Houston Blues Society
P. O. Box 7809
Houston, Texas 77270
713-827-6789

Winner of the 1996
Blues Foundation Award
for Blues Organization of The Year

The Mission and Purpose of the Houston Blues Society:

"The purpose of the Organization shall be to provide for the study, research, and preservation of the blues culture and music unique to Houston, Texas and the Texas Gulf Coast, and for the continued development of the blues tradition in Houston, Texas, and increased public awareness of the existence and value of that tradition."

The Houston Blues Society is dedicated to the study, research and preservation
of the blues culture and music unique to Houston, Texas and the Texas Gulf Coast.
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RIP - BOBBY ALEXIS

Organ player for the late Albert Collins and former band mate of Guitar Shorty, died last night due to a ... <more>
 
THUNDER SOUL - THE INSPIRING TRUE STORE OF CONRAD JOHNSON
THUNDER SOULThe Inspiring True Story of Legendary Music Educator Conrad "Prof" Johnson and the Kashmere Stage Band... <more>
 
2010 BLUES HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES ANNOUNCEMENT
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STUBBS HARLEY DAVIDSON IS LOOKING FOR BANDS WHO WOULD LIKE TO SELL THEIR CD'S AT THEIR UPCOMING OPEN HOUSE

Stubbs Harley Davidson is having their Spring Open House on Saturday, March 27th.    

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Lightnin' Hopkins to get historical marker in Third Ward

By ANDREW DANSBY
Copyright 2010 Houston Chronicle

Feb. 1, 2010, 9:46PM

Lightnin' Hopkins, the late legendary Houston blues musician, has been awarded a historical marker by the Texas Historical Commission. 

The marker will likely be placed this fall at the corner of Dowling and Francis in the Third Ward.... <more>

 
TEXAS BLUESFEST MUSIC SERIES - MAY 15th in OLD TOWN SPRING
The 2010 Texas Bluesfest Music Series-Old Town Spring will take place on May 15, 2010, at Hyde's Music Grounds, located at 26608 Keith Street.  This Eve... <more>
 
BLUES GRAMMY WINNERS ANNOUNCED
The Grammy winners were announced on January 31. In the Blues catetories, the top prize... <more>
 
BLIND WILLIE JOHNSON - CEMETERY MARKER AND HISTORICAL MARKER DONATION LINK & INFORMATION

www.blindwilliejohnsonfund.com

HBS received an email from Shane & Anna (see below) regarding their efforts to erect a cemetery headstone and historical marker for Blind Willie Johnson (the con... <more>

 
BLUES MUSIC AWARD NOMINEES ARE ....
Blues Music Awards Nominees2010 - 31st Blues Music Awards 2010

The Blues Foundation will present the 31st Blues Music Awards on May 6, 2010, at the Cook Convention Center in Memphis, TN. Performers, industry rep... <more>

 
The Houston Blues Society is a non-profit 501 (c) 3 corporation. One half of membership dues are tax deductible.
Mar 12th, Friday 9 PM
THE BLUES HOUNDS BIRTHDAY
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Mar 20th, Saturday 9:30 PM
Steve Krase & The In Crowd - Shakespere's 20th Anniversary
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Apr 30th, Friday 9 PM
BERNARD ALLISON
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Every Sunday
Houston's Home of the Blues & Zydeco Jam
SHAKESPEAR'S PUB
14129 Memorial Dr., Houston, TX 77079
Sunday Nite Blues at Frank's
Frank's Pizza
417 Travis at Prairie, Houston, 77002
Blues Show
Mr. Gino's
7306 Cullen, Houston, TX
Danton's - Houston's Only Live Blues Brunch
Danton's Gulf Coast Seafood Kitchen
4611 Montrose Blvd. in Chelsea Market
Every Monday
BLUE MONDAYS
THE RICHMOND CHILL BAR & GRILL
4704 Richmond Avenue
Every Tuesday
Albert Storo & The Soul Hustlers
Jet Lounge
1515 Pease
DHARMA BLUES JAM
DHARMA CAFE
1718 Houston Avenue (at Crockett)
Big Ass Blues Jam
The Hideaway
3122 Dunvale
Every Wednesday
Open Blues Jam - Open Mic
The Big Easy
5731 Kirby
Working Man's Blues Jam
Crazy Frogs
3939 West FM 1960
Every Thursday
Weekly Jam - Southern Rock
ROCK, WINE & BLUES
18321 W. Lake Houston Parkway, Suite 140, Humble, TX
Open Mic Night
NJ's Bar
3815 Mangum Road (at 290 and 610)
The Oldest Blues Jam In Houston
Dan Electro's Guitar Bar
1031 E. 24th St. (Between N. Main & Airline)
Blues Jam hosted by Charlie Parker
Spring Tavern
24401 Aldine Westfield Rd., Ste J
Think Tank Thursday
Frank's Pizza
417 Travis at Prairie, Houston, 77002
Brother Jam
Ray's
45550 FM 1774, Plantersville, TX 77363
Blues Jam Hosted by Dan Workman
19th Hole Grill & Bar
202 Sawdust Road, The Woodlands, TX
Every Sunday
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