SMBS Annual Holiday Party
December 8, 2019 from 4 to 8 pm at the Open Chord
This festive event will feature entertainment from our entries to the 2020 INTERNATIONAL BLUES CHALLENGE! Music starts at 4 pm featuring:
Few Miles On (Band)
Bonfire Blue (Youth Band)
Cover charge is $10 to non-members, and to show our Great Appreciation to our members, free admission.
All the proceeds benefit the Musician’s Travel Fund.
Sara Jordan Birthday Bash!
November 20, 2019 from 7 to 10 pm at the Open Chord. This is the 10th anniversary of this annual fundraiser celebrating the life and musical contributions of much beloved BLUES DIVA, Sara Jordan. A night of Blues, from musicians that knew Sara and played with...
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Chicago Blues Hall of Fame Artist and winner of the Windy City Blues Challenge, Liz Mandeville has a powerhouse voice, great songs (original & covers). She's a wiz on guitar & Louisiana Rub-board! Liz has Etta James’ versatility, Tina Turner's showmans...
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SMBS Presents Mississippi Heat at Barley’s Maryville
Led by harmonica master and songwriter Pierre Lacocque, Mississippi Heat is a world-class Chicago Blues Band. Their motto is “Traditional Blues With A Unique Sound” as they present fresh yet vintage-based musical ideas. MISSISSIPPI HEAT’s name is a reflecti...
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Congratulations to the SMBS 2019 IBC Regional Competition Winners!
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