Cleveland Blues Society

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THE CROSSROADS OF RUSTBELT BLUES

Mission Statement

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The Cleveland Blues Society is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote awareness and appreciation for the blues. Through our alliance, we endeavor to provide more opportunities for fans to see quality local and national blues artists. Additionally, we will provide educational workshops and preserve the history of the blues in our area.

Click here to become a Member of the Cleveland Blues Society.

Welcome Corporate Members

The Cleveland Blues Society welcomes our Newest Corporate Members

Ely Guitars and The Music Box Supper Club!

CBS is so excited to welcome these two organizations to our Blues Community!

Ely Guitars

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Chad Ely President

Phone: 440-983-4977and Blues Guitarist

Ely Guitars is a local guitar custom manufactuer of the newest guitar design by Chad Ely. This unique guitar is designed for the blues guitarist incorporating special features specifically for the blues artist. Additionallly, all parts, and fabrication is done right here in North East Ohio.

Passionate about blues, about North East Ohio and about the Blues Society, CBS welcomes Ely Guitars to our Blues Community. Ely Guitars has been instrumental in assisting CBS in the transition to our new Website format and features.

Cuyahoga Arts and Culture Awards Grant to Cleveland Blues Society

The Cleveland Blue Society thanks the Cuyahoga Arts and Culture for the award of a project Grant for the ongoing Jam and Memphis Challenge programs. CBS is indebted to the work of the board members for these programs, Bob Devries, Teri Pealer and Ro Daley for their hard work and efforts. This is an example of how the taxes are being used to improve the community through the arts.

Oct 12, Memphis Challenge Winners

Such a great day of music! Congratulations to the Winners of the 2014 Cleveland Blues Society IBC Memphis Challenge!

Austin Walkin' Cane for Best Self produced CD category.
Chris Yakopcic Solo duo category
Gaetano's Underworld Band Band Category

Thank you to all our challengers. The Cleveland Blues Society members, friends and blues fans are so lucky! It is our pleasure to hear you play! Thank you for sharing your gifts.

More to follow! pics and comments! busy day! Clevleand Blues Society Octber Jam tonite at Cebars with Real Deal Band hosting, 7:30 P.m.

Thanks to all of the sponsors and volunteers, all the challengers and fans who support!

CBS Volunteer Spotlight

By Teri Pealer

Blues Lovin’, Shutter Buggin’ Trio Lloyd Braun, Debra Eberly, & Martha Gunn Andrus

I chose this talented trio because they have shown their dedication and love for the blues time and time again by volunteering at numerous CBS events snapping literally thousands of photos.

1) How long have you been involved with CBS? What brought you to it?

Lloyd: 3+ years. It was an easy decision. While already active in photographing and shooting videos at many different clubs and meeting members of CBS, I decided to become involved with the organization.
Deb: Since 2009, 1st Blues Challenge. Ro Found me at Cebar’s (Alan’s Sunday Blues Jam) and recruited me!
Martha: I’ve been involved with CBS for the last 4 years, and I am card carrying member #227. My friend Ro Daley introduced me to...

Upcoming Events

Feb 07
CBS Jam Nite
The Savannah Bar & Grille

2 attendees
Feb 15
Shemekia Copeland
Music Box Supper Club, 1148 Main Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44113

2 attendees
Feb 22
CBS General Membership Meeting
The Brothers Lounge, 11609 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, OH 44107, U nited States

1 attendee
Feb 22
BETH HART
The Kent Stage, 175 E Main St, Kent, OH 44240, United States

0 attendees
Mar 09
CBS Jam Nite
Kurts Getaway

2 attendees
Apr 13
CBS Jam Nite
TBD

1 attendee