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KALAMAZOO VALLEY BLUES ASSOCIATION

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Annual Charity Event · June 5, 2026

BIRDIES, BOGEYS & BLUES

HERITAGE GLEN GOLF CLUB · PAW PAW, MI

July 10 & 11, 2026 · Old Dog Tavern, Kalamazoo

BLUES FEST 2026

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Blues jams, festivals, and live performances happening across Kalamazoo and Southwest Michigan.

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Your membership keeps the blues alive in Southwest Michigan. Join a community of fans, musicians, and supporters dedicated to this great American art form.

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Who We Are

The Heart of the Blues in Kalamazoo

The Kalamazoo Valley Blues Association has been the heartbeat of blues music in Southwest Michigan for decades. We're a community of musicians, fans, and supporters united by our love of the blues.

From intimate jams at local bars to the annual Kalamazoo Blues Festival, KVBA connects the community to the music that moves us. We also invest in the future through our Blues in Schools education program and the Boogie Woogie Bob Peters Scholarship.

30+Years Strong

100+Events per Year

500+Members

50+Local Bands

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