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Let’s take a quick poll! What’s the biggest reason attendance is low at local live blues events?
🎚️ Too loud
💵 Too expensive
😟 Not comfortable in crowds
🎸 Not interested in local artists ❓
Other — tell us in the comments!
🎚️ Too loud
💵 Too expensive
😟 Not comfortable in crowds
🎸 Not interested in local artists ❓
Other — tell us in the comments!
December 9, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Let’s take a quick poll! What’s the biggest reason attendance is low at local live blues events?
🎚️ Too loud
💵 Too expensive
😟 Not comfortable in crowds
🎸 Not interested in local artists ❓
Other — tell us in the comments!
🎚️ Too loud
💵 Too expensive
😟 Not comfortable in crowds
🎸 Not interested in local artists ❓
Other — tell us in the comments!
“John Németh headlines Biscuits & Blues (401 Mason St., San Francisco) on Fri & Sat, Dec 12–13! Two nights of soul-soaked vocals, blazing blues & unforgettable energy 🎤🔥🎶”
December 7, 2025 at 12:33 AM
“John Németh headlines Biscuits & Blues (401 Mason St., San Francisco) on Fri & Sat, Dec 12–13! Two nights of soul-soaked vocals, blazing blues & unforgettable energy 🎤🔥🎶”
Ain't that the truth!
November 29, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Ain't that the truth!
“Shades of Blue headlines Powerhouse of Blues at 614 Sutter St., Folsom on Sun 11/30! Deep grooves, soulful vocals & a Sunday night blast of pure blues energy 🎶🔥”
November 28, 2025 at 12:20 AM
“Shades of Blue headlines Powerhouse of Blues at 614 Sutter St., Folsom on Sun 11/30! Deep grooves, soulful vocals & a Sunday night blast of pure blues energy 🎶🔥”
“The Aki Kumar Band brings their signature blues & swagger to The Backroom (1984 Bonita Ave., Berkeley, CA) on Sat, Nov 29! A night of groove, soul & killer harp awaits 🎶🔥”
November 27, 2025 at 12:20 AM
“The Aki Kumar Band brings their signature blues & swagger to The Backroom (1984 Bonita Ave., Berkeley, CA) on Sat, Nov 29! A night of groove, soul & killer harp awaits 🎶🔥”
No explanation necessary…
November 25, 2025 at 12:23 AM
No explanation necessary…
Daryl Rowland’s Bleeding Hearts hit The Torch Club, 904 15th St., Sacramento, CA for a pre-Thanksgiving tune-up! Come get your holiday groove started early. 🎶🔥
November 24, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Daryl Rowland’s Bleeding Hearts hit The Torch Club, 904 15th St., Sacramento, CA for a pre-Thanksgiving tune-up! Come get your holiday groove started early. 🎶🔥
“Catch the First Lady of the Blues, Anni Piper, live at the Sapphire Room (2900 Chinden Blvd., Boise, ID) on 11/23! Sultry bass, powerhouse vocals, and pure blues fire 🔥🎶”
November 23, 2025 at 12:20 AM
“Catch the First Lady of the Blues, Anni Piper, live at the Sapphire Room (2900 Chinden Blvd., Boise, ID) on 11/23! Sultry bass, powerhouse vocals, and pure blues fire 🔥🎶”
“The Lucky Losers roll into the Blue Wing Restaurant & Saloon (9520 Main St., Upper Lake) on Mon, Nov 24! Killer vocals, gritty blues, and a perfect night out. Don’t miss it! 🎶🔥”
November 23, 2025 at 12:20 AM
“The Lucky Losers roll into the Blue Wing Restaurant & Saloon (9520 Main St., Upper Lake) on Mon, Nov 24! Killer vocals, gritty blues, and a perfect night out. Don’t miss it! 🎶🔥”
You do not want to miss the 37th Annual Battle of the Blues Harps on Wednesday, Nov 26th at the Gaslamp, 6251 E. Pacific Coast Hwy., Long Beach, CA! Harmonica heaven awaits. 🎤🔥🎶
November 22, 2025 at 11:20 PM
You do not want to miss the 37th Annual Battle of the Blues Harps on Wednesday, Nov 26th at the Gaslamp, 6251 E. Pacific Coast Hwy., Long Beach, CA! Harmonica heaven awaits. 🎤🔥🎶
The LBBS presents their Annual BluesGiving Show at the LB Rescue Mission, 223 W. Anaheim St., Long Beach, CA on November 26th! 🎸🍂💙
November 22, 2025 at 8:30 PM
The LBBS presents their Annual BluesGiving Show at the LB Rescue Mission, 223 W. Anaheim St., Long Beach, CA on November 26th! 🎸🍂💙
Mother’s, 16701 Pacific Coast Hwy, Sunset Beach, CA brings you Cadillac Hubie on Sunday 11/30/25! Blues, swagger, and a Sunday vibe you don’t wanna miss. 🎶🔥
November 22, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Mother’s, 16701 Pacific Coast Hwy, Sunset Beach, CA brings you Cadillac Hubie on Sunday 11/30/25! Blues, swagger, and a Sunday vibe you don’t wanna miss. 🎶🔥
Don’t miss Jennifer Moriarity & the Mystic Mama Band at Mekong Bistro, 8200 NE Siskiyou St., Portland, OR on Sunday 11/23/25! Soulful grooves and good vibes all night. 🎶✨
November 22, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Don’t miss Jennifer Moriarity & the Mystic Mama Band at Mekong Bistro, 8200 NE Siskiyou St., Portland, OR on Sunday 11/23/25! Soulful grooves and good vibes all night. 🎶✨
Bruce’s Juke Joint, 11326 W. Pico Blvd., West LA, brings you Blues, Blues, Blues on Saturday 11/22/25! Get ready for soul-shaking grooves and a night that hits just right. 🎶🔥
November 22, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Bruce’s Juke Joint, 11326 W. Pico Blvd., West LA, brings you Blues, Blues, Blues on Saturday 11/22/25! Get ready for soul-shaking grooves and a night that hits just right. 🎶🔥
Jazz Alley, 2033 6th. Ave.
