Houston Blues Society :: ~~~From the Prez~~~

January 9, 2011

Hello Blues Lovers,

Well, the calendar has flipped, and I'm reflecting on where we've come, and where we're going. The last half of 2010 (the first six months of this administration's reign) has been amazing from every direction!

Our Blues Krewe have stepped up under the leadership of Volunteer Committee Co-Chairs, Ina and Linda. Volunteers allow the HBS Board to not only work the many events in which we're involved, but also enjoy them! Thanks for that.

Speaking of events, HBS has continued to elevate our presence in the community by participating in more and more events. Some of the benefits and other happenings you have helped support as a member of The Houston Blues Society include:

TUNES FOR TURTLES – Kemp’s Riddley Sea Turtle Benefit at The Big Easy
Twentieth Annual Blues For Food @ Shakespeare Pub
Monthly Houston Blues Society Blues Jam @ The Big Easy
Texas Harmonica Festival @ Dan Electro’s
Big Walter’s 96th Birthday Bash @ The Big Easy
Navasota Blues Festival @ Grimes County Expo Center
KPFT’s Summer Fundraiser
International Blues Challenge Preliminaries and Finals @ The Continental Club, The Big Easy and Dan Electro's Guitar Bar
Earl Gilliam Benefits @ The Big Easy
Wounded Warrior Benefit @ Sugar Land Towne Square
Magic Benefit @ The Big Easy
Lightnin’ Hopkins Historical Marker Dedication in Third Ward
Tommy Dardar Benefit @ Dan Electro's Guitar Bar
Pocket Full Of Soul World Record Attempt @ Minute Maid Park
Blues In The School with Gary Alleretto
Ed Berry Benefit @ The Big Easy
The 2010 T-99 Scholarship/Holiday Party Fundraiser

So, as you can see, it's been a busy and productive year thus far. But our year has much more instore ahead! As we continue to keep you informed with our weekly Blues Blasts, be on the lookout for more ways that you can get involved, knowing that just your presence at our Blues Community events make a huge difference.

Our next big event is the IBC Send-Off Party Fundraiser on Monday, January 24th at The House of Blues! This "Not-To-Be-Missed" event will have performances by our first HBS-Sponsored IBC Youth Showcase Band, The Peterson Brothers followed by our IBC Solo/Duo Winner, The Mighty Orq, and concluding with a performance from the HBS IBC Band Champion, Ezra Charles Band! I'm looking forward to a great turnout for this important final IBC fundraiser before sending these Houston Blues Society emissaries on to Memphis for the incredible International Blues Challenge and Youth Showcase (Feb.2 - Feb. 5).

There will be more annoucements about activities and initiatives that are forthcoming. Stay tuned to your Blues Blasts, and if you have any recommendations, please email us at info@houstonbluessociety.org.

Stay Thirsty (For The Blues), My Friends,

Boyd

Boyd Bluestein
Houston Blues Society, Predident
info@houstonbluessociety.org