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.
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, […]
We at the NCFBS are elated to announce that one of our own, Dr. Tim Fik, has received a 2018 Keeping the Blues Alive Award from the Blues Foundation. This award is determined by a select panel of blues professionals to honor those who make significant contributions to the genre. From the Blues Foundation’s announcement: […]
I am often asked (and it is a question I appreciate): “How can I support the North Central Florida Blues Society?” There are a few ways. 1.Join or renew your membership. You can do so online at: http://ncfblues.org/support-us/ or using the Store function at ncfblues.org. Or you can join up in person at our events. […]
This month, the NCFBS offers something special: Famed singer Duffy Bishop, an electrifying performer from the Pacific Northwest and her fantastic band, the Duffy Bishop Band, will be hosting this Sunday’s monthly jam at the Dirty Bar. She is a powerful Blues blaster, a sultry soul singer, and a presence who connects with her audience […]
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 […]
For those of you that have been to previous North Central Florida Blues Society shows at the High Dive: The High Dive has significantly increased its inventory of chairs and will be providing them for our Blues shows. This is excellent news! There is still a huge buzz about this show, so arriving early is […]
A reminder to some, and news to those that may not be aware: If you are a North Central Florida Blues Society member and you have a band that plays Blues music, your band is eligible to host our monthly electric Blues jam typically held at The Dirty Bar on the third Sunday of every […]
Did you know that the North Central Florida Blues Society is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization and your membership dues are tax deductible? Help us preserve, cultivate, nurture, and promote the Blues in the Gainesville, Florida area by joining us. A single annual membership is only $20/year. Download our membership brochure at http://ncfblues.org/support-us/ and mail your […]
The North Central Florida Society is looking for musicians to help with Blues in the Schools. Anyone interested in helping should contact Barbara at barbara@ncfblues.org. See more information about our Blues in the Schools program at https://ncfblues.org/blues-in-the-schools/.
The North Central Florida Blues Society is happy to announce that Zora Young is coming to Gainesville on Sunday, March 12 as part of NCFBS’s Quarterly Concert Series. With the ability to deliver no-nonsense gut bucket Blues as well as heart-felt gospel, Zora Young is one of the handful of legitimate Chicago Blues artists still […]
