Baltimore Blues Society

06/14/2026

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06/14/2026

Come join your fellow Blues lovers for a BBS Members "Afternoon" Out this Sunday, June 21, 2-5 pm at Racers' Cafe, 7732 Harford Rd., featuring Philly guitar legend, Roger Girke! This free event on the back patio stage is open to the public, but offers an opportunity for BBS members to come out, reconnect, and support live Blues music.

Roger Girke is a road tested guitarist, singer and writer who has performed over 5,000 career live shows, concerts and festivals in addition to numerous recording sessions and multi-artist releases.

Roger's career began performing in rock bands in the eastern PA/NJ area, eventually joining the legendary Philadelphia area roots rock band Pickins (Capitol/Ariola), followed by many years of touring and recording with Sharks (Elektra), Robert Hazard (RCA), and many other notable artists.

Since 2000 Roger has released 5 CDs and has regularly performed at blues festivals, clubs and concerts throughout the Mid-Atlantic.

The Roger Girke Band was a top 10 finalist in the 2009 Memphis, TN International Blues Challenge as well as receiving top tier Independent CD finalist awards in the 2005 and 2009 International Blues Challenge, a part of the Blues Foundation.

Hope to see you next week!

06/14/2026

Nashville Americana comes a knockin' at The Collective Encore, 10221 Wincopin Cr. in Columbia, MD on Monday, July 6th. Get ready for a powerhouse double-header of raw rock, swampy blues, and roots-driven soul.

Fronted by Tim Carman and Pat Faherty, formerly of GA-20, Canyon Lights are a blend of throwback rock n’ roll, swampy Americana, and heavy blues.

On their new roots-rock album, Barnburners!, Handsome Jack keep their sound raw and rugged, delivering a seamless yet unpolished blend of classic rock, swamp rock, and blues that feels instantly familiar while remaining personal and authentic. Fronted by the soulful vocals and remarkable guitar skills of Jamison Passuite, with Joey Verdonselli and Bennie Hayes anchoring a killer rhythm section and handling backing vocals, the Lockport, NY trio taps into the DNA of that old-time rock n' roll and gets the party started. Roots-rock hasn't sounded this good in a long time!

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06/05/2026

Hey now, Blues fans! Who remembers when the Hot August Music Festival used to be Hot August Blues? Well that was 12 years ago, and Music Matters, the non-profit behind the Hot August Music Festival, is putting on a special tribute on Friday, 8/21 with Eric Gales, Vanessa Collier, and Jonathan Sloane in the lineup (This is the day before the regular Music Festival on Saturday, 8/22). Doors at 4:30, music 5:30 - 10:00 pm. Oregon Ridge Park is located at 13401 Beaver Dam Rd., Cockeysville, MD 21030.

The Baltimore Blues Society (BBS) has a long history with Hot August at Oregon Ridge. Founded by BBS member (and OG), Brad Selko in 1993, Hot August Blues started on his farm in Monkton, MD to raise money for the BBS as a small, one-stage, "hang-out" event for friends, with 400 people attending the first year (Brad's late wife, Marcia was BBS President for four years after BBS founder, Dale Patton's ten year stint). After 8-10 years on private farms (moving to "Big Jim's Farm" in 2002), the festival outgrew its location and found its permanent home at Oregon Ridge Park in 2003, selected for its natural beauty and proximity to the light rail. As the event expanded beyond blues to include bluegrass, roots, funk, and jam bands, it was officially renamed from "Hot August Blues" to the "Hot August Music Festival in 2014. The BBS brought many blues acts to Hot August Blues over the years.

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06/05/2026

Baltimore/DMV-based Soul Bluesman Charles "Big Daddy" Stallings & The B-Town/Bluez Evolution Band will be inducted at The 14th Maryland Entertainment Hall Of Fame Ceremony on Sunday June 28, 2026 @ UAW Hall -1010 Oldham Street Baltimore, MD. 21224 from 2-6PM.

He will be performing an outdoor show this Saturday, June 6th, 4-7 pm at Avenue Bakery, 2229 Pennsylvania Ave., Baltimore, MD 21217. Bring a folding chair to this free event; light fare and drink will be available for purchase.

"Big Daddy" Stallings 2004 Breakout CD "One Night Lover" Reached #1 At XM Satellite Radio and The Midnight Special Blues Show in Paris France by 2005 creating A Local, National and Global "Buzz" for his songs that combined Traditional Blues, Boogie, Soul and Swing.

With an appearance on Maryland Public Television (MPT) and strong support from The Baltimore & D.C. Blues Societies the band raised their visibility and demand for live performances opening and sharing the stage with the late Pinetop Perkins, Hubert Sumlin, Magic Slim, Michael Burks, Mark Hummel, Bernard Allison and other Blues Luminaries from 2005-2014.

They Are The Only Group To Represent Both The Baltimore & D.C. Blues Societies At the International Blues Challenge Held Annually In Memphis, TN. (2006 & 2008)

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Event Info Contact: Clyde Allen (Pres.) 443.271.4046 ([email protected])

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06/02/2026

Charles "Big Daddy" Stallings and his Blues Band will be performing an outdoor show this Saturday, June 6th, 4-7 pm at Avenue Bakery, 2229 Pennsylvania Ave., Baltimore, MD 21217. Bring a folding chair to this free event; light fare and drink will be available for purchase.

Stallings' touring band was active 2004 - 2014, and the BBS had been instrumental in launching his blues music career, sending him to the International Blues Challenge in Memphis in 2006, sponsoring him at events such as Artscape and Hot August Blues and having him perform at numerous BBS concerts from 2005 - 2010. Come on out and show your love for this bluesman!

06/01/2026

The Baltimore Blues Society Blues Calendar can be found at mojoworkin.com If you have a contribution send an email to [email protected] with the date, time and location.

05/30/2026

Reserve your spot now for the June BBS blues jam at Stages Music Arts!

The Baltimore Blues Society and Matt Kelley are returning to Stages for another Blues Jam on June 28th!

Bring your friends and enjoy an afternoon of live music and experience how it feels to perform onstage.

Spots are already filling up quickly - save yours for FREE now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/blues-jam-tickets-1987419496213?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

05/27/2026

Just a taste of the BBS Spring Fever show with Fast Eddie and the Slowpokes opening and the award winning James Armstrong featuring happy blues fans with twice as many happy feet.