Category: Culture
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BAGLUNCH BLUES BAND TO KICK OFF THE 2025 BLUES IN THE DISTRICT CONCERT SERIES JUNE 13
More Info: BAGLUNCH BLUES BAND TO KICK OFF THE 2025 BLUES IN THE DISTRICT CONCERT SERIES JUNE 13Hours Today: By appointment only
Blues In The District, a beloved tradition in Quincy, IL, draws music lovers together to celebrate the soulful, emotional, and electrifying sounds of the Blues. This year, BagLunch Blues Band is set to take the stage in Washington Park as the inaugural band for the 2025 concert series. On Friday, June 13 the band will be bringing their unique style and energy to the Heart of Quincy.
Family Entertainment will be available 5:30-8:30pm under the Blessing Tent. Activities sponsored by Blessing Health System in partnership with Quincy Children’s Museum.
FOOD TRUCKS
In addition to great Blues, enjoy great BBQ from Platt Daddy & Big Bros. TCBY will be back this year serving up sweet/cool treats!Thank you to our sponsors!
June 13 concert sponsor, QHS Alumni Association along with corporate sponsors, Traeder’s TNT Golf Car & Motorsports, and Schmiedeskamp, Robertson, Neu & Mitchell LLPMerchandise sponsor: Expressions by Christine
Media Sponsor: Townsquare Media
Stay Sponsor: The Atrium Hotel on Third
Looking for after-Blues festivities? Stop by State Street Theater!
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Blues in the District Celebrates 20th Anniversary
More Info: Blues in the District Celebrates 20th AnniversaryHours Today: By appointment only
This summer will be the 20th Anniversary season of The District’s Blues in the District Concert Series. The concerts are held in Washington Park 5:30pm – 9:30pm and are free to the public. Kicking off this year’s season on June 9 will be Hurricane Ruth, June 23 Catfish Willie Band, July 14 Big Al and the Heavyweights, July 28 local Quincy IL band Matt Roberts Blues Band, August 11 Tim Budig Band and August 25 The Green McDonough Band.
“Our Blues in the District Committee has been working hard to make this 20th Anniversary season the best ever,” said Bruce Guthrie, Executive Director The District. “We have great acts that will be coming in and some wonderful vendors and sponsors this year. We are looking forward to seeing all of our friends back in the park for a great summer of Blues music.” All the details about the Blues in the District concerts can be found online at dist.flywheelsites.com
The District is a non-profit organization with the mission of promoting, revitalizing and preserving Quincy’s Historic Business District through broad-based community support, including both public and private partnerships. The District extends from Front Street to Twelfth Street, and Broadway to State Streets. For more information on the Historic Quincy Business District please log on to dist.flywheelsites.com.
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