Orange Blossom Blues Society

Victor Wainwright and Friends with Dyer Davis at The Alley next Wednesday. Come early for some Fuel BBQ 😎🔥⭐️🎹🎹🎹🎸🎸🥁

Meet us at The Alley - Sanford, FL! • AUG 14 •
With opener Dyer Davis 🎟️ https://www.freshtix.com/events/victor-wainwright-and-friends?utm_campaign=bit&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=bandsintown

Orange Blossom Blues Society Presented "Blues In The Schools BITS Initiative Educational Program in Sanford, FL on Friday July 12, 2024 at the Boys and Girls Club W. Sanford at 919 Persimmon Avenue
The event featured Blues music and history, featuring artist Steve Arvey known for his performances with unique "cigar box guitars" that he also builds. This engaging presentation offered students a firsthand experience of Blues music
The "Blues In The Schools" program is designed to be interactive, with opportunities for children to participate scheduled by age group and specific times. This program is funded in part by the Seminole Cultural Arts Council (SCAC) from a Grant awarded to the Orange Blossom Blues Society and In-Kind donations from supporters.

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2025 IBC Promo Video Welcome to the Orange Blossom Blues Society's 2025 CENTRAL FLORIDA BLUES CHALLENGE. This competition, to be held on Sunday, September 29th at Renninger's An...

Calling all Florida blues bands and solo or duo blues musicians:
The Orange Blossom Blues Society is seeking competitors for the 2024 Central Florida Blues Challenge. This the preliminary competition for the Blues Foundation’s INTERNATIONAL BLUES CHALLENGE to be held in Memphis in January 2025. Information and application below.

CFBC

Memphis is calling you! We’re expecting many musicians to compete so don’t delay & get your registration form to us. 😎

2025 IBC Promo Video Welcome to the Orange Blossom Blues Society's 2025 CENTRAL FLORIDA BLUES CHALLENGE. This competition, to be held on Sunday, September 29th at Renninger's An...

The Orange Blossom Blues Society is seeking Blues Bands and Solo/Duo blues performers to compete in the 2025 Central Florida Blues Challenge on Sunday, September 29, 2024 at Renningers Mount Dora Flea Market and Antique Center in Mount Dora, Florida. This event is the preliminary competition for the Internationl Blues Challenge to be held in Memphis from January 11-17, 2025. Go to OBBS.ORG/ Blues Links / CFBC for information and applications.

https://youtu.be/mY8hUmD81-E

2025 IBC Promo Video Welcome to the Orange Blossom Blues Society's 2025 CENTRAL FLORIDA BLUES CHALLENGE. This competition, to be held on Sunday, September 29th at Renninger's An...

Come get yourself some blues this Thursday night at The Alley - Sanford, FL with Albert Castiglia. He’s got a new CD to share with us 😎

🤘 We are getting ready to rock those socks off on July 11th at The Alley - Sanford, FL! Come down and see us! 🎟️ TICKETS: https://www.freshtix.com/events/albert-castiglia-the-alley-7-11-24?

Happy Independence Day !!! 4th of July 😎

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OBBS Newsletter : July 2024 Blues Music and Events around Florida Join OBBS Today ! "Fostering a community of Blues enthusiasts who work together to Keep the Blues Strong" Orange Blossom Blues Society Presents "Blues In The Sch

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Orange Blossom Blues Society Presents "Blues In The Schools" BITS Initiative Educational Program inSanford, FL Friday July 12, 2024

The Orange Blossom Blues Society (OBBS) is proud to announce the "Blues In The Schools" program, an educational initiative designed to introduce school children to the rich history and soulful sounds of Blues music. This exciting presentation will take place on July 12, 2024, at the Boys and Girls Club West Sanford Branch located at 919 S. Persimmon, within the City of Sanford’s Dr. Velma H. Williams Westside Community Center. This program is funded in part by the Seminole Cultural Arts Council (SCAC) from a Grant awarded to the Orange Blossom Blues Society and In-Kind donations from supporters.

The event will feature Blues music and history, featuring artist Steve Arvey known for his performances with unique "cigar box guitars” that he also builds. This engaging presentation will offer students a firsthand experience of Blues music, illustrating its significant impact on the evolution of modern music genres.

