Please help us bring the blues to the underserved

Long Beach Blues Society commits to the enduring legacy of blues music through all forms and seeks to continue one of the oldest and purest forms of expression so that those coming up in each generation knows of where it all began. LBBS seeks to teach each generation and encourage the generational creative process to excel through the following programs:

Blues in the Schools (BITS) are classroom- or school-wide performances for  K-12 schools done by award-winning blues musicians. The events may include a history of the Blues, demonstrations of styles unique to U.S. regions, musical instrument instruction and musicians sharing about working in the music industry. So far this year we have brought Blues music and education to over 10,000 students and teachers in 22+ schools in the Long Beach area.

Blues For Vets uses the transformational power of music and creativity to support veterans' psychological and emotional needs by connecting professional blues artists with local veterans through workshops and performances so Veterans can learn to express their feelings in a healthy way, experience healing and positivity, and feel connected to a supportive community. 

Blues for Seniors provides uplifting workshops and concerts to seniors, particularly for those with limited income and/or limited access to live entertainment. 

Blues for All offers free live music provided by local professional blues artists to inspire the next generation for the rich history of Blues, as well as uplift the local community and economy of disenfranchised areas of Long Beach that do not have access to live music.