Bringing crowds to their feet at the hardest to please and sophisticated night clubs in the Midwest, Reverend Raven and the Chain Smoking Altar Boys play traditional blues, straight up with a big dose of passion. With smoking grooves, served up with hot harmonica and smooth stinging guitar they play original songs peppered with nods to Slim Harpo, Little Walter, Jimmy Rogers, Billy Boy Arnold, Junior Wells and the three Kings.
Born and raised on south side of Chicago, the Rev has been playing the blues since 1971 when he first saw Freddy King play at the Kinetic Theatre in Chicago. After 15 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.
Opening at 5:00 PM The Northwoods Bassist
Branding Sponsor - Thorogood, a division of Weinbrenner Shoe Company
Weekly Sponsors - Courtside Furniture, Cross Bridge Community Bank, Salvo's Pizza
Beverage Break Sponsor: In and Out Drive Through Liquor
Park Sponsor: Generations Funeral Home
Rain Date: In the event of likely severe weather, the concert will be moved to Friday, July 25, 2025 - same bat place.
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