Crossroads Blues Society

The Rockford Area Musician’s Relief Fund is established through Crossroads Blues Society to support area musicians with financial needs caused by the Covid-19 Pandemic.  Artists may apply to the fund once to receive a $500 grant. 

The fund will be funded by this Go Fund Me fund raising campaign and other donations.  As money is collected, it will be doled out to applicants on a first come, first served basis.  An artist may only apply once, whether part of a band or individually.  To apply, the artist must also record an original song and provide the recording to Crossroads.  In turn, Crossroads will make an on-line compilation of the songs available to donors donating at least $25 to the fund and for a $50 donation we will burn a copy of the songs onto a CD  and mail it to the donor. There is no limit to what you can donate.

You can also send a check to:
Crossroads Blues Society
PO Box 840
Byron, IL 61010

Artists who apply for a grant must live within 100 miles from Rockford and play on a regular basis within 50 miles as the crow flies of Rockford City Hall. If you are in need and your income for your family has been severely impacted, we want to help at least in a small way.

More information about Crossroads Blues Society: We are an all-volunteer non-profit that primarily raises funds to do Blues in the Schools programming to teach students about the blues as the roots of all American popular music. These programs are free to the schools.

Contact Info: https://crossroadsbluessociety.com/contact

Send this information to Crossroads to apply for a grant:

Rockford Area Covid-19 Musician’s Relief Fund Grant Application

Artist/Band Name:         ____________________________________________
 

Band Members Names: ____________________________________________

 

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Song Submission Title:   ____________________________________________

 
Street Address:                ____________________________________________
 

City, State and Zip:         ____________________________________________

 

This signature certifies that the song submitted is an original song and is not under licensing restrictions for release by Crossroads Blues Society to listeners who supported this grant effort.

 

Signed:                                              ____________________________________________

 

Applicant’s Name:          ____________________________________________

 

Date Submitted:              ____________________________________________

Want to join us in making a difference? We're raising money to benefit Bob Levis' wife Linda, and any donation will help make an impact. Thanks in advance for your contribution to this cause that means so much to us.

Bob Levis was perhaps the best rhythm guitar player in the world. We don't say that lightly.

There is a difference between lead guitar players and rhythm players. Bob was a fantastic lead guitar player, too, but the guy who is behind the lead guitar is the embodiment of the song. The song is made rich by the consistent and thoughtful play of the rhythm guitar player. They don't often get to shred. They don't usually get to make faces. They don't get the glory. What they get is respect.

Otis Rush and Lonnie Brooks both had great success as two of the legendary Chicago blues men. Behind both of them for decades was Bob Levis.

RIP. He will be missed. Please help us support his wife in this time of need.