North Central Florida Blues Society

The North Central Florida Blues Society is excited to announce that 21 Blue featuring Longineu Parsons and Ted Shumate has reached the Finals of the International Blues Challenge’s Self-Produced CD competition. Their CD Live From Heartwood is in the final five CDs from Blues bands from all over the world. This is the first time […]

Due to the Superbowl (February 2) and the Doug MacLeod concert at Heartwood (February 9), the jam in February is on the THIRD Sunday in February – February 16 and is hosted by the Shovelhead Blues Band. Join us at Mother’s Pub & Grill North!

Since 2005, The North Central Florida Blues Society has been bringing national and international touring Blues acts to Gainesville, Florida/Alachua County as part of our purpose to promote the Blues and provide a network of association for area Blues lovers. Now, we need your help. Our funding is much lower than it has been in […]

Here’s what the NCFBS has been cooking up: Sunday, January 19 – Reverend Shawn Amos & the Brotherhood/The Shakedown featuring Michelle Banfield at the High Dive. Sunday, February 9 – Doug MacLeod at Heartwood Soundstage Sunday, March 1 – Ruth Wyand & the Tribe of One at The Music Box at Dos Mamas If you […]