Dominican University Blues and the Spirit Symposium

08/27/2020

Chicago bass player Andre Howard needs some help to make a full recovery. Consider making a donation.

Andre has gratefully emerged from a coma. He is on the mend but requires therapy to learn to wal… Sharon Lewis needs your support for Andre Howard Relief Fund

11/09/2018

On Tuesday, November 20, the House of Blues in Chicago will host a benefit featuring an OUTSTANDING line up of REAL BLUES performers. This ALL AGES event is an ideal opportunity to introduce the real deal Blues to your children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and neighbors.

Proceeds from this event are for Amberly Stokes' son, Jameson. Amberly has worked at Chicago's legendary Rosa's Lounge for several years, and is a tireless advocate of the music and the musicians. Jameson suffered severe injuries after being struck by a car in August. He faces a long road to recovery, several more surgeries, including a bone graft, and mounting medical bills.

This is going to be a special night. Check out the confirmed performers (a few surprises are scheduled as well) and please consider buying a ticket or two or...
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04/12/2017

Stirring up the pot...

Will this venture help preserve and promote a blues legacy where it began, on the city's South and West sides, where so little is being done to create educational and economic opportunities?

11/23/2016

The Chicago Sun Times

Marie Dixon, dead at 79, successfully fought for rights to songs written by her husband, blues great Willie Dixon.

11/22/2016

Services for Mrs. Marie Dixon have been finalized.

Rainbow/PUSH Coalition
930 E 50th St
Chicago, IL 60615
--Memorial (Saturday 11/26): 4pm-9pm (photos, poems, no wake & some blues performers)
--Funeral (Sunday 11/27): 11am-2pm (wake, gospel performers & service)

11/22/2016

The Chicago Defender's obituary on Marie Dixon

The Chicago matriarch of Blues music, Marie Dixon has died at 79 years old. She was the widow of Blues pioneer, Willie Dixon. Ms. Dixon passed away Sunday morning surrounded by her family. Dixon an…

11/22/2016

As we prepare to celebrate the life of dear Marie Dixon whose generosity of spirit touched so many of us, I am sharing pictures of her receiving the Blues and the Spirit Award in 2012 from the President of Dominican University, Donna Carroll, assisted by Sugar Blue. Marie charmed everyone that special evening with that lovely smile and her natural warmth. Thanks and photo credit to Jennifer Noble for capturing this moment.

11/20/2016

Jackie and Alex Dixon, on behalf of the Dixon family, have announced the passing of their dear mother, Marie Dixon, after a long illness. Marie Dixon, widow of famed bluesmaster Willie Dixon, founder of The Blues Heaven Foundation, and much respected champion for the music and the musicians, made her transition this morning, November 20, surrounded by family and friends. Arrangements are pending and will be shared as they are finalized.

10/18/2016

More sad news from Chicago. Prolific songwriter, producer and manager Bob Jones has passed away. So many artists in the Chicago blues scene and the Southern soul circuit have benefitted from collaborative efforts with him---including Artie"Blues Boy" White, Willie Clayton, Cicero Blake, Little Milton and James Carr, to name just a few. Such a loss to the blues world. This photo is from last January's Blues and the Spirit program where Bob took part in a panel discussion on the state of the blues.

09/29/2016

TODAY! Join us for a great show.

09/28/2016

TWO MORE DAYS!

09/26/2016