The Blue Ridge Blues Society
The Blue Ridge Blues Society is a grass roots educational 501(C)(3) non-profit, tax exempt, allvolunteer organization governed by a Board of Directors and dedicated to the preservation, promotion and presentation of The Blues as a true American art form. The BRBS is an affiliated member of The Blues Foundation, the umbrella organization for a worldwide network of Blues Societies. The BRBS is involved in presenting the American Blues Tradition through concerts, forums, workshops and educational programs and in preserving local Virginia Blues Tradition through documentation of written, audio and visual media and our own Blues archives. The general funding is provided through membership dues, souvenir sales, the annual festival, corporate donations, grants and advertising
Last Updated (Saturday, 28 January 2012 16:21)
Good Luck to Owen & Skinny Velvet!
Here's wishing Owen Poteat, the One Man Boogie Band and Skinny Velvet the best of luck as they travel to Memphis to represent the Blue Ridge Blues Society in this year's International Blues Competition to be held January 31st through February 4th! Owen is competing in the Solo/Duo category, the very first time we've sent someone in this category! Skinny Velvet is representing the BRBS in the band competition! Here's best wishes for safe travels, and blistering performances of blues!
Last Updated (Monday, 23 January 2012 00:55)
JW Jones at the Blue 5!
President's Corner Greetings Fellow Blues Fans,I wish you Happy Holidays!! I hope all is well with you and as always, I send "the good Blues" to you! The Blue Ridge Blues Society has been busy in 2011 with the 3 P's (Promoting, Presenting & Preserving) of the Blues and of course, always trying to do good things within our community. If you are not a member then I strongly encourage you to join. We are in the midst of a membership drive and hope to double our numbers within the next couple of years, so please be a part of that growth by joining now and if you are already a member, then by bringing a family member or friend, or friends to an event or monthly meeting/jam so they can join in on the fun. The new embroidered BRBS hats are in and available in 3 different colors, get yourself one of these puppies before they all disappear! Last Updated (Monday, 05 December 2011 13:24)
Blues in The Schools (BITS)The Blue Ridge Blues Society Supports the "Blues in the Schools" effort to keep music in our schools and educate students about The Blues as a true American art form! If you would like more information about Blues in the Schools educational efforts, please go to the Blues Foundation Web Site for more information. You can also call Kerry Hurley at 540-529-8502 for more information about what the Blue Ridge Blues Society is doing locally.
Last Updated (Friday, 08 October 2010 18:45)
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Membership
The Blue Ridge Blues Society means nothing without you; membership is everything to us. You are the foundation this all volunteer organization can build from so we ask you to join and support the Blue Ridge Blues Society today! Download this membership application and mail it to: Blue Ridge Blues Society P.O. Box 1995 Roanoke, VA 24009
Last Updated (Thursday, 14 October 2010 13:50)
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| Tue Jan 31 International Blues Challenge |
| Wed Feb 01 International Blues Challenge |
| Thu Feb 02 International Blues Challenge |
| Fri Feb 03 International Blues Challenge |
| Sat Feb 04 International Blues Challenge |
| Fri Feb 10 Matt Hill |
| Fri Feb 10 Nathan & The Zydeco Cha Cha's |
| Sat Feb 11 Barnard Allison |
| Sun Feb 12 Robert Cray |
| Mon Feb 13 @ 7:00PM - Blue Ridge Blues Society Meeting & Blues Jam |
