The Topeka Blues Society was established as a 501(c)3 nonprofit volunteer organization in July of 2008. The objectives of the Society are to educate the general public about the native art form known as “The Blues” through performance, by enhancing appreciation and understanding, through interpretation, preservation, and education. The Topeka Blues Society is an affiliate of The Blues Foundation.
The goals established by the Topeka Blues Society for the up-coming year are:
Once again the Topeka Blues Society will be hosting a local IBC competition for bands and solo/duo acts. Winners of the competition will be sponsored by and will represent the Topeka Blues Society at the 28th International Blues Challenge in Memphis on Jan 31-Feb 4, 2012. This year’s local challenge will be held on August 14th, 2011 at Uncle Bo’s in the lower level of the Ramada. The first 5 band entries and the first 4 solo/duo entries will be selected for the competition. The competition starts at 1:00 and all members of bands and acts must be present by 12:00 or face disqualification. Deadline for applications is June 30th.
IBC (International Blues Challenge) Kick-Off Party. Saturday, January 21 @ Uncle Bo’s. ($5.00 cover) Leading off the music will be Two Blue, our Solo-Duo entrant to the IBC. Josh Vowel and Justin Shelton make up this duo. The Nick Hern Band, our Band entrant to the IBC will round out the evening. Members of the band include Nick Hern, Mike Hern, Rod Peterson and Rick Bruner. Music will begin at 7:30.
The Topeka Blues Society will be taking membership applications and renewals as well as conducting a silent auction, raffle, and t-shirt sales. The funds raised at this event will allow us to assist these musicians as they make their way to the IBC in Memphis for the IBC, January 31 to February 5.
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