The Wichita Blues Society has been an affiliate of the Memphis-based Blues Foundation since 1983. Our mission is to ensure the future of the Blues, a uniquely American art form, by celebrating blues recording and performances, and expanding appreciation and awareness of Blues music’s significance. We do this by hosting and supporting live music events, and outreach through our Blues in the Schools program and other community involvement.
The WBS is a non-profit organization run by volunteers and supported through memberships, donations and sponsors.
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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
Event Information:
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Sat18Oct20252:00 pmJerry's Bar & Grill
Fall Blues Bash
Say HELLO to Fall ! Join friends and fellow blues lovers for our 2025 Fall Blues Bash at Jerry's Bar & Grill on SATURDAY Oct. 18. Doors open at 2, music from 3 - 6p.m. from Sister Lucille and Keepers of the Funk. This is an ALL AGES SHOW! $20 for WBS Members, $25 Non-members. $15 for youth and students.
Hailing from Southwest Missouri, Sister Lucille is a foursome deeply inspired by the musical legacy of Memphis. These talented musicians breathe funk into the Blues, stir it with the soul of Gospel and tint it with an air of Country to forge a distinctly groovy sound they call Memphunk!
Opening the Bash is Keepers of the Funk, an instrumental funky fusion of blues, rock, jazz, soul and R&B with plenty of improv!
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