Welcome to the Blues Society
The rich tradition of the blues is forever linked with St. Louis. Then. And now. Join us...join those who love the sound and soul of the blues.
News Updates:
Fundraiser for BLUES MISSION FUND
Our next event will take place on Saturday, November 26, 2011 at BB's. This is a fund raiser for our Blues Mission Fund, which we use to help those in the Blues Community at a time of need. We will have local bands throughout the evening and finish with the Michael Burks Band.
BLUESWEEK
The Second Annual St. Louis BLUESWEEK was an 11-day celebration with a deep cultural impact St. Louis Blues musicians have had on the development of music in America and beyond.
We want to "Thank" all of our wonderful volunteers. We could not have done this, and been successful without all of your help. I heard a lot of very positive comments. Like with any large production as the BLUESWEEK, you are bound to have a few glitches, but with everyone jumping in to help it ran even better than last year.
Blues Society 2011 Band Competition, great Success!
Big news! We have selected a Blues Band to represent St. Louis at the International Blues Challenge (IBC) in Memphis. Our Live Final Competition was on Sunday, October 16, at Kirkwood Station Brewing Company. Thank you John and Mike, this was a great venu with great food.
We want to thank the Bands that entered the competition. Eugene Johnson and Company, the Kingdom Brothers, Charles (Skeet) Rodgers w/ Ms. High C and the Inner City Blues Band, Bob Case w/His St. Louis Tickle and "our winner", Jeremiah Johnson Band with The Sliders.
Let's not forget to say THANKS to our judges, Jeff C from KDHX, Cornelius Washington with St. Louis Rhythm & Blues Preservation Society and Vic Porcelli from fresh 102.5.
We also want to THANK all the wonderful Blues fans that came out to help support with their applause and donations.
Shop at Schnucks and raise money for the Blues Society
The St. Louis Blues Society has been accepted by the eScript program offered through Schnucks markets to help raise money for non-profits. Now you can raise money for us by simply shopping at Schnucks markets. Here's how it works: go to the Courtesy counter and ask for an eScript card. Call the 800 number on the back of the card and give them our name - St. Louis Blues Society and our Group number - 500023905 and they will sign you up. It's that easy! Use your card every time you shop and they will send us money. We will post monthly specials on the website and through emails that will raise even more money. Happy shopping and thank you Schnucks!
Kevin Belford's Book
Kevin Belford has published a history of pre-war Blues music in St. Louis called "Devil at the Confluence." I think that this book would be of great interest to many Society members. Read more about the book at: http://devilattheconfluence.blogspot.com/.
Discounts for Members
New! ticket discounts are available. Check the details at Discounts for Blues Society Members.