The Santa Barbara Blues Society was founded in 1977 and has been one of the prime forces in keeping the Blues thriving on the central California coast. Its mission then and today is to present only the authentic Blues men and women, artistically faithful to the African-American Blues traditions. As the countrys oldest Blues society, the Santa Barbara Blues Society was awarded the first KBA to a society in 1982. Over the years, the Society has hosted over 130 performers and staged over 170 concerts. The 400-member strong society is deeply committed to encourage Blues in the Schools and raising the profile of Blues in the adult community. Throughout its 27 years, the Santa Barbara Blues Society has earned the respect of everyone in the community for contributing to the cultural enrichment of that region.
