Upcoming MnBS Events

2022 Minnesota Blues Society Activities

July 7: Regular Board of Directors Meeting via Zoom
July 10: Annual Picnic & Food Drive @ Rosetown American Legion Post #542
July 16: Lowertown Blues Festival @ Dual Citizen Brewing
August 11: Regular Board of Directors Meeting @ TBA
September 8: Regular Board of Directors Meeting @ TBA
October 13: Regular Board of Directors Meeting @ TBA
October 16: Minnesota Blues Hall of Fame @ Jimmy's Event Center
November 10: Regular Board of Directors Meeting @ TBA
December 4: Annual Meeting and Holiday Party @ TBA

Past Events

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2022 Past Minnesota Blues Society Activities

January 15: Regular Board of Directors Meeting Schooner Tavern
February 26: Hall of Fame Committee Meeting @ Crooked Pint Event Center
March 10: Regular Board of Directors Meeting via Zoom
April 7: Regular Board of Directors Meeting via Zoom
April 23: Hall of Fame Committee Meeting @ Crooked Pint Event Center
May 12: Regular Board of Directors Meeting via Zoom
June 2: Regular Board of Directors Meeting @ TBA
June 12: Road To Memphis Blues Challenge @ The Blues Saloon

2021 Past Minnesota Blues Society Activities

January 14: Regular Board Meeting via Zoom
February 11: Regular Board Meeting via Zoom
March 11: Regular Board Meeting via Zoom
April 8: Regular Board Meeting via Zoom
May 13: Regular Board Meeting via Zoom
June 10: Regular Board Meeting via Zoom
July 8: Regular Board Meeting via Zoom
July 11: Annual Picnic & Food Drive @ Rosetown American Legion Post #542
September 12: Road To Memphis Challenge @ Wilebski's Blues Saloon (Canceled)
October 17: Minnesota Blues Hall of Fame @ Jimmy's Event Center
December 5: Annual Meeting & Holiday Party

2020 Past Minnesota Blues Society Activities

January 19: Road To Memphis Fundraiser @ Wilebski's Blues Saloon
January 28 - February 1: International Blues Challenge, Memphis, TN
February 13: Regular Board Meeting @ Clive's Roadhouse Burnsville
March 12: Regular Board Meeting @ Lucky's 13 Pub, Mendota
April 1: Road to Memphis Registration Opens CANCELED
April 9: Regular Board Meeting @ CANCELED
May 1: Road to Memphis Registration Closes CANCELED
May 14: Regular Board Meeting @ CANCELED
June 7: Road to Memphis Challege @ Wilebski's Blues Saloon CANCELED
June 11: Regular Board Meeting @ Tannenbaum's
July 9: Regular Board Meeting @ CANCELED
July 12: Minnesota Blues Society Annual Picnic & Food Drive @ Rosetown American Legion Post #542 CANCELED
July 17-18:Lowertown Blues Festival CANCELED
August 13: Regular Board Meeting via Zoom
September 17: Regular Board Meeting @ via Zoom
October 7: Last Day To Register Nominations For 2021 Board of Directors (60 days prior to Annual Meeting)
October 8: Regular Board Meeting @ via Zoom
October 22: Last Day To Renew or Join for 2020 to be Eligible to Vote For 2021 Board of Directors (45 days prior to Annual Meeting)
October : Minnesota Blues Hall of Fame CANCELED
November 12: Regular Board Meeting @ via Zoom
December 6: Annual Meeting & Holiday Party @ via Zoom

