Madison Blues Society Latest Posts
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The Impact of Women in Blues Music
Historical Contributions of Women in Blues Music Women have shaped…
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Artist Spotlight: Honor Among Thieves
Honor Among Thieves Honor Among Thieves deliver a high‑octane blend…
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Blues Greats: Edward James “Son” House Jr.
Edward James “Son” House Jr. (March 21, 1902[a] – October…
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Blues Great: Arthur “Blind” Blake (1896–1934)
Arthur “Blind” Blake stands as one of the most dazzling,…
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Artist Spotlight Noah James Hittner
Artist Spotlight Noah James Hittner — Musician, author, and speaker…
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W.C. Handy (1873–1958): Father of the Blues
William Christopher Handy stands as one of the most pivotal…
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Arthur “Blind” Blake (1896–1934): King of Ragtime Guitar
Arthur “Blind” Blake stands as one of the most dazzling,…
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The Soul of American Music: A Guide to Blues Genres
The Soul of American Music: A Guide to Blues Genres…
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- Artist Profile: Tony Kannen
Tony Kannen stands as one of Wisconsin’s enduring voices in American roots music—a singer shaped by family tradition, sharpened in decades of club and festival performance, and still evolving as a creative force in the Midwest blues community. His sound blends blues grit, rock‑and‑roll fire, and soul‑driven warmth, delivered through a voice that is both commanding and deeply expressive. - Bernell’s Thursday Blues Jam July 9
MBS is excited to host a “table” at Bernell’s (Thank you, Rita!) to share the MBS’s mission (supporting live blues… Read more: Bernell’s Thursday Blues Jam July 9 - Bernell’s Thursday Blues Jam
Bernell’s June 18th, with Tate & the 008 Blues Band! Every Thursday this summer Bernell’s weekly blues jam, featuring Tate… Read more: Bernell’s Thursday Blues Jam - MBS Board Annual Member Meeting 2025
The Madison Blues Society hosted its annual member meeting in December last year at COPA, a large facility with live music on Monday evenings. Members were invited to share pizza and other fun foods, hear outgoing Board President Steve Porter, a well-respected attorney here in Madison, provide an overview of the past year, after which a new board was voted on for the coming year. - MBS Board Meeting September 2025
The Madison Blues Society’s monthly meetings are held the 2nd Monday of each month. Our Board meets both In-Person as… Read more: MBS Board Meeting September 2025 - MBS End of Summer Blues Artists
2025 Event Headliner Chicago-based blues singer, songwriter & guitarist Biography Excerpt by Thom Jurek Chicago-based guitarist and singer/songwriter Joanna Connor is a… Read more: MBS End of Summer Blues Artists - 2025 End of Summer Blues Event!
- MBS Board Meeting Monday August 11The Madison Blues Society’s monthly meetings are held the 2nd Monday of each month. Our Board meets both In-Person as… Read more: MBS Board Meeting Monday August 11
- MBS Board Meeting Monday July 14The Madison Blues Society’s monthly meetings are held the 2nd Monday of each month. Our Board meets both In-Person as… Read more: MBS Board Meeting Monday July 14
- MBS Board of Directors & Key Volunteers 2025Steve PorterPresidentMeet Steve Rod GirkinVice PresidentMeet Rod Paul GibsonTreasurerMeet Paul Kole KleemanSecretaryMeet Kole Bruce Wasserstrom, Music Chair, Social Media Meet… Read more: MBS Board of Directors & Key Volunteers 2025
- Wisconsin Community Blues Festivals
Over many years, MBS has worked with many popular Madison music festivals to help bring Blues music to fans and… Read more: Wisconsin Community Blues Festivals - Annual Blues PicnicMBS’s 1st Annual Blues Picnic was held on June 22, 2003, in Warner Park, with nine hours of free Blues… Read more: Annual Blues Picnic
- MBS Board Meetings
MBS board meetings are held every 2nd Monday of the month. Next meeting:June 9, 2025, 6 pm. MBS Board meetings… Read more: MBS Board Meetings