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KCBS Business

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Promising Young Blues Musicians

The Kansas City Blues Society presents an opportunity for young musicians to showcase their talent in Blues music. The first thirty minutes of each Kansas City Blues Society Monthly Jam will be dedicated to youth performers, allowing them to play with experienced musicians.

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New KCBS Website Feature: Local Videos!

Would you like to support the Kansas City Blues Society with your videos of local musicians?

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Attention: Bands Needed

Bands are needed to be jam hosts in 2025!

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Betty J. Berry with Big Luke & The Soul Disciples

Farewell, as President

January 2025 marks the end of my term as President of the Kansas City Blues Society (KCBS). I’ve been doing this for close to five years and have enjoyed it immensely, but it’s time for someone new to step up with different ideas and a different way of doing things.

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

2024 Accomplishments Report

2024 was another successful year for KCBS and we appreciate your support in helping us achieve this success.

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Mike Shannon Musician’s Fund Golf Tournament Benefit poster 2024

Michael Shannon Musician’s Fund Revised Guidelines

The KCBS Board of Directors revised the guidelines for the MSMF, to better align it with the stated mission of the fund.

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KCBS 2024 Election Notice

It’s time for the annual Notice of Election for members of the Board of Directors for the Kansas City Blues Society (KCBS). This is a call for Blues lovers to step up and provide support to this wonderful organization.

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Calling All Designers

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.

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Kansas City Blues Society Election Notice

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.

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2022 Accomplishments Report

2022 was a successful year for the Kansas City Blues Society; we have even bigger plans to expand on those successes in 2023.

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Membership/Volunteer Appreciation Party on Saturday, November 12, 2022, at Score Sports Bar and Grill

Membership / Volunteer Appreciation Party

Saturday, November 12 Score Sports Bar and Grill We are very thankful for all the patronage extended to the Kansas City Blues Society in 2022 by attending the monthly meetings/jams, …

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KCBS 2023 Election Notice

The Kansas City Blues Society (KCBS) will hold its annual membership meeting to elect the Board of Directors on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at The Hideout Bar and Grill, 6948 …

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A “Brick for the Blues” for Kansas City

When the Blues Foundation initiated their “Bricks for the Blues” fundraising effort to support their scholarship programs, the current KCBS Board of Directors voted to purchase one as a lasting gift to honor five visionaries.

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KCBS 2022 Election Notice

The Kansas City Blues Society (KCBS) will hold its annual membership meeting to elect the Board of Directors on Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at the Hideout Bar and Grill, 6948 …

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40th Anniversary Celebration

Need your help… Spread the Word… Need your $$$$ to put on this big huge gigantic party & celebration!!! 40th Anniversary!!! The Kansas City Blues Society is broke & without …

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