2019 Past Minnesota Blues Society Activities

January 9: Regular Board Meeting @ Richard Schaefer's
January 13: Hurricane Harold's RTM Fundraiser @ Wilebski's Blues Saloon
January 22-26: International Blues Challenge, Memphis, TN
February 20: Regular Board Meeting (Canceled)
March 13: Regular Board Meeting @ Schuller's Tavern
April 18: Regular Board Meeting @ Clive's Roadhouse Burnsville
May 9: Regular Board Meeting @ Clive's Roadhouse Blaine
May 31: Deadline for entry in the Road To Memphis Challenge
June 12: Regular Board Meeting @ Rosetown American Legion Post #542
June 30: Road To Memphis Challenge @ Wilebski's Blues Saloon
July 7: Annual MnBS Picnic & Food Drive @ Rosetown American Legion Post #542
July 11: Regular Board Meeting @ Deb Hill's Home
July 19-20: Lowertown Blues Festival
July 27: VetsFest @ Richard Walton Park, Oakdale, MN
August 8: Regular Board Meeting @ The Tannenbaum's
September 8: Road To Memphis Fundraiser @ Minnesota Music Cafe
September 12: Regular Board Meeting @ Clive's Roadhouse Burnsville
September 30: Deadline for Entry Into Self-Produced CD Competition
October 9: Last Day To Register Nominations For 2020 Board of Directors (60 days prior to Annual Meeting)
October 10: Regular Board Meeting @ Clive's Roadhouse Burnsville
October 24: Last Day To Renew or Join for 2019 to be Eligible to Vote For 2020 Board of Directors (45 days prior to Annual Meeting)
October 27: Minnesota Blues Hall of Fame Ceremony @ The Historic Concord Exchange
November 10: Road To Memphis Fundraiser @ Wilebski's Blues Saloon
November 14: Regular Board Meeting @ Beast BBQ, Minneapolis, MN
December 8: Annual Meeting/Holiday Party @ Minnesota Music Cafe

2018 Past Minnesota Blues Society Activities

January 7: Hurricane Harold's Road To Memphis Fundraiser @ Wilebski's Blues Saloon
January 16-20: International Blues Challenge, Memphis, TN
February 8: Regular Board Meeting @ Richard Schaefer's
February 28: Deadline for entry in 2018 Road To Memphis Challenge
March 8: Regular Board Meeting @ Urban Growler Brewing Company
April 8: Road to Memphis Solo/Duo Challenge @ Coon Rapids VFW Post #9625
April 12: Regular Board Meeting @ Day Block Brewing Co
April 29: Road to Memphis Band Challenge @ Wilebski's Blues Saloon
May 3: Regular Board Meeting @ Linda & Barry Tannenbaum Residence
July 12: Regular Board Meeting @ Deb & Don Hills
July 15: Annual MnBS Picnic & Food Drive @ Rosetown American Legion
July 20-21: Lowertown Blues Festival
August 16: Regular Board Meeting @ Bricks Kitchen & Pub
September 13: Regular Board Meeting
September 30: Road To Memphis Fundraiser @ Minnesota Music Cafe
September 30: Deadline for Entry Into Self-Produced CD Competition
October 3: Last Day To Register Nominations For 2019 Board of Directors (60 days prior to Annual Meeting)
October 11: Regular Board Meeting @ Urban Growler Brewing Company
October 18: Last Day To Renew or Join for 2018 to be Eligible to Vote For 2019 Board of Directors (45 days prior to Annual Meeting)
October 21: Road To Memphis Fundraiser @ Wilebski's Blues Saloon
October 28: Mn Blues Hall of Fame @ Crooners Lounge & Supper Club
November 14: Regular Board Meeting @ Richard Schaefer's
December 2: Annual Meeting & Holiday Party @ The Historic Concord Exchange

