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:
of its members by a volunteer
board of directors. The
members of the board for
2024-2026 are:
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.
Home Page
(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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