Road Trip Report
During the holidays, local musician Elise DV of The Elles travelled east to see family, and connected with the Blues Society of Central PA (BSCP) at their jam.
3rd Annual Celebrating Women in Blues
KCBS presents the third annual Celebrating Women in Blues showcasing the music of Sister Lucille and Lauren Anderson
KC Juke house Looking for Blues Band
The Kansas City Juke House, 1700 E. 18th Street, Kansas City, MO, located in the historic 18th and Vine entertainment district, is searching for a blues band or band that …
The Nine Smith Non-Sisters
An investigation into all the female blues singers from the 1920s-1940s with the last name of Smith.
Monthly Spotlight – Guitarist Mike Elrod
Longtime local musician Mike Elrod has performed at the King Biscuit Blues Festival, the famed Ground Zero blues club in Clarksdale, MS, Poor Monkey’s in MS, Paola Roots Festival, among many others. He's been a professional guitar player since the 1970s.
Book Review: Biography of A Phantom: A Robert Johnson Blues Odyssey by Robert “Mack” McCormick
This book is a much better read if one skips the self-serving Editor’s Preface and begins with the work itself. McCormick clearly intended this work to be a book for the general public, wanting it to be a kind of mystery story.
My experience playing the Open Air Blues Festival in Brazoi, Romania
The excitement and anticipation upon arriving in Bucharest, Romania was overwhelming. I had never been to Romania before. Upon arrival in Brazoi, I felt like I had stepped back in time.
APPLY NOW FOR COVID RECOVERY GRANTS FOR ARTISTS
The Arts Council of Johnson County’s application for their Johnson County COVID Recovery Grants for Artists is live!
Let’s Have a Picnic – in the North Mississippi Hill Country
I finally attended my first North Mississippi Hill Country Picnic. As you can tell from the picture above, the "Picnic" might be more than the name implies. I assure you it is.
Board of Directors Needed
This is an early call for interested blues music lovers to consider applying to fill those vacancies. Please volunteer!
Golfers Needed! 2023 Michael Shannon Musician’s Fund Golf Tournament
Golfers…you’re still needed to make the 2023 Michael Shannon Musician’s Fund golf tournament benefit a success!
Small Town Roots Festival
The festival will be held on Saturday, June 17 at Island Park in Winfield, Kansas, and opens at noon.
Holy-Field Winery Summer Time Music Series Lineup
The Holy-Field Winery has a rich history of presenting an excellent array of music from May through August.
Spotlight on Corporate Member
The KCBS welcomes its first corporate membership from the owners of the RC Williams Company, LLC, Rick and Nancy McGuire Williams.
Monthly Spotlight – Angela Adkins of The Hideout
The Hideout Bar and Grill, located at 6948 North Oak Trafficway, Gladstone, MO, is a gem in the local live music arena, with a serious food menu. Go for great …
READY! SET! GO! Blues in the Bottoms!
The lineup for the Kansas City Blues Society’s Blues in the Bottoms event is set. We’ve got the Ronnie Baker Brooks band, Keesha Pratt Band, Katy Guillen’s Womanish Girl, and …
Band Spotlight – Junebug and the Porchlights
We highlight Junebug and the Porchlights this month. The band was created by John “Junebug” Stuerke, who does lead vocals. The other members are Mike Elrod on lead guitar and …