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  • KVBA

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  • Kalamazoo, Michigan, US
  • Last Login: 11/15/2009

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Kalamazoo Valley Blues Association was originally founded in 1994 with the sole purpose of organizing the first annual Kalamazoo Blues Festival. The resulting success gave birth to the ideals in which the organization embraces and utilizes today. The mission of KVBA is as such:

"The mission of the Kalamazoo Valley Blues Association (KVBA) is to promote, educate, and preserve the rich history of blues music as it concerns Kalamazoo and its impact on American culture and commerce in musical arts and industry."

In addition to the annual Kalamazoo Blues Festival, the KVBA sponsors blues education workshops and presentations & awards an annual musical scholarship. KVBA also co-produces, underwrites, sponsors and promotes performances in local venues as well as hosting an annual IBC competition to choose a band for sponsorship to the national IBC competition in Memphis.

KVBA members hail not just from south western Michigan but Indiana, Ohio, as well as other parts of the country. Our members come from all walks of life, with interests that are as unique and individual as they are. The common factor is their love and enjoyment of Blues Music, and we strive to provide an avenue to bring together those who are as passionate as we are about Blues.




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Those who love blues music, musicians, venues, other blues organization or anyone at all interested in preserving this unique American art form.

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    BREAKIN’ BREAD FOR THE BLUES IS COMING NOVEMBER 22nd 2009!
    Robert Bradley Closing Act!

    The Capital Area Blues Society announces the 8th Annual Breakin' Bread with the Blues! The yearly fund raiser for CABS and the Greater Lansing Food Bank will take place on Sunday, November 22 at the Green Door Blues Bar, 2005 East Michigan Avenue , from 3pm - 8pm .

    Line up for this year, a special non-stop mix of Lansing 's Blues All Stars! The performers include, in no particular order at press time: Bill Richards, Ben Hall, Ray Aleshire, Mike "Medicine Crow" Lott, Bill Malone, Ron Bretz, Stan Budzynski, Big Bill Harwell, Mike Skory, Frog, Art Phelps and possibly more! There will be a set by the Capital City Blues Queens from the 2009 Old Town Blues Festival led by Kathleen Bolthouse and featuring Jill Messing, Joan Daniels, and Twyla Fleming.

    We have late additions to the line up for Breakin’ Bread With the Blues. We will have Ukulele Blues with Ben Hassenger and Pat Malloy both from Blue Jello and Mystic shake. Robert Bradley of Robert Bradley’s Backwater Surprise has been confirmed to close this year’s event. He will do three or four songs on his piano for the closing set. This is an event you do not wish to miss.

    Admission is still $5 of which $1 per each admission will go to the Greater Lansing Food Bank. You are requested to bring one canned or dry food item. Kids under 12: free with families.

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