2017 Past Minnesota Blues Society Activities

January 12: Regular Board Meeting @ Richard Schaefer's
January 22: Road To Memphis Fundraiser(2016 Acts) @ Minnesota Music Cafe
January 31: International Blues Challenge, Memphis, TN
February 16: Regular Board Meeting @ Rosetown American Legion Post #542
March 3: Deadline for Entry Into Road To Memphis Solo/Duo & Band Challenge
March 16: Regular Board Meeting @ Richard Schaefer's
April 9: Road To Memphis Solo/Duo Challenge @ Dugout Bar
April 13: Regular Board Meeting @ Crooked Pint Ale House & Event Center
April 23: Road To Memphis Band Challenge @ Wilebski's Blues Saloon
May 11: Regular Board Meeting @ Richard Schaefer's
June 8: Regular Board Meeting @ Cancelled
July 13: Regular Board Meeting @ Deb Hills
July 16: Annual Picnic & Food Drive @ Rosetown American Legion
August 8: Regular Board Meeting @ Deb Hills
September 10: Tally's Blues Fest @ Polar Park
September 24: Road To Memphis Fundraiser @ Minnesota Music Café
September 14: Regular Board Meeting @ Marilee Blake's
September 29: Mitch Kashmar/Junior Watson @ Wilebski's Blues Saloon
September 30: Deadline For "Best Self-Produced" CD Competition
October 4: Last Day To Register Nominations For 2018 Board of Directors
October 11: Regular Board Meeting @ Jammin' Wings Brooklyn Center
October 13: Mark Hummel's Golden State Lone Star Review @ Hook and Ladder
October 14: Minnesota Blues Hall of Fame @ Famous Dave's
October 19: Last Day To Renew or Join for 2017 to be Eligible to Vote For Board of Directors
October 29: Halloween Harmonica Bash @ Minnesota Music Cafe
November 9: Regular Board Meeting @ Urban Growler Brewing Company
December 3: Annual Meeting @ Crooners

2016 Past Minnesota Blues Society Activities

January 7: Regular Board Meeting @ Barry & Linda Tannenbaum's
January 17: All-Star Road To Memphis Fund Raiser @ Minnesota Music Cafe
January 26: International Blues Challenge, Memphis, TN
February 4: Regular Board Meeting @ Schuller's Tavern
March 3: Regular Board Meeting @ Richfield American Legion
April 7: Regular Board Meeting @ Richfield American Legion
April 10: Road To Memphis Solo/Duo Challenge @ Schuller's Tavern
April 24: Road To Memphis Band Challenge @ Minnesota Music Cafe
May 5: Regular Board Meeting @ Richard Schaefer's
May 7: Application Deadline for Youth Showcase Challenge
May 15: Youth Showcase Challenge @ The Lodge
June 2: Regular Board Meeting @ Union Depot, St Paul, 6:30 pm
July 7: Regular Board Meeting @ Richard Schaefer's
July 17: MnBS Annual Picnic & Food Drive @ Rosetown American Legion
July 23: Lowertown Blues Festival
August 4: Regular Board Meeting @ Mark Felton's
September 1: Regular Board Meeting @ Richard Schaefer's
September 30: Deadline for Entry For "Best Self-Produced" CD Competition
October 5: Last Day To Register Nominations For 2017 Board of Directors
October 6: Regular Board Meeting @ Urban Growler Brewing Company
October 16: Minnesota Blues Hall of Fame Ceremony @ Parkway Theater
October 20: Last Day To Renew or Join for 2016 to be Eligible to Vote For Board of Directors
November 3: Regular Board Meeting @ Brigid & David Martin's
December 4: Annual Meeting & Holiday Party @ Crooner's
December 17: Organizational Meeting @ Schooner Tavern

