Vote Now
For 2013
Mn Blues Hall of Fame

Mn Blues Society Members
May Cast Their Ballots
Until 12 am, Midnight, June 30, 2013

Northwoods Blues Festival
May 25 & 26
@ Heartwood Conference Center & Retreat, Trego, WI

Howard "Guitar" Luedtke, Reverend Raven & the Chain Smokin' Altar Boys, Chris Beard, Joe Louis Walker, The Rhythm Roosters, Mojo Lemon, Kenny Neal, Ana Popovic

www.northwoodsbluesfestival.com

(05/12/13)

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Are You Planning To Attend Any Festivals?

You Can Help Us Recruit New Members With a Minimum of Time & Effort.
Contact Christina Hoglund, christina@mnbs.org, To Find Out How!

Smokin' In Steele 2013
May 31 - June 1
Steele County Fairgrounds
Owatonna, MN

In addition to the great food and musical lineup at this year's "Smokin' In Steele" BBQ Contest & Blues Fest (May 31- June 1), Mike Fugazzi will again be presenting MnBS Blues For Kids harmonica instructions on Saturday, June 1 at 1:30 pm and 2:30 pm in Park Square. Your child gets to keep the harmonica! Pre-registration required. Kids 8 to 18. Class sizes are limited to 20, first registered, first served; so sign up today!

(05/19/13)

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Blues Promoter, Sue McLean, Funeral Service May 24

Longtime Twin Cities music promoter, Sue McLean, died of cancer at her home in Minneapolis on May 17. Sue has booked the talent for the annual Basilica Block Party and Music at the Minnesota Zoo along with numerous local venues large and small. Sue would often feature local artists as opening acts for big-name national and international acts. In 2012 Sue was nominated for the Minnesota Blues Hall of Fame, "Supportive of the Blues (Non-Performer)" award. Visitation will be on Friday, May 24 at 9:30 am at the Basilica of St Mary in Minneapolis with the funeral service to follow at 11 am. — Jake Jacobson

(05/19/13)

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Musicians,
Enter Your CD In The
2013 Best Self-Produced CD Competition
www.mnbs.org/CDcompetition.html

Help Send Annie Mack
& Tampa Spatz To Memphis

You can show your support for the two acts that have been selected to represent Minnesota at the 2014 International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN by making a tax-deductible donation to the funds to help offset their travel expenses. Participating acts are not compensated for their performances at the IBC. — Road To Memphis Committee

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