Keeping the Blues Alive!

Through extensive research and substantiation, the KBS has made major inroads into the documentation of the Blues tradition in Louisville, Kentucky. This research has led to the discovery of many rare photos and interviews, and to the locations of many early Blues related sites. An archive has been established by the KBS to centrally locate all of these materials and make them available to members. We have also located the grave sites of Blues greats Sylvester Weaver and Bill Gaither and arranged for the placement of headstones to honor their memory. 

 From its inception the KBS has been actively involved on the local Blues scene. Many local and regional talents have been showcased in local venues under either direct sponsorship or contributed support of the KBS. Such artists as Albert Collins, Pinetop Perkins, and Henry Townsend were all able to appear in Louisville under the auspices of KBS. 

 Probably the strongest commitment that KBS has is its efforts to perpetuate the Blues Tradition so that generations to come may be able to know and appreciate the Blues. In a way, this perpetuation encompasses the other two "p"s of our mission: it is through the preservation and presentation of the Blues that we can begin to perpetuate it.  One of the ways in which KBS perpetuates the Blues is through the annual presentation of the Sylvester Weaver Award to an individual in recognition of their efforts in representing the mission of the KBS. 

KBS encourages membership by anyone interested in the Blues. Members receive our monthly newsletter Blues News, as well as opportunities for discounts on local events and purchases. All members are encouraged to attend the monthly meetings of the Society to bring their own views and talents to the support of the Blues.  The KBS Board meets the first Wednesday of each month at 7:00 pm. Members are welcome.