2015 Minnesota Blues Society Activities

January 5: Regular Board Meeting @ Richard Schaefer's
January 11: Road To Memphis Fundraiser @ Wilebski's Blues Saloon
January 20-24: 31st International Blues Challenge, Memphis, TN
February 2: Regular Board Meeting @ Crystal Garden
March 2: Regular Board Meeting @ Richard Schaefer's
April 6: Regular Board Meeting @ The Lodge
April 12: Road To Memphis Challenge Solo/Duo @ The Lodge
April 26: Road To Memphis Challenge Band @ Wilebski's Blues Saloon
May 4: Regular Board Meeting @ The Lodge
June 1: Regular Board Meeting @ The Italian Pie Shoppe, St Paul
July 6: Regular Board Meeting @ Richard Schaefer's
July 19: Annual Picnic @ Rosetown American Legion
July 25: Lowertown Blues Festival
August 3: Regular Board Meeting @ Crystal VFW
September 2: Regular Board Meeting @ Moe's
October 1: Deadline for submitting entry for "Best Self-Produced CD" Competition
October 5: Regular Board Meeting @ TBA
October 7: Last Day To Register Nominations For 2016 Board of Directors
October 11: Minnesota Blues Hall of Fame @ Wilebski's Blues Saloon
October 22: Last Day To Renew or Join for 2015 to be Eligible to Vote For Board of Directors
November 2: Regular Board Meeting @ The Lodge
November 8: Road To Memphis Fund Raiser @ Wicked Moose Bar & Grill
November 15: Blues Studio For School Fundraiser @ Minnesota Music Cafe
November 29: Youth Showcase Fund Raiser @ Famous Dave's
December 6: Annual Meeting, Holiday Party and Food Drive @ Schuller's Tavern - Golden Valley, MN
December 14: Regular Board Meeting @ Richard Schaefer's

2014 Minnesota Blues Society Activities

January 6: Regular Board Meeting @ Italian Pie Shoppe, New Hope
January 12: Road To Memphis Fund Raiser @ Whiskey Junction
January 21-25: International Blues Challenge, Memphis, TN
February 3: Regular Board Meeting @ Earle Brown Bowling, Brooklyn Center
March 1: Deadline for Application for Road To Memphis Challenge 2014
March 3: Regular Board Meeting @ Richard Schaefer's
March 9: 2014 MN BLUES ALL-STARS Volume II CD @ Wilebski's Blues Saloon
April 6: Road To Memphis Solo/Duo Challenge @ The Amsterdam
April 7: Regular Board Meeting @ Old Mexico
April 15: Deadline for Mn Blues Hall of Fame Nominations & Voter Eligibility
April 27: Road To Memphis Band Challenge @ Wilebski's Blues Saloon
May 5: Regular Board Meeting @ Richard Schaefer's
June 2: Regular Board Meeting @ Midtown Global Market
July 7: Regular Board Meeting @ Rosetown American Legion
July 20: Annual Picnic & Food Drive @ Rosetown American Legion
July 26: Lowertown Blues Festival @ Mears Park
August 4: Regular Board Meeting @ Union Depot
September 8: Regular Board Meeting @ Underground Music Cafe
October 1: Deadline for Entry "Best Self-Produced CD Competition"
October 5: Minnesota Blues Hall of Fame Ceremony @ Wilebski's Blues Saloon
October 6: Regular Board Meeting @ Richard Schaefer's
October 8: Deadline For Board Nominations
October 23: Last Date For Members in Good Standing to be Eligible to Vote For Board Elections
November 3: Regular Board Meeting @ Schuller's Tavern
December 7: Holiday Party & Annual Meeting @ Schuller's Tavern - Golden Valley, MN
December 8: Regular Board Meeting @ Richard Schaefer's
December 21: Youth Showcase Fund Raiser @ 7th St Entry

