Sunday, August 20 at the Dirty Bar: the NCFBS Blues Jam hosted by Cassie Keenum & Rick Randlett. Each month the NCFBS hosts an electric blues jam at the Dirty Martini Bar in Gainesville. There is no smoking inside the Dirty Bar during the jam. Signups start at 6:00pm, music starts at 7:00 pm, […]
Not Sunday, like usual, this a Saturday night show! And it’s very special because of the talent on stage! Also: The High Dive now has much more seating available for the Blues shows, although it’s still advised to get there as early as possible. The High Dive is conveniently located next door to one of […]
Coming Up Monday, August 7th at 7:00 p.m, The North Central Florida Blues Society Radio show with special guest artist Paco! Tune in to listen as Paco share his expansive history in the music industry and a live performance on his acoustic guitar… Paco on WUBA 88.1 FM!. Broadcast will be streamed on http://wubaradio.listen2myshow.com/ and on […]
Not Sunday, like usual, this a Saturday night show! And it’s very special because of the talent on stage! Also: The High Dive now has much more seating available for the Blues shows, although it’s still advised to get there as early as possible. Selwyn Birchwood returns to Gainesville for this special NCFBS Saturday show. […]
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. That means this week, Thursday, July 27! Open mic will start at 6pm and continue until 9pm. Leave those amps at home and join us! Slots usually fill […]
Where’s the party? At the High Dive, haven’t you heard? This Sunday, July 23 at the High Dive, The Norman Jackson Band comes to town! International Blues Challenge 3rd place finalist in 2016, these guys put on a fantastic show. You are guaranteed a good time, these guys have been getting rave reviews all over […]
We at the North Central Florida Blues Society are deeply saddened by the loss of Eddie Jacoby. We will miss not only his fantastic music, but more importantly his kind heart – he had the heart of an artist. It was truly an honor to know Eddie. A person like Eddie that departs from this […]
Our monthly electric jam is hosted this month by the Hi-Tops, sign ups start at 6 PM, Hi-Tops play 7 to 7:30 and close the show for the last 1/2 hour. Players sign up for each 1/2 slot by instrument or vocals. C’mon out and play some Blues with us! No cover charge and no […]
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 have received multiple e-mails just asking […]
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. That means this week, Thursday, June 29! Open mic will start at 6pm and continue until 9pm. Leave those amps at home and join us! Slots usually fill […]