Danville Foodstock is the brainchild of Deeper Blues and its related companies: Empire Productions and MidWest Management, both subsidiaries of Danville Empire. This annual benefit concert supports the Danville Area Food Pantry with food and monetary donations. Cofounder Lane Baldwin explains:

"Deeper Blues is all about honoring the tradition behind the Blues as it was in the beginning. A strong sense of community, and the support of each member of that community is integral to that tradition. Now, who do you know that needs help more than those who are unable to feed their children?

"There are several in our team who, at one time or another, have had to rely on the kindness of others to put food on the table. I'm one of them. I know about the loneliness and despair that goes with that. And we all want to address that in our community, to bring some hope to those in dire need."

Deeper Blues and its associated companies are in discussions to present a Fall Foodstock event. Check back here for details.