Tag: Blues in The District

Hours Today: By appointment only

Lil’ Ed and The Blues Imperials are set to electrify the stage at the 2025 Blues In The District concert presented by Blessing Health System, bringing their signature high-energy blues sound to music fans. Scheduled for August 22 at Quincy’s Washington Park, this unforgettable concert promises a night of powerful performances, soulful guitar riffs, and dynamic showmanship. Whether you’re a longtime blues enthusiast or new to the genre, this event is a must-see.

While Lil’ Ed and The Blues Imperials have played the Chicago Blues Festival multiple times, the band has also appeared at The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, Portland’s Waterfront Blues Festival, The Tampa Bay Blues Festival, The San Diego Blues Festival, The Pennsylvania Blues Festival and dozens of other festivals around the country. Satisfying worldwide demand, they have performed at music festivals in Canada, Great Britain, France, Spain, Sweden, Denmark, Poland, Japan, Australia, India, Turkey and Panama.

With each album release, the band’s national and international stature grew as their fan base —known internationally as “Ed Heads”— continued to expand. The band’s fiery music has more than stood the test of time. Night after night, gig after riotous gig, the musical family called Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials bring their big, dynamic Chicago blues sound to fans across the country and around the world.

Not only are concert goers invited to bring friends, but also food, drinks, and lawn chairs for a great time in Washington Park. Because, however, everyone enjoys food trucks, on-site food for this concert will be 8te Open & Big Bro’s BBQ. During the concert, free kids activities will be available the southwest corner until 8 p.m., sponsored by Blessing Health System in partnership with Quincy Children’s Museum. No tents and no glass, please.

Both Blues and band merchandise will be available for purchase in The District tent near the stage. Special thanks to our merch sponsor, Expressions by Christine; our stay sponsor, The Atrium; and our media sponsor, Townsquare Media.

This concert’s sponsors: The Lindsay Family, Full Service Roofing & Remodeling Inc., and Poage Auto Plaza.

Hours Today: By appointment only

Join The District and Blessing Health System as they present the 2025 Blues in the District series in Quincy’s Washington Park. The artist for July 25 – Dottie Kelly!

Dottie sang in a Baptist church, which is where she developed her talent for singing. She would later follow her Aunt Betty Padgett, a well-known singer out of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, to her various shows. Aunt Betty Padgett eventually asked Dottie to sing background with her and Joey Gilmore. 

From that point on, Dottie has traveled to various states, and opened for many artists from around the world. Those experiences mixed with pure raw talent, have made her a bona fide soul singer. 

Bring your food, your drinks, your friends and your lawn chairs for a great time in Washington Park. On-site food for this concert will be JKW BBQ & The Patio. Free kids activities: the southwest corner until 8 p.m., sponsored by Blessing Health System in partnership with Quincy Children’s Museum. No tents and no glass, please.

Blues and band merchandise: our red District tent near the stage. Special thanks to our merch sponsor, Expressions by Christine; our stay sponsor, The Atrium; and our media sponsor, Townsquare Media.

This concert’s sponsors: Bower & Associates Inc., Realtors, Bruening Heating & A/C and Fireplaces, Refreshment Services Pepsi, and Savemore Carpets & Rug Gallery

Hours Today: By appointment only

Join The District and Blessing Health System as they present their 2025 Blues In The District series in Quincy’s Washington Park. The artist for August 8 – Reverend Raven & The Chain Smoking Altar Boys, feat. Westside Andy!

Born and raised in the Englewood neighborhood on the 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 a 16 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. Since 1990 he has opened for B.B King, Gatemouth Brown, Pinetop Perkins, Koko Taylor Band, Junior Wells, Lonnie Brooks, Lefty Dizz, Rod Piazza, Fabulous Thunderbirds, Jeff Healy, and numerous others at festivals and at Buddy Guy’s Legends where he has been on rotation as a headliner for 20 years.

The band is comprised of Reverend Raven (guitar & vocals), Westside Andy (harmonica & vocals), Craig Panosh (drums), and P.T. Pedersen (bass).

Bring your food, your drinks, your friends and your lawn chairs for a great time in Washington Park. On-site food for this concert will be 8te Open & JKW BBQ. Free kids activities: the southwest corner until 8 p.m., sponsored by Blessing Health System in partnership with Quincy Children’s Museum. No tents and no glass, please.

Blues and band merchandise: our red District tent near the stage. Special thanks to our merch sponsor, Expressions by Christine; our stay sponsor, The Atrium; and our media sponsor, Townsquare Media.

This concert’s sponsors: SeeQuincy, State Street Bank, and Steinkamp Hauling.