Life Designs Week of Chocolate Benefit featuring Blue Hugh and the Quarry Dogs, Players Pub, 424 S Walnut St., Bloomington, IN

Blue Hugh and the Quarry Dogs is a good time rock and roll band with an urban vibe. Born and raised in and around Chicago, “Blue Hugh” Kremer soaked up the music of the city before bringing a little bit with him to Bloomington to form Blue Hugh and the Colourtones back in the 20th century. His new band, the Quarry Dogs, is a tight, punchy five-piece group of top notch musicians. Russ Levitt – Bass Leif Madsen – Drums Dave Withered – Tenor sax, harp, various other Bob Tamborrino – Keyboards and alto sax Tyler Ferguson – Vocals and guitar Hugh Kremer – Vocals and guitar Blue Hugh and the Quarry Dogs plays covers and originals. Influences and set lists include Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes, the Dave Matthews Band, Little Feat, early Springsteen, The Rolling Stones, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and early J. Geils