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Laura and Bill Snow on Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise #41

Laura and Bill Snow, longtime KCBS members and supporters, chose to celebrate Bill’s birthday on LRBC #41, which embarked from San Diego on October 26-November 2, 2024.

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FortFest 2024

FortFest24 – A Blues and Community Success in a Beautiful Park

With Care to Share's Fundraiser Blues Festival called FortFest, the last weekend of September ranks as the best weekend to visit Fort Scott KS, bar none.

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FortFest ’24

Now in its 3rd year, this FREE Blues festival is a rapid up-and-comer. Only 90 minutes from North KC and barely an hour from 435 & Metcalf, FortFest offers a great lineup in a beautiful shaded park.

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Local Organizations Helping Musicians

Learn about two organizations that support musicians going through hard times.

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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 …

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Records with Merritt

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.”

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From The Arts Council of Johnson County COVID Recovery Grants for Artists

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!

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Holy-field winery

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.

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Angela Adkins, co-owner of The Hideout

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 …

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Legendary Rhythm and Blues Cruise 40

Cruise Raffle Ticket Time

If it’s April, it must be time for the most anticipated event of the year. It’s the annual sale of cruise raffle tickets to the Legendary Rhythm and Blues Cruise!

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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!

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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 …

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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 …

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