Trinity River Blues Society Blog
Brooding ?
Brooding ? So the other day I was pondering, or as the wife calls it, “brooding”, but I digress (wow, that was fast!), back to pondering. I had just finished adding the Jimmie Vaughan Trio Live at C-Boys to my Amazon music playlist when I got to thinking, how does...
Trinity River Blues Society Proudly Co-Sponsors the 14th Annual Ft Worth Blues Festival!
### Trinity River Blues Society Proudly Co-Sponsors the 14th Annual Ft Worth Blues Festival! Mark your calendars for an unforgettable day of live music and celebration! The Trinity River Blues Society is excited to announce that we are a co-sponsor of the 14th Annual...
?? Exciting Collaboration Alert from Trinity River Blues Society! ??
?? Exciting Collaboration Alert from Trinity River Blues Society! ?? We are beyond thrilled to announce a spectacular partnership with the incredible Sue Foley and her talented group! This collaboration is set to bring an unforgettable night of blues that you won’t...
Beat Keepers: The Next Chapter, Official Trailer
Beat Keepers: The Next Chapter, Official Trailer Watch the trailer now and get a sneak peek into this powerful story of music, community, and the bonds that inspire it all. Celebrating Women’s History Month with female drummers from around the world in this indie...
? Exciting Announcement from Trinity River Blues Society! ?
? Exciting Announcement from Trinity River Blues Society! ? ? Exciting Announcement from Trinity River Blues Society! ? We are thrilled to share that Trinity River Blues Society is partnering with Sue Foley’s team for an unforgettable night featuring the incredible...
Musician’s Corner Feature: Izaiah Forman
I'm Izaiah Forman, a passionate artist with a love for both music and visual arts. I've been fortunate enough to be recognized multiple times on the Dallas International Guitar Festival’s "10 Under 20" list, which has been a huge honor. It has also been an absolute...
?? Trinity River Blues Society Website Musician’s Corner Feature: Brooks Barli 13-year-old prodigy!??
?? Trinity River Blues Society Website Musician’s Corner Feature: Brooks Barli 13-year-old prodigy!?? A true rhythm prodigy, Brooks' journey with the drums began before he could even walk, banging on his dad’s and grandparents’ drum kits while still in diapers. What...
?? Musician’s Corner Feature: Noah Reyes – Multifaceted Bassist ??
Meet Noah Reyes, a 16-year-old self-taught musician from Fort Worth, TX. This old soul appreciates classic styles and has a wide variety of musical influences. During the summer of 2022, Noah attended a Texas Flood show and felt inspired. He asked for his first guitar...
? Breaking News from The Trinity River Blues Society! ?
? Breaking News from The Trinity River Blues Society! ? We are thrilled to announce our newest Board Member, Aquarius Fletcher, as our Strategic Development Advisor! ? Join us in celebrating this incredible talent, who dons many hats: singer, drummer, band leader,...
“Road to Memphis January 2025”
“Road to Memphis January 2025” TRBS and the IBC TRBS participates in the IBC by sending a band, a solo/duo act to the competition. We have often had great success with several of our bands and solo/duos reaching the semifinals. Each act competes in the first two...
Musician’s Corner Feature – The Man the Legend Mr. Tommy Hill
“The Man the Legend Mr. Tommy Hill “a pocket full of soul, a gentleman and longtime professional infused with integrity . Tommy is also a Texas Tornado ! Tommy Hill was born in the Deep South and knew as a child that music was his God given talent, a natural...
Exciting News!
? Exciting News! ? The Trinity River Blues Society is ecstatic to announce another reason to join us at the International Blues Challenge (IBC) in Memphis this January 2025! We are thrilled to reveal that TRBS has chosen KNON 89.3 The Voice Of The People as this...
Exciting Announcement from the Trinity River Blues Society!
The Trinity River Blues Society is thrilled to introduce our newest Board member, Michelle Sirchio, also known as Dakota! Title: Promotional Support and Content Creator With nearly 30 years of experience in the music scene across DFW and Texas, Michelle brings a...
