North Central Florida Blues Society

Our own Sheba and her band will be representing our area at the International Blues Challenge.   A $10-$20 donation is requested at this fundraising show at the Historic Train Depot at 12061 S Williams St in Dunnellon.  Help Sheba the Mississippi Queen & the Bluesmen get to Memphis for the IBC!  We know they will represent […]

Seth Walker has released nine albums to date, the most recent entitled Gotta Get Back. Walker’s musical genres include Americana, Blues and Jazz.  “Gotta Get Back” debuted at number 6 in the US Billboard Blues Album Chart.  On his 2009 album, Leap of Faith, also charted on the Billboard’s Top Blues Album chart, peaking at number 2 in the US.  Delbert […]

On Sunday December 9, the North Central Florida Blues Society is throwing a birthday party for guitarist extraordinaire Tim Fik of the Bridget Kelly Band and as a perfect fit to Fik’s stature, it’s a star-studded event featuring Blues virtuosos with a rock edge. The triple headliner event stars The Danielle Nicole Band, Anthony Gomes, […]

Jack Sullivan of Blues Music Magazine called her “a mesmerizing performer, with a voice for the ages”, and she will be in Gainesville Friday, November 30. Sarasota-based Blues and soul vocalist Lauren Mitchell will be playing the Bo Diddley Plaza for a free show to kick off the Downtown Festival & Art Show weekend, presented […]

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 […]

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 […]