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Blues means what milk does to a baby. Blues is what the spirit is to the minister. We sing the blues because our hearts have been hurt, our souls have been disturbed.

 -  Alberta Hunter

 
Blues Societies and Organizations
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  Link   Blues Blowtorch Society
Formed as a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization to enhance the culture of blues music in the Central Illinois area.
  Link   Central Iowa Blues Society
The Central Iowa Blues Society was incorporated as a 501(c)3 organization in 1992 by 200 lovers of the blues who wanted to help to improve the blues scene in the Des Moines area. Since that time membership has swelled to over 800 members, and the pro
  Link   Grafton Blues Association
The mission of the Grafton Blues Association is to encourage community involvement by sponsoring and hosting events, including a diverse realm of blues musicians/performers/entertainers, educators, and historians. By promoting blues in the schools pr
  Link   Illinois Central Blues Club
Promotes public education and appreciation of blues music.
  Link   Linn County Blues Society
The Linn County Blues Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation, promotion and perpetuation of Blues music in Eastern Iowa, as well as to provide charitable contributions to other community organizations.
  Link   Lizard Creek Blues Society
The Lizard Creek Blues Society was founded to help preserve, promote, and educate music lovers about an American Original, the Blues.
  Link   Madison Blues Society
The Madison Blues Society (MBS) is dedicated to increasing awareness, understanding and appreciation of Blues music in America’s musical heritage. MBS works to expand the presence and vitality of the Blues in the Madison area through promotional e
  Link   River City Blues Society
The River City Blues Society is a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation dedicated to preserving blues music, to foster growth and appreciation of blues music, and to provide blues artists the opportunity for public performance and individual improvement i
  Link   South Skunk Blues Society
The South Skunk Blues Society is made up of blues music fans and musicians located in east central Iowa, near the South Skunk River in the Newton, Baxter, Kellogg and Grinnell areas. The South Skunk Blues Society is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organizati