Musician’s Corner Feature – Danny Banda
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Trinity River Blues Society will be showcasing Hispanic musicians, culture, and their contributions to music and the arts. We are honored to present Danny Banda! Buddy Magazine - March 1998CD Review - The Catdaddys - No Messin’...
“The Road To Memphis” – Donation Campaign 2025
Hey North Texas Blues Community: The winning Challengers of the North Texas Blues Challenge need your help to get on that road to Memphis. All proceeds that are donated will be used to help defray the expenses for our North Texas Blues Challenge winner to...
The 26th Annual Denton Blues Festival
Breaking news: The headlines for this event are stellar. Please see posters that are attached. Please join the Trinity River Blues Society, who have partnered with the Denton Blues Festival for the 26 the Annual Denton Blues Festival on September 21st-22nd at...
Trinity River Blues Society’s Hot News
Get ready for the ultimate indoor blues festival and North Texas Blues Challenge that has everyone buzzing with excitement and passion! You won't want to miss the must-attend summer festival - it's going to be a blues party like no other! ?? Calling all Blues...
Exciting Announcement from Trinity River Blues Society!
We are thrilled to share some incredible news - Dallas' very own Reo Casey has officially joined Sue Foley's band! The Trinity River Blues Society is beyond excited about this amazing partnership. As a gesture of our gratitude, all paid members will automatically be...
Join hands with Trinity River Blues Society and reach out to hundreds of blues enthusiasts!
Join hands with Trinity River Blues Society and reach out to hundreds of blues enthusiasts! We offer a one-of-a-kind opportunity for venues and businesses to promote their brand on the reverse side of our 'North Texas Blues Challenge' t-shirt. Donate $100 to support...
Trinity River Blues Society & Fort Worth Main Street Arts Festival News. April 18-21, 2024!
Trinity River Blues Society & Fort Worth Main Street Arts Festival NewsApril 18-21, 2024 Eli Seratt, the Gallery Assistant of the H.C. Porter Gallery in Vicksburg,Mississippi. H.C. Porter, a multi-media artist whose work heavily features Mississippi Blues...
Musician’s Corner Feature – Brandi Waller-Pace
Brandi Waller-Pace is a Fort Worth-based artist, educator, and scholar. A former general music educator, she is the Founder and Executive Director of Decolonizing the Music Room, a nonprofit with a mission of centering Black, Brown, Indigenous, and Asian voices and...
Musician’s Corner Feature – Izaiah Forman and the Dynamite Duo
Musician’s Corner Feature – Izaiah Forman and the Dynamite Duo Izaiah Forman- Is a multi - instrumentalist, singer & BMI published songwriter. He is a Dallas International Guitar Festival “10 under 20” finalist the past two years as well as 1st guitar area...
Musician’s Corner Feature – McKinney Williams
Meet McKinney Williams Jr., better known as "BluesMan" McKinneyWilliams Jr, a force to be reckoned with in the world of music and entertainment. Born and raised in Jackson, Mississippi, McKinney's journey into the blues began just a year and a half ago, sparked by a...
Musician’s Corner Feature – Kim Donnette Band
Musician’s Corner Feature – Kim Donnette Band The Kim Donnette Band is a 5-piece American Blues, Rock,and Groove band from Hallsville, Texas. The band was formed in 2019 when a collection of professional musicians that were drawn together by a desire to put out...
West Bay Media Group partners with the Trinity River Blues Society
Hey Ya'll Angela Buffington asked me to share this Press Release we posted on our website. This article was also shared on a large on line platform - the Catalyst as well.It has been a joy to work with the TRBS!The Trinity River Blues Society has supported the blues...
Musician’s Corner Feature – Julie Taylor Baker
Musician’s Corner Feature – Julie Taylor Baker The music community is a community with incredible people. One of the best-known female singers in the metroplex is Julie Taylor Baker. Her world revolves around music. Her genre of choice is the Blues. To Julie, Blues is...
