Support Barrelhouse Chuck
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Barrelhouse Chuck has dedicated his life to Chicago blues piano; he took care of and supported Sunnyland Slim and Little Brother Montgomery when they were in need. Now it is time for us to help and support Barrelhouse Chuck and his wife Betsy and show them our love. The goal is to raise money for Barrelhouse Chuck’s (Chuck Goering) medical bills and health insurance costs as he fights and wins his battle with cancer.
My name is Steven Dolins. I am a college professor in computer science, and I also created The Sirens Records in 1975 and again in 2001 because I am passionate about Chicago blues piano. One of the main reasons I restarted The Sirens Records in 2001 is because I rekindled my friendship with Barrelhouse Chuck. Barrelhouse Chuck shared stories and good times about the masters including Little Brother Montgomery, Sunnyland Slim, Blind John Davis, Pinetop Perkins, Detroit Junior, Erwin Helfer, etc. Every day and during every performance, he carries on their memory and tradition by playing their tunes, telling their stories, and collecting and displaying their personal artifacts. He has dedicated his entire life to perfecting his craft and paying homage to the Chicago blues piano pioneers. His dedication to preserving and promoting Chicago blues piano is truly inspirational and uplifting.
A number of years ago Chuck found out he had prostate cancer. He has persevered and lived with cancer for a number of years. Many of you found out about his bout with cancer when he became extremely ill while touring Sweden in spring 2016. While on tour, his health deteriorated to the point where he had to be rushed to the hospital and stay in Sweden for a month; he was too sick to travel home.
Since returning from Sweden, he has been unable to work. At the same time, his medical expenses have been mounting. Our goal is to raise $75,000 to help pay for Barrelhouse Chuck’s medical bills and health insurance costs. So please help him according to your ability, and please help spread the word about the fundraiser so that it reaches as many people as possible, in the Facebook network, blues community, and beyond. Your generosity and caring will be greatly appreciated by one of the last living Chicago blues pianists.
My name is Steven Dolins. I am a college professor in computer science, and I also created The Sirens Records in 1975 and again in 2001 because I am passionate about Chicago blues piano. One of the main reasons I restarted The Sirens Records in 2001 is because I rekindled my friendship with Barrelhouse Chuck. Barrelhouse Chuck shared stories and good times about the masters including Little Brother Montgomery, Sunnyland Slim, Blind John Davis, Pinetop Perkins, Detroit Junior, Erwin Helfer, etc. Every day and during every performance, he carries on their memory and tradition by playing their tunes, telling their stories, and collecting and displaying their personal artifacts. He has dedicated his entire life to perfecting his craft and paying homage to the Chicago blues piano pioneers. His dedication to preserving and promoting Chicago blues piano is truly inspirational and uplifting.
A number of years ago Chuck found out he had prostate cancer. He has persevered and lived with cancer for a number of years. Many of you found out about his bout with cancer when he became extremely ill while touring Sweden in spring 2016. While on tour, his health deteriorated to the point where he had to be rushed to the hospital and stay in Sweden for a month; he was too sick to travel home.
Since returning from Sweden, he has been unable to work. At the same time, his medical expenses have been mounting. Our goal is to raise $75,000 to help pay for Barrelhouse Chuck’s medical bills and health insurance costs. So please help him according to your ability, and please help spread the word about the fundraiser so that it reaches as many people as possible, in the Facebook network, blues community, and beyond. Your generosity and caring will be greatly appreciated by one of the last living Chicago blues pianists.
Organizer and beneficiary
Steven Dolins
Organizer
Highland Park, IL
Elizabeth Goering
Beneficiary