,000 gigs over some 45 years.
Come early for more fun! FREE after 4pm every Wednesday!π
β¨ Wonderful Wednesday: Themed Fun Nature Sounds! Join our FREE class at 4pm "Music in the Sounds of Nature"!
Register online at https://burpee.org/wonderful-wednesdays/
π¦ New Exhibit: Explore the temporary exhibit "Tournament of the Animals"
Bring your friends, family, and good vibes to our FREE music event! Enjoy delicious food and drinks while relaxing in our stunning outdoor theater. And donβt worry about the weather β if it rains, weβll move the party indoors!
Come for the music, stay for the memories. See you there! πππ΅
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Made possible because of generous donations from:
Crossroads Blues Society, Rockford Area Arts Council, David Rosik & Allison Butler-Roskik, Emerson, Signs Now, Joe & Janette Geraghty, George & Diane Wilhelmsen, Scot Krebs, Tylerβs Landscaping Service, Inc., Rockford T-shirt Company, Haas Towing, SavantWealth Management, Northwest Bank, Susan Martin, Astute WebGroup and Kevin Kuhn
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
737 N. Main Street, Rockford, IL, United States, Illinois 61103