In 2006 a small group of Blues music lovers got together and decided to do their part to "keep the Blues Alive." It began by supporting and promoting local Blues bands as well as the clubs who brought this genre of music to their stages. Local Blues festivals like The Kent Blues Fest & Canton Blues Fest were supported. A weekly list of the bands and where they were playing was created and distributed via e-mail to a handful of people and has grown to include a 1460+ fan mailing list, this web site (5600+ monthly hits), Facebook page (4900 likes) and YouTube channel
In 2010 we became an affiliate of the International Blues Foundation. As part of that organization, we have held 9 successful Blues Music competitions and sent local artists to Memphis to compete with performers from across the globe. Some of our winners have progressed to the semi final and final round which is a huge honor and speaks to the quality of musicians in our area. We also supported the “Raise the Roof” campaign for construction of a Blues Hall of Fame in Memphis, TN.
We also support The NEOBA School of Blues program. This program allows the next generation of Blues performers to expand on their talent and keep the Blues alive for years to come.
We have developed partnerships with venues and organizations in our community such as the Akron Civic Theater, The Kent Stage, Karamu House, Ashland University, North Canton Eagles, The Sound of Blue, Canton Chamber of Commerce, Akron/Canton Regional Foodbank,The Domestic Violence Project and Toys for Tots.
In order to continue to support these causes, we must grow our membership and get more people involved. Your membership makes you eligible for discounts at many of the Blues venues in the area and shows we sponsor.
Join and support NEOBA, which supports the music we love.
We also support The NEOBA School of Blues program. This program allows the next generation of Blues performers to expand on their talent and keep the Blues alive for years to come.
We have developed partnerships with venues and organizations in our community such as the Akron Civic Theater, The Kent Stage, Karamu House, Ashland University, North Canton Eagles, The Sound of Blue, Canton Chamber of Commerce, Akron/Canton Regional Foodbank,The Domestic Violence Project and Toys for Tots.
In order to continue to support these causes, we must grow our membership and get more people involved. Your membership makes you eligible for discounts at many of the Blues venues in the area and shows we sponsor.
Join and support NEOBA, which supports the music we love.
Below are our by laws and code of ethics
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