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Festivals

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Don’t Miss the Juke Joint Festival

Every year, blues music lovers gather in Clarksdale, MS, to celebrate the Mississippi Delta’s amazing creative communities at the Juke Joint Festival.

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FortFest 2024

FortFest24 – A Blues and Community Success in a Beautiful Park

With Care to Share's Fundraiser Blues Festival called FortFest, the last weekend of September ranks as the best weekend to visit Fort Scott KS, bar none.

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Blues in the Bottoms 2 collage of performers. Nick Schnebelen photo courtesy Angela Masters/Black Moon Media

Blues in the Bottoms 2

We are super excited to bring back Blues in the Bottoms 2 in partnership with Knuckleheads Saloon. We have an awesome lineup this year!

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Blues in the Bottoms 2 collage of performers. Nick Schnebelen photo courtesy Angela Masters/Black Moon Media

Blues in the Bottoms 2 is Coming!

We are super excited to bring back Blues in the Bottoms 2 in partnership with Knuckleheads Saloon. We have an awesome lineup this year!

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Nick Schnebelen Band

Interview with Nick Schnebelen and Carly Harvey

After nearly 2 decades of writing, performing, and touring, Nick said he’s still enjoying the rush of performing and the magic of being onstage.

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FortFest ’24

Now in its 3rd year, this FREE Blues festival is a rapid up-and-comer. Only 90 minutes from North KC and barely an hour from 435 & Metcalf, FortFest offers a great lineup in a beautiful shaded park.

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How can *YOU* Keep the Blues Alive?

Things you can do to “Keep the Blues Alive” and support the KCBS in fulfilling its mission of supporting blues music, blues musicians, blues venues, and preserving blues history

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Spirit of Kansas Blues Festival

This year’s Spirit of Kansas Blues Festival takes place on the Fourth of July at Reynolds Lodge in Topeka, KS. Opening ceremonies start at 11 am and music continues until 8pm.

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Ronnie Baker Brooks

Blues in the Bottoms Feature – Ronnie Baker Brooks

Blues in the Bottoms is proud to feature Chicago bluesman Ronnie Baker Brooks!

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Blues in the Bottoms Feature – Keeshea Pratt Band

Blues in the Bottoms is proud to feature the incredible Keeshea Pratt Band!

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Save the Date for the Kansas City Blues Festival!

At last, the Kansas City Blues Society will be bringing back a sorely missed tradition!

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King Biscuit Blues Festival Promises to Take You There

By Don Wilcock It’s been 50 years since The Staples Singers first released their clarion call to take us there. Mavis Staples will do just that on the banks of …

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"Queen" Marvine McKeithen holding her Kansas City Blues Society membership card

Return of the Paxico Blues Fest

Ever since the initial year, the festival has continued to draw increasingly larger crowds, establishing itself as one of the premier events of Wabaunsee County.

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