The Jimmys | BBQ-n-Blues | La Salle, IL

The 12th Annual BBQ-n-Blues happens Sept 19, 2026, with great tunes and the BBQ & Rib Cook-Off Contest! Held on First Street between Marquette & Gooding in historic downtown La Salle, bands will begin at 4:30 pm, with the Rib Cook-Off turn in at 6 pm, and the winner announced at 8 pm. Enjoy some of area’s best blues bands, and don’t forget to grab some fantastic food! Free admission and free parking on all city streets and lots. Fireworks at 10 pm to finish out the night, courtesy of the City of La Salle!
Band line-up:
Ivy Ford Band 4:30 pm
The Jimmys 6:30 pm
Jimmy Nick Band 8:30 pm
Known for having everyone in the crowd on their feet, The Jimmys are an award winning, high energy, 6-piece funky blues band with touring experience throughout the US, the Caribbean and Europe. The band is led by seasoned keyboard and Hammond B-3 player Jimmy Voegeli. He is joined by Perry Weber on guitar and vocals, Chris Sandoval on drums, John Wartenweiler on bass and a horn section featuring Pete Ross on sax and Joe Goltz on trombone.
“The Jimmys are excellent musicians, wildly fun entertainers and perform a slew of strong, original songs. They’re a treat for any fans of roots rock, old school R&B and straight-up blues. And every performance is like a party!” –Bruce Iglauer, Alligator Records