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EVENT CALENDAR

The Wichita Blues Society has been supporting live music in Wichita and surrounding areas since 1983.

Submit items for the calendar as far in advance as possible to: wbseventcalendar@gmail.com    Please include complete details and an image if available.  There is also a form at the bottom of this page.   

NOTE: This is a “community calendar” and not all events listed are sponsored by the Wichita Blues Society. Please check with the venue about possible cancellations. 

For complete live music schedules, visit these websites.

Weekly

  • Terry & Buddy – Front Porch Blues: Fridays, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m The Blue Hook 2244 N Webb Rd, Wichita
  • ShamJam: Thursdays 7:30 p.m. Hosted by Aaron and Jon. Full back line provided. The Shamrock Lounge 1750 W Douglas Ave, Wichita
  • Blues, BBQ, & Bourbon Open Jam: Sundays 7:00 p.m. with Les Ismore & The Minimalists, The Rusty Nail 1155 S Washington Ave, Wichita
  • Crossroads Contemporary Blues & Soul: Fridays at 10:00 p.m. & Sundays at 7:00 p.m. with Chris Heim, on KMUW: Listen Here
  • Uncle Buc Plays the Blues: Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. & Sundays Encore Presentation at Noon, Listen Here
  • Blues Brunch with Robb Morrison: Sundays 9:00 a.m. – Noon, 98.1 The MAX Listen Here.

Event Information:

  • Wichita Blues Society - Home Page

    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.

    More B.I.T.S Info

    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!



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    UPCOMING EVENTS


    Event Information:

    • Mon
      05
      Jun
      2023

      Barrelhouse Piano and Kansas Blues

      6:30 pmStiefel Theatre 151 S. SANTA FE SALINA, KS

      June 5th from 6:30-8:30, the Mike Finnigan School of Music in Salina's Stiefel Theatre is hosting a workshop on Barrelhouse Piano. Pat O'Connor will take participants down the road to turpentine camps and railroad towns where the music originated.

      Attendees will learn the history of the style with examples from major influences, and the use of charts and exercises to come up with their own arrangements. Barrelhouse is a two-handed method of playing early jazz, ragtime, and blues.

      In addition, a brief history of Black music in Kansas will be touched on, showing the importance of African American performers in our state.

      Cost is $20 for a two-hour session.


    THANKS TO OUR AWESOME SPONSORS

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