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About Us

The GRBS is managed on behalf
of its members by
 a volunteer
board of directors. The
members of
 the board for
​
2024-2026 are: 
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The Grand River Blues Society
(GRBS) was founded in 2003 to
serve the Grand River region
of south central Ontario,
 encompassing the cities of
Kitchener, Waterloo, Guelph,
Cambridge, Brantford 
and surrounding areas.

The Society is dedicated
to the preservation of the

Blues music tradition
   
and advancement of this 
​ unique art form of
​ international appeal.
​

​
​Please email

[email protected]
for more information!


OBJECTIVES

 The Grand River Blues Society
is committed to enhancing the
 appreciation of  Blues music
culture and heritage, in its  varied
and diverse forms, through
the following:

(1)
ARTIST SUPPORT

Provide fundraising and
endorsement for local and regional
artists, wishing to participate in the
      InternationalBlues Challenge. 

Record and distribute
the music of local and regional
artists, to increase artist exposure
outside the Grand River Region.
 Showcase local, regional and
 international artists at special
events, tributes, fundraisers,
 festivals and the Society’s
annual “Blues Camp” and
 “Blues in the Schools”
 programs.


 (2)
YOUTH EDUCATION
 
Co-conduct an annual
Youth Legacy
Competition

with The Kitchener
 Blues Community Inc.
to inspire the careers of
 young musicians, under
the age of twenty, with the
winner having the
​ opportunity to play at a local
major
Blues festival.
 

Organize and run an annual
Blues Camp, for musicians
up to 19 years of age, under
the teaching and nurturing of
local ​professional musicians.
All campers get to appear
on stage at a local major

Blues festival. 
Support youth friendly
Blues jams!
 
Partner with the Kitchener
Blues Community Inc.
 in an annual

“Blues in the Schools”
program, specifically
geared to grade school students.


 
(3)
COMMUNITY INTERACTION
Communicate ongoing event
and artist information to
Society members
 and the
general public, by means of
our website, a bi-monthly
newsletter
 and weekly e-mail
Blues Blasts.
 
Work in conjunction
with Blues club owners and
other 
businesses to encourage
the exposure of Blues music
and musicians. Encourage
Blues lovers in the
Grand River region, to

 enjoy the benefits of Society
membership and to actively
 participate in attaining our goals,
 through support for  events and
 volunteering. 
Ensure the efficient
 and responsible use of financial
 resources, generated by the
Society and its members.
 
(4)
PRESERVING
 BLUES HERITAGE, 
Conduct and support artist tribute
shows, workshops and fundraisers
of historical significance, to better
inform Society members and
the public, of the
Blues legacy.


​
Not a member yet?
(Or time to renew your membership?)
      Join the Grand River Blues Society.
​
​


Artists:
are you looking for
   blues-friendly venues in the
  Grand River Region for your
  next tour? Do you need help
  selling merch at local shows?
Our volunteers
  might be able to help
!

        
 Contact the Grand River Blues Society.



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