May 19 • Racine Public Library • 6–7 PM
Community Blues Program with Tim Wilsey First Event in the 2026 Community Engagement Series
Join us at the Racine Public Library for the first program in the 2026 Community Engagement Series. Drummer and educator Tim Wilsey will lead a one‑hour session tracing how Delta Blues traditions moved north during the early 20th century. The talk covers the migration of Southern musicians, the role of Paramount Records in Grafton, and the later transition into the Chicago Blues style.
Throughout the program, Wilsey will play short musical examples to show how the sound changed as musicians traveled, recorded, and adapted to new settings. The session blends clear historical explanation with live demonstration.
Date: Tuesday, May 19 Time: 6:00 PM–7:00 PM Location: Racine Public Library, Community Room Cost: Free and open to the public
This opening event supports local access to regional music history and begins the organization’s 2026 community programming.
Events & Community Presence
Racine Blues Society isn’t just planning events — we’re doing the early work that makes future events possible. Our work centers on listening, trust, and local relationships that support gatherings for local musicians and the people who come out to hear them. We’re guided by the belief that music carries the memory of a place, and that the Blues belongs in the civic life of Racine.
Racine Blues LLC provides administrative support during this early stage and helps lay the groundwork for future programming rooted in neighborhood history and community involvement.