2013 Minnesota Blues Society Activities

January 15: Regular Board Meeting @ Richard Schaefer's
January 20: Road To Memphis Fund Raiser @ Whiskey Junction
January 30: International Blues Challenge - Memphis, TN
February 12: Regular Board Meeting @ Ken Zieska's
March 12 19: Regular Board Meeting @ Eagle's Nest
April 9: Regular Board Meeting @ Ken Zieska's
April 28: Road To Memphis Challenge @ O' Gara's
May 14: Regular Board Meeting @ Richard Schaefer's
June 11: Regular Board Meeting @ Richard Schaefer's
July 9: Regular Board Meeting @ Richard Schaefer's
July 14: Annual Picnic & Food Drive @ Ken & Marilyn Zieska's
August 13: Regular Board Meeting @ Richard Schaefer's
September 10: Regular Board Meeting @ Richard Schaefer's
October 1: Deadline for Entry "Best Self-Produced CD Competition"
October 6: Minnesota Blues Hall of Fame @ Minnesota Music Café
October 9: Deadline For Board Nominations
October 10: Regular Board Meeting @ Schaefer's
October 20: SoMn Road To Memphis @ Covered Bridge
October 24: Last Date For Members in Good Standing to be Eligible to Vote For Board Elections
November 4: Regular Board Meeting @ Rosetown American Legion
December 2: Regular Board Meeting @ Schaefer's
December 8: Holiday Party & Annual Meeting @ Wilebski's Blues Saloon

2012 Minnesota Blues Society Activities

January 2: Regular Board Meeting @ Mt Olivet Church, Plymouth
January 22: Road To Memphis Fundraiser @ Minnesota Music Café
February 2: International Blues Challenge, Memphis,TN
February 13: Regular Board Meeting @ West 7th Community Center
March 1: Deadline for Submitting Audition Videos for Youth Showcase
March 5: Regular Board Meeting @ The Coffee Grounds
March 15: Close of Nominations for MN Blues Hall of Fame
April 2: Regular Board Meeting @ Emily's Lebanese Deli
April 22: Road To Memphis Challenge @ Minnesota Music Café
May 7: Regular Board Meeting @ Crystal Garden
June 4: Regular Board Meeting @ Crystal Garden
July 9: Regular Board Meeting @ Jacobson's
July 15: Annual Picnic & 10 Year Anniversary Celebration
August 6: Regular Board Meeting @ Jacobson's
September 10: Regular Board Meeting @ Crystal Garden
October 1: Regular Board Meeting @ Jacobson's
October 14: Minnesota Blues Hall of Fame Ceremony @ Wilebski's Blues Saloon
November 5: Regular Board Meeting @ Pam Meyer's
December 2: Holiday Party, Annual Meeting & Food Drive @ Minnesota Music Café
December 12: Regular Board Meeting @ Richard Schaefer's

2011 GTCBMS Activities

January 3: Regular Board Meeting @ Davina Sower's
January 15: Road To Memphis Challenge Announcement
January 15: MN Blues Hall of Fame Nominations Open
January 23: Road To Memphis Fund Raiser @ Whiskey Junction
February 13: Regular Board Meeting @ Jake & Mel's
March 7: Regular Board Meeting @ Grace Enebo's Home
March 15: Deadline for Road To Memphis Application
March 15: Close of Nominations for MN Blues Hall of Fame
April 4: Regular Board Meeting @ Cafe Zia
April 10: Hurricane Harold's Harmonica Extravaganza @ Wilebski's Blues Saloon
May 1: Road To Memphis Challenge @ Wilebski's Blues Saloon
May 9: Regular Board Meeting @ Wilebski's Blues Saloon
June 6: Regular Board Meeting @ Deb & Don Hills'
June 10: 2nd Annual Howlin' Wolf Birthday Bash @ Lee's Liqour Lounge
June 11: Famous Dave's BBQ & Blues @ Peavey Plaza
June 12: Blues & Baseball @ Midway Stadium w/The Brothers Curtis
July 12: Regular Board Meeting @ Ken Zieska's
July 17: Annual Members' Appreciation Picnic
August 1: Regular Board Meeting @ Richard Schaefer's Home
August 9: Blues Society Kiosk @ Target Field, Twins vs. Boston
September 12: Regular Board Meeting @ Marilee Blake's Home
September 18: Road To Memphis Fund Raiser @ Covered Bridge, Zumbrota
September 30: Deadline to Submit KBA Nominations
October 2: Deadline To Submit Nominations For Board of Directors
October 3: Regular Board Meeting @ Jacobson's
October 15: Deadline for "Best Self-Produced CD" Submission
October 17: Last Day to Join or Renew GTCBMS Membership for 2011 in order to be eligible to vote for Board
November 7: Regular Board Meeting @ Jacobson's
November 13: Minnesota Blues Hall of Fame Ceremony @ O'Gara's Bar & Grill
December 1: Annual Board Meeting & Blues Movie Party @ Mt Olivet Lutheran Church of Plymouth

