Founded in 1993, CHARLOTTE BLUES SOCIETY (CBS) is dedicated to the promotion and preservation of the American Blues tradition through the presentation of concerts, forums, and educational programs in Charlotte and the surrounding areas.
We held a "Blues in the Schools" Program at NW School of the Arts in Charlotte for students and staff featuring Lipbone Redding in 2019. Past artists participating in our "Blues in the Schools" in Charlotte include Joe Bonamassa and Keb' Mo'. More events are being planned for 2020.
We are sponsoring a Youth Blues Group to attend the International Blues Challenge (IBC) in Memphis TN in January 2020. The group is "Crank Sinatra" , five young men ages 14-18 and really talented! They performed at the October Blues Band Challenge to the members and guests at the event and received rave reviews! A video of their October 2019 performance at the CBS event is below.
Representing CBS in 2020 at the IBC in the Band Challenge is a new local Charlotte blues group, Chad Harris and The Blue Herons. Their performance at the band challenge on October 6 2019 is below
Earlier this year, Jake Haldenvang represented CBS at the IBC in January 2019 in the solo/duo category. He won the Solo/Duo Challenge in 2018. In 2009 at the age of 12, he represented CBS in the Youth Group at the IBC. We have watched and supported his He is now on "The Voice" (Season 17)
CBS books local, regional, national and international artists for our monthly meetings/events, held the first Sunday of the month Jan-June & Aug-Dec. Events are currently held at The Rabbit Hole, a venue in Charlotte, NC in the eclectic Plaza-Midwood area. 1801 Commonwealth Avenue.
CBS also has quarterly open blues jam sessions for anyone interested in taking the stage.
The group has memberships available, for single and families as well as bands. The memberships entitle free or reduced rates for monthly events.
Fund raisers include raffles of donated instruments, CD's, Music memorabilia, and other items.
The group is solo supported through the membership and fund raising events, is a 501(c) 3 organization.
CBS membership is currently over 300 and growing.
website: www.CharlotteBluesSociety.org
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