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 …
Masterclass, Anyone?
On March 11, Eric Gales, Buddy Guy, and Ally Venable will be performing at the Uptown Theater. The KCBS was asked by two local musicians to try and set up …
International Blues Challenge (IBC) 2023 Wrap-Up
After winning the KCBS’ challenge in September and doing many fundraising events and performances, Mark Montgomery (Solo category) and Coyote Bill and the Brood (Band category) made it to Beale …
The Blues is Everywhere Word search – February 2023
You may feel like you’re living Groundhog Day over and over – but here’s a new word search puzzle! How many bluesy words or phrases can you find? Click below …
Mardi Gras Party!
Mardi Gras is French for Fat Tuesday, reflecting the practice of the last night of eating rich, fatty foods before the ritual sacrifices and fasting of the Lenten season. This …
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.
The Blues is Everywhere Word search – January 2023
It’s a new year and a new word search puzzle! How many bluesy words or phrases can you find? Click below to play the word search! (A popup will load.)
Pinetop Perkins Masterclass Workshop 2023
If you'd like to join us for the June 13-17, 2023 Pinetop Perkins Masterclass session in Clarksdale, MS, please set your alarms to register NOW!
Hendrix’s Roots in the blues
...I never realized how deeply Hendrix's music was rooted in the blues. I'd always thought of him as a terrific rock music performer but I never really thought of him as a blues musician.
Save the Date for the Kansas City Blues Festival!
At last, the Kansas City Blues Society will be bringing back a sorely missed tradition!
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 …
2022 Blues Blast Music Award Nominees
In June 2022, a group of music critics, journalists, festival promoters, music venue managers, musicians and other Blues music industry professionals nominated the best in Blues music in twenty two …
International Blues Challenge
Learn about the International Blues Challenge and download the entry forms!
Genre Segregation and Communication
Danny Powell, President of the Heartland Song Network, has been holding Zoom meetings on the topic of Genre Segregation and Communication. The purpose is to bring a wide variety of …
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.
Support IBC Winner Stone Cutters Union
Stone Cutter’s Union will be doing fundraiser shows to help cover costs of representing Kansas City at the International Blues Challenge 2022 in Memphis. On Thursday, December 2, they will …