2010 GTCBMS Activities

January 10: GOOT @ Blues Saloon w/Past RTM Winners
January 12: Board Meeting @ Ken Zieska's
February 10: GTCBMS Regular Board Meeting @ Gregg Harcus'
February 13: Romantic Roundhouse Blues @ Jackson Street Roundhouse
March 15: DEADLINE FOR ENTRY 2010 Road To Memphis Challenge
April 12: GTCBMS Regular Board Meeting @ Monica Louise's
April 25: 2010 Road To Memphis Challenge @ Whiskey Junction
May 2: Potluck Party @ Wilebski's Blues Saloon
June 4-6: 2nd Annual Smokin' In Steele BBQ & Blues Fest
June 12: Famous Dave's BBQ & Blues Festival @ Peavey Plaza
June 14: GTCBMS Regular Board Meeting @ Ken Zieska's, 6:30 pm
June 18-19: 9th Annual Hambone Blues Jam
July 11: Annual Members' Appreciation Picnic at the Zieska's
July 18: Blues Society Potluck @ Wilebski's Blues Saloon, 2-8 pm.
July 18: Curtis & the Kicks GOOT Fund Raiser @ Muddy Waters, Prescott, WI, 3-7 pm.
July 30-31: 15th Annual Fargo Blues Fest
July 30-31: 13th Annual Prairie Dog Blues Festival
July 29-Aug. 1: 10th Annual Boundary Waters Blues Festival
August 9: GTCBMS Regular Board Meeting, 6:30 pm @ Jake & Mel's House
August 13-15: 22nd Annual Bayfront Blues Festival
October 11: GTCBMS Regular Board Meeting @ Minnesota Music Cafe, 6:30 pm
October 15: Deadline for submitting "Best Self-Produced CD" entries
October 15: Curtis Marlatt & the Kicks GOOT @ Whiskey Junction, 8 pm
October 17: Minnesota Blues Hall of Fame Ceremony @ Minnesota Music Cafe, 2 - 6 pm
November 24: Curtis Marlatt & the Kicks GOOT @ Wilebski's Blues Saloon
December 2: GTCBMS Annual Meeting @ Wilebski's Blues Saloon, 6:30 pm.
December 13: GTCBMS Regular Board Meeting @ Ken & Marilyn Zieska's, 6:30 pm.