“The Road To Memphis” – Donation Campaign
Hey North Texas Blues Community: The winning Challengers of the North Texas Blues Challenge need your help to get on that road to Memphis. All proceeds that are donated will be used to help defray the expenses for our North Texas Blues Challenge winner to...
Musician’s Corner Feature – Jon Griffin
Musician’s Corner Feature – Jon Griffin Jon Griffin’s love for music began at the age of twelve years of old when he discovered his grandmother’s collection of an eclectic mix of music in her attic: Ray Charles, Otis Redding, Aretha Franklin, Wilson Pickett, R &...
Trinity River Blues Society’s “North Texas Blues Challenge” on August 13th at Poor David’s Pub!
Ready for a day of electrifying blues at Trinity River Blues Society's "North Texas Blues Challenge" on August 13th at Poor David's Pub! Join us for the Trinity River Blues Society's "North Texas Blues Challenge" on Sunday, August 13, 2023 ! Get ready for a day...
Musician’s Corner Feature – Sheila and the Caddo Kats
Sheila And The Caddo Kats“Today's Award Winning Variety Band” Nashville Recording Artist ...From The Edge Of Texas...International Performing ArtistSheilaAndTheCaddoKats.com 2021 Nashville JMA - Entertainer Of The Year 2022 Nashville JMA - Album Of The Year “Country...
Musician’s Corner Feature – Jim Suhler & Monkey Beat
Jim Suhler & Monkey Beat “Jim Suhler and his band Monkey Beat have been on the music scene since 1992 and have built a loyal fanbase worldwide. The Dallas, Texas-based group is known for its no holds barred approach to blues-inspired rock’n roll and roots music....
Musician’s Corner Feature – Mark Sena
“I started teaching myself guitar in 1964 on an old Sears Silvertone guitar. We didn’t have the money for lessons so I taught myself how to play “House of the Rising Sun” which was released that year. I played a few coffee houses as a singer/songwriter while in...
Musician’s Corner Feature – Aquarius Fletcher All Star Band
Aquarius All Star Band is a local fan favorite led by Oak Cliff's Aquarius Fletcher, an awesome self-taught singing drummer following in the footsteps of Karen Carpenter, Don Henley and Levon Helm. Aquarius has been performing in original and cover bands since the age...
Musician’s Corner Feature – Micheal Lee
Micheal Lee Born and raised in Texas and makes Dallas/Fort Worth his home. This Texas Blues, Blues Rock, Americana artist has been performing throughout the Southern and Midwest, United States for over 12 years. Raised around blues music his entire life, Michael spent...
Musician’s Corner Feature – John “JZ” Zaskoda
John “JZ” Zaskoda has been one of Fort Worth’s more renowned guitar players for more than 20 years and has been an ever-present fixture in the city's guitar scene for decades. He’s best known for applying his signature pick-free playing while fronting local blues-rock...
The Trinity River Blues Society will have a booth at the Dallas Guitar Show
We are super EXCITED to tell everyone! The Trinity River Blues Society will have a booth at the Dallas Guitar Show What is the Dallas Guitar Mark your calendar and join us at the Dallas International Guitar Festival May 5th-7th at Market Hall in Dallas!Show one might...
Musician’s Corner Feature – GUITAR FRENCHIE
WHO IS GUITAR FRENCHIE? "On a Sunday morning in July 2001, a 20-year-old Kevin ``Frenchie” Sciou was sleepingon the couch in the living room of an Arizona home when he was awakened by WaylonJennings and Jessi Colter singing “Storms Never Last.” Not on record, in the...
Musician’s Corner Feature – James “KillerBug” Morris
James “KillerBug” Morris James Morris, aka KillerBug, born December 1941 is a native Texan by way of Fort Worth. This self-proclaimed Blues and R&B singer has become a legend within the music scene in the DFW area. KillerBugs signature style from his wardrobe to...