Samantha Fish Interview on American Blues Scene
“…you might be feeling high and mighty one day, and the next day something goes crazy weird. It’s like, well, this is a bit of a humbling experience. So, it keeps you grounded is what I’m saying.”
KC Live 411.com – Kansas City Live Music Calendar
It was created by a music lover who wants performers and venues to be able to make music and get paid, and for fans to be able to easily find their favorite musicians and the venues where they can be seen.
Notice to Kansas City Metro-area Blues Bands
The KCBS Board of Directors is seeking host bands for the monthly meetings and jam sessions throughout 2026.
KCBS 2025 Election Notice
It’s time for the annual Notice of Election for members of the Board of Directors for the Kansas City Blues Society. This is a call for Blues lovers to step up and help to manage to this wonderful organization.
Congratulations to DOUGLASS SCHINDLER!
Douglass is the winner of the 2026 Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise raffle! Enjoy your cruise, Douglass!
The cruise raffle ticket is an annual fundraiser for the KCBS. Thank you for your support!
Album Reviews
Album Review: Gold Plated
This is the ninth album by the Climax Blues Band, which was one of the many bands that came into existence during the 1960s British Blues revival.
Album Review: USA Union
With his new 1970s all-American line up, John Mayall pursued the jazzy blues experiment documented on his live album The Turning Point.
Album Review: Don’t Look Back
Mississippi Heat and frontman Pierre Lacocque have been around a while, making great music with and without Inetta Visor.
Album Review: High on The Blues
Jonny Green is a singer, guitarist, and songwriter on this six-song issue that appears to be self-produced and self-released.
Album Review: Briefcase Full of Blues
Briefcase Full of Blues is the debut album by the Blues Brothers released on November 28,1978 by Atlantic Records. It was recorded live on September 9,1978 at the Universal Amphitheater in Los Angeles.
Album Review: Good Company
Piper and the Hard Times was the 2024 winner in the Best Band category of the International Blues Challenge.
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By Doyle M. Pace, originally published in the FMarch 1994 Blues News Johnny Shines was a highly gifted guitar player and a literate and poetic composer of blues lyrics. He was, as well, one of our greatest bluesmen. However, through unfortunate circumstances, he never attained the… Read more: Johnny Shines