“Buck Up for the Blues”

The National Blues Museum (NBM) announces the kickoff of its grassroots initiative “Buck Up for the Blues.”  Designed to generate funding for the National Blues Museum in St. Louis, Mo, the campaign offers supporters the chance to “show their colors.” Donors can receive NBM-logoed merchandise and will be listed on the support page as a founding member.

“It’s a chance for St. Louisans to support a civic asset that will draw international tourists as well as create new job opportunities for people in the community,” said Mike Kociela, NBM board member and founder of the Bluesweek Festival.

Music makes the world go ‘round – What goes around comes around. “Buck Up for the Blues” and become part of NBM history.

Visit the National Blues Museum at www.nationalbluesmuseum.org and click on the DONATE page for information about giving levels and available merchandise.

“Good Friday Blues”

Date/Time: Friday, March 29, 2013 7-9 p.m.

Location: Christ Church Cathedral, 1210 Locust Street, St. Louis, MO 63103

Admission: FREE (donations welcomed)

The Kingdom Brothers, Matthew Lesch, and Beth Tuttle will perform at “Good Friday Blues,” a service that takes place at the foot of the cross in the Christ Church Cathedral Nave (www.christchurchcathedral.us).

Good Friday Blues is a unique partnership of Christ Church Cathedral, the National Blues Museum and Magdalene St. Louis to bring people together on this holiest of Christian days to share and promote outstanding blues music and to help bring deep love to women whose lives have been nothing but deep pain.

Good Friday Blues will benefit the National Blues Museum (www.nationalbluesmuseum.org) and Magdalene St. Louis (www.magdalenestl.org). Admission is free but donations are welcome.