Kyle Deibler is the epitome of unselfish volunteerism that turns into hands-on activism. He began volunteering for The Blues Foundation during the IBC in 2003 and quickly became the stage manager at one of the most popular venues on Beale Street, the Rum Boogie Café. During his 12 years as its coordinator, Kyle has served as the stage manager, production manager, and volunteer manager for the venue. His work begins each night an hour before the event starts, usually 5 p.m., and lasts until the event concludes at approximately 11 p.m. Kyle is usually the first person IBC acts see upon their arrival on Beale street, as he also helps manage act registration, where he is available to answer act questions. In addition, he has been one of the stage managers for the finals at the Orpheum since 2007. During the Blues Music Awards, Kyle is the one in the tux with the clipboard and earpiece frantically searching for the next band to perform, volunteering as one of the artist handlers since 2005. While living in Phoenix, Kyle began as a volunteer for the Phoenix Blues Society in 2004, then became a board member for three years and president for seven. And when he moved to Fort Collins in 2011, Kyle wasted little time in becoming a board member of the Colorado Blues Society. Today he serves as its treasurer.