2009 GTCBMS Activities

January 8: Open Board Meeting at Hat Trick Lounge, 7-9 pm.
January 18: Davina & the Vagabonds Fund Raiser at Jitters Martini Bar, 6-10pm
January 23: Winter Carnival Blues Festival at Roy Wilkins Auditorium, 5:30 - 11:30 pm.
January 25: GOOT Featuring Past IBC Competitors at Whiskey Junction, 2-7pm.
February 4-7: International Blues Challenge in Memphis
February 14: Valentine's Roundhouse Blues at Jackson St Roundhouse
March 4: Open Board Meeting at Famous Dave's, 7 pm.
April 26: Road To Memphis Challenge at Minnesota Music Cafe
May 13: GTCBMS Open Board Meeting at Famous Dave's Calhoun Sq
May 29-30: Smokin' in Steele BBQ & Blues Fest (Blues For Kids on May 30)
June 6: 1st Cedar House BBQ & Blues Festival, 12:30 - 8:30 pm
June 7: Blues & Baseball Saints Game
June 13: Famous Dave's BBQ & Blues Festival at Peavey Plaza
June 20: Santiago Shakedown 7
June 27-28: Hambone Blues Jam — Austin, MN
July 12: Annual Members' Appreciation Picnic at Ken Zieska's, 2-9
July 15-19: Deep Blues Festival at 331 Club and Cabooze Bar
July 30 - August 1: Boundary Waters Blues Festival
July 31 - Aug 1: 14th Annual Fargo Blues Festival
August 7-9: 21st Annual Bayfront Blues Festival
August 22: Last Ride Blues Festival at Seven Clans Casino, Thief River Falls
August 22: Rochester Blues & BBQ Festival, Rochester Peace Plaza
September 19-20: Tree Frog Music Festival
September 26: Cyclepath Blues Festival, Millville, MN
September 27: Blues Harmonica Extravaganza, Whiskey Junction
October 11: Minnesota Blues Hall of Fame Ceremony at Famous Dave's
October 21: Women Sing The Blues at Whiskey Junction
November 4: Brandon Scott Sellner GOOT at Famous Dave's, Calhoun Sq
November 12: Brandon Scott Sellner GOOT at Torge's, Austin, MN
November 19: Blues Guitar Extravaganza at Whiskey Junction
November 21: Brandon Scott Sellner GOOT at Medina (Hoopsnakes/Lamont Cranston)
December 4: GTCBMS Annual Meeting at Byerly's, St Louis Park
December 5: Brandon Scott Sellner GOOT at Famous Dave's, Calhoun Sq
December 26: Brandon Scott Sellner GOOT at City Limits Lounge, Sleepy Eye, MN

2008 GTCBMS Activities

January 4: Board Meeting at Byerly's St Louis Park, 7 pm.
January 16: Cadillac Kolstad & the Flats GOOT at the 331 Club, 7pm.
January 31 - Feb 2: Cadillac Kolstad & the Flats/Cornbread Harris at IBC in Memphis, TN.
March 15: Ides of March Meet & Greet at Narrow's North, 7 pm.
March 29: Board Meeting at Jake & Mel's House, 2 pm.
April 26: Board Meeting at Lynn Kelly's House, 2 pm.
May 11: Harmonica Blowout at Minnesota Music Cafe, 6-10 pm.
May 18: Blues For Kids Meeting at The Coffee Grounds, 3 pm.
June 14: Dry Bone Blues Festival 3 at Central Park UM Church St Paul, 1-10 pm.
June 21: Blues and Baseball Saints Game at Midway Stadium, 4 pm.
June 27-28: Hambone Blues Jam Meet & Greet, Austin, MN
June 29: Regular Board Meeting, Gregg Harcus' House, 4 pm.
July 13: Members' Appreciation Picnic at Ken Zieska's
July 18-20: Deep Blues Festival at Washington Co Fairgrounds
July 26: The Coffee Grounds Roots Music Festival Blues For Kids, 2:00 pm.
August 16-17: Festival In The Park of Mounds View
August 24: Regular Board Meeting at Jake & Mel's, 4 pm.
September 4: MN Blues Hall of Fame Planning Meeting at Eagles Club, 7 pm.
September 14: Road To Memphis Gathering at Minnesota Music Cafe, 1:30 pm.
October 18: Curtis Marlatt's Birthday GOOT Fund Raiser at the Eagles Club, 6 pm.
October 19: 2008 Minnesota Blues Hall of Fame Ceremony at the Eagles Club, 5 pm.
December 4: Annual Meeting and Election of Board Members at Byerly's St. Louis Park, 7pm

