There's no music more fitting for hard times than the blues, a style which longtime Rochester resident Son House helped to refine until his death in 1988. As an effort to help Rochester's homeless community, the local Son House Club will be holding its Cool Blues Two event to raise money for the Catholic Family Center's Francis Center. The fundraiser will feature live blues music by Steve West, Munding & Waterman, Ryan Griffith (pictured), and others, as well as workshops that focus on Delta-style open guitar tunings, harmonica, bass, and the connections that are shared with other musical styles. There will also be discussion about the history of blues and basic approaches to playing the music. In addition to all the music and workshops, you can also donate clean clothes and non-perishable food items that will go to help the homeless community in Rochester.

Cool Blues Two takes place Sunday, February 28, at Beale Street Café, 693 South Avenue. Event will run 2-7 p.m. and carries a $5 suggested donation. For more information call 953-1449 or visit sonhouseclub.com.