Dedicated to promoting and preserving the blues
NCFBS brings nationally recognized talent to your hometown.
Monthly blues jams allow local artists to connect.
Passing on a legacy of blues to the next generation.
Highlights from some of our favorite past shows.
There are quite a few festivals that involve our members bands and artists! These include: Dunedin Wines the Blues 2018: at Pioneer Park, Dunedin, FL on November 10. The Bridget Kelly Band plays on the Dunedin Merchants Association Stage (East) at 3:30, and the Duffy Bishop Band plays the Blur/Chica Boom/Kelly’s Stage (West) at 5:30. […]
We at the North Central Florida Blues Society regret to inform the local Blues fans that our jam is being postponed while we find a new venue. We appreciate your patience as we find a new home for the jam and we thank the Eagles for their hospitality this year. For those really missing getting […]
Forgotten Music LLC has partnered with Wellstock Festival to raise money for the victims of hurricane Michael on the Forgotten Coast. The event will be held on November 3 at the Mattie Kelly Cultural Arts Village located at 4323 Commons Drive West, Destin. Gates will open at 11 AM CT. For event and ticket information […]
The Acoustic Blues Open Mic is held on the last Thursday of every month. Open mic will start at 6pm and run until 9pm. Bring your acoustic instruments and a few songs and join us! Please note that this is for acoustic Blues only. Please leave drum kits, electric guitars and Eagles songs at home! […]
We at the North Central Florida Blues Society regret that there will be no NCFBS jam this weekend. However, those wanting to check out some great live music this weekend have the options of The Planet Festival in Fruitland Park or Camping With the Blues at Sertoma Youth Ranch in Brooksville. They are both members […]
Raising awareness of social and environmental issues with music for the love of Christ. October 18-21 2018 Your 4-day pass includes primitive camping and access to the Festival for one adult over the age of 21 and older with valid ID. 4-Day General Admission Festival Ticket: $150 Super Sunday Only Ticket: Featuring Irlene Mandrell: $50 4-Day Parking Pass $25 […]
The NCFBS is pleased to announce our Blues Challenge winners: Band: Sheba the Mississippi Queen & the Bluesmen Solo/Duo: Sweet William Self-produced CD: Sheba the Mississippi Queen – A Real Good Woman Thanks to all that participated and those that attended! What a fun night – and a very competitive event – so many fantastic […]
It seems there were three very similar amps brought in (Fender Blues Juniors) and one was, we believe, mistakenly taken, probably not realizing it was not theirs. So the one that was left evidently belonged to that person. They all looked very similar, although the missing one has a microphone plate (for holding a mic) […]
The NCFBS Board of Directors, elected at this year’s Annual Meeting are: Barbara Armbrecht Michelle Banfield Anne Bello Vicki Bordeaux, Secretary Randy Burford Gus Olmos, Vice President Rob Richardson, President Richard Ritari, Treasurer Alan Yeatter We thank you all for your support of the North Central Florida Blues Society!
The loss of Mark Jacoby has left us very sad, but we at the North Central Florida Blues Society feel blessed to have known Mark and will keep him in our memories – a kind soul that could really play the Blues! As he and his family haven meant so much to this musical community, […]
