About GCBS

For 20 plus years the Grand County Blues Society (GCBS) has been following a mission that was created in the very first meetings.

Our Mission - To promote the American musical art form known as “The Blues” by hosting live performances by Blues musicians and providing events to educate the public about the history of Blues music.

We have not lost our way but rather tried to lead the way. With innovation, tremendous volunteer effort and creativity, we have managed to stay ambitious and dedicated to the love and excitement of live blues. We have produced 17 festivals in Grand County and we have presented well over 300 shows along the way.

We have taken Blues in the Schools to every school in Grand County and given blues history to kids that started with us in the 1st grade to become seniors in college. We have been involved in all our libraries, creating a musical choice, from CDs to DVDs to actual instruments that can be taken home just like a book. We named it “Check out the Music.” We have looked after the kids wherever and whenever we have found them.

We are an all-volunteer board and we have remained strong with the help of our friends and the businesses that continue to support our mission of bringing national touring acts to our valley. We hope you will get to know us and join us as we move forward supporting the Blues.