Youth Blues Jam Report
About 30 people were in the audience when I arrived, a fair showing for a Saturday afternoon. Uncle Billy announced that even more young people were expected to show up and jam...
New KCBS Website Feature: Local Videos!
Would you like to support the Kansas City Blues Society with your videos of local musicians?
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.
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!
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!
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.
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
Musician Spotlight – Drum & Dye
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.
Musician Spotlight – Jonny Green
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.
International Blues Challenge (IBC) 2024 Recap
Put your hands together for Drum & Dye and Big Luke and the Soul Disciples!
Guess Who’s Going to Memphis
CONGRATULATIONS to our 2023 Road to Memphis winners! BAND WINNER, Big Luke & The Soul Disciples. SOLO/DUO WINNER, Drum & Dye
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.
Blues in the Bottoms Feature – Womanish Girl
Learn about the artists who will play at the Blues in the Bottoms festival. The closer: Womanish Girl.
Blues in the Bottoms Feature – Mathias Lattin
Learn about the artists who will play at the Blues in the Bottoms festival. First up: Mathias Lattin.
Women in Blues Lineup
KCBS presents Women in Blues showcasing the music of Brigett and Her Bandoliers and the Cassie Taylor band
Blues in the Bottoms
Ronnie Baker Brooks band, Keeshea Pratt band, Womanish Girl, Mathias Lattin band... what more needs to be said?
Monthly Spotlight – Tom “Trashmouth” Baker
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 …
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 …
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 …
KCK Street Blues Festival “Last Waltz”
November 23-27th, 2022 Knuckleheads The organizers of the Kansas City Kansas Street Blues Festival have announced its “Last Waltz!” This is their proper “Goodbye” and everyone is invited to join …
KC Women in the Blues
In 2022, the Blues Foundation is celebrating Women in Music. What a great way to honor the many voices that did not always get equal attention by the music industry. …
CONGRATS to our local IBC Winners!
Guess who’s going to Memphis? CONGRATULATIONS! Support our winners by attending their shows! NEXT JOINT SHOW WITH OUR WINNERS: JANUARY 11 at The Hideout, 7pm – 10pm MORE SHOW DATES …