Blues Society of Tulsa Established 2002

January/February 2012 Blues News

November/December 2011 Blues News

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We are always looking for help with articles, pictures, reviews (listen to new music before it hits the streets).

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Since most of us have full-time jobs, a little help goes a long way!

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Blues News is published by the Blues Society of Tulsa,

A 501(c)3 Non-profit Organization.

Blues News is mailed bi-monthly to BST's 275 plus members.  2,000 copies of the newsletter are printed, with the balance being distributed to various business establishments in Northeastern Oklahoma.

When You Support the Blues Society, you are Supporting Live Music!

• Goals of the BST are to publish the bi-monthly Blues News newsletter, actively seek memberships, have fund raising events, and obtain government grants and community support.  To offer in any way we can, given limited finances and time (we all have real paying jobs), support the local blues scene in Northeastern Oklahoma.

• Programs:  Blues in Schools, Blues Challenge, Best Self Produced CD, Blues Choice Awards, Birthday Party, Halloween Party, Christmas Party, monthly meetings, Sponsor live regional, national and international acts coming to Tulsa.

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Tulsa Today Archives

“The mission on The Blues Society is to promote and preserve blues,” Martin said. They are doing this with an array of events the society puts on yearly like -- the Blues Choice Awards. The society just finished.

The event featured bands from North Eastern Oklahoma. There were four categories that musicians could win -- best lead, best rhythm, best vocalist and best band. Members got to vote who the winners were.

The Blues Society of Tulsa has been called one of the biggest in the world with nearly 400 hundred members. Martin was told this by the Blues Foundation which serves as a hub for the worldwide passion for Blues Music. The foundation has 160 affiliated blues organizations and members worldwide.

The society also has a program for kids with their “Best Blues in Schools Program” where members visit area schools with music presentations. They play guitar and harmonica for the kids while teaching life lesson testimonials in blues music.

The society puts out at bi-monthly publication called “Blues News” which is full of articles about local blues music, national and upcoming events. The cost of the subscription is $15 dollars for a single person which also includes a membership to society or you can buy a lifetime membership for $150 dollars.

Sarah McCauley, Staff Writer http://www.tulsatoday.com