Every February the Monroe, Michigan Public Library System sponsors a
Black History Blues Series
The events are free and open to the public
I have taken a lot of kids to these over the years.
Link to their website.
2017 Events
I plan on attending the ones marked with this *
Tuesday, 31 January 2017
Rev. Robert Jones and Davey Knowles
7pm
Ellis Branch, 2700 Custer Rd, Monroe, MI
Tuesday, 7 February 2017
Madcat Midnight Blues *
7pm
Ellis Branch, 2700 Custer Rd, Monroe, MI
Tuesday, 14 February 2017
Jerron "Blind Boy" Paxton *
7pm
Dorsch Branch, 18 E. First St, Monroe, MI
Tuesday, 21 February 2017
Daryl Davis/George Bedard *
7pm
Carleton Branch, 1444 Kent St. Carleton, MI
Thursday, 28 February 2017
Samuel James
7pm
Ida Branch, 3016 Lewis Ave. Ida, MI
Saturday, 25 February 2017
Kids Concert (like little kids)
Farmer Jason
1pm
Ellis Branch, 2700 Custer Rd, Monroe, MI
Saturday, 25 February 2017
The Big Gig! * Monroe County’s 30th Annual Black History Month Blues Concert starring Andra Faye, Arthur Migliazza, Sister Bernice Jones, Bob Margolin, Jason Ringenberg, JW-Jones, Phil Wiggins, Rich Delgrosso, Rev. Robert B. Jones, Sr, Samuel James, Scott Ballantine, Thornetta Davis and Toronzo Cannon
6:30pm
Meyer Theater, Monroe Community College
1555 S. Raisinville Rd., Monroe, MI 48161
- This is a very popular event and it will fill up quickly.
- Get there by 5:30 to get a seat.
- I am going but I cannot take kids to this one because of plans with friends.
Tuesday, 28 February 2017
Guy Davis *7pm
Bedford Branch, 8575 Jackman Rd., Temperance, MI
