Dedicated to the promotion, preservation, and perpetuation of the Blues as an original American art form.
The River City Blues Society is a non-profit, volunteer-based organization in Richmond, Virginia with educational, literary, artistic, and charitable purposes.
Goals
To educate and enlighten the Richmond metropolitan area and surrounding region on the Blues and its importance in the development of American music, culture and society and to entertain with the many variations and genres that comprise Blues music.
EDUCATE
Create and maintain an educational program titled Blues in the Schools (BITS.) BITS purpose is to promote and educate youth in the Richmond region on the impact of Blues on culture, society and music through outreach to private and public schools and organizations.
COMPETE
Foster local musicians' participation in Blues music by holding a Blues Challenge. The purpose of the challenge is to select artists to represent RCBS at the annual International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN in accordance with national rules of the blues society contest.
FACILITATE
Plan, organize, implement and promote Blues concerts in the Richmond metropolitan area. Collaborate with other public or private entities in conducting various events that promote the Blues.
MEMBERSHIP
The River City Blues Society is a 501c3 non-profit organization. Your contribution is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. No goods or services were provided in exchange for your donation.
INDIVIDUAL
For one person joining the River City Blues Society of Virginia.
INDIVIDUAL JOINING // $35/YRINDIVIDUAL RENEWAL // $25/YRINDIVIDUAL LIFETIME // $200HOUSEHOLD
For a household / family joining the River City Blues Society of Virginia.
HOUSEHOLD JOINING // $55/YRHOUSEHOLD RENEWAL // $45/YRHOUSEHOLD LIFETIME // $300