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.
Two NCFBS members have purchased tickets to the IBC, occurring this week in Memphis, and will be unable to attend. They are donating these to the North Central Florida Blues Society. If anyone would like these tickets and believes they would likely attend, please contact the NCFBS at rob@ncfblues.org. First serious interest from a current […]
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!
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 […]
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 […]
