On Sunday, March 2, 2003 Daddio's in Bloomington hosted the Blues Blowtorch Society's annual membership drive and fundraiser. This year's theme was Mardi Gras, and what a party it was, complete with costumes, clowns, a magician and cajun food!!!! As in years past corporate sponsors and others generously provided items for a silent auction.

Music lasted throughout the day, provided by local favorites 6V6, The Noisy Gators, Rooster Alley and a special appearance by Lori Ann and the 3-D Rythm Band -- reuniting just for this event.

Once again Gary Lundberg took the lead on organizing this event and once again he did a spectacular job (That's Gary holding the umbrella in the far right photo in the second row.) Of course, he didn't do it alone. As with all BBS events it was volunteers who made it happen. Check with us to see how you can volunteer and help keep blues alive in central Illinois.