2007 GTCBMS Activities

February 1-3: Society sponsors Cool Dispo and Papa John & Clint at IBC
February 17th - Board Meeting, 5pm.
February 24th - St Paul Winter Music Fest, Landmark Plaza.
March 29th - GTCBMS Open Meeting, Famous Dave's Calhoun Sq.
April 28 - Big John Dickerson Induction into MN Rock Country Hall of Fame, Medina Entertainment Center
May 4th - Scottie Miller w/ Tommy Castro at the Medina Entertainment Center
May 17th - GTCBMS Open Meeting, Whiskey Junction, 6:00 pm.
June 24th - Road to Memphis Competition, 2:00 pm at The Coffee Grounds
July 7: Meet & Greet at Roots Music Festival at The Coffee Grounds
July 14:Blues for Kids at the The Coffee Grounds, 2:00 — 3:30 pm.
July 15: Member's Appreciation Picnic
August 5: Board Meeting at Tom Asp's
August 23-25: Meet & Greet at Boundary Waters Festival
September 15-16 Meet & Greet at Tree Frog Music Festival, Faribault, MN.
October 1 — GTCBMS Open Meeting, Minnesota Music Cafe, 7 pm.
October 26th — MN Blues Legends & Hall of Fame Awards
December 6: Annual Board Meeting, Washington Square, 7 pm.

2006 GTCBMS Activities

January 7th - Winter Party at Withrow Ballroom
January 26-28 - International Blues Challenge; KBA Awards and BluesFirst in Memphis
February 19 - Board Meeting at Judy's
April 19th at Whiskey Junction's Guitar Extravaganza - Society will have a display table
April 23rd - Event Committee Meeting at Judy's
April 29th - Board Meeting at Gregg's
May 7th - Wilbur's Wang Dang Doodle at Floyds in Victoria 5 PM (jam afterwards)
June 11th – Road to Memphis Competition at Coffee Grounds 2 PM
July 23rd - Membership Appreciation Picnic, Judy Cedar's backyard
August 20th - Mounds View Festival GOOT Fundraiser w/ Papa John & Cool Disposition.
September 9th - Meet & Greet at Wild River Fest, Harriet Island.
September 10th - Dan Schwalbe Profile Event – 2 PM Washington Sq, White Bear Lake
October 22nd - Meet & Greet Fundraiser, Blues Blowout 2006 at Minnesota Music Cafe.
October/November - Nomination and Election of Board of Directors
November: Membership Pledge Drive for 2007
December 7th - Annual Board of Directors Meeting - Thursday, December 7, 2006
December 10th - GOOT Fundraiser at Minnesota Music Cafe.

2005 GTCBMS Activities

Road to Memphis Bands, Saturday, August 20 2:00 - 7:00 PM
Road to Memphis Bands, Part II Monday, June 27th, 7 PM, Famous Daves Calhoun Square
Appreciation Picnic on Saturday, August 20th at 2 PM at at Tom Asp's Place, 4-8 PM
Leo Whitebird Event at the Coffee Grounds on Sunday, September 25th, 2-6 PM
Road to Memphis Solo/Duo, coming up in October.
Annual Board Meeting at the Italian Pie Shoppe Thursday, December 1, 2005, at 6 PM

2004 GTCBMS Activities

International Blues Challenge, January in Memphis
Jo Jo Williams Event, February 29, 3 pm at Arnellia's
Band Applications, IBC - mid April
Curtis ² Party May 23rd at the Triangle, 3 PM
Road to Memphis Bands, June 6, 20 & 27 at Floyd's Bar
Appreciation Picnic, July 24 Tom Asp's backyard 4-8 PM
Solo/Duo Applications, IBC - August
Tuesday, November 7, 2006 at The Coffee Grounds
Annual Meeting, December 2nd

2003 GTCBMS Activities

International Blues Challenge, February 3-5 in Memphis
Big George Jackson Jubilee, February or March
Band Applications, IBC - mid April
Leo Whitebird Honored, May
Road to Memphis Bands, June
Appreciation Picnic, June or July in the Park (honoring Musician’s Better Half)
Solo/Duo Applications, IBC — August
Solo/Duo Road to Memphis - October
Annual Meeting, December

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