Local Organizations Helping Musicians
Learn about two organizations that support musicians going through hard times.
Learn about two organizations that support musicians going through hard times.
Craig Smith sat down with John Paul Drum and Bill Dye over coffee one afternoon to discuss their trip to Memphis and their music careers.
Placing the dawn of rock 'n' roll in the 1950s is similar to walking into a movie theater when the movie's half over - you're missing half the plot!
We asked Jonny Green, leader of The Jonny Green Arrangement, to introduce himself to the Kansas City Blues Society members and here is his interesting story.
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.
Ruthie Messer Wolkey is one of the artists whose work was selected for the Parade of Hearts 2024. The Parade of Hearts is a public art experience that celebrates our diversity, unites communities, and supports nonprofits by placing beautifully designed hearts by local artists around the Kansas City metropolitan area.
KCBS presents the third annual Celebrating Women in Blues showcasing the music of Sister Lucille and Lauren Anderson
KCBS presents the third annual Celebrating Women in Blues showcasing the music of Sister Lucille and Lauren Anderson
KCBS presents the third annual Celebrating Women in Blues showcasing the music of Sister Lucille and Lauren Anderson
Please join us as we welcome Kansas City music legends John Paul Drum, Bill Dye, Patrick Recob and Jaisson Taylor to the stage for a laid-back evening of food, fun and great blues music in celebration of our members and volunteers.
Legendary Rhythm & Blues cruise (LRBC) #39, which set sail from San Diego on October 28, had a new crop of blues musicians on board. We called them the “youngsters” of blues music.
Smack in the middle of a Westport neighborhood in Kansas City is a music store that bills itself as the place “where vinylists come to play.”
KCBS is in search of a new design for its t-shirts and hats. We love our iconic MO and KS license plates but, after about 30 years, it’s time for a change.
Get involved! Voting rights to elect Directors are extended to members who have joined the KCBS 30 days before the election and are not delinquent on their dues.
Blues in the Bottoms is proud to feature Chicago bluesman Ronnie Baker Brooks!
Blues in the Bottoms is proud to feature the incredible Keeshea Pratt Band!
Learn about the artists who will play at the Blues in the Bottoms festival. The closer: Womanish Girl.
Learn about the artists who will play at the Blues in the Bottoms festival. First up: Mathias Lattin.
Ronnie Baker Brooks band, Keeshea Pratt band, Womanish Girl, Mathias Lattin band... what more needs to be said?
Article by Tom “Trashmouth” Baker is a self-taught master blues harmonica player who has been prominent on the KC music scene since the 1970s. Tom is a Missouri native who …