CELEBRATION OF LIFE FOR ROB EDWARDS

There will be a Celebration of Life for Blues on the Chippewa Co-Founder Rob Edwards on Sunday, April 6, from 2-6pm. Friends and acquaintances who knew Rob from his involvement with Blues on the Chippewa, Shari's Chippewa Club, The Bluesmobile, and his Volvo racing days are invited to attend and celebrate his life. Rob loved live music, especially the blues so there will be a jam session starting at 3pm!

What? Celebration of Life for Rob Edwards (Oct 24, 1955 - April 7, 2025
Where? Bodhi’s Event Center, 203 West Main St, Durand
When? Sunday April 26 from 2-6pm

August 6-8, 2026

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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2026 HEADLINERS

THURSDAY

JUDITH HILL

Hailing from Los Angeles, CA, Judith Hill comes from a Japanese/African-American bi-racial musical family. Mother Michiko and father Robert (aka Pee Wee) met in a 1970’s funk band, and continue to perform in Judith’s backing ensemble, their contributions heard all over Baby, I’m Hollywood. After graduating from Biola University with a degree in Music Composition, Hill took off for France in 2007 to join French superstar Michel Polnareff’s touring band. Inspired upon returning to the States, Judith embarked on a meteoric ascent to soul singer, songwriter, and badass bandleader.

FRIDAY

SOUTHERN AVENUE
Southern Avenue, the Blues Music Award-winning, GRAMMY-nominated Memphis-based family band, plays original Memphis blues, modern soul, and gospel-infused roots music that is uplifting and timeless. They are known worldwide for their inclusive, message-driven songs fueled by hard-hitting grooves and electrifying guitar. The band’s new album, Family, makes it clear that Southern Avenue creates musical storytelling magic.

SATURDAY

STEPHEN HULL
The Stephen Hull Experience gives the blues community exciting evidence that the future of music is in good hands. Stephen started playing blues at age 14 and never stopped, taking cues from Albert King and B.B. King as he developed his sweet, soulful guitar sound. Balancing that with his absolutely stellar lead vocals and infectiously buoyant personality, Stephen has been rising fast in the blues clubs of Chicago and venues across southeastern Wisconsin.

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