Paxico Blues Festival

01/12/2025

Congrats to Paxico Alum Josh Hoyer & Soul Colossal for earning 1st place at the International Blues Challenge hosted by The Blues Foundation in Memphis! Who remember their incredible performance in Paxico from 2016?

12/31/2024

Dear Paxico Blues Festival Community, from our family to yours, wishing you a Happy New Year and all the blessings in 2025. We’ll see ya back downtown in September 2025. We’re currently hard at work on the 2025 lineup, what are your New Year’s resolutions for bands you want to see?!?!

📸: Kevin McConnell

12/30/2024

Mike Babb and the Paul Byrd Band. Paxico Blues Fest, 2024.

Mike Babb

📸: Kevin McConnell

12/29/2024

Queen J Love with Bea Gray and the Exact Change Reunion Band. Paxico Blues Festival, Paxico, KS 2024.

📸: Kevin McConnell
Jaime JLove RolandPulliam Chase Bea Gray

11/16/2024

Today’s the last day to double your donation! The Blues Are Counting on You!

Howdy, Blues Fest Fans and Supporters!

This here’s The Sheriff of Paxico, keepin’ the peace and wranglin’ donations for the greatest dang festival of twenty years! I’m ridin’ into town with a message you can’t ignore: today is the LAST DAY to double your donation in our matching campaign!

That’s right, until the stroke of midnight, every dollar up to $5,000 will be matched dollar for dollar. You give $50? Boom—turns into $100 faster than you can say, “How ‘bout them blues!”

And if you really want to impress The Sheriff, lock in your 2025 Sponsorship today. Not only will you be ahead of the game, but you’ll save me the trouble of wranglin’ you next summer.

Alright, folks, the clock’s tickin’, and the blues don’t wait for nobody. Saddle up and make your donation before midnight! Let’s make this the biggest, baddest campaign Paxico has ever seen.

Much obliged,

The Sheriff
Paxico Blues Fest Lawman (and #1 Fan)

11/13/2024

Only a Few Days Remain in the November Match Campaign!

Hey Paxico Blues Fest Fans and Supporters! This is Joel Hund, Sponsorship Coordinator and Board Member, with a quick heads-up: there are only a few days left to double your impact in our matching campaign! Until November 16, 2024, every dollar you give (up to $5,000) will be matched dollar for dollar. Think of it as getting twice the blues for your buck!

Whether it’s $5 or $500, no donation is too small, and every bit goes a long way to make next year’s fest even better. And here’s a little bonus: all donors will receive our official 2025 commemorative button—a little badge of honor to display your love for the fest.

And, hey, if you lock in your 2025 sponsorship now, I won’t be “that guy” calling come August. Let’s make this easy—get ahead, donate, and enjoy the peace of mind of knowing you’re already on board!

Thanks for being part of the magic that keeps the blues alive in Paxico. Let’s make this campaign one for the books!

With gratitude,

Joel Hund
Sponsorship Coordinator & Board Member
Paxico Blues Fest

11/05/2024

Dear Paxico Blues Fest Supporters & Sponsors: The Second Annual Match Campaign is here! From November 1–16, 2024, every dollar will be matched by a generous supporter up to $5,000! As we look ahead, we’re excited to share this incredible opportunity to amplify your support for the festival’s future and to continue the legacy of the Paxico Blues Fest!

Donate today and double your impact by giving before November 16! Learn more and donate online here: https://www.paxicobluesfest.com/sponsors

Here’s how your early commitment makes a greater impact:

🎉Double the Support: By completing your 2025 sponsorship or donation during the matching period, your early support doubles your financial commitment and helps us plan next year’s festival.

🎶Investing in Our Community’s Culture: Your donations are essential to continuing our mission of supporting music, arts, education, and cultural initiatives across Wabaunsee County.

🎸Bringing Exceptional Talent to Paxico: Increased funding allows us to attract a diverse and talented roster of artists. By offering competitive pay, we make the Paxico Blues Fest a must-visit platform for musicians, ensuring outstanding performances for our audience.

🪚Building Sustainable Infrastructure: We’re working toward purchasing music equipment, instead of renting it each year, allowing us to reinvest saved funds into vital community projects and improve the festival experience.

⏳Securing the Festival’s Future: Your matched donation provides a financial foundation that will help us continue this beloved festival for years to come, inspiring future generations of Paxico Blues Fest fans.

This is your chance to make an extraordinary impact. Together, let’s ensure the Paxico Blues Fest remains a beacon of music, culture, and community pride.

Learn more and donate online here: https://www.paxicobluesfest.com/sponsors

Thank you for your ongoing support and dedication to keeping the blues alive in Paxico. Here’s to a vibrant future together!

Warm regards,
Paxico Blues Fest

Sponsors

10/27/2024

Kelli Baker Music with Noé Socha. Paxico Blues Festival, 2024.
📷: Kevin McConnell
PJ LaMariana Kelli Baker Noé Socha

10/25/2024

Danielle Nicole Band. Paxico Blues Festival, 2024.
📷: Kevin McConnell
Danielle Nicole Schnebelen-Miller Brandon Miller Danielle Nicole Band

10/04/2024

One month away!!! Donations to participating funds between November 1 and 16 will be MATCHED dollar for dollar. Get ready to give!!!

09/27/2024

Paxico Blues Fest Nation: thank you for making our 20th Anniverary fest the best year yet! It would not be possible without each of YOU! Thank you to all our sponsors, supporters, attendees, and volunteers! A big thanks to the amazing musicians for giving us everything Danielle Nicole Band, Danielle Nicole Schnebelen-Miller, Brandon Miller, Kelli Baker Music, Noe Socha, PJ LaMariana, Queen JLove, Paul Byrd Band w/ Mike Babb, Bea Gray & The Exact Change Reunion Band, and Will Matthews.

And a very big Paxico thank you to the sound engineers C the Sound’s Charlie Carter and Doug. They are always champions and hire them for your next gig!!!!

We are honored to see the vision of our founders Bud and Marvine grow into a movement, a community, and the best damn little big blues festival on planet earth!

See ya next year!

One nation, under the blues,

The Paxico Blues Board

📷: Kevin McConnell