Join us Sunday October 13th for our 24th International Blues Challenge. A winning band and winning solo/duo act will be chosen to represent Kalamazoo in Memphis for the Blues Foundations IBC. All proceeds of this event go toward covering the winning bands expenses as they get a great opportunity to show what they’re made on on a global stage on Beale st.
When: Sunday October 13, 2024
Where: Ruggers Up and Under
Time: Doors at noon, music at 1 pm until all bands have played and winners are announced
Price: We suggest a minimum of $8 at the door with all proceeds supporting the bands
The lineup:
1:00 – 1:30 Steve Hilger & The River City Rollers (band)
1:45 – 2:15 The Kennedy Affair (band)
2:30 – 3:00 US 72 (band)
3:15 – 3:45 Jesse Ray & the Carolina Catfish (solo/duo)
See you there!
***Entrance on Eleanor Street***
Parking available in Arcadia ramp at the corner of Eleanor and Rose Street
Street parking is free at meters
Additional ramps on Rose and Water or Water and Edwards
Additional information here
The Blues fest returns to it’s roots, 30 years after the first event! We are back at Arcadia Creek Festival Place, July 27th, 2024!
KVBA is proud to announce, we are BACK BABY! In our 30th year of Blues in the Zoo, we’re excited to return to where it all started, the Arcadia Creek Festival Place in Downtown Kalamazoo!
This year’s festival will be held Saturday, July 27th, where we will celebrate 30 years of KVBA. See you there!
Join us Friday, July 26th at Old Dog Tavern to get the blues weekend started. Tickets are just $5!
The ever popular Golf Outing was a rousing success! Thanks to all who participated! We will be posting a special thanks to our sponsors soon.
See you next June!