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Our regional Blues challenge is Sunday, August 27, with the winners eligible to compete in the International Blues Challenge in Memphis. If you are interested in competing, please e-mail blueschallenge@ncfblues.org to receive the rules. Please specify if you are interested in being in the band competition or solo/duo. We are also having a Self-produced CD […]
A band to play Blues and R&B is needed for a family reunion on June 24. Budget is limited. If interested, please call Sherman directly at 352-870-0499 to discuss details.
The NCFBS jam was moved to last Sunday because of Father’s Day, but there is still Blues for you! Just head North to High Springs, and starting at Father’s Day June 18th 2pm at the High Springs Museum (120 NW 2nd Ave)there will be 100% all original blues featuring Barbara Paul, Mr Aullie & Franc Robert! […]
We at the NCFBS try not to hold our jams on Father’s or Mother’s Day, so June’s jam is this Sunday, June 11. And our host band is Root Redemption! Alan, Gus, Rick, and Mark would love to see you, and you’ll love to hear them. There is no smoking inside the Dirty Bar during […]
Many of you know and love local musician Eddie Jacoby. He’s struggling with health issues right now, and to make matters worse, I’ve received word that three of his guitars have been stolen. Here are the descriptions: 1965 Gibson 335 12 string in a sunburst finish. It is set up as a 6 string with […]
The Sue Foley Band concert, originally scheduled for June 25 at the High Dive, is being rescheduled. Sue is working on a new album which includes some fantastic guest stars, but regretfully, issues involving the recording of this album made June 25 an impossibility. The good news is that we are working to reschedule this […]
The North Central Florida Blues Society acoustic Blues open mic is held on the last Thursday of every month at Satchel’s Pizza (1800 NE 23rd Ave) in Gainesville. Open mic will start at 6pm and continue until 9pm. Leave those amps at home and join us! Slots usually fill up quick so be sure to […]
On Sunday, May 21 @ the Dirty Bar, the NCFBS holds its Women in Blues Showcase. This year’s performers are sure to make for a very special evening! They are: Michelle Banfield, Cindy Bear, Nora Gauck, Cassie Keenum, Bridget Kelly, Christine Leiser, Anna Marie, Barbara Paul, Yolanda Raftice, Kellie Rucker, Deby Starr, and Nicole Wagner. No […]
Here’s what we at the North Central Florida Blues Society have on the way for you: May 21 @ the Dirty Bar – The Women in Blues Showcase. This year’s performers are sure to make for a very special evening! They are: Michelle Banfield, Cindy Bear, Nora Gauck, Cassie Keenum, Bridget Kelly, Christine Leiser, Anna Marie, […]
The 2017-2018 NCFBS Board (From Left to Right): Richard Ritari (Treasurer), Deb Mills (Secretary), Billy Ennis (President), Barbara Armbrecht (Vice President), Mike Markowitz, Gil Gauck, Anne Bello, Alan Yeatter Not Pictured: Rob Richardson Thanks to all who attended the meeting and voted!
