MORE ABOUT US
There are a variety of ways that We, (You and the SWFBS) impact the Blues World that we live in. Below are some of the ways your Membership and Donations help.
- Through Music Education programs like, (BITS) our Blues In The Schools programs.
- Support with “Generation Blues” a Blues Foundation, youth education scholarship opportunity.
- Promoting Various Blues Artists and Blues Venues.
- Membership exclusives, (e.g.),Weekly Gigs List) delivered directly to your inbox.
- Periodic ticket giveaways, CD’s, and special event invitations.
- Artist opportunities like, “the IBC”, (International Blues Challenge).
- The Best Self-Produced CD, (National/ International recognition).
- KBA (Keeping the Blues Alive) award, (National/ International recognition).
- Our Website Presence and other Social Media networking.
- Providing a variety of Memberships with Exclusive Benefits.
- Promoting our Blues Business Members and Venues. (See More Below) ..
Blues in The Schools (BITS)
Our Blues in The Schools programs are local programs benefiting area students. By donating from here, your support will be specifically earmarked for Blues in The Schools”. Your contribution may be tax deductible, since we are a 501c3 non-profit corporation.
Use the Button below and donate to a specific cause from the donation dropdown menu, General Support, Music Education, Regional IBC.
WE ALSO …
Provide an avenue for Blues Musicians, Venues, and Business Members to expand their market reach. You can find more information on our Membership Benefits page.
As a Blues Foundation Affiliate member, we provide our SWFBS artist’s with an opportunity to be heard in Memphis during the International Blues Challenge. Which is, “the Single Largest Gathering of Blues Musicians in the world“, which often brings together a variety of people who can help advance the artist’s careers. Once a year we have the ability to send a Youth Showcase act, a Solo/Duo act and a Band, to the “I.B.C.” International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN.. The artist(s) are Judged and Selected for the Memphis IBC during the Regional SWFBS I.B.C. competition. The Regional I.B.C. is staged and operated similar to what you, (the artist) will find in Memphis, please keep in mind these opportunities only happen once a year. We suggest acts prepare and register early since space may be limited, (based on artist participation). Read More About the Blues Foundation IBC.
We are a federally recognized 501c3 Non-profit corporation which means your donations are likely tax-deductible.
MEMBERSHIPS AND DONATIONS
If you would like to support the SWFBS through Membership or Donation, you can do that in a few different ways.