Introducing BluesForever.org

PRESERVATION THROUGH PERFORMANCE

The Blues is more than music — it is a living history, a shared language, and the foundation of modern American music. At BluesForever.org, our purpose is simple: keep the Blues alive by performing it, teaching it, celebrating it, and passing it forward.

Born from the spirit and community created around the National Blues Museum jams in St. Louis, BluesForever.org continues that musical energy through live performances, mentoring, collaboration, and education. We believe the best way to preserve the Blues is not by placing it behind glass, but by keeping it on stages, in jam sessions, and in the hands of musicians young and old.

THE NBM ALUMNI JAMMERS PLAYED THE KEY STL!

Our mission is “Preservation Through Performance” — honoring the legends who created this music while inspiring future generations to discover and carry it forward.

Just like the Mississippi river, the National Blues Museum Alumni list runs long and deep. On June 6th at The Key STL to witness the magic that is known as the NBM Alumni Jam!

From seasoned players to new listeners, BluesForever.org welcomes everyone who believes the Blues still matters. Through community events, live music, mentorship, and storytelling, we are dedicated to keeping the flame burning brightly for years to come.

As Willie Dixon famously said: “The Blues are the roots, and the other musics are the fruits.”

And at BluesForever.org, the roots run deep.

BLUES IN THE SCHOOLS - 1,800 STUDENTS IN 1 DAY!

A record BITS attendance – presented by Dave Beardsley & Vince Martin

more blues news

Bob Walther benefit on November 29th

It’s from 6-9m at The Key STL Join us on Dec 14th from 6-9pm at The Key STL – it’s a benefit for St. Louis musician Bob Walther! $20 admission, all proceeds go to Bob Walther Bob Walther is a veteran St. Louis blues bassist, bandleader, and founder of the acclaimed Kingdom Brothers, a group

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The next Blues Forward show is November 29th!

BLUES FORWARD A Concert Series Keeping the Blues Alive!! November 29th from 3-6pm! *general admission, get there early, tables go fast! https://youtu.be/Uc1kHBXg9ZQ If you haven’t caught one of the Blues Forever shows at The Key STL, you should be there on November 29th from 3-6pm!!! The Facebook event page  THE BLUES LIVE ON WHEN WE

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BLUESFOREVER WAS JUST IN N’AWLINS

The Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival The Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival is an annual music and food event in New Orleans, Louisiana, presented and organized by the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and Foundation, Inc. Featuring 18 bands over 3 days, and the best weather of any of our NOLA music

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