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The next oder of business will be the Board of Directors convening to elect the Officers of the Company for the 2010-2011 Session of the San Antonio Blues Society. The Officers include President, the Vice Presidents, Secretary, and Treasurer. We will be reaching out to our membership to fill some positions that are vital to the Company. The meeting will occur in the very near future, with the results being broadcast to the Membership. We thank you for your participation.
SUNSET STATION "SUMMER SOUNDS AT SUNSET" !!! SABS Sponsor/Venue Sunset Station is heating up the summer once again with the second annual musical competition that shows the best of the best ... "Summer Sounds at Sunset" ... grand prize $2,500 ... Sunset Station - helping support local music and artists!! information
PINETOP PERKINGS 97th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION! This is a SHOWCASE!! Sam's Burger Joint and San Antonio Blues Society celebrates one of our true musical treasures - Pinetop Perkins ... Pinetop teams up with Hubert Sumlin and Willie "Big Eyes" Smith -- ALL ON STAGE! @ Sam's more
NEW PICTURES LOADING UP! We have created a Flickr account to hold all the pictures we take at the events ... Just click on the Photo Gallery button and enjoy the show! photoGallery
JULY SHOWS Live Jam scheduled for first and third Wednesdays with Granvil Poynter and The Mark Searcy Trio ... The Lavens(4) ... The Bluebucks (3) .... Charlie and The Cool Cats ... Johnny Cockerell ... River City Slim and the Rhythm Kings (2) ... The S.A. Blue Cats ... Soul Seduction ... Eric Tessmer / The Bob Bass Bass Band ... Bett Butler & Joël Dilley ... Swampmouth ... The Guy Forsyth Band ... After Midnight Blues Band ... Mark Searcy Band ... Pinetop Perkins & Hubert Sumlin & Willie "Big Eyes" Smith ... Earfood Orchestra (2) ... Ruben V (2) more
UPCOMING AUGUST SHOWS Live Jams scheduled for second and fourth Wednesdays, hosted by The S.A. Blue Cats and Charlie and the Cool Cats ... The Lavens (4) ... Omar and the Howlers ... Bett Butler & Joël Dilley ... The Bluebucks (3) ... Tinsley Ellis / Mike Zito ... The Mark Searcy Trio (2) ... Johnny Cockerell & Friends ... Ruben V (2) ... Miss Neesie and the Earfood Orchestra (2) more
UPCOMING SEPTEMBER SHOWS Live Jams not yet scheduled ... Michael Burks / Special Guests ... Mike Zito / Special Guest more
FIESTA BLUES HERITAGE SERIES 2010 "South Texas Blues Trail" This year's theme showcases SABS Member Bands and Artists spanning from San Antonio, north towards Austin, and out Corpus Christi way ... John Cortez Band ... The Bob Bass Band ... Mark Searcy Band ... The Jeff Strahan Band ... Seth Walker ... Third Annual Sam Baird Scholarship ... RAIN OR SHINE!!!! - This is a covered venue! ... Sunday April 25th at Sunset Station, 12 noon downbeat more
THE S.A. BLUE CATS AWARDED "2009 BEST R&B ARTIST" Congratulations to S.A.B.S. Member Band The S.A. Blue Cats, honored as "2009 Best R&B Artist" at the Second Annual Rammy Awards. The award ceremony was held at the Limelight November 20th, highlighting San Antonio's best bands and musicians. The readers of the SA Current voted for the winners. SA Current Article
S.A.B.S. COMING UP ON 20 YEAR ANNIVERSARY Started back in 1990, the San Antonio Blues Society has established itself in the community and the music life of our city. We have much to be proud of: the Education program encompassing Blues in the Schools and the Sam Baird Scholarship, many many events, jam sessions, and a Member Band roster that is as strong as they come. We are also very proud of our growing list of Corporate Members and Partners. And as always, we are grateful to our Membership for their dontations and other contributions to help S.A.B.S. in our Mission.