The purpose behind the non-profit The Golden Gate Blues Society is to enhance the appreciation and understanding of the Blues in the Greater San Francisco Bay Area through the sponsorship and promotion of Blues performance education programs and publications on the performance, interpretation, preservation and growth of the Blues as an American art form the financial as well as moral support of the San Francisco Bay Area Blues music community The Golden Gate Blues Society is the only Bay Area affiliate of the Blues Foundation.
With 165 affiliated Blues societies and a membership that spans the globe, the Blues  Foundation’s signature honors and events the Blues Music Awards, Blues Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, International Blues Challenge and Keeping the Blues Alive Awards make it the international center of Blues music. Our goal is to be a comprehensive resource for all Bay Area blues lovers fans, musicians, club owners, media, promoters, retailers, technical professionals, educators or, in other words, you. |
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Blues Blast!Blues Blast Magazine voting for the 2010 Blues Blast Music Awards is underway until August 31st. Sign up for their free subscription and vote for your favorites. The award ceremony will take place on October 28th at Buddy Guy’s Legends in Chicago. To join and vote go to www.thebluesblast.com/. This is an excellent resource for blues reviews, photos and news. International Blues Challenge |
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