Dedicated to Preserving and Promoting Blues Music as an art form

​Founded in 1979, our mission is to promote and preserve blues music as the original American art form.​
 We are the third oldest blues society in the United States and are celebrating our our 47th year in 2026,

promoting and preserving blues music

Since 1979

A true American art form

Sounding the Call for Change

The Sacramento Blues Society understands that the arts have always been outlets to express the plight of the oppressed, and to sound the call for change. We believe that the African-American experience is the very foundation of the Blues, a uniquely American art form, and one which we celebrate and love. Music, especially the Blues, can break down racial barriers and open dialogue about cultural diversity. 

We are witnessing, and are part of, a movement for social justice now. We pledge, as individuals and as a group, to work for peaceful, positive change within the community and to influence those with whom we interact to do the same. We welcome everyone to enjoy the Blues with us...in the spirit of unity, companionship and goodwill. We are all in this together

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Connecting with our Community

We love to connect with all aspects of the community through BLUES – involving artists, labels, radio, students, schools, venues, promoters and FANS. Membership fees, sponsorships and grants fund the bulk of our events and educational programs. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit and a proud affiliate member of The Blues Foundation.

"People have been brainwashed into believing that it's got to be down or it wouldn't be blues. But it's not so. It's got to be a fact or it wouldn't be blues."

- Willie Dixon, Poet Laureate of the Blues

Upcoming Events

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THE BLUE SUNDAY SERIES @ THE TORCH is Back

may 31, 2026

w/ the skyway blues band

"BLUE SUNDAY" @ THE TORCH!

Jeff Pershing, lead guitar and vocals. Also the leader of Jeff Pershing Band.

Scott Hitch, Harmonica and vocals. Newest member of the band, a great harp player.

Mike Houar, Guitar and vocals. One of the founding band members. Also played with RHM band- Blues/ Rock 

Troy Dye, Bass, One of the founding band members and also a member of Jeff Pershing Band, also played with RHM band.

Rich White, Drums One of the founding members of the band, also played with RHM band. 


$10-$12

Blues on the Green concert poster with saxophone player and singer, Sacramento State, Apr. 17, 2025, 4–6 pm
BALLPARK BLUES NIGHT!! This summer Tuesday, July 21!! 
The Sacramento Blues Society is teaming up with the Sacramento River Cats for a special Fundraiser Night—and you can help support local music just by coming out to the ballpark!


PLAY BALL! The crack of a bat and the roar of the crowd, join your fellow blues lovers rooting for our hometown River Cats at Sutter Health Park, Tuesday, July 21st. Sacramento summer nights are made for baseball and with Two-For Tuesdays you'll enjoy $2 hot dogs and $2 novelty

ice cream, plus a loaded two-for-one value menu featuring pizza, nachos, pretzels, popcorn, and Merlino’s. Join in the fun and help out the society at thesame time. PLUS surprises for each ticket holder. Just scan the QR code to be directed to the ticket page (our seats will be in section 116.)

See ya at the ballpark!  Use that QR Code in the graphic.


Blue event flyer for Mick Martin’s Blues Party with host photo and Sacramento Blues Society logo, Saturdays 10 am Pacific
Promotional poster for the 47th Annual Blues Music Awards, Memphis, TN, with blue guitar and stage lights
Urgent black-and-white flyer seeking a Sponsorship Chairperson for Sacramento Blues Society fundraiser.
Red, White, n Blues Spring Fling poster featuring Chris Cain and Mike Hammar & the Hails in a concert ad
Blue event poster for “Sunday Blues Jam Blues for Bob” at The Torch Club, Jan 18, with a black-and-white portrait and guitar.

Sunday Blues Jam

NEW! Sunday, Jan. 18 - Sunday Blues Jam @ the Torch Club - "Blues for Bob" 4pm-7pm


It's a special version of the regular "Sunday Blues Jam" at the Torch.


The doors open at 3:00pm, and this day, friends will be able to see our Jan Kelley's beautiful face in person.


Per Jan, DONATIONS ARE REQUESTED---AND ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO TO THE SACRAMENTO BLUES SOCIETY GENERAL FUND.

Remember, Harlow's box office is open M-F, 10am-5pm! Avoid ticketing fees, buy in person!

The signup sheet at 3:30pm, the house band (w/ special guest host Paris Clayton (guitar, vocals), with house band regulars Dean Chance(bass) and Ratatat Pat(drums) play a short set at 4:00pm, and then Paris put folks together in groups that'll have the most fun playing together, and will be the most fun for people to dance to. On they roll until 7:00pm. If you're a musician, bring whatever gear you need to make some noise - we provide drums and a bass amp - and we'll do the rest. Warren J. Bishop is the swell resident soundman, and he makes everybody sound good. If you're a dancer, bring your dancing shoes.

Blue Notes

A Bi-Monthly Publication of the Sacramento Blues Society

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News

Sacramento Blues Society celebrates 45 years of bringing music to the masses 

We begAn our celebration, our"45 Years and Going Strong!" in great style in January 2024.
​and we celebrated all Year.
 we still have 45 merchandise in our store, PLUS MORE!