The Wichita Blues Society was incorporated as a non-profit organization in 1983 by a handful of blues lovers who wanted to revitalize the blues scene in the Wichita area. Since that time, membership has grown and the WBS is one of the oldest societies in the nation.
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B.I.T.S. Program
Blues In The Schools is an umbrella term used to describe a program that utilizes a classroom format to teach children about the Blues. Programs are not limited to schools or classrooms; they can be held anywhere.
Why Teach The Blues? The Blues is the first truly American music. With its roots in the deep South of the 1800s, it spread across the U.S., evolving based on the styles and preferences of the region, but always soulful and reflecting the human condition. From the acoustic blues of the front porch to the electrifying sounds of the Chicago Blues scene, it has been the major influence in jazz, rock and roll, and country western music. We can find common ground through the Blues.
WBS Membership
Become a Member! Membership Fees help keep the blues alive! Wichita Blues Society members are a delightfully diverse group of people who have a love and appreciation for the Blues. If you have any questions about how you can participate, send an email to wichitabluessociety@gmail.com to get more information.
One Year Memberships available starting at $20/year. Pick a plan that works best for you!
UPCOMING EVENTS
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Fri29Mar20245:30 pmThe BrickyardCynthia is a country/red dirt/gospel singer songwriter from right here in Wichita. Her original song "What The Whiskey Gave You" is in the Texas chart Top 20. You'll enjoy her beautiful originals and covers you know in an intimate setting.This is a FREE concert at The Brickyard with full dinner and bar service from Public. Music starts around 5:30pm, all ages and doggos welcome!
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Fri29Mar20249:00 pmShamrock Lounge
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Fri29Mar20249:00 pmThe Brickyard
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Sat30Mar2024
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Sat30Mar2024
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Sat30Mar20248:00 pmShamrock Lounge 1724 W Douglas Ave, Wichita
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Sat30Mar20248:00 pmMort's Martini Bar
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Sat30Mar20249:00 pmShamrock Lounge
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Thu04Apr2024
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Fri05Apr2024
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Wed10Apr20247:00 pmBarleycorn's, 608 E. Douglas
Winners of 5 Independent Blues Awards in 2021, The Lucky Losers are San Francisco’s finest male/female duet fronted band — a throwback to the hybrid of soul, blues, rock, gospel, and country that emerged in the late 1960’s with impassioned vocal performances, electrifying musical interplay, and powerful harmonica.
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Thu11Apr20246:00 pmShamrock Lounge
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Sat13Apr2024
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Fri26Apr20248:00 pmCentral Standard Brewing, 156 S. Greenwood, Wichita
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Sat04May20248:00 pmThe Red Shed Music Venue
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Sun12May20246:30 pmThe Cotillion Ballroom
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Sat18May20248:00 pmThe Red Shed Music Venue
Come join the crowd for the second recording of Orphan Jon "Two Nights at the Red Shed".
This show will also have many of Orphan Jon's touring friends sitting in as special guests to make this night one you don’t won’t to miss! -
Sat08Jun20248:00 pmThe Red Shed Music Venue
Stone Senate has been called “a heavier version of Lynyrd Skynyrd, crossed with The Allman Brothers Band”. While being mentioned in such heady company is flattering, it is important to note Stone Senate is most definitely not a retro act. They are taking what came naturally from their collective influences a step further and making a name for themselves in the world of modern country rock.
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Sat22Jun20248:00 pmThe Red Shed Music Venue
An old soul hailing from Macon Georgia USA, Hughes Taylor was immediately drawn to the blues when he first picked up the guitar. Two decades later, he’s become an acclaimed guitarist and songwriter playing a fiery brand of blues-rock whose power trio lineage stretches back to Stevie Ray Vaughan, Cream and Jimi Hendrix.
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Sat27Jul20248:00 pmThe Red Shed Music Venue
Jackson Stokes is a seasoned bandleader, sought-after ensemble player, and valued collaborator. This rock/soul singer-songwriter from St Louis, Missouri, continues to rise as a coveted musical commodity. In 2023, he reached a World Record achievement; performing 50 shows in 50 U.S. states in 49 days with the Devon Allman Project and Donavon Frankenreiter.
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Sat10Aug20248:00 pmThe Red Shed Music Venue
These guys will take you through a walk with the music of The Allman Brothers you will love!
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