October 20th • Racine Public Library • 6:30–7:30 PM
The Shape of the Blues: Chicago Blues
RACINE PUBLIC LIBRARY • COMMUNITY ROOM • 6:30–7:30 PM
Blues guitarist Johnny Burgin will teach the Chicago blues style and performance approach, using Sweet Home Chicago as an accessible example for the audience. We especially hope this session will be valuable to music students and new instrumentalists - Bring your guitar and follow along.
Johnny Burgin is a nationally touring musician with more than twenty‑five years of performing and teaching experience. He is widely recognized for his work in blues education and for carrying forward the Chicago Blues tradition through workshops, masterclasses, and community programs.
This program is supported in part by an ArtSeed Grant from the Racine Arts Council, with funds from the Wisconsin Arts Board. ArtSeed funds support the educational lecture, performance, printed materials, outreach, and project coordination. Out gratitude also goes out to the partnership of the Racine Public Library for allowing us access to the community room and equipment.
Please stayed tuned as Racine Blues Society moves forward in its application for 501c3 non-profit status. Until then we want to thank Create Wisconsin for being the official fiscal receiver for this program and other funding we may receive.
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.
