[Seattle, WA] — [12/17/2024] – The Washington Nightlife and Music Association (WANMA) is proud to announce the launch of the first-ever Washington State Music Census. In an unprecedented effort, WANMA has partnered with the Washington Department of Commerce and the City of Seattle Office of Economic Development with support from King County Creative to gather […]

Changes to the Best of the Blues Awards Ballot Honoring the legacies of Patti Allen & Kathi McDonald and info on how and who nominate After petitioning the membership, the executive board of the Washington Blues Society has voted to make changes to three categories in its Best of the Blues Awards beginning in 2025. […]

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Winthrop Rhythm & Blues Festival Expands Support for Local Non-Profits Winthrop, WA—October 4, 2024— The Winthrop Music Association (WMA), is proud to announce its continued commitment to building community through music by providing grants to local and regional non-profits. This year, thanks to the generous contributions from festival-goers, WMA has awarded grants to the following […]

2024 Blues Music Awards winners announced May 9, 2024 The Blues Foundation announced its winners for the 2024 Blues Music Awards Thursday night in Memphis, Tennessee.   Album of the Year  : “Live In London” by Christone “Kingfish” Ingram (Alligator)   BB King Entertainer of the year (Best concert): Bobby Rush Song of the year  :  What kind of […]

Washington Blues Society 2024 Best of the Blues Awards Winners    The Washington Blues Society’s presented the 34th annual Best of the Blues Awards on Sunday, April 21st  honoring musicians, artists, events, and venues as voted on by blues society members in 30 award categories. The event was broadcast on YouTube and Facebook and in […]

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The 2023 international Blues Challenge Sunday July 9th at Aurora Borealis NOON Start Time – All Ages Welcome IBC SEMI-FINAL 2023 Backline Load In 10:00-11:30 First Act Set Up (Mid-Nite Bourbon)————————————————————11:45-12:00 First Act Performance——————————————————————————12:00-12:25 Second Act Set Up (Ross Robinson)————————————————————-12:25-12:40 Second Act Performance————————————————————————–12:40—1:05 Third Act Set Up (Rootsters)———————————————————————–1:05—1:20 Third Act Performance——————————————————————————1:20—1:45 Fourth Act Set Up […]