Blues and BBQ

It don't get much better than hanging out, drinking beer, eating good BBQ, and listening to live local blues music.

One of the best locations and events for that is at BB's Lawnside for the Annual Sherwood Center Blues and BBQ Benefit.

I've gone to this event the past two years, and it is AWESOME.

BB's Lawnside is my personal favorite BBQ joint. Please don't tell me I'm stoo-pid, or that I don't know a damn thing about BBQ. I like BB's and nothing you (or anyone else) will say can change my mind. Just leave it at that.

BB's Lawnside is owned by Lindsay Shannon... a man who loves blues music as much as he loves BBQ. He loves the music so much that BB's always has live music. They are open Wednesday through Sunday (Sunday is Bike Night).

Each year, for the past twelve years, BB's has hosted a two day event call the Sherwood Center Benefit. Lindsay sets up a huge outdoor tent, gets mulitple local bands to donate their time and play an hour long set. Admission is a measely $5 for each day.

Now here's the great part. Lindsay runs a restaurant/bar. He sells food and beer. But during this event, he allows the Sherwood Center to sell beer and food outside. When Lindsay is up on stage introducing the next act... he'll even tell you to go buy beer and food from the outdoor vendors. He doesn't get a dime of it. It all goes to help children and adults with autism.

Sure, people eat BBQ inside, and they buy drinks and beer from inside... but the guy allows (actually, encourages) "competition to happen in his own parking lot.

So folks... if you like blues, or if you like BBQ... and especially if you like both...

Go to BB's Lawnside BBQ and support a man who truely cares and gives back to this community.

BB's Lawnside BBQ
1205 E 85th, Kansas City, MO

And tell Lindsay Shannon that you appreciate all he does... putting out good food, serving up great music, and helping others.