New Message from President’s Desk for May 2026
From the President’s Desk May 2026
Honoring Ralph C. Jones
On behalf of the Jones and Marshall families and Trinity River Blues Society, we invite you to celebrate the life and legacy of Ralph C. Jones one of the founders of TRBS!
Ralph was a true pillar in the blues community, and we will honor him the way he would have loved, through music and fellowship.
Event Details
Poor David’s Pub
May 31, 2026 | 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Featuring Joyce Spencer Band with Aquarius Fletcher on drums, CODE BLUE Band, Texas Slim Band, and Michael King and The Icebreakers Band, along with family remarks and guest tributes.
Dallas International Guitar Festival
Dallas International Guitar Festival
May 1, 2, 3
Dallas Market Hall
Visit the Trinity River Blues Society booth in the Festival Media Section. Bring your guitar, plug into our amp, and strut your stuff. We will be signing up acts for the Blues Challenge, selling TRBS merchandise, and taking photos with the crowd.
Volunteers are also needed. Volunteering is a great way to connect with the TRBS team and enjoy the festival experience.
Fort Worth Blues Festival
The Fort Worth Blues Festival is set for April 26, 2026 at
Southside Preservation Hall
Trinity River Blues Society is proud to be a major sponsor of this world class event. We look forward to an incredible day of music, community, and blues excellence.
TRBS Challenge and Festival
The Trinity River Blues Society Challenge and Festival is set for August 2, 2026.
Platinum Music Complex
Registration deadline is July 1, 2026. Categories include solo, duo, youth, and bands. This is your opportunity to compete and represent TRBS in Memphis.
Get Involved
We are currently seeking volunteers, vendors, and auction items.
For more information or to participate, contact
Promote Your Events for FREE on the TRBS Calendar
The Trinity River Blues Society maintains a calendar of North Texas events where local and touring artists can promote their performances. Our calendar features clickable links to band pages and performance venues with maps. The search function helps fans find your band and supports recurring events such as blues jams, podcasts, and broadcast radio series.
Artists can submit entries by visiting the TRBS Calendar page, scrolling to the bottom, and clicking Add Event. The TRBS Live Events Team will receive your details and quickly update the calendar. You can also edit or update your event after it is published.
Share the calendar with your fans, friends, and fellow musicians to help spread the word.
localendar.com/public/trinityriverblues
Thank you for supporting Trinity River Blues Society and helping us keep the blues alive.
Angela Buffington
President
Trinity River Blues Society