Cathy Bowers, President of the Orange Blossom Blues Society, emphasized the educational value of the program: "This is a great introduction to the important role Blues Music has played in American History. It's a wonderful way to engage students and show them how Blues music has influenced today's music."

The "Blues In The Schools" program is designed to be interactive, with opportunities for children to participate scheduled by age group and specific times. Parents and guardians are encouraged to make reservations by calling 407-330-2456, by emailing [email protected] or OBBS at [email protected]

For more information about the event, please contact Travis Knight, Director of the Boys and Girls Club at 407-330-2456. There is no charge for the children to attend the BITS Initiative.

The Orange Blossom Blues Society, established in the Orlando area, is dedicated to preserving, promoting, and presenting Blues music and entertainment throughout the Central Florida region. OBBS aims to provide education, awareness, and support for all facets of Blues music, both past and present, while fostering a community for members to network and collaborate in promoting this vital musical genre.

Contact Information: Boys and Girls Club of West Sanford Phone: 407-330-2456 Email: [email protected] or [email protected]

About Orange Blossom Blues Society: The Orange Blossom Blues Society is a 501 c(3) that Fosters a community of Blues Enthusiasts who work together to “Keep the Blues Strong”. We offer a community for members to network with other like-minded individuals and entities to promote Blues Music.

"You can't go to the store and buy a good ear and rhythm." - Les Paul

June 9, 1915 - August 12, 2009

The largest FREE Blues festival in the world, the 2024 Chicago Blues Festival features four days of top tier talent performing in Chicago’s Millennium Park, June 6-9
Buddy Guy, Cash Box Kings, Southern Avenue, Vanessa Collier, Mr Sipp, Shemekia Copeland, Ronnie Baker Brooks, tributes, and more

Chicago Blues Festival The largest FREE Blues festival in the world, the 2024 Chicago Blues Festival features four days of top tier talent performing in Chicago’s Millennium Park, plus a special opening night performance at the historic Ramova Theatre in Bridgeport.

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OBBS Newsletter : June 2024 Blues Music and Events around Florida Join OBBS Today ! "Fostering a community of Blues enthusiasts who work together to Keep the Blues Strong" Upcoming shows at The Alley Get your tickets with reser

Great event yesterday at “Lake Concord Park” in Casselberry (Classic Rock & Car show) Some beautiful cars, plus live music with “Sound Theory” and “Rockitfly
OBBS partners with City for adult beverages 🍺 and water. Thank You All for tip donations, allocated for Second Harvest Food Bank.
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Hello folks, I jist wanted to put the word out that Mud Rooster is hosting a blues jam night on Sunday May 26, 5-7:30pm at Eden Abbey Brewing in Mt Dora. We privide amps, drums, PA, and soundman. This is an indoor venue with great food. Thanks!

https://www.bluesloversjam.com/

Central Florida Blues Lovers' Jam | Experience the Blues Live The Central Florida Blues Lovers' Jam is the longest-running outdoor blues jam in Florida. It occurs 5 times a year at Renninger's Antique Center in Mount Dora, FL. We love blues music and our local musical community.

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OBBS Newsletter : May 2024 Blues Music and Events around Florida Join OBBS Today ! "Fostering a community of Blues enthusiasts who work together to Keep the Blues Strong" We hope you made it to some of the fantastic Blues even

THIS SUNDAY! Join us for the last Central Florida Blues Lovers' Jam before the summer break! Sunday, May 12th from noon to 3 p.m. on the big outdoor stage at Renningers Mount Dora Flea Market and Antique Center on Highway 441, Mount Dora, Florida. Bring your instrument or your voice, bring your chairs, and get ready for an afternoon of great blues with some of the best blues musicians in Central Florida. Come to play, come to listen!

Join us for the last Central Florida Blues Lovers' Jam before the summer break! Sunday, May 12th from noon to 3 p.m. on the big outdoor stage at Renningers Mount Dora Flea Market and Antique Center on Highway 441, Mount Dora, Florida. Bring your instrument or your voice, bring your chairs, and get ready for an afternoon of great blues with some of the best blues musicians in Central Florida. Come to play, come to listen!