Seattle, WA is hosting some killer shows! Check it out
Seattle, WA is hosting some killer shows! Check it out
November 21, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Jazz Alley, 2033 6th. Ave.
Seattle, WA is hosting some killer shows! Check it out
Seattle, WA is hosting some killer shows! Check it out
“The Pat Stilwell Band brings the grooves to Arrivederci (17023 SE McLoughlin Blvd, Milwaukie, OR) on Nov 28! Kick off your holiday weekend with killer live music, good wine, and good vibes! 🎶🍷🔥”
November 21, 2025 at 1:30 PM
“The Pat Stilwell Band brings the grooves to Arrivederci (17023 SE McLoughlin Blvd, Milwaukie, OR) on Nov 28! Kick off your holiday weekend with killer live music, good wine, and good vibes! 🎶🍷🔥”
“Biscuits & Blues (401 Mason St., San Francisco) hosts Aki Kumar on Fri, Nov 21! Vintage vibes, killer harp, and a night of deep, infectious blues grooves 🎶🔥”
November 21, 2025 at 12:35 AM
“Biscuits & Blues (401 Mason St., San Francisco) hosts Aki Kumar on Fri, Nov 21! Vintage vibes, killer harp, and a night of deep, infectious blues grooves 🎶🔥”
“Max Cabello headlines Powerhouse of Blues at 614 Sutter St., Folsom on Sun 11/23! Smokin’ guitar, soul-drenched vocals & a Sunday night blues throwdown you can’t miss 🎸🔥🎶”
November 21, 2025 at 12:28 AM
“Max Cabello headlines Powerhouse of Blues at 614 Sutter St., Folsom on Sun 11/23! Smokin’ guitar, soul-drenched vocals & a Sunday night blues throwdown you can’t miss 🎸🔥🎶”
“Zach Waters brings his high-octane blues-rock to The BrickYard (4634 Town Center Blvd., El Dorado Hills) on Fri 11/21! Killer guitar, big energy, and a night that hits hard 🎸🔥🎶”
November 21, 2025 at 12:04 AM
“Zach Waters brings his high-octane blues-rock to The BrickYard (4634 Town Center Blvd., El Dorado Hills) on Fri 11/21! Killer guitar, big energy, and a night that hits hard 🎸🔥🎶”
“SBBS presents the powerhouse Vanessa Collier at the Carrillo Recreation Center (100 E. Carrillo St., Santa Barbara) on Sat, 11/22! Sax, soul & high-energy blues you have to experience 🎷🔥”
November 20, 2025 at 11:42 PM
“SBBS presents the powerhouse Vanessa Collier at the Carrillo Recreation Center (100 E. Carrillo St., Santa Barbara) on Sat, 11/22! Sax, soul & high-energy blues you have to experience 🎷🔥”
🎶 Grand Opening!The Church of Blues comes to Bisbee, AZ!📅 Sunday, Nov 16 — Celebrate the launch with soulful blues and good vibes all day. #BisbeeBlues #LiveMusic
November 15, 2025 at 3:00 AM
🎶 Grand Opening!The Church of Blues comes to Bisbee, AZ!📅 Sunday, Nov 16 — Celebrate the launch with soulful blues and good vibes all day. #BisbeeBlues #LiveMusic
🎤 The 37th Annual Battle of the Blues Harps is back!📍 The Gaslamp, 6251 E. Pacific Coast Hwy, Long Beach, CA📅 Wednesday, Nov 26 — Presented by Stellar Shows. Don’t miss this legendary night of blues harmonica power! #Blues #LongBeachMusic #LiveBlues
November 14, 2025 at 1:30 PM
🎤 The 37th Annual Battle of the Blues Harps is back!📍 The Gaslamp, 6251 E. Pacific Coast Hwy, Long Beach, CA📅 Wednesday, Nov 26 — Presented by Stellar Shows. Don’t miss this legendary night of blues harmonica power! #Blues #LongBeachMusic #LiveBlues
🎸 Polly O’Keary live at Café Rock!📍 80 East Ash St., Lebanon, ORA night of powerhouse blues you won’t want to miss! #LiveBlues #PollyOKeary
November 14, 2025 at 12:20 AM
🎸 Polly O’Keary live at Café Rock!📍 80 East Ash St., Lebanon, ORA night of powerhouse blues you won’t want to miss! #LiveBlues #PollyOKeary
🎸 Manzanita Blues live at Humphreys Backstage!📍2241 Shelter Dr., San Diego, CA📅 Friday, Nov 14 — smooth grooves & good vibes all night! #LiveBlues #SanDiegoMusic
November 13, 2025 at 11:20 PM
🎸 Manzanita Blues live at Humphreys Backstage!📍2241 Shelter Dr., San Diego, CA📅 Friday, Nov 14 — smooth grooves & good vibes all night! #LiveBlues #SanDiegoMusic
🎶 Dennis Spencer Group live at Dusty Vinyl!📍11326 W. Pico Blvd, Los Angeles📅 Saturday, Nov 22 — Don’t miss this night of killer grooves! #LiveMusic #LosAngelesBlues
November 13, 2025 at 8:30 PM
🎶 Dennis Spencer Group live at Dusty Vinyl!📍11326 W. Pico Blvd, Los Angeles📅 Saturday, Nov 22 — Don’t miss this night of killer grooves! #LiveMusic #LosAngelesBlues