July 31-August 2, 2025

Blues on the Chippewa will AGAIN be ON the Chippewa! Mark your calendar and join us at our new location - Veteran’s Memorial Park, on the shore of the Chippewa River.

Blues on the Chippewa is an event that is FREE to attend. We ask that you consider making a donation throughout the weekend, as part of our mission is to help those who help others in the area. In the past we’ve supported the Durand Area Food Pantry, Brent Titus Music For Children Program, Pepin County Humane Society, seniors citizens programs, Durand Women’s Club ‘Fill a Backpack Program’, and the Pepin County Historical Society to name a few.

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Promoting Positive Change Through the Power of Music

HEADLINERS

THURSDAY

SHEMEKIA COPELAND, born in Harlem, is a powerhouse electric blues vocalist and the daughter of guitar legend Johnny Copeland. Crowned the "Queen of the Blues" in 2011, she has released numerous acclaimed albums, earning eight Blues Music Awards and multiple Grammy nominations. Her powerful voice and blend of blues with modern themes have solidified her as a leading figure in contemporary blues.

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FRIDAY

Hot Like Mars

Hot Like Mars is Chicago’s funkiest, most soulful rock band, turning heads with their exhilarating live performances and consistently compelling studio releases. The dynamic quintet has earned regional acclaim in recent years, delivering high-energy, genre-bending live shows that leave audiences spellbound. Leading with exceptional song craft, intrepid improvisation, and world-class instrumentation, the group’s uplifting presence has earned them a reputation as one of the most exciting bands on the circuit today.

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SATURDAY

Rico McFarland

For years, Rico McFarland played guitar for such luminous blues artists as James Cotton and Lucky Peterson, before finally launching his solo career in 2001 to much acclaim. He’s worked with countless blues artists over the years: Albert King, Otis Clay, Syl Johnson, Artie White, Kinsey Report, and more. He is perhaps best known for working with Cotton and Peterson, however.

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