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The Kansas City Blues Society creates a community environment to promote, preserve, enjoy, and celebrate Kansas City Blues music.

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About

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The Kansas City Blues Society is a non-profit organization that is passionate about promoting and preserving the blues music and community in Kansas City. Our main focus is to expand the presence and life of the blues through various community events as well as educational programs. The Blues Society works to strengthen the links between community and local musicians in an effort to bring value to its members’ musicians and the surrounding community. 

Please join us as a member at The Kansas City Blues Society and help us with our mission of increased awareness, understanding, and appreciation of blues music.  

We are ALWAYS looking for helpful volunteers to assist with events and tasks behind-the-scenes. Please contact Dennis Nelson at 913-233-6969 or email him through our Contact page.

Board Members

Betty J. Berry, Past President

Donna Lunnon, Treasurer

Dennis Nelson, Monthly Jams/Volunteers

Charles “Dutch” Metzker, Merchandise

Cory Bryars, Media Coordinator

Craig Smith, Membership

Curt Straub

Left to right: Dennis Nelson, Donna Lunnon, Dutch Metzker, Cory Bryars, Betty J. Berry, Craig Smith

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